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2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD

Argentina:

Exciting Culture--Amazing Landscape May 22--July 2, 2005 The University of Richmond’s Summer

What’s Included?

Program in Argentina offers a unique

Cost for this program includes:

opportunity to experience and learn about

• 8 credit hours tuition

A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E

Latin America, while progressing in the

• Round-trip airfare to and from Buenos

February 14, 2005

study of Spanish.

A P P L I C AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N Submit directly to Dr. Claudia Ferman, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures, Puryear Hall G21

The entire program is designed to provide

GENERAL INFORMATION

A C C E P TA N C E N O T I F I C AT I O N February 21, 2005 COST Approximately $4,800 PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 14, 2005 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Argentina Study Abroad Program, and submitted with your application) • 1st payment due March 4 • 2nd payment due April 11

students with an informed sense of the past, and continuing opportunities to experience the vitality of contemporary life in Argentina, its politics, arts, economy, and its plentiful nature. This ambitious objective is carried out through varied activities that are combined with specially designed academic work. In seeking to learn more about the spirit

Aires, Argentina (from New York). • Air transportation from Buenos Aires to Córdoba; from Córdoba to Salta and return; and from Córdoba to Buenos Aires. • Lodging plus breakfast, lunch, dinner, and laundry in Argentine households (4 weeks in Córdoba city) • 5 nights lodging plus continental breakfast in Buenos Aires (7 days visit) • A one day visit to the colonial Jesuit ruins Jesús María.

of this culture, classes are complemented

• A two day excursion to little towns in

with activities such as horseback riding; a

Cordoba: Villa General Belgrano and

two-day trekking journey in the Cordoba

Cumbrecita.

High Hills; tango and salsa lessons; excur-

• Seven days excursion to the North West

sions to visit the Argentine Northwest, its

(colonial and indigenous Argentina),

Indian ruins and the rich Colonial past; a

lodging, most meals, and transportation

tour of Salta city; an exploration of Buenos

included (provinces visited: Tucumán,

Aires, the great metropolis; peñas (folk-

Salta and Jujuy)

loric singing and dancing gatherings); the traditional asados (barbecued meat); etc.

• Ground transportation to and from the different cities. • On-site supervision by program director.

Classes are held at Blas Pascal University. Only participants in these classes are students in the program.


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD ARGENTINA

Deadlines A limited number of spaces are available. Students must apply to the director of the program, Dr. Claudia Ferman in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (MLL), University of Richmond. The MLL Department offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships. NonUniversity of Richmond students may inquire at their respective schools for simiThe University of Richmond Summer

Credits

Study Abroad Program for 2005

Students may earn up to 8 credits:

offers a great variety of destina-

• Spanish 303. Spanish in the Media

tions. Take this opportunity to study

• Spanish 305. Spanish in Politics and

overseas with some of the best professors in the world. Experience new cultures, overcome personal

Society • Spanish 312. Argentine and Latin American Culture

challenges, enjoy some time off, see

• Spanish 385. Spanish Writing Workshop

the sights and arrive home enriched

• Spanish 497. Selected Topic: Argentine

and better prepared for the great

lar aid.

Short Story

future that awaits you. Language Requirement Successful completion of Intermediate Spanish (200 level) or equivalent.

CONTACT INFORMATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR Dr. Claudia Ferman, Associate Professor of Spanish D E PA R T M E N T Dept. of Modern Languages & Literatures P H O N E N U M B E R : (804) 289-8114 FA X N U M B E R : (804) 287-6446 E M A I L : cferman@richmond.edu

All dates are approximate and subject to change as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD AUSTRALIA

Australia Internship June 13--August 5, 2005 Spend eight weeks working in Australia, one of the

GENERAL INFORMATION A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E January 24, 2005 A P P L I C AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N The program is open to current UR students, including seniors. Applications from non-UR students will be considered. Please submit applications to Krittika Onsanit in the Office of International Education. REQUIREMENT Attendance at all orientation meetings during the spring 2005 semester is mandatory. COST Approximately $4,300 PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 14, 2005 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Australia Internship Study Abroad Program, and submitted to Cheryl Callahan, School of Continuing Studies) • 1st payment due March 4 • 2nd payment due April 11

largest countries in the Pacific Rim and a world leader in business, science, and communications. Placements are available in in virtually all major fields, including business, communications, politics, the arts, the sciences, and social services. Professional development internships are custom designed based on the student’s interests and educational experience. The program is open to students in all years, including those who have just graduated. What’s Include • Credit hours: 3 • Lodging & food • Shared accommodation in furnished flats or homestay with a

All dates are approximate and subject to change as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.

local family, including two meals per day. • Internship placement and supervision • Airport transfers on arrival and departure in Australia • In-country orientation • Optional excursions • In-country support services for personal, social, legal and workrelated matters What’s Not Included • Airfare • Local transportation • Personal expenses

CONTACT INFORMATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR Krittika Onsanit D E PA R T M E N T Office of International Education P H O N E N U M B E R : (804) 287-6499 FA X N U M B E R : (804) 289-8904 E M A I L : konsanit@richmond.edu


