Study Abroad View Book Summer 2014
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Join accomplished faculty in remarkable settings, as they share their knowledge of their field and the host country. Study eight different primate species in Kenya, the health of coral reefs in the Cayman Islands, or experience the white nights while learning Russian in St. Petersburg. There are a range of International Service Learning opportunities: intern with a women’s group in Ghana, help train women farmers in a rural village along Turkey’s magnificent Mediterranean coast, or work in community-run health clinics in Mexico. Rutgers international programs will take you to less-traveled destinations, or give you a fresh look at well-known ones. Programs are of varying length and credit, so you’re sure to find a program to fit your schedule and budget.
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How to Apply Apply online on the program website: globaleducation.rutgers.edu The application deadline is March 1st for most programs.
Program Cost, Financial Aid, and Scholarships Rutgers study abroad programs are priced to be as financially accessible as possible. To see the final cost for an individual program, please consult the Rutgers Center for Global Education website. New Jersey residents (even if they do not attend Rutgers) pay the in-state tuition rate, which lowers the cost of a program. Rutgers students are eligible for financial aid if they take a course load of 6 credits or more during the summer term. Students from other universities should consult with their Office of Financial Aid. A variety of Rutgers schools and departments offer scholarships: Center for Global Education • Presidential Initiative for International Service Learning Scholarships • Global Reach Scholarships School of Environmental and Biological Sciences School of Arts and Sciences Honors College School of Arts and Sciences Douglass Residential College School of Engineering
Contents International Service Learning Global Health........................................................................................ 6 Social Justice and Community Development.....................................11
Study Abroad Biology and Environmental Studies....................................................20 Primatology Field Schools..................................................................22 Humanities and Social Sciences........................................................24 Foreign Languages.............................................................................34 Rutgers Partner Programs..................................................................39
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International Service Learning Global Health
Brazilian Health and Health Care Salvador da Bahia, Brazil 3 credits; 2 weeks: May 23 – June 7 Faculty Leader: Susan Norris, Professor, School of Nursing-Camden This program is designed to introduce students to the diverse people of Brazil’s Bahia region and their unique health needs and practices. You will participate in classroom and field experiences that examine the socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors affecting health of Brazilians, as well as the delivery of universal health care and Afro-Brazilian traditions and medical practices. You will work individually and in small teams to develop and implement health promotion interventions for children and adults with disabilities, the marginalized elderly, malnourished infants and children, youth in after school programs, and individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Travel highlights will include visits to health care facilities and community health centers, cultural activities and excursions to sites in Salvador, language lessons, a visit to the beach, and much more! Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Group accommodation with meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing
Public Health and Wellness in Cuba Havana, Cuba 6 credits; 5 weeks; June 16 – July 19 Faculty leader: Elizabeth Amaya-Fernandez, Professor, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy The goal of this program is to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the Cuban health system, while integrating theory and practice. The program will be run in collaboration with various programs from the Cuban Ministry of Public Health, primarily the National School of Public Health (ENSAP), with faculty support and service learning sites through the National Center for Sexuality Education (CENESEX), the Society for the Multidisciplinary Study of Sexuality (SOCUMES), and the Academy of Sciences. Students will take coursework each morning with local faculty, and participate in afternoon trips related to the morning discussions. In the second week of the program, you will be placed in one of the abovementioned organizations for your service placement. Weekends include excursions to cultural and ecological sites, and opportunities to explore Cuba. Language of Instruction: Spanish Housing & Meals: University dormitory with meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing; completed Spanish 132 or equivalent; interview with faculty leader
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My most memorable experience was giving a presentation on preventing HIV/AIDS to a class of fourteen and fifteen-year-old students. During the presentation, it was clear that the students were engaged and listening to the issues. Afterwards, every single one wanted pictures and to exchange e-mail addresses with my partner and me. It was an amazing feeling to know that our visit had an impact on students and will hopefully help them engage in safe behaviors. Benjamin Levin Culture and Community Health in Mexico
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Culture and Community Health in Mexico Oaxaca, Mexico 6 credits; 5 weeks: May 27 – June 29 Faculty Leader: Peter Guarnaccia, Professor, Department of Human Ecology, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Rutgers is positioned at one end of a transnational migration corridor that extends from Oaxaca, a largely indigenous state in southern Mexico to New Brunswick, NJ, a city with a diverse population including a rapidly growing number of migrants from southern Mexico. Part of a larger, multidisciplinary effort at Rutgers, the Oaxaca Public Health program aims to develop and expand relationships with the Mexican community both in Mexico and New Jersey. The program will consist of a seminar on health in Mexican communities, a course in medical Spanish, community service projects, and an integrative seminar to link the community activities to course readings. Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Housing & Meals: Homestay with kitchen access Eligibility: Good academic standing
