China • India • Turkey STUDY ABROAD PROGR AMS 2016
T
he Alliance for Global Education offers an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to the study of contemporary global issues in dynamic countries rising on the world stage.
Explore. Become an insider—not a tourist.
Everything we do focuses on facilitating opportunities for students to explore, engage with, and examine another culture and place in a safe and supportive manner. Each Alliance program center provides diverse resources and local networks so you can customize your study abroad experience to match your own unique interests.
As you explore your new home abroad,
How will you maximize these opportunities for exploration, engagement, and examination—and create your adventure?
we introduce you to artists, entrepreneurs,
we acquaint you with your cultural, social, and academic surroundings. Our weekly activities take you off the beaten path and beyond what you find in travel guides. Plus, activists, doctors, and diplomats who are both making change and preserving traditions.
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Engage.
Examine.
Make meaningful connections.
You can’t learn this at home!
Challenge yourself to grow beyond your
Our courses examine compelling topics
comfort zone. Our housing arrangements
and cutting-edge developments that
foster integration into the host culture,
make each program location unique, and
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while our fieldwork opportunities lead
our expert faculty balance classroom time
you to meaningful engagement with
with visits to nearby corporations, clinics,
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local communities—through hands-on
and consulates. We operate programs in
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internships, student-driven research,
the fall and spring semesters as well as
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artistic apprenticeships, and documentary
the summer, so they can easily fit into
filmmaking.
your college career.
TURKEY Istanbul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHINA Beijing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SUMMER PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Study Abroad
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Beijing
{China}
Combine the thrills of big city life with age-old traditions—and you get Beijing: the capital of both an ancient empire and modern superpower.
A
s the political, educational, and cultural center of China, Beijing is absolutely awe-inspiring! Rooted
in the past and reaching for the future, the city sparks and hums with activity. It has more universities and research institutes than any other city in China, and a full 3,000 years of history are reflected in its art, architecture, music, and traditions. Looking for the Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square, or the Great Wall? They’re here. Fresh life blooms among the ancient, too—Beijing buzzes with popular restaurants, parks, theatres, and museums.
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Program Center Our program center at Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) is your home away from home, nestled in the vibrant international neighborhood of Wudaokou. Wudaokou is crammed with brightly lit shops, swanky movie theaters, and restaurants serving every flavor of Chinese and international cuisine. You also have easy access to coffee shops and book stores—perfect places to study with your fellow Chinese students. Plus, the nearby subway stop makes exploring the city a breeze. We offer two semester programs — Popular Culture and Social Change and Intensive Chinese Language — based at our Beijing program center. See page 20 for more information about our Summer in Beijing program.
“Long story short, I was in the middle of Beijing, in traffic, and no idea where Forbidden City was… Before I knew it the taxi driver and I were having an exciting conversation about crazy Chinese foods and making jokes! At that moment I realized the vast improvement I have made in my speaking abilities.” Tiana Winstead {Rhodes College}
Housing We offer two housing arrangements in Beijing: the International Student Dorm for Popular Culture and Social Change students and host families for Intensive Chinese Language students. Find your footing on campus with help from your Chinese language partner. These local students will meet with you a few times per week for one-on-one tutoring and introduce you to Beijing’s youth culture.
Activities Outside the classroom, we arrange weekly cultural activities that allow you to explore another side of Beijing. • Try your hand at Chinese calligraphy
or martial arts • Tour the peaceful maze of traditional
hutong neighborhoods near Houhai Lake • Get the inside scoop on contemporary
art with lectures from local musicians and filmmakers • Meet with U.S. and foreign diplomats
stationed in Beijing • Volunteer with local non-profits pro-
moting English language literacy
POPULAR CULTURE AND SOCIAL CHANGE This semester program invites you to examine the currents driving contemporary Chinese society through the lens of popular and political culture.
If you want to make rapid gains in Chinese language, this program is for you, with 20 hours of full-immersion language instruction per week and a language pledge.