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD

Berlin

June 25--July 30, 2005 GENERAL INFORMATION A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E February 14, 2005 ELIGIBILITY Students who have had at least two semesters of college-level German or its equivalent are eligible to apply. COST Approximately $4,300 PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 14, 2005 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Germany: Berlin Study Abroad Program, and submitted to Cheryl Callahan, School of Continuing Studies) • 1st payment due March 4 • 2nd payment due April 11

Berlin

with international students from a wide

Voted to become the official capital of

variety of countries.

reunified Germany in 1991, Berlin is a work-in-progress, a play of the finished

Program

and unfinished, old and new. The decision

The Berlin summer program provides a

to transfer the capital back to Berlin has

combination of activities for the partici-

drawn both business and entertainment to

pants, joining intensive language instruc-

the city, so that now more than ever, there

tion with informational sessions designed

are a myriad of things to do and see: the-

to enhance students’ cultural knowledge

ater, the arts, music, cafes, shopping, sun-

and proficiency. In addition to courses

bathing, cycling, and swimming. In addi-

taught by on-site teaching professionals,

tion to fantastic museums and theaters,

the program includes a bus and boat tour

Berlin also has more parks and lakes than

of the city, cultural excursions to sites in

any other city in Germany. And with its

and around Berlin, and weekend trips to

vast and efficient public transportation

selected cities in eastern Germany.

system, the city allows visitors to combine their interests in urban life with their

Courses

desires to bask in the sun in one of

Prior to the beginning of instruction, pro-

Berlin’s many parks or by the shores of

gram participants take a placement test to

the Wannsee. From its role as the cultural

determine their level of proficiency. Class

and political capital during Germany’s hey-

size is small (7-12 students) to maximize

day as a European power to its position as

the intensive learning experience. UR pro-

an island of innovation, intrigue, and

gram participants receive an additional two

opportunity marking the division between

hours of individualized instruction on pro-

East and West, the Berlin of the new

nunciation and phonetics per week. An

Federal Republic is recovering the reputa-

introductory course in English and German

tion it once enjoyed as the place to be in

focusing on Germany’s cultural and politi-

Germany.

cal history and the role of Berlin in the New Europe provides the students with a cultur-

The Language Institute

al and historical context for their stay in the

The Neue Schule is located in the center

capital city. Language instruction is entirely

of Berlin within easy walking distance of

in German. All courses are taught by native

numerous cafes, shops, and restaurants.

speakers.

Program participants will be in classes


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD BERLIN

Program participants from the University of Richmond will receive 6-8 hours of academic credit dependent upon placement equivalent to the following courses: • Intermediate German: German 201-202 • German Conversation and Composition: German 301 • German Grammar and Composition: German 305 • Advanced German: German 402, 404

The University of Richmond Summer Study Abroad Program for 2005 offers a great variety of destinations. Take this opportunity to study overseas with some of the best professors in the world. Experience new cultures, overcome personal challenges, enjoy some time off, see the sights and arrive home enriched and better prepared for the great future that awaits you.

trip, Potsdam) • access to computers and e-mail by appointment • meetings with German student guides • on-site supervision by program director • excursions to Hamburg, Leipzig, and Lutherstadt Wittenburg (includes trainfare, accommodation & breakfast where relevant, passes for public transportation, guided tours)

Housing and Meals

Note: Participants are responsible for

Program participants will be housed in pri-

arranging and purchasing their own trans-

vate homes with carefully selected host

portation to and from Berlin. Airfare is not

families within normal commuting dis-

included in the program fee.

tance (20-40 minutes) of the school. Breakfast and dinner will be provided by

Orientation

the host family. For lunch during the week,

There will be an on-campus orientation for

the area around the school offers a variety

Richmond students participating in the

of cafes and restaurants suited to every

summer program. There will also be an on-

budget.

site orientation after the students arrive in Berlin.

What’s Included • 6-8 hours of credit • all instructional materials • pick-up service from and to the airport / train station • on-site orientation & introductory course • welcome and farewell dinners • home-stay accommodations and halfboard • passes for the Berlin public transportation system

All dates are approximate and subject to change as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.

• sight-seeing tours in Berlin (bus & boat

• student handbook

CONTACT INFORMATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR Dr. John Treadway D E PA R T M E N T History P H O N E N U M B E R : (804) 289-8343 FA X N U M B E R : (804) 287-6875 E M A I L : jtreadwa@richmond.edu


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD GERMANY

Berlin Internship May 14--June 27, 2005 GENERAL INFORMATION A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E January 24, 2005 A P P L I C AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N Students must apply to the Office of International Education. Please submit applications to Krittika Onsanit in the Office of International Education. REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Attendance at all orientation meetings during the spring 2005 semester is mandatory. COST Approximately $4,300 PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 14, 2005 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Berlin Internship Study Abroad Program, and submitted to Cheryl Callahan, School of Continuing Studies) • 1st payment due March 4 • 2nd payment due April 11

Program

What’s Not Included

A vibrant

• Airfare

European capi-

• Local transportation

tal, Berlin offers

• Personal expenses (i.e. telephone,

various opportu-

spending money)

nities for internships in a vari-

Academic Credit

ety of fields.

Students may receive up to three credits by

Internships are available in politics, public

arrangement with UR faculty prior to pro-

administration, business, law, information

gram departure..

technology, communications, tourism, museum studies, music, theater, architec-

Lodging

ture, health sciences, and social service.