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Global Health and Service Learning in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand 4 credits; 3 weeks: June 28 – July 19 Faculty Leader: Mark Robson, Professor and Entomology and Extension Specialist, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences This ISL experience will introduce you to the challenges and implications of public health practices in Bangkok, one of Southeast Asia’s largest metropolises, and to Thai cultural practices and how they affect health and wellness. The course will consist of regular class meetings with the faculty director of the program, service placements in local agencies working with disabled youth and the elderly, and cultural activities and excursions that will introduce you in an authentic and meaningful way to Thai culture. To this end, the program will feature several mandatory excursions, including a visit to the Temple of Dawn and a guest lecture at Chulalongkorn University. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Group accommodation with meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing
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Social Justice and Community Development Language Education in Argentina Rosario, Argentina 4 credits; 3 weeks: July 29 – August 15 Faculty leader: Nydia Flores, Associate Professor, Department of Learning and Teaching, Graduate School of Education and Department of Spanish and Portuguese, School of Arts and Sciences The Language Education in Argentina program is intended for students interested in a career in teaching, especially in Spanish-speaking classroom settings. You will work closely with the Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano (UCEL) and El Centro de la Comunidad La Paz (La Paz), to experience first-hand the challenges and complexities that face a school system where many families fall below Argentina’s poverty line. This program will include preparing lessons and supporting teachers in both elementary and high school classrooms, and attending seminars given by local Argentine faculty. Language of Instruction: Spanish Housing & Meals: Homestay with meals included Eligibility: Good academic standing; completed Spanish 132 or equivalent; interview with faculty leader
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We interacted one on one with the migrant kids and the social workers. We went on a field trip with the kids and got to interact with people from the community. At the hospital we had a chance to talk to the patients and doctors. The program helped me realize how I can do service in my own country, and it brought light to social issues I didn’t know existed. Stephanie Enriquez The Social Welfare System in China
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The Social Welfare System in China Beijing and Tianjin, China 3 or 6 credits; 2 or 4 weeks: May 29 – June 25 Faculty leader: Chien-Chung Huang, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, and Director, Huamin Research Center This is a hybrid program, combining online study with two weeks of incountry instruction at Renmin University of China in Beijing and Nankai University in Tianjin. The program will serve as an introduction to the Chinese Social Welfare System and the challenges it is now facing as a result of rapid economic development. By drawing on academic literature, research initiatives, and visits to Chinese organizations and agencies, you will be encouraged to compare and contrast social welfare policies and practices in the United States and China. The program includes an optional two-week service-learning placement at the conclusion of the course, where you will have the chance to visit and volunteer in a school for migrant children and a facility for mental illness patients. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Hotel with meals taken at local restaurants Eligibility: Good academic standing; open to School of Social Work graduate and undergraduate students. All other applicants will be reviewed if space is available.
Research in Action in the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 6 credits; 4 weeks; May 31 – June 29 Faculty leader: Carlos Decena, Professor, Department of Women’s and Gender Studies and Department of Latino and Hispanic Caribbean Studies, and Director, Rutgers Initiative on Migration, Health, and Wellbeing This service learning project will explore the intersection of social science research techniques in the service of the work of community-based organizations, think tanks, and government agencies to document and address social justice concerns in and around Santo Domingo. As a participant, you will be matched with one of seven host organizations, where you will volunteer for most of the regular week in activities related to addressing their ongoing organizing, activist, or research needs and which may include fieldwork, data analysis, and the development of evaluations of existing programs. In addition, one day of the week will be devoted to a seminar on social justice research techniques. Seminar sessions will be guided by readings available in advance and will move between considerations of specific topics as well as by the insights drawn from ongoing student field experiences. Language of Instruction: Spanish Housing & Meals: Hotels; meals not included Eligibility: Good academic standing; completed Spanish 132 or equivalent; interview with faculty leader
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Women’s Rights and Community Service Learning in Ghana Accra, Ghana 6 credits; 6 weeks: May 23 – July 3 Faculty leader: Abena Busia, Associate Professor, Department of English, and Chair, Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, School of Arts And Sciences This unique service learning experience challenges students to immerse themselves into Ghanaian life and culture by serving as interns with a variety of local women’s organizations. You might be helping an organization that supports survivors of violence, one that helps women living with HIV/AIDs, or one that promotes leadership and advocacy for African women. An intensive week-long orientation to Ghana, its pre-colonial and colonial history, its links to the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and its women’s movement will prepare you for your internship placements. Building on your background knowledge of women’s issues, particularly those specific to Africa, you’ll get a chance to engage in meaningful work at the grass roots level. Language of Instruction: English Housing: Shared apartment with kitchen access Eligibility: Good academic standing; college-level coursework in African studies recommended