Academics
Academics You enroll in a 6-credit Chinese language course, plus an English-taught core course and two electives worth 3 credits each, for a total of 15 credits. You complete a capstone research project as part of the core course. No prior language study is required. REQUIRED COURSES CHIN 100-600 Chinese
INTENSIVE CHINESE LANGUAGE
You enroll in 15 credits of Chinese language study. You may also take one optional 3-credit course in English from the Popular Culture and Social Change program’s electives. Two semesters of Chinese language study are required prior to arrival. REQUIRED COURSES
Language
SOCI 260 Contemporary Culture and Social
Change in China
ELECTIVE COURSES FILM 360 Contemporary
China through Film
IAFF 370 Continuity and Change in Chinese Foreign Policy MUSC 365 Chinese Culture through the Contemporary Music Scene
CHIN 200-600 Intensive
Chinese Language
Field Study Trip Your language skills are put to work on a week-long field study trip outside of Beijing in destinations such as Yunnan Province. China’s linguistic landscape is richly textured, and getting out there to speak to people is the best way to explore it!
Field Study Trip Our week-long field study trip introduces you to China’s social, economic, and geographic diversity in destinations such as Qinghai Province. Explore the unique cultures of different ethnic communities and come back with greater context for your understanding of Beijing. Study in Beijing
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Shanghai
{China}
Get swept up in the fast pace of Shanghai amid glittering skyscrapers, sprawling markets, and local dumpling stands.
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hanghai has grown exponentially in the last hundred years—from a colonial trading port to a
massive international metropolis with a population of 24 million. Known for its fast-paced businesses and cosmopolitan vibe, the city is intricately connected with the global flows of commodities and people. It also represents the enormous environmental, economic, and social challenges that are mirrored across China and around the world. Want to study international trade or sustainable urbanization? Shanghai is your city.
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Program Center Our Shanghai program center sits just around the corner from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE). Spend your time on campus grounds, or stroll out to the street lined with small shops and cafés ready to serve the local university crowd. Take time to peruse a nearby mall, try a mix of Chinese and international restaurants, or hop on a subway that darts straight into the heart of Shanghai and its iconic Bund. We offer three semester programs — 21st Century City, Intensive Chinese Language, and International Business in China — based at our Shanghai program center. See page 20 for more information about our Summer in Shanghai program.
“My Chinese roommate has gone out of her way to help me get involved. She’s also given me her favorite Chinese movies, shows, and songs to help introduce me to the culture. Having a Chinese roommate has been a very special opportunity that hasn’t just given me a lifelong friend, but also a deeper connection to Shanghai.” Phyllis Goode {Austin College}
Housing We offer two housing arrangements in Shanghai: 21st Century City and International Business students live in shared apartments with Chinese university students, while Intensive Chinese Language students live with Chinese host families.
Activities Outside the classroom, we arrange weekly cultural activities that allow you to explore another side of Shanghai. • Tour Shanghai’s Urban Planning Center
and the Pudong financial district • Understand Shanghainese culinary
tradition through cooking workshops with local master chefs • Visit international manufacturing
facilities such as Volkswagen and Shanghai Baosteel Group • Interview small business owners at
the South Bund Fabric Market • Interact with local farming communi-
ties in Shanghai’s rural suburbs
Field Study Trip
21ST CENTURY CITY This semester program examines the history of Shanghai, its process of rapid urbanization, and China’s interface with the West in this dynamic Asian center.
Academics You enroll in a 6-credit Chinese language course, plus an English-taught core course and two electives worth 3 credits each, for a total of 15 credits. You complete a capstone research project as part of the core course. No prior language study is required.
On a week-long field study trip, you explore China’s social, economic, and geographic diversity in destinations such as Yunnan or Qinghai Province. Go beyond the university’s gates to discover new pockets of ethnicity and language, and come back with greater context for your understanding of China and Shanghai.
REQUIRED COURSES CHIN 100-600 Chinese
Language
Local Hot Spot
SOCI 260 Chinese Society in the 21st Century
milk tea from Happy Lemon, a favorite
ELECTIVE COURSES ANTH 325 Food
and Culture in Shanghai: Feeding a 21st Century City ARCH 392 / URBN 392 Architecture
Urban Design
ECON 360 China:
and
Economic Giant
IAFF 340 Sino-U.S.
and Realignment
Head right off campus and grab a among Alliance students. These tasty drinks come in many different varieties and often have tapioca balls or fruit jellies for extra flavor. They hit the spot after a long day of classes!