Students will live in a home stay with

Students will work for 6 weeks in May and

German families in Berlin.

June at a placement site under the supervision of a native German speaker. For an additional cost, students have the option of staying in Berlin to participate in the UR language and culture program.

CONTACT INFORMATION

What’s Included

PROGRAM DIRECTOR Krittika Onsanit

• Up to three credit hours • Home stay with half-board • Internship placement and supervision • Orientation to Berlin • Social and cultural activities

All dates are approximate and subject to change as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.

D E PA R T M E N T Office of International Education P H O N E N U M B E R : (804) 287-6499 FA X N U M B E R : (804) 289-8904 E M A I L : konsanit@richmond.edu


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD

China

McGill-UR Business Study Abroad May 3--27, 2005 GENERAL INFORMATION N O T E O N P R O G R A M D AT E S Program dates are tentative and subject to change as details are finalized with program partners. A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E February 14, 2005 A P P L I C AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N You may download an application beginning October 1, 2004, at: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/ academics/scs/summer/abroad.htm Complete the application and return with your deposit to Cheryl Callahan, School of Continuing Studies COST Approximately $3,500 PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 14, 2005 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated McGIll-UR Business Study Abroad Program) • 1st payment due March 4 to Student Accounts • 2nd payment due April 11 to Student Accounts

Earn up to six UR credits this summer in amazing China. Experience at first hand both the new, modern China in the bustling cities of Beijing and Shanghai, as well as traditional China during two weeks of residence in Henan Province, deep in China's interior. The program features two hands-on management courses taught by senior professors from McGill University and the University of Richmond; special lectures on contemporary Chinese culture, economy and business; local sightseeing tours of Beijing, Shanghai and historic Xian; visits to foreign-owned and Chinese companies; and free time for personal sightseeing and exploring. What’s Included • Tuition for two UR courses • All program-related expenses for 24 days in China, including accommodation, meals, and internal air and bus transportation

• Lectures by UR and McGill faculty and invited guest speakers • Field visits to local companies • Local sightseeing tours What’s Not Included • Air travel to China • Personal expenses Course Information IBUS 390: Asia /Pacific Management Instructor: Dr. Richard Wright, The E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished University Chair, University of Richmond (contact: rwright@richmond.edu) An overview of social, economic and business developments in the rapidly-evolving Asia /Pacific region, with special focus on China. Emphasis on formulation of timely and effective business management policies for this dynamic region. This special section includes field visits to foreign and local companies in China.


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD CHINA: McGILL-UR BUSINESS STUDY ABROAD

entrepreneurial region of central China, with hands-on study of small businesses in Henan Province.

The University of Richmond Summer

MSYS 347: Entrepreneurship

Study Abroad Program for 2005

Instructors: Professors Peter Johnson and Angela Burlton, Dobson Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, McGill University (contact: peter.r.johnson@mcgill.ca; angela.burlton@mcgill.ca)

offers a great variety of destinations. Take this opportunity to study overseas with some of the best professors in the world. Experience new cultures, overcome personal challenges, enjoy some time off, see the sights and arrive home enriched and better prepared for the great future that awaits you.

Research techniques for business; business plan writing for small companies; the start-up process; funding and financial management; implementation of simple controls to ensure survival, both for domestic and international entrepreneurial endeavors. This special section focuses on the dynamic

Requirements • The program is open to both business and non-business students, with no formal prerequisites. • It is recommended primarily for students entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate studies. • Enrollment id limited to 30.

CONTACT INFORMATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR Dr. Richard Wright D E PA R T M E N T Robins School of Business, Room 207 P H O N E N U M B E R : (804) 287-6643 FA X N U M B E R : (804) 289-8878 E M A I L : rwright@richmond.edu

All dates are approximate and subject to change as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD

Czech Republic May 14-June 11, 2005 Prague

exerted upon it by Germans and Russians.

Students will live and study in Prague, the

This course offers an analysis of the time

capital of the Czech Republic and one of

period from the revolutions of 1848

A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E

Europe's most beautiful cities. Since the

through to the revolutions of 1989 and

February 14, 2005

Velvet Revolution in 1989, which brought

speculates freely as to the meaning of the

an end to 40 years of communism, Prague

most recent historical period covering the

has been at the forefront of the sweeping

break up of Czechoslovakia, the unification

social, cultural, and economic transforma-

of Germany and the shifting political land-

tions that all of Central Europe is experi-

scapes of Austria, Hungary, and the former

encing.

Yugoslavia.

GENERAL INFORMATION

A P P L I C AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N There are no prerequisites or language requirements. CREDITS Up to 6 COST Approximately $4,500 PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 14, 2005 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Czech Republic Study Abroad Program, and submitted to Cheryl Callahan, School of Continuing Studies) • 1st payment due March 4 • 2nd payment due April 11

Program Students will participate in lectures, discussions, cultural events, walking tours, and out-of-town trips to help them experience the culture and history of Central Europe firsthand. A total of 9 days will be spent on excursions to other cities in the region, including Krakow (Poland), the medieval city of Cesky Krumlov, the 14th century Karlstejn castle, and the spa town of Karlovy Vary. Course Information Students will enroll in a course entitled

19th & 20th Century Central European History. Over the past two centuries, the political and territorial borders of Central Europe have changed a multitude of times as the area has been subject to pressure

Students may additionally choose to enroll in a course entitled 19th & 20th Century

Central European Art . This course will demonstrate, through presentations and visits to the major museums and galleries, the interconnectedness between Central European art, culture, and historical developments over the past two centuries.


