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Argentina: Exciting Culture, Amazing Landscape May 21–July 1, 2006 Application Deadline February 15, 2006 Application Information Submit directly to Dr. Claudia Ferman, Dept. of Latin American/Iberian Studies, Puryear Hall G21 Acceptance Notification February 21, 2006 Cost Approximately $4,800 This cost includes international and domestic airfares.

Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 24, 2006 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Argentina Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 17

Argentina

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The University of Richmond’s Summer Program in Argentina offers a unique opportunity to experience and learn about Latin America, while progressing in the study of Spanish.

The entire program is designed to provide 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 of this culture, classes are complemented with activities such as horseback riding; a two-day trekking journey in the Cordoba High Hills; tango and salsa lessons; excursions to visit the Argentine Northwest, its Indian ruins and the rich Colonial past; a tour of Salta city; an exploration of Buenos Aires, the great metropolis; peñas (folkloric singing and dancing gatherings); the traditional asados (barbecued meat); etc.

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

What’s Included?

Cost for this program includes: • 8 credit hours tuition

• Round-trip airfare to and from Buenos 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 and dinner 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.

• A two day excursion to little towns in Cordoba: Villa General Belgrano and Cumbrecita.

• Seven days excursion to the North West (colo-

nial and indigenous Argentina), lodging, most meals, and transportation included (provinces visited:

Tucumán, Salta and Jujuy) • Ground transportation to and from the different cities.

• On-site supervision by program director.

Argentina: Exciting Culture, Amazing Landscape May 22–July 2, 2006 Program Director Dr. Claudia Ferman Associate Professor of Spanish Department Dept. of Latin American and Iberian Studies

Deadlines A limited number of spaces are available. Students must apply to the director of the program, Dr. Claudia Ferman in the Department of Latin American and Iberian Studies (LAIS) University of Richmond.The LAIS Department offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships. Non-University of Richmond students may inquire at their respective schools for similar aid.

Phone Number (804) 289-8114

Credits Students may earn up to 8 credits:

Fax Number (804) 484-1544

• Spanish 303. Spanish in the Media

E-mail cferman@richmond.edu

• Spanish 312. Argentine and Latin American Culture

• Spanish 305. Spanish in Politics and Society • Spanish 385. Spanish Writing Workshop • Spanish 497. Selected Topic: Argentine Short Story

All dates and costs 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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Language Requirement Successful completion of Intermediate Spanish (200 level) or equivalent.

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Jepson at Cambridge July 9–August 12 Application Deadline January 20, 2006 Pre-Application Advising Contact Dr. Price during the fall 2005 semester.

Cost Approximately $5,250 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $250 deposit due January 20, 2006 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Jepson at Cambridge Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 17 Program Director Dr. Terry L. Price Department Jepson School of Leadership Studies Phone Number (804) 289-6088 Fax Number (804) 287-6062 Email

Cambridge

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Cambridge Students will live and study law and leadership at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Emmanuel College is one of Cambridge University’s more than thirty constituent colleges, and it is located in the Cambridge city centre.

Emmanuel College was founded in 1584, and early graduates were among those who settled New England in the first half of the 17th century, not least of whom was John Harvard, namesake and first benefactor of Harvard University.This program is in collaboration with the University of Richmond Law School, which has conducted a summer law program in England for more than thirty years.

Program Students will participate in classes, lectures and out-of-town trips to examine law and leadership in an international context and to experience the rich intellectual and cultural history of England.This program is open to all students, but preference will be given to rising and graduating seniors of the University of Richmond.

Course Information Students will register for between 5 and 6 credit hours. Courses generally meet Monday through Thursday, leaving students free to travel on weekends.

Possible courses include: • LDST 488 Internship–International Law • LDST 390 Moral Limits of the Criminal Law • HIST 499 Legal History

The Cambridge Internship in International Law combines coursework, experiential education, and other components of the study abroad experience to meet the Jepson School internship requirement. All other courses in the program are pre-approved to meet the Jepson School advanced courses requirement.

What’s Included?