Relations: Superpower
POLS 350 Contemporary
Chinese Politics:
SOCI 265 Contemporary
Urban Culture
State, Party, People
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“The highlight of my internship was being able to take part in the entire process of what Honli Tech does. I myself called [a client] to talk about the product, and the next week I went with our engineer and marketing staff to deliver their pitch. It exposed me to what life in China is like. I was able to see Chinese people interact with each other and learn more about them.” Eric Mac {Bentley University}
INTENSIVE CHINESE LANGUAGE If you want to make rapid gains in Chinese language, this program is for you, with 20 hours of full-immersion language instruction per week and a language pledge.
Academics You enroll in 15 credits of Chinese language study. You may also take one optional 3-credit course in English from the 21st Century City program’s electives. Two semesters of Chinese language study are required prior to arrival. REQUIRED COURSES CHIN 200-600 Intensive
Chinese Language
Field Study Trip Your language skills are put to work on a week-long field study trip outside of Shanghai in destinations such as Yunnan or Qinghai Province. China’s linguistic landscape is richly textured, and getting out there to speak to people is the best way to explore it!
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN CHINA This semester program offers unparalleled opportunities to examine China’s rapidly changing business environment and the global networks in which it plays an increasingly strategic role.
Academics You enroll in a 6-credit Chinese language course, plus an English-taught core course and two electives worth 3 credits each, for a total of 15 credits. You complete a capstone research project as part of the core course. Before you arrive, you must have completed one business course and one economics course, or two economics courses. No prior language study is required. REQUIRED COURSES CHIN 100–600 Chinese ECON 360 China:
Language
Economic Giant
Internships
Field Study Trip
If you have studied at least three semesters of Chinese, you may apply for an internship as one of your electives. Interns are placed in Chinese and foreign-owned companies, research institutes, NGOs, or media and art studios. Supervised by a faculty advisor, you participate in an internship seminar that requires a paper and oral presentation.
The week-long field study trip to Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong Province allows you to deepen your understanding of investment and financial service industries influencing economic development in China. You visit the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, witness local advancements in infrastructure, and explore various manufacturing centers.
Examples of past placements include: • Pactera Technology, an IT and software
development consulting firm • Merck Chemicals, a global producer of
cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and biotech products • Forte, Inc., a real estate subsidiary of
Shanghai’s largest privately owned company • Image Tunnel, an edgy art studio
devoted to recording Shanghai’s urban transformation • Lollytogs Apparel Group, a U.S.-based
ELECTIVE COURSES CHIN 320 / CHIN 322 Business
Chinese I/II
ECON 371 / FINC 370 International
and Finance
Money
garment design and manufacturing company • Rieck Henco, an international transpor-
tation and logistics company
ECON 380 International
Perspective
Trade: A Chinese
INTS 380 Internship MKTG 390 China
as a Global Market
MGMT 390 Managing
Enterprises in China
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Manipal
{India}
Get involved with an active campus community in Manipal and embrace the relaxed coastal feel of South India.
N
ear the Western Ghats and only five miles from the Arabian Sea, the college town of Manipal is
surrounded by tropical palm trees and stunning views. The very presence of cutting-edge Manipal University has sparked massive infrastructure development that rivals some of India’s top urban campuses. In Manipal, you meet students not only from all over India, but from all over the world, and together study India’s public health initiatives and rich cultural heritage.
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Manipal University As an Alliance student, you enroll at Manipal University, known internationally for its strong medical college and health sciences department. The campus is modern, with state-of-the-art classrooms, library, food court, and a huge indoor sports complex all within walking distance of our program center. You also have access to a number of student clubs, festivals, and sports competitions— allowing you to maintain your active student life halfway around the globe. We offer the Global and Public Health semester program based at our Manipal program center.
“This welcoming culture seeps into every aspect of our lives. From movie screenings at the philosophy department to meetings with engineering students, we find ourselves constantly exploring what this campus has to offer. Off campus, our resident director has made many amazing connections to make our weekends exciting.” Lauren Boeckermann {University of South Carolina}
Housing All students live on campus in student dormitories, called hostels. You may choose to live in a single room or with an Indian roommate.