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Engaging with Greece in Transition Thessaloniki, Greece 6 credits; 5 weeks; June 16 – July 18 Faculty leader: Stephen Reinert, Associate Professor, Department of History, and Director, Modern Greek Studies Program, School of Arts and Sciences This program offers a two-tracked opportunity for public service in Greece in partnership with the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT). On the first track, high-achieving students (3.5+ GPA) will be invited to pursue intensive classroom and site-based study of environmental and immigration issues, combined with mentoring of gifted youth through the Dukakis Center for Public and Humanitarian Service. On the second track, students focused on “modern Greek society under stress” engage in organizations dealing with challenged youth, health and medical issues, social displacement and urban poverty, and heritage preservation in the local Jewish community. Language of Instruction: English Housing: Shared apartment with kitchen access Eligibility: Track 1: Minimum 3.5 GPA; All others: good academic standing
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Study Abroad has encouraged me to have an open mind and to realize that I have the power to change and positively influence others no matter how small it may seem. I also strive to expand my social work career internationally and if not at least help out internationally. Ayana Ainyette Investing in Children and Families Across the Life Cycle
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Investing in Children and Families across the Life Cycle Cluj, Romania 3 or 6 credits; 2 or 4 weeks: May 21 – June 19 Faculty leader: Rebecca Davis, Associate Professor, School of Social Work and Director, Center for International Social Work This hands-on program will explore community-based care models, including the emerging social work profession, and how they are addressing vulnerable populations. You will have the opportunity to visit social welfare organizations and to meet with social workers in the field. With a view to making cross-cultural comparisons, you will visit organizations such as Estuar, a mental health facility, and World Vision. There will also be a visit to a Roma community. Based at Babes-Boylai University, you will benefit from lectures and tours led by experienced professionals and faculty. In addition to time in the classroom and onsite visits, you will get a chance to visit Dracula’s Castle and the Romanian capital, Bucharest. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Hotel; meals taken at local restaurants Eligibility: Good academic standing
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Youth (Performing) Artists and Community Development in Senegal Dakar and Toubacouta, Senegal 6 credits; 4 weeks; June 16 – July 16 Faculty leader: Ousseina Alidou, Professor, Department of African, Middle Eastern, and South Asian Languages and Literatures, and Director, Center for African Studies, School of Arts and Sciences The aim of this course is to expose students to the ways in which African youth are using the arts, such as music, dance, documentary films, graffiti, fashion, creative writing, drama, and sports not only for entertainment purposes but to address social justice and human rights issues while also creating employment opportunities. Artistic activism is creatively and peacefully used to engage African youth to participate in dialogues for advocacy movements aimed at transformative social change. The course focuses on youth (performing) artists in Senegal and explores the ways in which they contribute to civic education, critical environmental literacy, and peace-building initiatives and contribute to Senegal’s economic development through the revitalization of creative enterprises. The fieldwork will give the students an opportunity to experience youth creative energy and its use for civic engagement and community development. This involves structured visits to different artist and artisan community sites and immersion in learning opportunities they offer. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Hotel; meals taken at local restaurants Eligibility: Good academic standing
Empowering Turkish Women Farmers Boztepe, Turkey 3 credits; 3 weeks: May 16 – June 3 Faculty leader: Robin Brumfield, Farm Management Specialist, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences This ISL program centers on women’s empowerment in small scale agriculture. The service component of the course centers on Suzanne’s Project, a partnership between Rutgers University and Akdeniz University in Turkey to empower local women farmers through specialized training in methods of farm management and production aimed at making them more self-sufficient and competitive in today’s food market. In its third year, the program has already had success in a number of villages in the surrounding area. Students on this ISL program will take part in the workshop, assisting in projects and gathering data on the members of the course for use in future workshops, while also participating less formally in daily life with members of the village community. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Homestay with meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing
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One of the largest impressions this trip has had on my consciousness is related to the notion of global citizenship. I FEEL like part of something larger than myself. This trip illustrated a connection to a grand constellation of folks who (in some superficial ways) are different from me. Yet, the similarities that bond our experiences are very real. Kiyanna Stewart Empowering Turkish Women Farmers
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STUDY ABROAD
