Summer travel? Summer school? Study Abroad allows you to do both
Study Abroad registration deadline is March 14; info session is Feb. 21
Torn between getting a few required courses out of the way – and stretching your horizons? No worries. You can do both, through NC State’s Study Abroad programs.
One of the options would take you to Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China, where Debra Brown, undergraduate business lecturer, will be teaching BUS 201 – Introduction to Business Processes. Brian Mathis, junior in business management, and Jessica Remcheck, sophomore, both participated in last summer’s program [read their story] in Hangzhou.
Information Session for Hangzhou, China '08
An information session for the Hangzhou, China, summer 2008 program has been scheduled for:
Thursday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m.
210 Dabney Hall.
Study abroad in Hangzhou, China, provides a perfect balance of coursework and cultural immersion. Classes are taught in English by NC State faculty. Students can fulfill general education, business, engineering and political science requirements, said Shannon Davis, associate dean for Undergraduate Programs at the College of Management.
The summer program in China incorporates special cultural activities and excursions, including a weekend in nearby Shanghai. Courses being offered are REL 333, MEA 100, CE 214 / MAE 206, FLC 101, PS 231, and BUS 201. College of Management instructor Debra Brown is teaching the BUS 201 class in China.
Following are other international study options available through NC State’s Study Abroad Website, which also includes a link to a Study Abroad Facebook site.
Accra, Ghana
In this 5-week program, students will receive six credit hours from NC State University for the courses “Ghanaian Culture and Society” and “Social and Psychological Issues in Contemporary Ghana.” Co-curricular lectures and seminars by Ghanaian scholars will introduce students to important information on Ghana’s history politics and economy. (Courses: AFS 491A / AFS 491B)
Aix-en-Provence, France
Students will be taught a variety of international marketing topics by U.S. and International professors with all coursework in English. Classes take place in the Graduate School of Management (IAE) at the University of Aix-Marseille, widely considered the top public business school in France. (Course: BUS 464). This is the school that the College of Management has partnered with to offer the new Master of Global Innovation Management degree program for students with technology focused undergraduate degrees.
Antigua, Guatemala
Study the effect of technology exchange between cultures. Students enrich themselves through Spanish language instruction, community service, living with host families, and visiting different regions in Guatemala. (Course: STS 484)
Burgundy, France
Spending one week in Burgundy and one week in Paris, students will study tradition and innovation in French culture, focusing on art, architecture, and cuisine. (Course: FL 395G)
Carriacou, Grenada
Located in the Caribbean, this program will teach students the fundamental skills required of archaeologists when conducting survey and excavation. NC State students work closely with students from Great Britain and the Netherlands to collect, examine and record cultural remains from sites on the island, while enjoying the beauty of the Caribbean. Students earn 6 credits in anthropology. (Courses: ANT 495, ANT 389)
China Plant Resources, People and Religion
Through lectures and field trips to nearby mountains for the collection and identification of plants, students will examine natural plant resources, people and religion in Hangzhou and adjacent areas of China. Students from Zhejiang University will join the group during lectures and fieldwork to enhance cross-cultural exchange during this 3 week Plant Biology program. (Course: PB 495R/595R)
Concepcion, Chile
This three-week program will provide graduate and upper undergraduate students with the opportunity to improve their statistical skills and learn principles of experimental design by completing STAT 512, while being exposed to another culture. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with Chilean faculty and graduate students who are doing research in Chile. Additionally, the group will travel to the Andean mountains for a ski weekend. (Course: STAT 512)
Costa Rica
This program will provide valuable hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and natural resource management throughout Costa Rica. Through a combination of farm visits, hands-on activities, hikes, and research projects, students learn how to evaluate the environmental, social and economic sustainability of these production systems from first-hand experiences and contact with Costa Rican citizens. Students earn 3 credits in Crop Science. (Courses: CS 495, CS 590)
Cuernavaca, Mexico
Students have the opportunity to study Spanish and Mexican culture at the Universidad Internacional in Cuernavaca, and immerse themselves in the culture and language of Mexico by living with a family. The program includes multiple day trips to places of historic and contemporary interest. Students earn up to 6 credits in Spanish language and literature. (Courses: FLS 102, FLS 201, FLS 202, FLS 208, FLS 300, FLS 310, FLS 311, FL 495O / ARS 351, 495M / HI 395)