Activities Outside the classroom, we arrange weekly cultural activities that allow you to explore another side of Manipal. • Tour scenic coffee and tea plantations
SOCI 350 Contemporary
AYUR 300 Ayurveda and Indian Traditions of Healing DANC 200 Indian
Classical Dance
DIRR 380 Directed
Research
ENVI 400 Environment
Communication
FILM 345 Cinema
• Give back to your community in
HIND 100 Beginning
• Discuss environmental issues at
Agumbe Rainforest Research Station • Discover the elaborate architecture of
South Indian temples
and Development
in India Hindi
IAFF 360 Regional
Security in South Asia
IAFF 365 Strategy
and Practice of Indian
Foreign Policy
IAFF 375 India’s
World View
PUBH 210 Environmental
Health
and Occupational
PUBH 225 Global
and Child Health
Health Problems
PUBH 230 Surveillance of Infectious Diseases
This semester program provides a comprehensive overview of public health in India, as well as a multi-disciplinary look at Indian culture, politics, and society.
PUBH 240 Epidemiology in Developing Countries
Academics
PUBH 300 Basic
Students take a core course and four elective courses taught in English at 3 credits each, for a total of 15 credits.
As one of your electives, you can work with a faculty member in your academic area of interest—such as gender studies, international relations, global and public health, or humanities—to produce a formal research paper.
Health Field Visits Your public health courses include fieldbased practicums during which you may have the opportunity to: • Speak with staff and patients at the Rural
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre • Observe the structure, organization, and
functions of Manipal’s District Hospital • Explore preventive measures for infec-
tious diseases at water treatment and pasteurization plants • Witness occupational challenges at a
PUBH 220 Maternal
GLOBAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Indian Culture
ELECTIVE COURSES
• Visit nearby coastal fishing communities
the student-run Volunteer Services Organization
Directed Research
REQUIRED COURSES
PUBH 250 Public
Health System and National Health Policies Epidemiology
POLS 380 Contemporary
Indian Politics
cashew factory • Examine special needs and long-term
care at the Manasa Centre for the Mentally Challenged
Field Excursion Alliance staff guide you on a week-long excursion across South India via India’s famous train system. Explore sites such as rustic and French-influenced Pondicherry, the booming city of Bangalore, and the stunning architecture of Mysore Palace, and enjoy the view over the Bay of Bengal—all within one epic journey.
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Pune
{India}
Spend your afternoons studying under the very tree where Gandhi discussed politics, then hit up a local art show or concert.
H
ead to Pune to see for yourself what makes contemporary India so exhilarating. You can celebrate
traditional Indian festivals in the old city, learn classical Indian music and dance, or find yourself in a maze of magnificent historical architecture. At the same time, Pune is a youthful and progressive city with a growing music and art scene and an established development hub. This balance of city life, an international landscape, and uniquely Indian roots attracts scholars and practitioners from all over India and the world. In Pune, you not only study contemporary India—you live it.
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Program Center Our program center is based on the campus of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, one of the oldest and most prestigious research and training institutes in economics in India. Here you find our program office and staff, take classes, meet with faculty, and gather for breakfast on weekdays. You’ll also want to take advantage of the historic library that is over 100 years old and serves as one of the largest depositories for social science documents in India. We offer the Contemporary India semester program based at our Pune program center. See page 21 for more information about our Summer in Pune program.
“During my internship, I see a way of life completely different from anything I’ve known. Women washing clothes outside their homes, children running around barefoot, teenage boys playing cricket, old men napping in an empty nook, and the smell of hot chillies left out to dry in the hot summer sun. It’s a sensory overload, but in the best way.” Isabelle King {University of Pittsburgh}
Housing
CONTEMPORARY INDIA
Our students live with Indian host families throughout Pune, sharing a room with another Alliance student. Ready to head to class or go to your field placement? Hop in an auto rickshaw!
This semester program takes an interdisciplinary approach to investigate the pressing issues facing Indian society, politics, economics, and culture today.