Biology and Environmental Studies Coral Reef Internship Little Cayman, Cayman Islands 4 credits; 4 weeks: June 14 – July 2 Faculty leader: Carrie Manfrino, President and Director, Central Caribbean Marine Institute Hosted by the Central Caribbean Marine Institute, you will be conducting coral reef ecosystem field research with a principal investigator. For the first week of the program, you will participate in field trips to gain a better understanding of shallow marine, coastal, and coral reef habitats. Lectures and discussions will take place during the late afternoon and evening. The second and third weeks will involve research training and data collection. In the fourth week, students will analyze the data collected and prepare a final report and poster for presentation. Students will be expected to produce a research poster that could be presented at a national or international conference. Language of Instruction: English Housing: Research Station with meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing
The Microbiology and Culture of Cheese and Wine Cluny, France 3 credits; 2 weeks: June 15 – June 29 Faculty leader: Max Häggblom, Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences This program combines applied microbiology with socioeconomic and cultural history. You will investigate the microbiology of wine and cheese fermentation, discovering how milk is curdled and processed into cheese, and how bacteria and fungi are central to this process. You will also get to savor the complex tastes and aromas of the diverse cheese varieties for which Burgundy is world famous. On the wine side, you’ll learn how yeast ferments sugars into ethanol, and how complex chemical and biological reactions during maturation give wines their special character. Alongside your study of applied microbiology you will also explore the role of cheese and wine in the history, economy, culture, cuisine, art, and architecture of Burgundy, and of France as a whole. Above all, you will come to appreciate one of the core French values-the reverence for “patrimoine” (cultural heritage), of which wine and cheese are an integral part! Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Hostel with some meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing; introductory course in biology or chemistry, previous microbiology experience recommended, or by permission
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Ecology Program at the University of Constance Constance, Germany 7.5 credits; 6 weeks: June 16 – July 25 Faculty leaders: University of Constance Biology faculty The Ecology summer program at the University of Constance offers a limited number of spaces to Rutgers students in their 3rd or 4th year majoring in Environmental and Biological Sciences. Students choose one course out of four offered: Limnology of the Lakes, Dynamics of Aquatic Ecosystems, Plant Ecology, and Bioinorganic Chemistry and the Biophysics of Plants. Courses are taught in English and are taken together with students from the University of Constance, guaranteeing an integrated experience. The University of Constance is a well-known and respected research institution both domestically and internationally. The highly coveted Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize has been won six times by scientists from the university. At the University of Constance, you will enjoy your time studying on the pristine campus lawns, the bordering woods, or by the beautiful lakeside. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Hostels with meals available at student cafeteria Eligibility: Good academic standing; background in Environmental and Biological Sciences coursework
Iceland School of Energy Reykjavik, Iceland 3 credits; 10 days (dates will vary per student) In collaboration with the Global Renewable Energy Education Network (GREEN), you will embark on a 10 day experience in education and adventure designed to give you an up-close view of all aspects of renewable energy and sustainability: the technical aspects of production, the policies that govern it, and its social and environmental impact. Through all-access tours led by faculty from the University of Reykjavik’s School of Science and Engineering, you will be exposed first-hand to the cutting-edge technologies that make Iceland the greenest country on the planet. The program also features cultural excursions as well as guided explorations of some of Iceland’s most pristine and unique ecological landscapes. You will be prepared before you depart by a series of online course modules, and the experience will culminate in an experiential and team-based capstone project. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Group accommodations with most meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing
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Primatology Field School Primates, Ecology, and Conservation in Indonesia West Java and Borneo, Indonesia 6 credits: 4 weeks: June 1 – June 26 Faculty leaders: Erin Vogel, Professor, Robert Scott, Professor, Department of Anthropology, School of Arts and Sciences This program offers a unique opportunity for students to gain a handson immersive educational experience within Indonesia. The program will consist of two modules: “Applied Ecology and Ecosystem Management” and “Advanced Primate Behavior and Ecology”, each approximately 10 days in duration. This program aims to provide students with a scientific foundation of information and skills necessary for successfully conducting future graduate studies or obtaining positions with NGO’s and government organizations. In addition, students from Rutgers will integrate with students and faculty from Universitas Nasional Jakarta (UNAS), thus gaining a very unique educational and cultural experience. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Homestay/hotel/dorm; some meals included Eligibility: Good academic standing
Primatology, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Field School Nairobi, Kenya 6 credits; 4 weeks: July 31 – August 26 Faculty leaders: Ryne Palombit, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, School of Arts and Sciences The Primatology, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Field School is a collaborative research and training program between Rutgers University and multiple Kenyan research institutions. These Kenyan institutions include the Institute of Primate Research (IPR) and the Kenya Wildlife Service. The curriculum will comprise lectures, readings, and discussions on important concepts in primatology and conservation biology. You will review important concepts in primate behavioral ecology as well as learning about primate behavior and ecological data collection. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Tent with meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing