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD CZECH REPUBLIC

What’s Not Included • Airfare to and from Prague • Most meals (6 group meals are covered) Special Notes Dr. Abrams previously directed and taught a program in Prague for the University of Minnesota. He also worked in the Czech Republic for two years and speaks fluent Czech. The University of Richmond Summer

What’s Included

Study Abroad Program for 2005

• UR tuition for up to 6 credit hours

offers a great variety of destina-

• Housing in a furnished apartment in

tions. Take this opportunity to study

one of Prague's most charming and

overseas with some of the best pro-

safest neighborhoods

fessors in the world. Experience

• Transportation and accommodation

new cultures, overcome personal

costs associated with a five-day trip to

challenges, enjoy some time off, see

Krakow (Poland), an overnight trip to

the sights and arrive home enriched

Cesky Krumlov, and day trips to

and better prepared for the great

Karlstejn and Karlovy Vary.

future that awaits you.

• An optional, non-credit course in the Czech language • All necessary course reading material • One-month public transportation pass in Prague. • Pick-up and drop-off transportation at the Prague Airport • Cultural budget of $60 for students' extra-program activities, such as classical music and theatrical performances and museum and gallery visits.

All dates are approximate and subject to change as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.

CONTACT INFORMATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR Dr. Kenneth Abrams D E PA R T M E N T Psychology P H O N E N U M B E R : (804) 289-8113 FA X N U M B E R : (804) 287-1905 E M A I L : kabrams2@richmond.edu


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD IRELAND

Dublin Internship

University College--Faculty of Commerce June 6--July 29, 2005 GENERAL INFORMATION A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E January 24, 2005 A P P L I C AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N Students must apply to the Office of International Education. Please submit applications to Krittika Onsanit in the Office of International Education. REQUIREMENTS Attendance at all orientation meetings during the spring 2005 semester is mandatory. COST Approximately $6,500 PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 14, 2005 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Dublin Internship Study Abroad Program, and submitted to Cheryl Callahan, School of Continuing Studies) • 1st payment due March 4 • 2nd payment due April 11

Dublin is a mod-

What’s Not Included

ern European

• Meals

city with a

• Airfare

vibrant cultural

• Local transportation

scene. Dublin

• Personal expenses (i.e. telephone,

offers work

spending money)

opportunities with leading

Academic Credit

Irish and international companies in the

Students may receive up to 6 transfer cred-

areas of banking, finance, international

its from University College Dublin.

business management, information technology, marketing, and communications.

Lodging Students will live in furnished rental hous-

The eight-week program will provide stu-

ing in Dublin.

dents with intensive instruction and examination in Irish history and culture as well as valuable work experience with leading business and communications organizations. Students will also have the opportunity to visit famous cultural institutions through organized outings around Dublin and excursions to historical sites in Ireland such as Belfast, Galway, and the Aran Islands. What’s Included • Up to 6 credit hours • Irish History and Culture Course • Housing • Internship placement and supervision • Field trips in Ireland and cultural outings around Dublin • Orientation to Ireland

All dates are approximate and subject to change as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.

CONTACT INFORMATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR Krittika Onsanit D E PA R T M E N T Office of International Education P H O N E N U M B E R : (804) 287-6499 FA X N U M B E R : (804) 289-8904 E M A I L : konsanit@richmond.edu


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD

France

June 24-July 30, 2005 GENERAL INFORMATION A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E February 14, 2004 A P P L I C AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N Submit directly to Dr. Kasongo Kapanga, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures COST Approximately $5,000, which does not include airfare to and from Paris. PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 14, 2005 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated France Study Abroad Program, and submitted with your application) • 1st payment due March 4 • 2nd payment due April 11 C O N TA C T S Director: Dr. Kasongo Kapanga Phone: (804) 289-8104 Fax: (804) 287-6446 E-mail: kkasongo@richmond.edu

France and the French hold an enduring

Orientation

fascination for much of the world—and for

Two orientation sessions will be held in

excellent reasons. Long a center of intel-

late-March and mid-April during the spring

lectual development, artistic revolution,

semester of 2005. Participants will meet

and high culture, France offers the visitor

the group, receive important logistical and

a glimpse of past greatness and present-

cultural information, and begin to prepare

day accommodation to a changing Europe.

for their exploration of France and its peo-

The University of Richmond Summer Study

ple. They will also begin their Study Abroad

Abroad Program is designed to provide the

Portfolio assignments. Attendance at all ori-

participant with a fun, challenging, intel-

entation meetings during the spring 2005

lectually rigorous experience that com-

semester is mandatory, except for non-

bines travel with cultural exploration and

University of Richmond students who will

language study.

receive information via e-mail, fax or phone. We encourage non-UR students to

La Rochelle

try to attend orientation meetings if at all

La Rochelle and the surrounding region

possible.

offer many historic, artistic and cultural landmarks. A few of the city’s historic sites

Housing and Food

include a richly decorated Town Hall, an

Once in La Rochelle, students live in the

18th century classical style cathedral, pic-

homes of selected French families with

turesque old homes, and 14th-15th centu-

whom the Program has built relations over

ry towers that still mark the entrance to

the years. Participants take their break-

the city’s “old port”. The famous

fasts and dinners with their host families

“Francofolies” festival in mid-July attracts

during the week; lunches will be provided

musicians from all over the Francophone

at the school cafeteria on weekdays.

world. La Rochelle is located 90 miles north of Bordeaux on a bay in the Atlantic Ocean. It is both an important fishing port and the largest yacht harbor/ pleasure port in Europe. Its main beach (“Les Minimes”) offers sun and relaxation. La Rochelle is also well known for its sailing competitions off the resort islands of Ile de Ré, Ile d’Oléron and Ile d’Aix.