Activities
Academics
Outside the classroom, we arrange weekly cultural activities that allow you to explore another side of Pune. • Study traditional Indian art forms
such as tabla (drum) or bharatnatyam (dance) • Discover nearby waterfalls, caves, and
hill stations located in the Western Ghats
• Climb Parvati Hill to visit one of Pune’s
oldest temples and take in stunning views of the city • Discuss women’s issues with leaders of
the Indian feminist movement
COMM 375 Gender
and Indian Media
ECON 390 Development ECON 391 Social
Interventions
You enroll in a core course and choose among three field component options— internship, directed research, or documentary film—which allow you to take learning outside of the classroom and gain field experience under the supervision of a faculty member. Plus, you select three electives at 3 credit hours each, bringing you to a total of 15 credits.
PUBH 300 Public SOCJ 365 Social
Economics
Entrepreneurship and
HIND 100–200 Hindi
• Observe local business practices with
the long-standing copper makers of Tambat Ali
ELECTIVE COURSES
Language
Health
Justice
Student Life in Pune With over 100 colleges and 9 universities, Pune has been named “The Oxford of the East” and has a decidedly
REQUIRED COURSES SOCI 360 Contemporary
India
INTS / DIRR / FILM 380 Internship,
Directed Research, or Documentary Film
youthful feel. Join a growing Indian and international student population, and become part of an active student life on your campus, as well as off campus at the many restaurants, cafés, and pubs around town.
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“I’ve been learning so, so much as a teacher’s aide at Epiphany School. The way the Alliance has structured the internship has been fantastic. I’ve hosted leadership training; I’ve given a talk on racism; I’ve met some courageous and passionate men and women. My perspectives are changing, which is why I came here in the first place!” Anne Bransford {Southwestern University}
Internships As an intern, you have the opportunity to build essential real-world skills as you engage with a local organization on projects related to social and economic development. You may be placed with a small business, NGO, research institute, or IT company. Examples of past placements include: • Deep Griha Society, an NGO advocat-
ing for HIV awareness and support • The Epiphany School, a grade school
for students in Pune slums • Samyak, an organization promoting
gender equity • Shrishti Eco-Research Institute, a pio-
neer in eco-technology development • Sahir Projects, a software services
partner to manufacturers • COPPRe, a creative collaboration
between local craftsmen and product designers • Muktangan, an addiction rehabilitation
and resource program
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Directed Research
Documentary Film
Field Excursions
Through directed research, you work with a faculty advisor to produce a formal research paper relevant to an academic area of interest. Each project takes place within the practical context of a local organization and engages community members through its research methods.
The documentary film option allows you to learn the art and technique of filmmaking and conduct research through a visual rather than a written medium. You work closely with a faculty member to produce a short documentary on your selected subject area.
Examples of past research topics include:
Examples of past student films include:
• The Effects of Decentralization on
• Indian State of Mind, an exploration of
You take two organized weekend excursions outside of Pune during the semester. From mountains to beaches, from mega-cities to rural villages, and from ancient ruins to modern technology, we introduce you to the geographic and cultural diversity of the state of Maharashtra. These excursions offer you a new perspective from which to explore contemporary India as you complete your classroom and field-based studies.
Waste Management • A Survey of Operations at Three
Emergency Medical Services • The Economic Impact of Self Help
Groups on Micro-Entrepreneurs • Attitudes of Mental Health
Professionals toward Transgender Mental Health Concerns • Student Retention after the Passage of
the Right-to-Education Act
mental health awareness among college communities • Love, Arranged, an examination of
arranged marriages in Indian culture • Astrology in India, an investigation of
Indians’ opinions of astrology • Dharavi Art Room, a look at children’s
artistic self-expression in a Mumbai slum • The Child Leading the Child, a collection
of stories about Pune’s street children
• How the Synthesis of the Four Yogas
• Pune and the Bicycle, a documentary
Can Complete Human Development
about cycling access and use in Pune
• Predictors of Health-Seeking
Behavior in Pregnant Women of Rural Maharashtra
• Transgenders, a film about the local
transgender or hijra community
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Varanasi
{India}
Take a stroll along the Ganges and navigate streets teeming with cycle rickshaws, sacred cows, and religious pilgrims.
V
aranasi—also known as Kashi or Banaras—is one of the longest-inhabited cities to grace the banks
of India’s sacred Ganges River. Considered a holy city for Hindus, home to a vibrant Muslim population, and just a few miles from where the Buddha preached his first sermon, Varanasi is filled with daily religious ceremonies. The influx of pilgrims, coupled with population growth and economic development, places unique pressures on its urban environment. At every turn, the endless chants, bright colors, and burning incense are all part of what makes Varanasi such a compelling location for study abroad.