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Humanities and Social Sciences Cultural Heritage Preservation in Prague and Krakow Prague, Czech Republic and Krakow, Poland 6 credits; 5 weeks: June 12- July 17 Faculty leader: Archer St. Claire Harvey, Professor, Department of Art History, and Program Director, Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies, School of Arts and Sciences Offered by Rutgers’ Program in Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies in collaboration with the Dartmore Institute, the program is divided between the historic cities of Prague (Czech Republic), and Krakow (Poland), whose historic urban centers are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Led by a resident professor and experts in the fields of heritage preservation, art, and history, this new and dynamic program in cultural heritage preservation emphasizes interaction with heritage practitioners, theorists, and cultural institutions in both cities, and provides hands-on involvement in the fast-growing interdisciplinary field of heritage conservation. The seminar is taught primarily in the field at some of the most important cultural sites in these two major historic cities. This thorough integration of site visits into all aspects of the curriculum is designed to emphasize personal encounters with the region’s past and present cultures. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Hotels and guesthouses; meals taken mainly at local restaurants Eligibility: Good academic standing
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Art History in Paris: Spaces, Places, and Pictures Paris, France 6 credits; 5 weeks: June 2 – July 4 Faculty leader: Maile Hutterer, ACLS/Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Art History, School of Arts and Sciences Art History in Paris is a six-credit, five-week program taught entirely onsite by faculty from the Rutgers Art History Department. You will learn about the ancient heritage as well as modern and contemporary art and culture of Paris by wandering through it. Through our study of the architecture, urban landscape, and museums of Paris, we will trace its artistic history from its origins to the multicultural present. Instruction in museums in Paris, by faculty and curators, will introduce French art and aspects of the museum profession, helping us to understand how what was specific and local established the standard for the international Gothic, the magnificence of Baroque courts throughout Europe, and what became defined as the center of modernist visual culture. Classes will also be held at the Louvre and the Beaubourg, as well as in many of the small museums holding art treasures from the Middle Ages to the present. Day trips might include the great cathedral town of Chartres, the palace and park of Versailles, and Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Apartments with kitchen access Eligibility: Good academic standing; Survey of Art History recommended
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Art History in Rome Rome, Italy 6 credits; 5 weeks: May 26 – June 29 Faculty leader: Benjamin Paul, Associate Professor, Department of Art History, School of Arts and Sciences The Rutgers Art History in Rome program is a six-week summer program led by the Rutgers Department of Art History. In this program you will explore common themes as a group, as well as researching your own topic of interest. This program will study the functionality of museums and their evolution as well as art restoration and other topics pertinent to you as a student of art history and a visitor to Rome. Rome is an openair textbook of European visual culture across time! Your on-site classes will explore the city’s individual monuments, their cultural contexts, and the roles they play in the larger history of the city. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Apartments with kitchen access Eligibility: Good academic standing; Survey of Art History recommended
Archaeological Field School in Italy Vacone, Italy 6 credits; 4 weeks: July 7 – August 8 Faculty leader: Gary Farney, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of History, and Director, Program in Ancient and Medieval Civilizations, Newark College of Arts and Sciences The Rutgers University Archaeological Field School in Italy endeavors to teach undergraduate and graduate students archaeological field skills and methods. Among those taught are: excavation techniques; site recording and management skills; the handling, processing and preserving of site materials, such as mosaics, painted wall plaster, pottery, human remains, and other small finds; and field surveying skills through the operation of a total station and geophysical prospection equipment such as ground penetrating radar and magnetometer. In addition to fieldwork, there will also be lectures and readings about archaeological methods, and historical and anthropological topics related to the project currently being pursued by the field school, the Upper Sabina Tiberina Project. The field school operates in the Tiber River Valley in the northwestern part of the province of Lazio, just about 40 miles upriver from Rome. Participants live and work near the small village of Vacone, excavating a Roman villa site with evidence of Republican, Imperial and post-antique occupation and activity. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Agriturismo – country hotel with meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing
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The constant uncertainty and curiosity I had was something I had never experienced before and the desire to always see and do more was exciting. Never content with a scripted stagnant day, each day presented a new challenge and obstacle that I couldn’t wait to tackle. Nick Black Rutgers Art History in Rome
