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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 Ghana to the latest business ideas in Europe and more, SIUC offers a variety of travel/study 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)

Link to the Ghana Program

African Cultural Continuities: Ghana (June 14 - July 7, 2008)

This program is designed to introduce students to the similarities in the culture (food, dance, music, family traditions and religion) of people in Ghana and the cultures of people in the African Diaspora. More...

Contact: Leonard Gadzekpo, Black American Studies, 453-7147.
Contact: gadzekpo@siu.edu

Link to Architectural Field Studies

Architectural Field Studies in Europe  (May 14 - June 2, 2008)

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...

Link to the Salzburg Summer Program

Austria: Salzburg College Summer Session (May 14 to June 21, 2008)

Salzburg College will offer a summer session beginning in May, 2008. Students will be expected to take two classes (6 credits) from among the following options: German language studies (various levels), Understanding Austria: History, Politics & Culture, Austrian Literature and Culture, The European Union, Music History, the Mozart Project or music performance studies. Students will stay with Austrian families. There will also be a four day trip to Vienna, Austria. Application deadline: February 15, 2008.

Summer 2008 Flyer       Summer 2008 Application

Link to Art and Design in Scotland Program

Art & Design in the Scottish Highlands (May 15 - June 3, 2008)

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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Bioarchaeological Field School in Italy (June 28 - August 1, 2008)

This course gives students hands-on training in the excavation of human skeletal remains from a 2nd–4th century AD Roman cemetery in southern Italy. In addition to learning how to excavate Roman burials, students will develop skills in the documentation and analysis of skeletal remains and associated burial artifacts. The field school is located at Roman period site of Vagnari, southern Italy (near the modern city of Gravina). More...

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Egypt: Ancient Legacies (May 12-25 or June 16-26 2008)

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 seminar 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. Web: www.ancientlegacies.org

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

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French Language & Culture - Québec (Summer, 2008)

Students participating in the program will study French at the University of Laval in Québec, Canada. They will receive transfer credit at SIUC for their studies. Courses are offered at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels of French. This is also the 400th anniversary of the founding of Québec, a city with a strong European flavor. Contact Virginia Donovan, Foreign Languages and Literatures, 536-5571.

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Greece: Ancient Legacies (26 May - 7 June or 6 - 17 June 2008)

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, Delphi, Mycenae, Troy, Kusadasi, Ephesos, Priene, Miletos, Samos, and Kos. Also available through SIU Edwardsville.
Contact: Robert Hahn, Philosophy, 453-7438.
Web: www.ancientlegacies.org

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International Business in Europe  (Mid-May - mid-June, 2008 TBA)

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, 453-4341.

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Human Resource Development  in China  (Oct. 31 - Nov. 12, 2007

This is a special program for graduate and advanced undergraduates that will examine Human Resource Development in China in conjunction with the Academy of Human Resource Development Asian Chapter conference. Contact: Jennifer Calvin, Workforce Education and Development, 453-3321.

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Health Education and Injury Prevention in Germany (May 2008 TBA)

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. Contact: Dale Ritzel, Health Education, 453-2777. dritzel@siu.edu
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Natural Resources of Ireland (Next offered in 2009)

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  Services in Urban and Rural Ecuador (Summer, 2009)

Through field visits and seminars, students and professionals will observe and study the social and health services in Quito, Ecuador and the surrounding rural areas. The SIUC SSW will work closely with the US Embassy, USAID, Catholic University, and the Andean Study Center. Please check back for details.

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Social Work in the Americas (Next offered Summer, 2009)

Oaxaca is the political and economic center of the state of Oaxaca, as well as the home of two universities. The program features an interdisciplinary focus through field trips to community and social services as well as archaeological sites at Mitla and Monte Alban, the home of Benito Juarez, the Santo Domingo church and Anthropological Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art, Coyotepec (traditional black pottery), San Martin (traditional wooden carvings), and Teotitlan (traditional weaving).

Web: www.siuc.edu/~socwork/Oaxaca/home.htm (information on 2007 program)
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Social Work in Germany (May 13 - 24, 2008)

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.

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India: Innovative Approaches to Social Development (January, 2009)

This program will introduce students to social development and policy issues in India such as poverty alleviation, non-formal education, prostitution, HIV-AIDS and multicultural aspects of healthcare in the Indian context.The program will include visits to three major cities in India: Mumbai (Bombay), New Delhi and Jaipur along with a cultural visit to the Taj Mahal. More...

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:

2007/08 Summer Application

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: Late July to Mid-August

Global Business

University of Tartu
New ISEP option. Details to be announced.
Program type: ISEP Direct Program

Program fee: To be announced.
Dates: Early to Mid-July

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

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

India

Contemporary Indian Society and Culture

University of Hyderbad in conjunction with South Dakota State University
Three-credit Introducing India course 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

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.
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. On Wednesdays, students participate in special activities: Geomdo, Taekwondo, ceramics, bamboo flute, folk music, calligraphy, painting, and pottery.
Program type: Exchange
Dates: Mid-July to Early August

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 toadyish, Pimai, Surin, and Chiangmai.
Program type: Exchange
Dates: Early July to Early August

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

German

Technische Universität Braunschweig

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.
Program type: Exchange
Dates: To be announced.

Japanese

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Eight-week program provides students with a significant opportunity to study Japanese Language.
Program fee: To be announced.
Dates: Early June to Late July

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

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 School

Ljubljana, Slovania

Environment and Resource Management

Beginning in late June (tentative). Program length: 2 weeks.

The objectives are to present the scientific knowledge about Environmental and Resource Management, give an explanation of the vulnerability of the environment owing to different pollution sources, and ways to solve environmental problems in coordination of all relevant participants with the best non-polluting technologies. Then the essential question of transfer to the results to policy makers, local authorities and engineering companies will be debates to get an overview of the future of some techniques in the treatment of different pollution sources and problems.
Contact Study Abroad Programs for further information.