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Program Center Our program center in Varanasi is located in the heart of the Assi Ghat neighborhood, only a short walk from the Ganges River. Here you take classes, hang out in the student lounge, and meet with program staff. Weekday breakfast and lunch is provided at the program center. Banaras Hindu University, one of India’s top research institutions and home to the UNESCO Malaviya Centre for Peace Research, is a nearby resource for your studies. We offer The City, the River, the Sacred semester program based at our Varanasi program center.
“Everyone seems to be so engaged in life, and you can tangibly feel the enthusiasm through the chanting, chatting, bell ringing, and even the horns honking. Varanasi is so incredibly alive, and I think one must truly accept the way things are done in this city—including all the hubbub—in order to fully feel alive within it.” Brianna Birchett {Elon University}
Housing Our students live with Indian host families in the Assi Ghat neighborhood and share a room with another Alliance student. You can reach the program center and the Ganges River by foot. Headed to another part of the city or to meet with your Culture in Practice instructor? Hop on a cycle rickshaw!
Activities Outside the classroom, we arrange weekly cultural activities that allow you to explore another side of Varanasi. • Witness daily aarti rituals at sunset
during a boat ride on the Ganges River • Visit Sarnath and its Tibetan university
for a Buddhist meditation retreat • Participate in local religious festivals
This semester program challenges you to examine the urban realities and geography that define Varanasi and place it in a greater context of national and global currents.
Weekly lectures provide you with a theoretical framework and foundational understanding of your Culture in Practice choice. The remaining two-thirds of class hours are spent ‘in practice’ focusing on your respective art form or craft through small group lessons with your teachers.
Academics
Field Excursion
You enroll in a core course, field-based component, and language course, as well as two electives. All courses fulfill 3 credit hours, for a total of 15 credits.
An organized week-long excursion introduces you to the vast cultural diversity and colonial history of West Bengal. First stop: the striking monuments and bustling markets of India’s third most populous city—Kolkata. Then you will go on to experience breath-taking views, see where tea is grown at local plantations, and visit Tibetan refugee communities nestled in the Himalayan foothills of Darjeeling.
THE CITY, THE RIVER, THE SACRED
REQUIRED COURSES SOCI 360 Varanasi: CLTR 280 Culture
City of Confluence
in Practice
HIND / URDU 100–200 Hindi
Urdu Language
Language or
including Navaratri, Diwali, or Holi • Enjoy chai from century-old tea stalls
and practice your Hindi with the locals • Interview people of various castes to get
different perspectives on local issues
ELECTIVE COURSES GEND 320 Studies
in Gender
PEAC 380 Peace
and Conflict Studies
RELG 350 Living
Religious Traditions
in India
Culture in Practice Your field component is a central part of your Varanasi experience. You may choose to study under a master teacher or guru in the subjects of music and dance, yoga and yoga theory, or artisanal apprenticeship such as textiles.
Saris for Sale Varanasi is famous for its intricate silk saris that can take weavers up to six months to complete. With patterns and techniques passed down through the centuries, these saris are highly sought after by brides-to-be across India. First Lady Michelle Obama even received one on a recent trip to India!
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Istanbul
{Turkey}
Hop on a ferry to travel between Europe and Asia and lose yourself in Istanbul’s lively bazaars and trendy cafés.
M
ake Istanbul—the world’s only metropolis spanning two continents—your home and classroom
for study abroad. You may know it as the former capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, but today it’s a vibrant and progressive city that’s home to 14 million people. With half of its population under 30, Istanbul is a young city at the cultural and historical heart of a young and innovative nation. As a student, your opportunities are endless to explore Istanbul’s cultural diversity, architectural marvels, vibrant music and arts scene, rich cuisine, and hip nightlife.
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Program Center Our program center is centrally situated on the European side of Istanbul and serves as an academic hub where you take classes, consult with your faculty mentors, and meet specially-invited guest speakers. It’s also only minutes away from some of the city’s most interesting World Heritage sites, museums, galleries, restaurants, and cafés. When you’re ready to take a break from studying, clear your mind with a quick ride on one of Istanbul’s famous trams. We offer The Urban Research Lab semester program based at our Istanbul program center. See page 21 for more information about our Summer in Istanbul program.