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Berlin: Creative Capital – German Theater and Contemporary Innovation Berlin, Germany 3 credits; 3 weeks: May 25- June 14 Faculty leader: Christopher Cartmill, Assistant Instructor, Mason Gross School of the Arts Contemporary Berlin is the hyper-current mecca of contemporary Western arts and culture. Creative and international, this city is where our 21st century future is being rehearsed. This program is a unique and immersive exploration of one of the world’s important centers for the performing arts. You will learn about the rich history of German theatre and its influence on global drama. We will look at three important periods of significant theatrical flowering — the late-eighteenth century and early-nineteenth century Romantic era of Goethe and Schiller; the pre-World War II years of Toller, Brecht, Reinhardt, and Weill; and current art and performance scene that is at the center of 21st century inventiveness. Through our study of the history, literature, theaters and museums of Berlin, we will explore the influence of this important cultural metropolis. Attendance at performances, with faculty and theatre professionals, will introduce German drama and aspects of the theatrical profession in Berlin to the students. The city (its theatres, museums and cafés) will be our classroom. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Hostel with meals at local restaurants Eligibility: Good academic standing
Creative Writing Lewes, United Kingdom 6 credits; 4 weeks: May 20 – June 5 Faculty leader: Paul Blaney, Writer in Residence, Honors College, School of Arts and Sciences This 16-day writing-intensive program is based on the south coast of England, near Brighton (England’s liveliest seaside city). The market town of Lewes was chosen for its tranquility, beautiful countryside, and proximity to sites of literary interest. The program will combine writing with reading, walking, and visits to local places of interest, including the homes of Virginia Woolf, Henry James, and Rudyard Kipling. Students will be challenged to write in a variety of genres, taking inspiration from the work of celebrated English authors as well as from the places and landscapes that inspired those authors. These ‘inspirations’ will take the form of a series of poems, short fictions, and an essay on one particular aspect of English life. Revised inspirations will be combined in a final portfolio to be submitted by the end of June. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Hotels with meals at local restaurants Eligibility: Good academic standing
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Shakespeare in England Stratford-upon-Avon and London, United Kingdom 3 credits; 4 weeks: July 7- August 2 Faculty leader: Thomas Fulton, Associate Professor, Department of English, School of Arts and Sciences This course studies the work of England’s greatest dramatist. Participants will spend two weeks reading plays at Rutgers, and then move to England to see them performed on the stages of the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare’s Birthplace), the Globe Theatre and other theaters in London. Attention will be given to Shakespeare’s context and contemporaries, film and stage interpretation, and the challenges of production and performance. While in England, participants will see the major theatres and sites associated with Shakespeare and his contemporaries; and study with actors, directors, and scholars associated with the major centers for Shakespearean studies and performance in Stratford-upon-Avon and London. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Dorm/hotel, some meals included Eligibility: Good academic standing
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Landscape Architecture in Italy Various Cities, Italy 3 credits; 3 weeks: Dates TBA Faculty Leader: JeanMarie Hartman, Associate Professor, Department of Ecological Design and Plant Ecology Research, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences A 3-credit class focused on urban design, architecture, landscape architecture and art in the Italian regions of Lombardy, Piedmont, Liguria and Tuscany. You will visit several cities and hill towns to study the layout and growth pattern of those places as well as focus on some of the more important private gardens and public open spaces within. Emphasis will be placed on the historic and contemporary context of open space with relation to art and architecture, political, economic and military power, natural landform, climate, materials, tourism and cultural influences. We will also discuss ‘green design’, sustainability and maintainability in Italy in comparison with the United States. Course work will include research, observation, analysis, and documentation of various gardens, public spaces and landscapes documented in journals and presentations. Review and discussion periods will be held to evaluate your work, to share insights, and to discuss the attributes of each site. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Hostel/hotel Eligibility: Good academic standing
Topics in Comparative Politics Kyoto, Japan 3 credits; 2 weeks: Dates TBA Faculty leader: Doug Jones, Department of Political Science, School of Arts and Sciences Topics in Comparative Politics is a faculty-led summer program that will focus on Japanese social movements. The United States and Japan are natural cases for comparison, given similarities between their political institutions, economic structures, and economic strength. A detailed comparison will help us assess how culture and history shape the policies of states and the worldview of citizens. By analyzing the American and Japanese views on the social movements and by experiencing the differences between American and Japanese culture, you will begin to formulate your own answer to the program’s central question: in what ways do history, culture, and politics interact to shape the perceptions one state or society has of another? Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Dormitory Eligibility: Good academic standing
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Exploring Race, Culture & Society: Post-Apartheid South Africa Johannesburg and Bloemfontein, South Africa 3 credits; 2 weeks: July 21– August 3 Faculty leader: Darren Clarke, Senior Director, Strategic Alliances & Outreach, Graduate School of Education This 3 credit-course explores the complex social and educational issues facing South Africa. It combines lectures with group discussions, readings, synchronous and asynchronous online discussions, and blogging. It culminates with a (2)-week cultural immersion program in South African communities, public schools and universities. Participants also engage in service learning designed to extend cultural awareness, knowledge and skills. The major goal of this program is to provide adult learners with on-going opportunities to directly experience society from a different socio-cultural context, challenge beliefs and assumptions, and develop critical thinking skills as part of their development of personal and professional competence. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Hotels, some meals included Eligibility: Good academic standing; must have earned a Bachelor’s degree
