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IPS - Study Abroad Programs

Short-term Programs

Why content yourself with learning about the world when you can experience it directly? From African culture in Kenya to the latest business ideas in Europe and more, SIUC offers a variety of short-term seminars that meet your needs. Courses are offered during the summer months and intersessions. Taught by full-time faculty of the university, courses are offered world-wide in a variety of fields. Most travel / study courses do not require a specialized foreign language background. Program dates are subject to change.

Index of Short-term Program Descriptions

Short-term Application for all SIUC programs (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)


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African Lives - Culture, Politics &  Performance (June 13 - July 25, 2010)

This program will examine the intersections between culture, politics and performance in the context of Africa and the African Diaspora. The program will visit Nigeria, Barbados and London to connect directly with ordinary Africans in everyday life situations and in formal settings. The platforms of theatrical performance, cinema, photography and journalism will form the interdisciplinary magnets for our engagement with the host cultures. More...

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Architectural Field Studies in Egypt  (Spring Break 2010)

Explore the art and architecture of Egypt beginning with Memphis, the first capital of a united Egypt to Sakkara, Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. Contact: Jon Davey, School of Architecture, jdavey@siu.edu, 453-3734.

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Architectural Field Studies in Europe  (May 19 - 31, 2010)

Le Petit Grand Tour d'Architecture - Spend 24 days in Europe, exploring sites in Italy and Greece. This year's expedition will trace the lineage of the classical orders through France, Germany, Italy and Greece to the cultural aspects of modern day architecture and life. More...

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Art & Design in the Scottish Highlands (Mid-May - Early June , 2010)

Hospitalfield House, our base in Scotland, is close to the center of the ancient kingdom of the Piets, the enigmatic Celtic people who have left us their carved standing stones and shadows of a rich oral tradition. We will explore these traditions and other streams of Scottish history and literature as we explore the geographic diversity of Scotland through mini-bus trips to the Highlands, the Glens, agricultural areas, and villages.

Contact: Dan Overturf, Cinema & Photography, 453-2365, dvo0201@siu.edu
Web: http://www.siu.edu/~artdesn/02news/home.html


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Egypt: Ancient Legacies (May 17 - 28 or June 9 - July 20, 2010)

This year's interdisciplinary and team-taught seminar will explore the contributions of Egypt to Western Civilization. Participants in the seminar will also be able to enroll in the parallel Greece and southern Italy seminars if they wish, since the dates are coordinated. The Egypt program will visit Cairo, Luxor, Abydos, Aswan, Lake Nasser, Abu Simbel, Alexandria and feature a Nile cruise.

Contact: Robert Hahn, Philosophy, 453-7438 or 314-205-8099
Web: www.ancientlegacies.org

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French Language & Culture - Paris (Not offered in 2010)

History of Paris through its Monuments: This two week program in late May  will review the history, culture, society and literature of Paris in context. Requires intermediate level or above French. Contact Virginia Donovan, Foreign Languages and Literatures, 536-5571.

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Greece: Ancient Legacies (June 14 - 28, 2010)

This year's interdisciplinary and team-taught program will explore the contributions of Greece to Western Civilization (democracy, philosophy, and theater). Participants will also be able to enroll in the parallel programs to Egypt if they wish since the dates are coordinated. The Greek seminar will visit Athens, Olympia, Mycenae, Crete, Santorini and Mykonos.
Contact: Robert Hahn, Philosophy, 453-7438.
Web: www.ancientlegacies.org

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International Business in Europe  (May 17 - June 13, 2010)

This program will be based at our sister school, Groupe ESC Grenoble, in Grenoble , France. Site visits to companies and related organizations will be featured.
Contact: Suzanne Nasco, Marketing, snasco@cba.siu.edu, 453-4341.

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Health Education & Injury Prevention in Germany (May 13 - 24, 2010)

This program will expose students to the health and injury problems in Germany and how health education and injury prevention reduce illnesses and injuries. The program will be based in Cologne, Germany. More details...

Contact: Dale Ritzel, Health Education, 453-2777. dritzel@siu.edu

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Italy: Ancient Legacies (May 28 - June 9, 2010

Exploration of the Greek sites of Southern Italy. There is an optional extension in Rome until June 12.
Contact: Robert Hahn, Philosophy, 453-7438.
Web: www.ancientlegacies.org


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Kenya Service-Learning (May/June TBA, 2010)

Experience the real Kenya through this program that combines cross-country tours, living with Kenyan hosts and working with elementary school children. Our project wil be to refurbish and establish a village school library. There is a new option this year to explore Kenyan higher education specifically for graduate students in higher education and college student personnel. Contact: Peter Gitau, pgitau@siu.edu, 618-453-1254 or Tamara Yakaboski, tamarad@siu.edu. More...