“I approach Istanbul’s public transport system as one giant puzzle; I’m always trying out various combinations. No two trips are ever the same, but, as Istanbullus would say, ‘Burası Türkiye!’ In other words, that’s just the way of life here.” Kristin Larson {Alliance Advisor}
Housing Our students live in student dormitories in centrally-located neighborhoods, a short commute from the program center and just steps from shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and public transportation. Students may opt for either Turkish or other international roommates.
Activities Outside the classroom, we arrange weekly cultural activities that allow you to explore another side of Istanbul. • Screen classic Yeşilçam and new
independent films at one of many international film festivals • Get acquainted with Turkish cuisine
through making dolma, baklava, and other specialties • Learn how to craft İznik ceramics and
pottery from local artists and artisans • Witness members of the Mevlevi sect
of Sufism perform their traditional sema ceremony • Interview lawyers and development
specialists working with Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
THE URBAN RESEARCH LAB This semester program opens the doors for you to design, research, and present a substantial piece of work in your chosen area while using Istanbul as your laboratory.
• Migration and the Refugee Experience • New Media and Contemporary Social
Thought • Multiculturalism and the Arts • European Integration: History, Politics,
and Economics
Academics Our curriculum is centered on your Directed Research project, supported by three English-taught foundational courses and Turkish language. All courses are worth 3 credits, for a total of 15 credits. No prior language study is required. CURRICULUM DIRR 350 Directed
Research
ARTH 360 / COMM 360 Avant-Garde
Art, Media, and Culture
ECON 361 / IAFF 361 Migration,
Regional Politics
POLS 370 / SOCI 370 Islam
in Istanbul
TURK 100 Turkish
Potential research areas include:
Istanbul:
• Urbanization and Sustainable
Development • Islam and the West: Bridging the Gap
Field Excursions Two long-weekend trips expose you to the geographical, social, and cultural diversity of Turkey. Destinations may include the historic Silk Road trading center of Bursa, the geological wonders of Cappadocia, and the Greek-influenced port of İzmir.
Trade, and
and Modernity
Language
London. New York. Istanbul. What do these three cities have in
Directed Research
common? They’ve been on the cutting
Roll up your sleeves and dig into a meaningful research project of your own design. This research process is supported by our local network of entrepreneurs, academics, artists, journalists, business leaders, and policymakers—as well as our team of faculty advisors.
edge for centuries! The third oldest subway in the world was built in Istanbul in 1875—a few years after the ones in London and New York.
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Summer Programs CHINA • INDIA • TURKEY
SUMMER IN BEIJING Our eight-week summer program allows you to study the world’s most spoken language or complete a cross-cultural internship in China’s capital city. You will live among locals, explore Beijing’s many historic gems, and get away on a weekend excursion.
Academics Select any combination of 9 credits: survey contemporary Chinese culture paired with a Chinese language course or an internship, or focus exclusively on intensive language study.
Course Offerings SOCI 260 Contemporary Culture and Social Change in China (3 credits) INTS 380 Internship
(6 credits)
CHIN 100-600 Chinese
Language (6 credits)
CHIN 200-600 Intensive
(9 credits)
Chinese Language
Internships Summer is a great time to get real-world experience in a Chinese workplace. You could have the opportunity to work at a community development non-profit, research think-tank, environmental organization, or creative arts studios.
SUMMER IN SHANGHAI This eight-week summer program in China’s financial center offers you the opportunity to improve your Chinese language skills or complete a globallyrelevant internship. You will live with locals, explore Shanghai’s urban scene, and take a weekend excursion.
Academics Select any combination of 9 credits: survey Chinese society or economy paired with a Chinese language course or an internship, or focus exclusively on intensive language study.
See page 4 for more information on our Beijing program center!
Course Offerings SOCI 260 Chinese Society in the 21st Century (3 credits) ECON 360 China:
Economic Giant (3 credits)
INTS 380 Internship
(6 credits)
CHIN 100-600 Chinese
Language (6 credits)
CHIN 200-600 Intensive
(9 credits)
Chinese Language
Internships Build skills that you can apply toward your future career with an internship in Shanghai. You could be placed at a financial management firm, software development company, travel services agency, or garment manufacturer. See page 6 for more information on our Shanghai program center!