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UN Summer Study Program New Brunswick and New York City 3 credits; 3 weeks: June 26 – July 14 Faculty Leader: TBA The program will provide international and domestic students with a unique opportunity to learn and think about major global challenges and how issues are being addressed by the United Nations and the international community. The program will focus on the core mission of the UN including its pillars of global peace and security, human rights, and development, as well as its role as a tool in solving global problems. Students will explore and experience the inner workings of the United Nations and will learn about the UN system and its multilateral approaches to problem solving. In addition, students will gain knowledge about international challenges and confidence in interacting with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Dormitory, some meals included Eligibility: Good academic standing
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In the beginning of the trip, my Chinese language skills were weak, I had little knowledge of the culture, and I was excited but nervous about living in such a foreign country. However, by the end of my trip, all of this had changed. My language skills improved greatly; Chinese people would ask me how long I’d been in China, and my “only six weeks” response would always shock them. I became comfortable with navigating the town I was staying in, and got to know the local vendors. And my nervousness was shed for an extreme sense of belonging. I didn’t want to leave! Stephanie Cremer Rutgers Intensive Mandarin in Beijing
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Foreign Languages Intensive Mandarin in Beijing Beijing, China 4-9 credits; 6 weeks: July 6 – August 16 Faculty leader: Richard Simmons, Professor, Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, School of Arts and Sciences The Intensive Chinese and Calligraphy program is a six-week program led by the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures. Classes are held at the Beijing Languages and Cultures University (BLCU). BLCU is the premier institute for Chinese language study. The university provides intensive training in languages to both international students in Chinese and Chinese students in other foreign languages. You will be taking an intensive Chinese Language course with the option of taking one or both of the following courses: Chinese Calligraphy and Guided Research in China. Chinese language classes are available for beginners to advanced speakers. Language of Instruction: Chinese Housing & Meals: Double rooms in dormitory Eligibility: Good academic standing
Russian Language Program in St. Petersburg St. Petersburg, Russia 8 credits; 8 weeks: May 31 – July 27 Faculty leader: Svetlana McCoy-Rusanova, Instructor, The Department of Germanic, Russian, and East European Languages and Literatures, School of Arts and Sciences Study Russian language intensively while experiencing St. Petersburg, a city that was the locus of imperial power and revolution in Russia since its inception in 1703. A central stage of two revolutions and renamed three times over 80 years, St. Petersburg remained symbolically important throughout the years of Soviet power and beyond. By the end of the session, students will have received a full year’s worth of Russian language training while gaining a vivid and profound appreciation of the leading role St Petersburg has played, and continues to play, in Russian culture and history. Language of Instruction: Russian Housing & Meals: Homestay with some meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing
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French Language Program in Paris Paris, France 6 credits; 6 weeks: June 13 – July 26 Faculty leader: Myriam Alami, Instructor, Department of French, School of Arts and Sciences The Department of French at Rutgers University provides students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the language and culture of France in the best possible social and intellectual environment and at low cost. The faculty is composed of professors from French universities and instructors from Rutgers University. Students choose two courses in French from a suite of options that include composition and conversation, literature, civilization, theater, and the cultural history of French cuisine. Small classes, a variety of extracurricular activities and housing with native speakers facilitate full linguistic immersion. At the heart of the program lies an emphasis on the connection between contemporary cultural life in France and the intellectual content of the courses. Hence, the program includes weekly visits to the museums and landmarks of Paris and neighboring sites, as well as participation in a variety of cultural events. Language of Instruction: French Housing & Meals: Homestay with some meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing; two years of college-level French
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German Language and Cultural Studies in Berlin (with Duke University) Berlin, Germany 6 credits; 6 weeks: May 16 – June 28 Faculty leader: Nicola Behrmann, Assistant Professor, Department of Germanic, Russian, and East European Languages and Literatures, School of Arts and Sciences The Department of Germanic, Russian, and East European Languages and Literatures offers courses in elementary, intermediate, and advanced German language instruction in Berlin. In addition, upperlevel content courses taught in English will fulfill German Studies requirements within the Department as well as those of numerous other programs. There is no German language pre-requisite to be eligible for this program; beginning German language students are welcome. For students who are not in German language or German Studies programs, there is a possibility to enroll in two English-language courses, which will give a unique, yet thorough, insight into German culture and society at the beginning of the 21st century. All students will enroll in two courses, one in the morning session and one in the afternoon session. German majors are encouraged to enroll in two German language courses. Language of Instruction: German, English Housing & Meals: Shared apartments with kitchen access Eligibility: Good academic standing