• UR tuition for up to 6 credit hours • Room and board (Sunday dinner through Friday lunch) What’s Not Included • Airfare to and from Cambridge • Program-related travel in the United Kingdom • Weekend meals (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch) • Books and course materials

All dates and costs 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.

China June 23–August 5, 2006 Application Deadline February 15, 2006 Cost Approximately $4,600 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2006 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated China Study Abroad Program, and submitted with your application) • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 18

Beijing Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China, is the nation’s political and cultural center.

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Peking/Beijing University It was founded in 1898, and has since been the most prestigious university in China.

What’s Included • Tuition for two courses (up to 8 credit hours) • All the textbooks used for classes

• Intensive classroom instruction supplemented by regular practice with a language partner • Workshops in Chinese Martial Arts–Tai Ji • International round-trip airfare, Chicago–Beijing • Welcoming reception • All field trips listed as follows: • Day trip to Temple of Heaven and Friendship Store • Day trip to Great Wall and Imperial Tombs • Day trip to Palace Museum • Day trip to Jie Tai Temple • Day trip to Forbidden City • Weekend trip:Transportation, lodging, plus entrance tickets to various sites of attraction in Chengde, a favorite summer resort for the ancient emperors • An evening at the Beijing Opera • An evening at the Chinese Acrobatics Show • Housing which is double-occupancy bedroom with a color TV and a shared bathroom

China June 23–August 5, 2006 What’s Not Included Program Director Professor Rose Lee-Yong Tan, Director of Chinese Language Program Department Dept. of Modern Languages & Literatures Phone Number (804) 289-8765 (Office) (804) 897-1794 (Home) Fax Number (804) 287-6446 E-mail ltan@richmond.edu

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Beijing, and on excursions.

(Estimated meal fee on campus: $75 per month) Course Info Up to 8 credit hours: • Chinese 201-202: Intermediate Chinese • Chinese 302: Conversational Chinese • Chinese 312: Chinese Language and Culture • Chinese 497-498: Selected Topics in Chinese Requirements 1. Successful completion of Chinese 101-102 (Elementary Chinese), or its equivalent.

2. Attendance at all orientation meetings during the spring semester. (Exception: non-University of Richmond students

All dates and costs 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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will be informed by mail, fax, or phone.)

Dates of Travel The group leaves for China on June 23, 2006 and meets at the Beijing International Airport on June 24.

Visas To enter and exit China, each student must have a visa and a valid passport.

Please be aware that you must obtain a verbal or written approval from the director BEFORE registering for the class.

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Czech Republic May 13–June 17, 2006 Credits Up to 8 Language Prerequisite None Cost Approximately $4,300 Application Deadline February 15, 2006 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2006 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Czech Republic Study Abroad Program, and submitted with your application) • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 18

Prague Students will live and study in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic and one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Since the Velvet Revolution in 1989, which brought an end to 40 years of communism, Prague has been at the forefront of the sweeping social, cultural, and economic transformations that all of Central Europe is experiencing.

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 sites in the region, including Krakow (Poland), Auschwitz concentration camp, the medieval town of Kutna Hora, the 14th century Karlstejn castle, and the spa town of Karlovy Vary.

Course Information Students will enroll in a 4-credit course taught by Czech and Polish professors titled 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 exerted upon it by Germans and Russians.This course offers an analysis of the time period from the revolutions of 1848 through to the revolutions of 1989 and speculates freely as to the meaning of the most recent historical period covering the break up of Czechoslovakia, the unification of Germany and the shifting political landscapes of Austria, Hungary, and the former Yugoslavia.

Students may additionally choose to enroll in a 4-credit course taught by UR professor Kenneth Abrams (with guest lectures by Czech professors) titled Cross-Cultural Psychopathology. In the West, mental illness has traditionally been approached with a bio-medical model that views it as independent of culture. By contrast the “relativist” position assumes that to a large extent human behaviors are culturally determined and that the etiology and manifestation of mental disorders are affected by society and culture.This course will address such issues as well as their implications for assessment and treatment through an examination of several Western and non-Western societies, with a special emphasis on Czech society. Note: Students may take this course as Psyc 299 or Psyc 443 depending on their background in psychology (assignments and expectations will differ).

