Stop by the International Programs Office (Hill Hall 105), or contact Rose Falkner, Director of International & Off-Campus Study (at x3376 or rfalkner@mcdaniel.edu) for the many study abroad opportunities available during the summer.

SELECTION OF SUMMER 2008 COURSE OFFERINGS

Grades and credits transfer.  Upon approval, they may apply toward Basic Liberal Arts Requirements, major, minor, or electives.  For a complete listing of available courses, course descriptions, deadlines and fees, visit the International Programs Office in Hill Hall 105 and make an appointment with the study abroad director to discuss the application process.

Here are only a few samples of summer courses offerings:

MULTI-COUNTRY/TRAVELING PROGRAMS (through AIFS):
Business and Politics in the European Union  (4 weeks/3 credits)
Comprehensive introduction to the European Union for business and political science students.  Dates: June 12 - July 9.  Visit London, Brussels, Strasbourg, Prague, Paris, Berlin, and Frankfurt..
European Art and Architecture (4 weeks/3 credits)
Dates: June 22 - July 20
Visit London, Amsterdam, Paris, Lucerne, Venice, Florence, and Rome.

SPAIN (through API): 
Intensive Language and Culture Programs (6-12 credits) in Barcelona, Salamanca, Seville, or Granada.  For students at all language levels.

JAPAN (through IES):
Japanese Language and Culture Program (6 credits; in Tokyo) for beginners and intermediate students. Homestay with Japanese families. (June 5 to July 20)

GREECE (through College Year in Athens):
Land of Gods and Heroes—Greek Mythology in Greece (3 credits) Dates: June 15-July 4

LATIN AMERICA (through SIT):
Bolivia: Lens on Latin America (8 credits).  Meet with prominent Bolivian artists /filmmakers and produce a video/ media project of a topic of your choice.Dates:  mid-June to late July (7 weeks)

COSTA RICA (through ISA):
Spanish Language and Culture (various one-month programs in San Jose, with back-to-back program options; 6 credits) Dates vary

ARGENTINA (through Butler U.):
Summer Language and Culture Program-Buenos Aires (6-9 credits) Dates: early mid-June to late-July (6 weeks)

SWITZERLAND (through SIT):
International Studies, Organizations, & Social Justice  (8 credits) Dates: early June to mid-late July (6wks)

FRANCE (through Syracuse U.):
Paris Noir: Literature, Art and Contemporary Life in Diaspora (6 credits): The seminar focuses on the literature, art, and contemporary life of African Americans in Paris during the 20th century. Dates: June 10-July 19
Internships with NGOs in London (6 credits):  a 5-day/week internship in one of the many NGOs located in London; for political science, IR, history, & sociology students

ROME, ITALY (through IES):
Enroll in area studies courses taught in English or Italian in art history, political science, and cultural studies (6 credits) Dates: early June to mid-July

AUSTRALIA (through Arcadia U.):
Sydney Summer Internship (6 credits):  A 6-week international internship program; you will spend 4 days/week at the internship site and a 5th day participating in a course designed to provide a cultural context for the internship experience. (June 13-August 3)
Creative Writing in Scotland (3 credits). Work alongside accomplished Scottish writers while enjoying the cultural and historical riches of Edinburgh, Scotland’s beautiful capital. (July 27-August 17)

IRELAND (through CEA):
Irish History and Heritage in Cork (6 credits): Irish study course Dates: early June-late July (4 weeks).

MEXICO (through Butler U.):
Culture and Language Program at Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan (6-9 credits).  Dates: June 3to July 20

ITALY (through API):
The Lorenzo De’Medici School-Florence: Studio Art Workshop (6 credits).  Dates vary.

DENMARK (through DIS):
International Business and Economics (6 credits)
Psychology & Child Development (6 credits)
Marine Biology & Ecology (6 credits)
HIV/AIDS in Western Europe (6 credits)
Medical Practice & Policy (6 credits)
All courses in English . Some programs combine courses and study-tours to other cities. Dates: May 27-June 29 (6 weeks)

AFRICA (through SIT):
Morocco-Intensive Arabic Language and Moroccan Culture (9 credits; no prerequisites) Dates: mid June-late July (7 weeks)
Uganda and Rwanda-Peace and Conflict Studies in the Lake Victoria Basin (6 credits)
Courses in English Dates: mid June-late July (6 weeks)

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