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Microenterprise & Social Development in Bangladesh (December 26, 2009 - January 10, 2010)

The SIUC School of Social Work and Case Western Reserve's Mandel School will offer a study abroad program to Bangladesh, focusing exclusively on the role of microenterprises to alleviate poverty and nurture social entrepreneurship. The program will explore the basic ideas behind the microenterprise revolution in Bangladesh and its historical significance. The program will be of interest to students of business, political science, economics, public administration, public health, non-profit management, social work and generally for those with an interest in economic and social development. More...


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Morocco: Contemporary Muslim  Women (Mid-May - Mid-June, 2010)

We have many stereotypes of contemporary Muslim women, but what is the reality? This program will visit Morocco, a North African Muslim nation, to learn from a variety of women's organizations about their priorities and how they address women's issues and how those are shaped by being in an Islamic society. Further details to be announced.

Contact Naseem Ahmed, 618-453-5774 or naseem@siu.edu

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Natural Resources of Ireland (Next offered Summer, 2011)

Examine forestry management and recreational development in Ireland. There will be visits to a variety of sites and parks within the Republic of Ireland including Avondale House, Glendalough Monastery, the Rock of Cashel, Ross Castle, Muckross House and gardens, Derrcunihy Woods, Craggonowen, Connemara National Park, and Burren National Park.
Contact: Charles Ruffner, Forestry, 453-7469. ruffner@siu.edu

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Social Work in Egypt (May 16 - 28, 2010)

The SIUC School of Social Work is offering an exciting study abroad course in Cairo, Egypt this winter break. Building on the concepts of globalization and international social work education, the course intends to provide US students with a unique experience in human services of developing worlds. Students will have the opportunity to learn about social policy developed in Egypt, to address social problems i.e. poverty, unemployment, drug addiction, migration, and AIDs. More...

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Social Work in Germany (January 4 - 12 and May 28 -June 10, 2010)

The program will focus on the increasingly important connection of human rights to social work, from both European and US perspectives. Field visits and seminars will focus on both political and social issues, including democratic concepts of human rights. More..

Contact Dr. Elisabeth Reichert, School of Social Work, 453-2243 or Reichert@siu.edu.



ISEP Summer Exchanges and Programs

In addition to SIUC Short-term Programs, the following summer options are offered (for SIU students only) through the International Student Exchange Program. Both fee-paid programs and exchanges are offered. Contact us for more information.

Application Downloads:

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PROGRAMS/EXCHANGES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH

Estonia

The Collapse of Communism and Beyond

University of Tartu
Lectures, meetings with diplomats and politicians, and visits to governmental and NGO organizations. One week in each: Tallin and Tartu, Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia and Liev, Ukraine.
Program type: ISEP Direct Program

Program fee: To be announced.
Dates: Early - Mid July. Apply by March 15.

 

Finland

Northern Nature and Environment Studies

University of Oulu
Animal and Plant Ecology. Field courses in aquatic animals, ecological botany, and terrestrial animals at the university's research stations in northern Finland.
Program type: Exchange
Dates: Late May to Mid-August. Apply by March 15.

Summer Program in Human Sciences

University of Jyväskylä
Interdisciplinary courses in education, communication, leadership & management, psychology and sport management. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students.
Program type: Exchange
Dates: Mid-May to Late June. Apply by January 15.

India

Contemporary Indian Society and Culture

University of Hyderabad
Three-credit course introducing India and another three credit choice from courses in anthropology, communications, English, folk culture studies, languages, Indian philosophy, or Women's Studies.
Program type: ISEP Direct Program

Program fee: To be announced.
Dates: Mid-June to to Late July. Apply by February 15.

Italy

Italian Business

Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Topics include fashion & design, tourism, agribusiness, art, small/medium enterprises, industrial clusters and entrepreneurship. Business majors only.
Program type: ISEP Direct Program

Program fee: To be announced.
Dates: Late June to to Late July. Apply by March 15.