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Czech Republic May 13–June 17, 2006 What’s Included Program Director Dr. Kenneth Abrams Department Psychology Phone Number (804) 289-8113 E-mail kabrams2@richmond.edu

• UR tuition for up to 8 credit hours • Housing in a furnished apartment in one of Prague’s most charming and safest neighborhoods • Transportation and accommodation costs associated with a five-day trip to Krakow (Poland), an overnight trip to Karlovy Vary, and day trips to Karlstejn, Kutna Hora, and Auschwitz • 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 • Admission on group outings to museums, concerts, and movies • International health insurance What’s Not Included • Airfare to and from Prague

All dates and costs 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.

• Most meals (5 group meals are covered) About the Program Director Dr. Abrams has previously directed two summer programs in Prague. He also worked in the Czech Republic for two years and speaks fluent Czech.

Prerequisites • None to enroll in the program.

• None to enroll in the history course.

• PSYC 100 to enroll in the optional PSYC 299 course.

• PSYC 200 to enroll in the optional PSYC 443 course.

www.richmond.edu/scs/summer

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Easter Island (Rapa Nui) May 21–June 25, 2006 Application Deadline February 15, 2006 Cost Approximately $4,575 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2006 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Easter Island Study Abroad Program, and submitted with your application) • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 18

Geography and Ecology of Easter Island Earn up to six UR credits” while experiencing first-hand the splendor and mystery of historic Easter Island. Easter Island has long been the subject of curiosity and speculation. How and why did its inhabitants carve and transport the massive statues which surround the island? What remains of this culture today, and what lessons can we learn from their legacy? This course examines the history, culture, geography and ecology of one of the most isolated places on Earth. First inhabited more than 1500 years ago, Easter Island (called Rapa Nui in the native language, Easter Island has become a showcase of the effects of human influences on the landscape. With a population that peaked at over 10000 people, the inhabitants quickly exceeded the island’s ecosystem, degrading the once-lush landscape and causing a collapse of the native civilization.The island, now controlled by Chile, is being preserved as a living laboratory of sustainable development and a monument to the effects that humans have on the environment.

This program will have two components.The first is an intensive 17 day set of classes and seminars on the campus of the Universidad de Playa Ancha in Valparaiso, Chile. While attending classes and performing individual research, the students will learn about the history, geography, culture and ecology of Easter Island and greater Polynesia. Immediately upon completing the classroom component, we will fly to the Easter Island, where we will spend the next 16 days at a field station, where we will continue our study of the history, archeology, and ecology of the island.These studies will include numerous outings to various parts of the island, where we will examine in detail the conditions that undermined the culture that once existed here.This will include a detailed examination of the Moai, the distinctive huge stone heads that have come to symbolize Easter Island.

What’s Include • Tuition for up to 6 credits • All transportation between Chile and Easter Island • All excursions in Valparaiso, Chile • All excursions and field trips on Easter Island • Accommodations and meals in Chile and Easter Island What’s Not Included • Transportation to/from Chile from the U.S. • Personal supplies • Course materials and texts • Personal expenses

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Easter Island (Rapa Nui) May 21–June 25, 2006 Courses Program Director Dr. Michael Harrison

• ENVR 300 (Special Topics): Easter Island Environment • GEOG 380 (Selected Topics): Easter Island Geography

Office Weinstein Hall, Room 106

• Instructor: Dr. Michael Harrison, University of Richmond

Phone 804-289-8239

Topics Covered

E-mail mharriso@richmond.edu

• Island Geomorphology

• Introduction to the Geography of Easter Island and greater Polynesia • Pacific Climatology • Coastal Processes • Theory and Practice of Environmental Economics • Environmental Economics and Sustainability • Island Ecology • Polynesian Culture and Commemoration: the Moai

All dates and costs 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.