LUNCHES IN PARIS AND NORMANDY AND ON THE WEEKENDS IN LA ROCHELLE ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM COST. Excursions and Activities Students will begin with a 5-6 day stay in Paris, lodged in a center designed especially for international students. Breakfast and


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD FRANCE

dinner are included. Sites include l’Arc de

grades are given and

Triomphe, les Champs-Elysées, Notre-

transferred onto students’ records.

Dame, La Sainte-Chapelle, Le Musée

Students may earn from six to eight (6-8)

Carnavalet (history of Paris), le Musée

credits.

Rodin, le Musée d’Orsay (impressionist art), la Tour Eiffel, Montmartre and le

Classes

Sacré-Coeur, Versailles, le Louvre, and le

Students may chose among the following

Quartier Latin. All fees for these sites as

courses:

well as for transportation in Paris are

1. French 221 - Intermediate French

included in the program cost.

2. French 301 - French Conversation OR

Students will then take a coach bus for a 3-day excursion through Normandy with students from Minnesota State University, The University of Richmond Summer

Mankato and VCU. Places of interest

Study Abroad Program for 2005

include Giverny (home and gardens of

offers a great variety of destina-

Monet), Lisieux, the Bayeux Tapestry and

tions. Take this opportunity to study

cathedral, the Normandy beaches, the

overseas with some of the best

Musée du Débarquement at Arromanches,

professors in the world. Experience

the American Cemetery at Colleville, and

new cultures, overcome personal

the great abbey of the Mont St. Michel. In

challenges, enjoy some time off, see

addition, the Institut in La Rochelle offers

the sights and arrive home enriched

several social events and excursions.

and better prepared for the great

These include a tour of the city, a visit to

future that awaits you.

the Aquarium and movie nights. Larger excursions include a day trip to Cognac, a night at the open-air spectacle of the Puy du Fou, and a day visiting three castles of the Loire Valley. Participation in these excursions is included in the program cost. Course Offerings Courses are offered through the Institut d’Études Françaises (IEF), a branch of the Université de La Rochelle’s Groupe

All dates are approximate and subject to change as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.

Supérieur de Commerce (Sup de Co), or Graduate School of Business. Letter

French 402 - Advanced Conversation 3. French 311 - Contemporary French Life and Issues Note: Students not enrolled in French 221 are only in class from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., thus fulfilling enough contact hours to represent two 3-credit courses. Thus, a Study Abroad Portfolio will be required of students and will represent a two-credit “mini-course”. Instruction Students taking 221 will be enrolled in a course with the general population of students at the IEF. This course is based on the results of a placement exam. Those taking 300 or 400-level courses will be enrolled in a closed course with URMankato-VCU students. Instruction for all courses at the IEF is provided by a faculty member from the Institut, all of whom meet professional standards agreed upon by the Director of the IEF and University of Richmond’s Program Director.


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD

Italy

Summer Study in Perugia May 30--June 30, 2005 GENERAL INFORMATION

The town of Perugia (493 meters above

that combines coursework and travel for

sea level) dominates the Tiber Valley on a

the purpose of investigating Italian lan-

range of hills in the heart of Umbria, of

guage and culture.

A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E

which it is the administrative center. It is

February 14, 2005

100 miles north of Rome and 80 miles

What’s Included

south of Florence. An ancient Umbrian

• 6 credit hours

and later Etruscan center, Perugia became

• Housing

Roman in 295 B.C. Close to Perugia are

• Airport transfers in Italy (from Rome to

COST Approximately $4,400 PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 14, 2005 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Italy Study Abroad Program, and submitted to Cheryl Callahan, School of Continuing Studies) • 1st payment due March 4 • 2nd payment due April 11

some of the most well-known towns in

Perugia)

Italy, including Assisi, Gubbio, Orvieto, and

• Resident Director

Urbino. With its narrow, winding streets

• Orientation

flanked by terracotta-roofed stone houses

• Some excursions

and palazzi, its large squares dominated

• Institute & Università Facilities

by churches and other public buildings,

• Student health Insurance

Perugia, too, has retained its medieval

• Cultural activities

profile. However, due to the presence here

• Transcripts

of the Università di Perugia and the

Program

Università per Stranieri (for international

Our program is linked to the Umbra insti-

students), it also provides a very rich and

tute of Perugia and the Università per

lively cultural experience, including muse-

Stranieri of Perugia. It is a five-week pro-

um exhibits, concert series, festivals, etc.

gram offering students a combination of

The University of Richmond Summer Study Abroad Program in Perugia is designed to provide its participants with an enjoyable and intellectually stimulating experience

All dates are approximate and subject to change as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.

language immersion, cultural exposure and travel experience that should enhance academic and personal growth.