Korea

Korean and Asian Studies

Ajou University
Intensive Korean, East Asian/Korean studies and International Business courses in English. Language option: beginning or intermediate level. Weekly cultural workshops in traditional Korean calligraphy, music, archery, pottery making and martial arts. Trips to Jeju Island.
Program type: Exchange
Dates: Early June to Late July

Korean and Asian Studies

Yonsei University
Optional pre-session field trip to tour major places of interest outside of Seoul. Korean language course plus lessons in Geomdo, Taekwondo, ceramics, bamboo flute, folk music, calligraphy, painting, and pottery.
Program type: Exchange
Dates: Mid-July to Early August

South Africa

Decade of Democracy and Beyond

University of Stellenbosch
Topics in history, politics, economics, future studies, literature, art, geo- and bio-diversity and sociology.
Program type: ISEP Direct Program
Dates: Mid June - Late July. Apply by March 15.

SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM: Early June - Early July. Apply by February 1.

Thailand

Buddhism and Thai Society

Thammasat University
Focuses on the complex relationship between Buddhism and Thai history, politics, economics, education, literature, law, arts and theatre. Site visits to Ayudhaya, Pimai, Surin, and Chiang Mai.
Program type: ISEP Direct Program
Dates: Early July to Early August. Apply by April 15.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE OPTIONS

French

Université de Savoie

Intensive French language program at the beginner, low-intermediate, and advanced-intermediate levels at the Université de Savoie, Chambéry.
Program type: ISEP Direct Program
Program fee: To be announced.
Dates: Early June to Mid-July. Apply by January 15.

German

Philipps-Universität Marburg: European Studies

Seminars taught in German or English in political science, economics and cultural studies. German language courses at all levels.
Program type: ISEP Direct Program
Dates: Mid July - mid August. Apply by April 15

Universität Hannover: Engineering Internship + German

Six-week internship plus German language courses at all levels.
Program type: ISEP Direct Program
Dates: Early June - Early July. Apply by April 1.

 

Technische Universität Braunschweig: Two options

1) Six-week intensive German language and civilization course with 2-day excursions to Berlin and Hamburg. Classes available for advanced beginner, intermediate and advanced level students. 2) Six-week scientific work and practical training in engineering, computer science and biosciences plus German at all levels.
Program type: Exchange
Dates: OPTION 1: Late July - Late August. Apply by April 15. OPTION 2: Early June - Early July. Apply by April 1.

Japanese

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Eight-week program of intensive beginner to intermediate Japanese language courses. Opportunity to take other academic courses taught in English.
Program fee: To be announced.
Dates: Early June to Late July. Apply by January 15.

Spanish

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile

Six-week program in Spanish language and Chilean culture combines intensive language study and an overview of national literature and modern social and political issues in Chile.
Program type: ISEP Direct Program
Program fee: To be announced.
Dates: Mid-June to Late July

Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico

Four-week program in Spanish Language (basic and intermediate levels) & Contemporary Mexican Culture, combined with community service.
Program type: ISEP Direct Program
Program fee: To be announced.
Dates : Mid-June to Mid-July. Apply by April 15.

Universidad Católica del Uruguay

Four-week program in Spanish language and Latin American History and Culture combined with community service in Montevideo. Program is for students with four semesters of university-level Spanish.
Program type: ISEP Direct Program
Program fee: To be announced.
Dates: Early June to Early July     Apply by April 1

*Fees do not include optional SIUC tuition, mandatory ISEP health insurance, travel. passport or other personal expenses. These fees may be modified if there are significant changes in exchange rates or for other unforeseen developments. All prices will be listed on the Participant Placement Acceptance Form (PPAF) and will not be adjusted after signature

Contact Study Abroad Programs for further details.

Utrecht Network - International Summer Schools

"Nuestra América": (Re)approaching the Americas

An examination of the Americas from a broad perspective sponsored by the Utrecht Network. Program will take place at Seggau Castle, Austria. Contact Study Abroad Programs for further information. Details will be available by January, 2009. The deadline will be March 1. Dates: July 12 - 26, 2009.

Democracy and its Discontents

Hosted by the University of Antwerp in Belgium. Contact Study Abroad Programs for further information. Details will be available by January, 2009. The deadline will be March 1. Dates: July 6 - 18, 2009.

Spectroscopy of the Atmosphere

Hosted by the Complutense University of Madrid, Spain. Will take place in Jasca, Huesca (near Zaragoza). Contact Study Abroad Programs for further information. Details will be available by January, 2009. The deadline will be March 1. Dates: June 29 - July 10, 2009.