Requirements and Restrictions The program is open to all students, with no formal prerequisites The coursework is aimed primarily at students with a broad range of interests who have an interest in the natural and social dimensions of ecology and sustainability Enrollment is limited to 15 students.

www.richmond.edu/scs/summer

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Application Deadline February 15, 2006 Application Information 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 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2006 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated France Study Abroad Program, and submitted with your application) • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 18

France

France June 23–July 29, 2006

France and the French hold an enduring fascination for much of the world— and for excellent reasons. Long a center of intellectual development, artistic revolution, and high culture, France offers the visitor a glimpse of past greatness and present-day accommodation to a changing Europe.The University of Richmond Summer Study Abroad Program is designed to provide the participant with a fun, challenging, intellectually rigorous experience that combines travel with cultural exploration and language study.

La Rochelle La Rochelle and the surrounding region offer many historic, artistic and cultural landmarks. A few of the city’s historic sites include a richly decorated Town Hall, an 18th century classical style cathedral, picturesque old homes, and 14th-15th century towers that still mark the entrance to the city’s “old port”.The famous “Francofolies” festival in mid-July attracts musicians from all over the Francophone 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.

Orientation Two orientation sessions will be held in late-March and mid-April during the spring semester of 2005. Participants will meet the group, receive important logistical and cultural information, and begin to prepare for their exploration of France and its people.They will also begin their Study Abroad Portfolio assignments. Attendance at all orientation meetings during the spring 2005 semester is mandatory, except for non-University of Richmond students who will receive information via e-mail, fax or phone. We encourage non-UR students to try to attend orientation meetings if at all possible.

Housing and Food Once in La Rochelle, students live in the homes of selected French families with whom the Program has built relations over the years.

Participants take their breakfasts and dinners with their host families during the week; lunches will be provided at the school cafeteria on weekdays.

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 dinner are included. Sites include l’Arc de Triomphe, les Champs-Elysées, Notre-Dame, La Sainte-Chapelle, Le Musée Carnavalet (history of Paris), le Musée Rodin, le Musée d’Orsay (impressionist art), la Tour Eiffel, Montmartre and le SacréCoeur,Versailles, le Louvre, and le Quartier Latin. All fees for these sites as well as for transportation in Paris are included in the program cost.

France June 23–July 29, 2006 Program Director Dr. Kasongo Kapanga Phone (804) 289-8104 Fax (804) 287-6446 E-mail kkasongo@richmond.edu

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Students will then take a coach bus for a 3-day excursion through Normandy with students from Minnesota State University, Mankato and VCU. Places of interest include Giverny (home and gardens of Monet), Lisieux, the Bayeux Tapestry and cathedral, the Normandy beaches, the Musée du Débarquement at Arromanches, the American Cemetery at Colleville, and the great abbey of the Mont St. Michel. In addition, the Institut in La Rochelle offers several social events and excursions.These include a tour of the city, a visit to 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 Supérieur de Commerce (Sup de Co), or Graduate School of Business. Letter grades are given and transferred onto students’ records. Students may earn from six to eight (6-8) credits.

Classes Students may chose among the following courses: All dates and costs 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.

1. French 221 - Intermediate French 2. French 301 - French Conversation OR 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 UR-Mankato-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.

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Application Deadline February 15, 2006 Eligibility Students who have had at least two semesters of college-level German or its equivalent are eligible to apply.

Acceptance Notification February 21, 2006 Cost Approximately $4,500 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2006 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Berlin Study Abroad Program, and submitted with your application) • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 18

Germany

Berlin June 10–July 15, 2006

Berlin Voted to become the official capital of reunified Germany in 1991, Berlin is a work-in-progress, a play of the finished and unfinished, old and new.The decision to transfer the capital back to Berlin has drawn both business and entertainment to the city, so that now more than ever, there are a myriad of things to do and see: theater, the arts, music, cafes, shopping, sunbathing, cycling, and swimming. In addition to fantastic museums and theaters, Berlin also has more parks and lakes than any other city in Germany. And with its vast and efficient public transportation system, the city allows visitors to combine their interests in urban life with their desires to bask in the sun in one of Berlin’s many parks or by the shores of the Wannsee. From its role as the cultural and political capital during Germany’s heyday as a European power to its position as an island of innovation, intrigue, and opportunity marking the division between East and West, the Berlin of the new Federal Republic is recovering the reputation it once enjoyed as the place to be in Germany.