Ireland
This program allows students to study Irish literature and filmand gain first-hand exposure to the beautiful landscapes and ancient heritage that inspired poets such as Yeats, O’Casey and Joyce. Designed as a traveling program, students will visit Galway, Sligo, Dublin and Cork on their cultural journey. (Courses: ENG 298, ENG 382)
Kumasi, Ghana
This program provides an academic experience that focuses on ecotourism, preservation of cultural resources, community development and the Ghanaian tourism system. The course will tour the southern regions of the country, offering rich first-hand experiences with the many settings, traditions, and people of Ghana. Students will earn 3 credits in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management. (Course: PRT 491)
Lille, France
The Lille program is designed for students interested in studying French language and culture, plus arts or politics, while immersing themselves in the French environment. Classes are held during the week and will be taught by local faculty and supervised by the NC State Faculty Director, and the Lille Summer Program Coordinator. (Courses: PS 341/FL 395B, IDS 295K/FL 395D, FL 395L)
Montpellier, France
This program is designed to prepare students for the global marketplace by providing them with a valuable international experience. Students will study French language, culture and civilization, and visit world-class archeological landmarks, twenty-first century technology sites and French/European companies. (Courses: FLF 212, FLF 315 / FL 395)
Nanjing, China
The Nanjing program is sponsored by the Confucious Institute at NCSUand is designed for students interested in studying Chinese language and culture. During the five week program, run in cooperation with Nanjing Normal University, experienced teachers who are specialized in teaching Chinese as a second language will teach an intensive Chinese language course.
Oxford, England
This program offers courses entitled “Shakespeare,” “Art Treasures of Oxford,” and “Britain since 1930,” all taught by British instructors. Students reside and study in Somerville Hall, a permanent private hall of Oxford University. (Courses: ENG 209, HA 395, HI 395)
Cuzco/Lima, Peru
This six-week program begins with a twelve-day travel study focusing on the Incan and colonial heritage of Peru, including visits to Macchu Picchu and Cuzco. The travel study is followed by four weeks of study in Lima. There, students will live with local families and make several field trips to surrounding areas. Six credit hours are available in Spanish literature and Latin American studies. (Courses: FLS 300, FLS 308, FLS 310, FLS 316)
Poznan, Poland
The Poznan, Poland program is sponsored by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and is designed for students interested in biotechnology or pre-med. In Poznan, students will utilize the city and surrounding area to explore science, history, and culture. (Courses: ALS 495, BIT 466, BCH 220)
Prague, Czech Republic
Located in Prague, one of Europe’s most beautiful and historic cities, location offers several summer programs in different fields of discipline. The following are the 6-week programs offered at the Prague Institute: Fibers and Surface Design Studio, Photography and Book Design Studio, School of Public and International Affairs program, GER program, and the Graduate Accounting and Management program. All courses are taught in English. (Courses offered in Political Science, Forestry, English, Textiles and Design)
Segovia, Spain
The Segovia program is designed for engineering majors/minors. Segovia, a small city 55 miles northwest of Madrid, has a unique historical mixing of diverse cultures. It is an ideal setting for students who are considering the relationship between technology and culture and in finding their place in our global society. Students take two courses for a total of six credit hours. (Courses: FLS 212, FL 395)
Thailand Field School
Students will be primarily based in Bangkok where they will be immersed in Thai culture while simultaneously learning to conduct anthropological research in the field. This 4-week program will also involve excursions to such places as the ancient capital of Ayutthaya and the beach resortof Hua Hin, allowing students to gain exposure to different areas of the country. (Courses: ANT 395, ANT 419)
Queensland, Australia
This program provides students the opportunity to spend four weeks in Australia studying Australian culture, wildlife, vegetation and agriculture. The program begins with two weeks at the University of Queensland’s Gatton Agricultural Campus where students will be introduced to a variety of livestock and agricultural farming practices. In addition to a variety of farm visits, students will learn about Koala conservation, as well as see first-hand the practices of a major trading partner of the U.S. Students will spend the final two weeks of the program at the University of Queensland’s main campus, one of the most scenic campuses in Australia. Here, students will continue to learn about the Australian farming system, farm animals, wildlife and vegetation. In addition, they will be introduced to Australian history, aboriginal culture, politics and art. (Courses: ANS 494, ALS 494)