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD I T A LY

dents’ inquiries into Italian life, language and culture. Upon arrival in Perugia, there will be a two day orientation there, too (dates TBD). Lodging Students will be living in student housing complexes with mostly American students and some international students. Orientation

The University of Richmond Summer

Students will be required to take six cred-

Study Abroad Program for 2005

its of coursework, including the possibility

offers a great variety of destina-

of intensive beginning and intermediate

tions. Take this opportunity to study

language study at Perugia’s Università per

overseas with some of the best pro-

Stranieri. Completion of the five week lan-

fessors in the world. Experience

guage course is equivalent to a year of

new cultures, overcome personal

beginning or Intermediate Italian at UR.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Students may also select from a list of

PROGRAM DIRECTOR Lorenza Marcin

challenges, enjoy some time off, see the sights and arrive home enriched and better prepared for the great future that awaits you.

non-language courses offered by the Umbra Institute of Perugia (www.umbra-institute.com). Students not taking language courses are required to take one of their courses with the director of the Study Abroad Program. The program will begin with an orientation session in Richmond, before departure, which will answer many preliminary questions and provide a starting-point for stu-

All dates are approximate and subject to change as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.

Attendance at the orientation meetings is mandatory during the spring semester. (Exempt are non-UR students who will received information by mail, fax or phone.)

D E PA R T M E N T Dept. of Modern Languages & Literatures P H O N E N U M B E R : (804) 287-6809 FA X N U M B E R : (804) 287-6446 E M A I L : lmarcin@richmond.edu


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD JAPAN

Hamamatsu

15th Annual Summer Program May 4--June 27, 2005 GENERAL INFORMATION

Discover the

What’s Not Included

language in its

• Lunch (Both breakfast and dinner provid-

A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E

ting. You will

• Long-distance phone calls

February 14, 2005

have a “home-

• Transportation fee from home stay to

authentic set-

stay” with a

COST Approximately $4,850 PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 14, 2005 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Czech Republic Study Abroad Program, and submitted to Cheryl Callahan, School of Continuing Studies) • 1st payment due March 4 • 2nd payment due April 11

Japanese family, see the famous sights and experience the rich culture of Japan. Enjoy field trips to study traditional arts such as the tea ceremony, calligraphy, martial arts (Judo) and Zen meditation, and travel for a special two-day-long tour of an historical spot in Japan. What’s Included

• Field trip transportation Requirements Attendance at all orientation meetings during the spring semester is mandatory. (Exception: non-University of Richmond students who will be informed by mail, fax, or phone.) Please be aware that you must have verbal BEFORE registering for the class.

• Round trip air fare; DC - Narita - Nagoya - Hamamatsu - Nagoya - Narita - DC • Tuition for two courses (up to 8 credit

D E PA R T M E N T Modern Languages and Literatures

• Cultural excursion (This does not

P H O N E N U M B E R : (804) 287-8293

• Farewell party

E M A I L : asuzuki@richmond.edu

class and back (if necessary)

or written approval from the director

PROGRAM DIRECTOR Professor Akira Suzuki, Director of the Japanese Language Studies Program

FA X N U M B E R : (804) 287-6446

ed by host family)

hours) include local bus fare.) • Host family stay • Your host family will voluntarily provide your lodging and also your breakfast and dinner at its own expense, as a personal contribution to you and to the Hamamatsu program.

All dates are approximate and subject to change as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.

Earn Up to Eight Credits • Japanese 201-202: Intermediate Japanese • Japanese 301-302: Conversational Japanese • Japanese 495-496: Independent Study


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD

London Arts

May 11--June 3, 2005 GENERAL INFORMATION A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E February 14, 2005 COST Approximately $4,200 PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 14, 2005 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated London Arts Study Abroad Program, and submitted to Cheryl Callahan, School of Continuing Studies) • 1st payment due March 4 • 2nd payment due April 11

Observe, participate and study in the rich

Students will earn six hours of academic

arts environment of London with a particu-

credit by registering for Theatre 312 and

lar emphasis on museum studies and the-

Art History 322 through the University of

atre production. What makes London the

Richmond’s School of Continuing Studies.

international arts capital that it is? What is

Graduate students can earn graduate cred-

it about the culture, the environment, and

it by registering for Theatre 312G and Art

the people that make all the arts disci-

History 322G.

plines grow in many divergent directions and yet continue to be so vital to the cul-

What’s Included?

ture of a country? Why are the arts so

• 6 credit hours

important to the people of London and the

• International student I.D.

entire United Kingdom?

• Subway pass for one month • Coach to Stratford-on-Avon

The Program

• London Sightseeing tour

This interdisciplinary program will examine

• Theatre tickets

which elements of English culture have

• Museum admissions

given rise to the rich English tradition of

• Housing accommodations

the arts. By concentrating primarily on the

What’s Not Included

areas of museum studies and theatre production, students will immerse themselves in the many arts opportunities available in London and will attempt to determine how the culture of the city and the country have not only encouraged the various arts disciplines to flourish, but also have demanded a wide range of visions and styles to develop within each of these arts disciplines. Students will analyze how the visual and performing arts influence each other and determine how successes in one discipline breed successes in many. (Program requires a minimum of 12 students.)