Italian Language Program in Urbino Urbino, Italy 6-8 credits; 5 weeks: June 28 – August 9 Faculty leader: Andrea Baldi, Associate Professor, Department of Italian, School of Arts and Sciences The Department of Italian at Rutgers University offers an undergraduate summer program in Italy in the beautiful Renaissance town of Urbino to provide students at various levels with an opportunity to study Italian in its natural environment. The courses offered include Elementary and Intermediate Italian, Advanced Conversation and Civilization, and Italian Literature of the Renaissance. All students will be housed in the student residence at the University of Urbino. Three meals a day will be provided. Program costs also include group excursions to some of the most beautiful cities in Italy, such as Ravenna, Florence, and Venice. Language of Instruction: Italian Housing & Meals: Dormitory with meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing
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Spanish Language Program in Salamanca Salamanca, Spain 8 credits; 4 weeks: June 28 – August 2 Faculty leader: Ana Laguna, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, Camden College of Arts and Sciences Want to improve your Spanish skills, learn about other cultures in a fun and exciting way, and earn 8 credits of college level Spanish, including towards the Major and Minor? If you have completed at least 1 year of college level Spanish, we invite you to join us on our trip this Summer 2013 to Salamanca, Granada, Madrid, Galicia, and other gorgeous cities in Spain. Upon arrival to Salamanca you will take a placement exam, even though we will be registering you for Rutgers courses prior to departing for Spain. For 4 weeks you will take classes at Universidad de Salamanca and live and eat in a residence hall with other students of the University. Your language skills between classroom time and living in the culture will improve significantly while abroad! Don’t just study the language, LIVE the experience! Language of Instruction: Spanish Housing & Meals: Dormitory and homestays with some meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing; one year of college-level Spanish
Spanish Language Program in Perú Cusco, Perú 7-9 credits; 5 weeks: July 11 – August 16 Faculty leader: Stephen Bishop, Part-Time Faculty, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, School of Arts and Sciences The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers a 5-week program that combines language study with community service and visits to ancient Inca and pre-Incan sites. Students take 6 credits of Spanish language classes in a local language school in Cusco, and volunteer afternoons for one additional academic credit at one of several local institutions: a center for children with disabilities (cerebral palsy, autism and others), an orphanage and a local hospital. An additional optional two credits of independent research are available to students who choose to submit an 8-10 page research paper in Spanish to the director. Students will spend two weeks in a hotel, and two weeks living with families in Cusco. Weekends are dedicated to visiting well-known Inca sites (Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Chichero and of course, Machu Picchu). We spend time on Lake Titikaka, highest navigable lake in the world and overfly the Nasca Lines (some suggest they were formed by extraterrestrials!). Language of Instruction: Spanish Housing & Meals: Hotel and homestays with some meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing; one year of college-level Spanish
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Rutgers Partner Programs IES: Sydney
John Cabot University
Sydney, Australia 6 credits; 6 weeks: June 12 – July 26 Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Apartments with kitchen access Eligibility: 2.5 minimum GPA
Rome, Italy 3-14 credits; 5-10 weeks: May 15 – June 21 (Summer I); June 26 – August 2 (Summer II) Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Apartments and residence halls with kitchen access Eligibility: 2.67 minimum GPA
CIEE: Rio de Janeiro Intensive Portuguese Language and Culture
AMIDEAST: Intensive Arabic in Jordan
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 6-8 credits; 4 weeks: July 1 – July 31 Language of Instruction: Portuguese Housing & Meals: Apartments with kitchen access Eligibility: 2.75 minimum GPA; Portuguese 101 or Spanish 132 or equivalent
Amman, Jordan 6-12 credits; 4-8 weeks: June 11 – July 11 (Summer I); July 9 – August 13 (Summer II) Language of Instruction: Arabic Housing & Meals: Homestays with meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing
Renmin University
AMIDEAST: Intensive Arabic in Morocco
Beijing, China 2-6 credits; 4 weeks: July 1 – August 1 Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Residence halls with kitchen access Eligibility: Good academic standing
CIEE: Central European Studies Prague, Czech Republic 3-7 credits; 3-6 weeks: June 2 – June 26 (Summer I); June 26 – July 20 (Summer II); July 21 – July 23 (Session III) Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Apartments with kitchen access Eligibility: 2.75 minimum GPA
European Business School Oestrich-Winkel, Germany 5 credits; 3 weeks: June 14 – July 4 Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Apartments with kitchen access Eligibility: 3.0 minimum GPA
Rabat, Morocco 6-12 credits; 4-8 weeks: June 13 – July 12 (Summer I); July 1 – August 14 (Summer II) Language of Instruction: Arabic Housing & Meals: Homestays with meals provided Eligibility: Good academic standing
Ewha University International Summer College Seoul, South Korea 6 credits; 4 weeks: June 24 – July 23 Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Residence Hall with kitchen access Eligibility: 2.5 minimum GPA
University of Sussex Brighton, United Kingdom 4-8 credits; 4-8 weeks: June 23 – July 28 (Summer I); July 21 – August 15 (Summer II) Language of Instruction: English Housing & Meals: Residence halls with kitchen access Eligibility: Good academic standing
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