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ummer can be the perfect time to land an internship abroad, conduct research in the field, or go all in with intensive foreign language study. Can’t get enough of study abroad? Consider doing a summer and a semester in two different cities!
SUMMER IN PUNE Spend seven weeks in Pune, an established center for development organizations spanning global health, microfinance, environmental studies, and gender studies. You will live with a host family and get outside the classroom through field-based experiences in and around Pune.
Academics Enroll in a core course plus an internship or directed research project for a total of 6 credits.
Course Offerings SOCI 360 Contemporary
India (3 credits)
INTS / DIRR 380 Internship
Research (3 credits)
or Directed
Internships Step outside the classroom and gain hands-on internship experience at a placement such as a local grade school, public health non-profit, tech research firm, or microfinance organization.
Directed Research Work with a community organization and a faculty advisor to produce a formal research paper relevant to an academic field of your choice.
SUMMER IN ISTANBUL Istanbul becomes your urban laboratory as you explore the city’s geography, architecture, and history of transition. Delve into Istanbul’s lively slate of summertime activities, connect with local students, and discover another side of Turkey through a weekend excursion.
Academics Enroll in one four-week session to earn 4 credits, or two four-week sessions to earn 8 credits.
See page 12 for more information on our Pune program center!
Course Offerings DIRR 381 Summer Research Seminar (4 credits) HIST 360 / URBN 360 The Making of Modern Istanbul (4 credits)
Summer Research Seminar Roll up your sleeves and design, research, and present a substantial piece of work examining the vibrant city of Istanbul. This process is supported by our local network of entrepreneurs, artists, journalists, business leaders, and policymakers—as well as our faculty advisors. See page 18 for more information on our Istanbul program center!
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EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
It’s important to find the right program to help you meet your personal and academic goals. Alliance students and staff are ready to talk to you! Alumni Ambassadors www.allianceglobaled.org/ ambassadors Reach out to these enthusiastic alumni who can’t wait to share their study abroad insights with you.
Student Services Managers Chat with our in-house experts Monday through Friday at (202) 822-0032 or send them an email any time at info@allianceglobaled.org.
Student Bloggers blog.allianceglobaled.org Follow current Alliance students as they blog about their day-to-day challenges and adventures abroad. Emily Heron
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TALK TO YOUR STUDY ABROAD ADVISOR
Once you narrow down your options, make an appointment with your study abroad advisor on campus to discuss your academic career and determine the best time for you to study abroad. Approval from your home school is required for participation in an Alliance program. Ask about any important deadlines, additional requirements, and funding opportunities that may be unique to your campus.
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MANAGE YOUR FINANCES
Check with your campus financial aid office to see how your current scholarships and grants may be applied toward study abroad. What’s Included Visit our website for current program fees and estimated additional expenses. The program price includes tuition and fees, housing, pre-departure materials, guidance with applying for a visa, orientation, activities and excursions, course materials, the services of a fulltime resident staff, and medical and evacuation insurance. Scholarships The Alliance offers need-based scholarships up to $4,500 for semester and summer programs. Plus, many national funding opportunities exist to help you supplement your program fee.
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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
The Alliance’s online application portal is ready when you are! portal.allianceglobaled.org Apply by November 1 to study abroad in Spring Semester (January to May) or by April 15 to study abroad in Fall Semester (August to December). Summer Term dates vary by location but all applications are due by March 1. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible to apply. The Alliance operates on a rolling admission process. Visit our website for application instructions and requirements.
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PREPARE FOR DEPARTURE
Once you confirm your place in an Alliance program, the countdown begins! Your Student Services Manager will share invaluable advice on your host culture and work closely with you as you apply for a student visa, buy plane tickets, and decide what to pack. Our on-site staff will meet you at the airport and lead you through a multi-day orientation program to introduce your new home and equip you with important information to support your study abroad goals. Welcome to the Alliance!
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The Alliance designs programs for motivated, adventurous students who are looking for a better understanding of our complex world.
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