• Transportation costs to and from London • Meals • Passports • Personal spending money • Long distance telephone calls • Port taxes • Extra personal property insurance, if desired Requirements The courses will be taught as college level seminars and will place special emphasis on analytical thinking, cultural research, and communication. A minimum of one


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD LONDON ARTS

semester of college studies in the arts or

Classes

humanities is required. (AP students in

Seminars will meet each morning of our

these areas are also eligible.) Contact

residency to analyze the previous day’s

instructor for a detailed syllabus.

arts experiences while preparing for the day’s events. Guest lectures by prominent

Instructors

educators in the various social, cultural

Walter Schoen, Associate Professor of

and artistic disciplines will suggest means

Theatre at the University of Richmond, has

of analyzing the synergy between the cul-

worked in professional theatre across the

tural environment and the artistic products.

United States including on Broadway and

The weekly schedule will include three to

at many of our leading regional theatres

four theatre productions and three to four-

such as the Denver Center Theatre

intensive museum or gallery visits.

Company, the Oregon Shakespearean

The University of Richmond Summer Study Abroad Program for 2005 offers a great variety of destinations. Take this opportunity to study overseas with some of the best pro-

Festival, the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre,

Living Arrangements

and the San Diego Repertory Theatre. In

Students will be housed in apartments in a

addition, Professor Schoen has taught at

centrally located London area convenient

the University of California, San Diego, the

to the seminar site and to public trans-

University of Denver, Arizona State

portation to museums and the theatre dis-

University, and the University of Arizona.

trict. Apartments will be fully furnished and

fessors in the world. Experience

Richard Waller, Executive Director of

new cultures, overcome personal

University Museums at the University of

challenges, enjoy some time off, see

Richmond, is also on the faculty of the

the sights and arrive home enriched

Department of Art and Art History. He was

and better prepared for the great

at the Brooklyn Museum of Art for nine-

future that awaits you.

teen years and also taught for many years at New York’s Parsons School of Design before joining the University. During his museum career, he has curated and organized many exhibitions of both historical and contemporary art and has written extensively on the visual arts. Here at Richmond, he teaches studio classes as well as art history and museum studies courses.

All dates are approximate and subject to change as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.

include modest kitchen facilities. Excursions An overnight trip to Stratford-on-Avon is included as part of the program.

CONTACT INFORMATION PROGRAM CO-DIRECTOR: Walter Schoen DEPARTMENT: Theatre and Dance LOCATION: Modlin Center for the Arts PHONE: (804) 289-8266 E-MAIL: wschoen@richmond.edu PROGRAM CO-DIRECTOR: Richard Waller DEPARTMENT: University Museums LOCATION: Modlin Center for the Arts PHONE: (804) 287-6614 E-MAIL: rwaller@richmond.edu


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD

London Internship May 12--July 7, 2005 GENERAL INFORMATION A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E January 24, 2005 A P P L I C AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N The program is open to current UR students sophomore-level and above, including seniors. Applications from non-UR students will be considered. Please submit applications to Krittika Onsanit in the Office of International Education. REQUIREMENT Attendance at all orientation meetings during the spring 2005 semester is mandatory. COST Approximately $6,200 PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 14, 2005 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated London Internship Study Abroad Program, and submitted to Cheryl Callahan, School of Continuing Studies) • 1st payment due March 4 • 2nd payment due April 11

London, the capital of Great Britain, is one

financial, communications, nonprofit, cul-

of Europe’s largest cities and is also one

tural and historic institutions for many

of the major financial and commercial

years. In addition to the following major

hubs of Europe. Yet its political and eco-

areas, placements are available in virtually

nomic importance does not overshadow

all major fields. JUST ASK !

its significance as one of the world’s leading cultural and artistic centers. London is

Politics

unrivaled for the excellence and diversity

Interns in this field work as research and

of its theatres, concert halls, museums,

administrative assistants in a variety of

and art galleries. Although London is a

organizations, including the House of

large cosmopolitan metropolis, it is sur-

Commons, European Parliament and

prisingly easy to settle into, get around,

Westminster City Council.

and get to know, thanks to an exceptional public transportation system. All of these

Business

elements combine to make London a per-

London is one of the world’s most impor-

fect location for the University of

tant business centers, home to many of the

Richmond Summer Internship Program.

world’s most influential companies. Placements are available in many business

What’s Included

fields in a variety of British and multina-

• Tuition

tional firms such as Lloyd’s of London,

• Internship placement and supervision

Deloitte and Touche, Merrill Lynch, and

• Orientation

Barclays Bank.

• Three field trips • Fees

Theatre

• Housing

London is the center of a dramatic tradition

What’s Not Included • Airfare • Local transportation • Telephone expenses • Meals Placement Areas Our agency in London has been placing students in internships in major political,

that goes back to Shakespeare and continues today. London’s fringe theaters (comparable to Off-Broadway theaters in the U.S.) - offer students the opportunity to participate in all aspects of a theater’s operation. Past placements include Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD LONDNON INTERNSHIP

Media

acquaint students with each other and with

Home of the BBC and Masterpiece

London. All relevant aspects of the program

Theatre, London can offer placements in a

are covered in detail during orientation

variety of fields including advertising,

meetings, with special emphasis on help-

print, radio and TV media. Past place-

ing students settle quickly into housing and

ments include NBC News and USA Today.

internships.

Social Services

Housing

Interns in this field can gain experience in

Students will live with other students in

agencies that work on issues such as

pre-arranged apartments. Students will be

mental health, gerontology, disability

responsible for refundable deposits, tele-

issues, public policy and women’s issues.

phone rental and charges, and all meals. Apartments contain furnished kitchens and

The University of Richmond Summer Study Abroad Program for 2005 offers a great variety of destinations. Take this opportunity to study overseas with some of the best professors in the world. Experience new cultures, overcome personal challenges, enjoy some time off, see the sights and arrive home enriched and better prepared for the great future that awaits you.

Academic Credit

vary from 2 to 4 bedrooms. The apart-

Students who wish to earn University of

ments are all centrally located and are

Richmond credit need to make arrange-

within a short walk of the tube stations.

ments with a University of Richmond faculty member who will evaluate the academic

Day Trips Out of London

component of the internship experience.

There will be three field trips organized dur-

The credit may be in the form of an

ing the program. Past trips have included

Internship or Independent Study, depend-

Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, and Windsor.

ing on the arrangement made between

Day trips include coach from London

the student and the faculty member. All

accommodations at all destinations, local-

participants are required to write an ana-

ly-based guides and entrance fees.

lytic journal documenting their experience. Additional work, developed with the cooperating faculty member, will be formalized in a learning contract. The Office of International Education will

PROGRAM DIRECTOR Krittika Onsanit

have a list of faculty who have agreed to

D E PA R T M E N T Office of International Education

participate in this program.

P H O N E N U M B E R : (804) 287-6499

Orientation and Living in London All dates are approximate and subject to change as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The first few days of the program are devoted to orientation. Familiarization, cultural, and social activities are held to

FA X N U M B E R : (804) 289-8904 E M A I L : konsanit@richmond.edu


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD

Spain

Santiago de Compostela May 25-July 6, 2005 GENERAL INFORMATION

It is often said that Europe was construct-

• Lodging and some meals

ed along the road to Santiago de

• Health and accident insurance

Compostela. Indeed, for over a millenni-

• Daytrips to nearby cities, villages, beach-

A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E

um, pilgrims have followed the Camino de

February 14, 2005

Santiago to this medieval city in Spain

• Entrance fees for all group visits

where, according to legend, Saint James’s

• Ten-day excursion through central Spain

A P P L I C AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N Applications are available from the Summer Study Abroad web site: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/scs/summer/abroad/ or see the Program Director. COST Approximately $5,300

body miraculously appeared and is now

by private bus, led by Spanish instruc-

entombed. Located in the autonomous

tors

community of Galicia, this city in northwestern Spain offers a mixture of old and

• Support of UR Program Director throughout the six weeks

new, with numerous sites of historic and

Housing

cultural interest.

Students may choose between dormitories,

Present-day Compostela is still a popular pilgrimage site, as well as a major “college

PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 14, 2005 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Spain, Santiago de Compostela, and ubmitted to Cheryl Callahan, School of Continuing Studies) • 1st payment due March 4 • 2nd payment due April 11

es and museums

town,” with 35,000 students living and studying at one of Spain’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Like much of Galicia, Santiago offers a fairly cool, moist climate with beautiful green countryside. The Atlantic coast is nearby, with a spectacular landscape of dramatic cliffs, rocky inlets, and sandy beaches. What’s Included • Tuition for 2 classes, 8 credit hours total • Roundtrip transportation [from JFK, New York] • Transportation and airport transfers in Spain

flats and private homes. A limited number of each type of housing is available, and students will be accommodated on a firstcome, first served basis. Please apply early! Excursions There will be weekly daytrips to cities and villages of historic and literary importance, as well as beaches and natural sites. There will also be a 10-day capstone trip which will visit sites of historic and cultural importance as well as some UNESCO World Patrimony sites including: Samalanca, Valladolid, Zamora, Segovia, Avila, Toledo, El Escorial and Madrid.


2005 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD SPAIN: SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Prerequisites For Spanish 303 and 311, Spanish 221, or equivalent. For Spanish 397, permission of the Program Director. For Spanish 497, at least two courses between 301 and 306 and one FSLT course, or permission of the Program Director.

The University of Richmond Summer

Courses

Study Abroad Program for 2005

All courses are taught by native Spanish

offers a great variety of destina-

faculty at the 17th century Monasterio de

tions. Take this opportunity to study

San Francisco and will correlate with the

overseas with some of the best pro-

long and short excursions.

fessors in the world. Experience new cultures, overcome personal

1. Spanish 303—Spanish in the Media

challenges, enjoy some time off, see

2. Spanish 311—Peoples and Cultures of

the sights and arrive home enriched

Spain

and better prepared for the great future that awaits you.

3. Spanish 397—Special Topic: History of Spanish Art 4. Spanish 497—Special Topic: Literature of Galicia

CONTACT INFORMATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR Judith O. Buchanan, Visiting Instructor D E PA R T M E N T Modern Languages and Literatures P H O N E N U M B E R : (804) 287-6319 FA X N U M B E R : (804) 287-6446 E M A I L : jbuchanan3@richmond.edu

All dates are approximate and subject to change as are program details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.


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