The Language Institute The Neue Schule is located in the center of Berlin within easy walking distance of numerous cafes, shops, and restaurants. Program participants will be in classes with international students from a wide variety of countries.

Program The Berlin summer program provides a combination of activities for the participants, joining intensive language instruction with informational sessions designed to enhance students’ cultural knowledge and proficiency. In addition to courses taught by on-site teaching professionals, the program includes a bus and boat tour of the city, cultural excursions to sites in and around Berlin, and weekend trips to selected cities in eastern Germany.The dates for the 2006 summer program will overlap with the World Cup soccer tournament, an event close to the hearts of Germans hosted this year by the Federal Republic and an added attraction for Berlin program participants.

Courses

Prior to the beginning of instruction, program participants take a placement test to determine their level of proficiency. Class size is small (7-12 students) to maximize the intensive learning experience. UR program participants receive an additional two hours of individualized instruction on pronunciation and phonetics per week. An introductory course in English and German focusing on Germany’s cultural and political history and the role of Berlin in the New Europe provides the students with a cultural and historical context for their stay in the capital city. Language instruction is entirely in German. All courses are taught by native speakers.

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

Berlin June 10–July 15, 2006 • German Grammar and Composition: German 305 Program Director Kathrin Bower Department Modern Literatures and Cultures Phone Number (804) 287-6060

• Advanced German: German 402, 404

Housing and Meals Program participants will be housed in private homes with carefully selected host families within normal commuting distance (20-40 minutes) of the school. Breakfast and dinner will be provided by the host family. For lunch during the week, the area around the school offers a variety of cafes and restaurants suited to every budget.

Fax Number (804) 287-6446

What’s Included

E-mail kbower@richmond.edu

• all instructional materials

• 6-8 hours of credit • pick-up service from and to the airport/train station • on-site orientation & introductory course • welcome and farewell dinners • home-stay accommodations and half-board

All dates and costs 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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• passes for the Berlin public transportation system • student handbook

• sight-seeing tours in Berlin (bus & boat trip, Potsdam, Wannsee Villa and Jewish Museum) • access to computers and e-mail by appointment • meetings with German student guides • on-site supervision by program director

• excursions to Hamburg and Leipzig Note Participants are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own transportation to and from Berlin. Airfare is not included in the program fee. Participants should plan to arrive in Berlin on Saturday, June 10, 2006, and depart on Saturday, July 15, 2006.

Orientation There will be an on-campus orientation for Richmond students participating in the summer program.There will also be an on-site orientation after the students arrive in Berlin.

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Italy–Summer Study in Perugia May 23–June 30, 2006 Application Deadline February 15, 2006 Cost Approximately $4,400 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2006 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Italy Study Abroad Program, and submitted with your application) • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 18

Italy

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The town of Perugia (493 meters above sea level) dominates the Tiber Valley on a range of hills in the heart of Umbria, of which it is the administrative center. It is 100 miles north of Rome and 80 miles south of Florence. An ancient Umbrian and later Etruscan center, Perugia became Roman in 295 B.C. Close to Perugia are some of the most well-known towns in Italy, including Assisi, Gubbio, Orvieto, and Urbino. With its narrow, winding streets flanked by terracotta-roofed stone houses and palazzi, its large squares dominated by churches and other public buildings, Perugia, too, has retained its medieval profile.

However, due to the presence here of the Università di Perugia and the Università per Stranieri (for international students), it also provides a very rich and lively cultural experience, including museum exhibits, concert series, festivals, etc.

The University of Richmond Summer Study Abroad Program in Perugia is designed to provide its participants with an enjoyable and intellectually stimulating experience that combines coursework and travel for the purpose of investigating Italian language and culture.

What’s Included • 6 credit hours • Housing • Airport transfers in Italy (from Rome to Perugia) • Resident Director • Orientation • Some excursions • Institute & Università Facilities • Student health Insurance • Cultural activities • Transcripts

Program Our program is linked to the Umbra institute of Perugia and the Università per Stranieri of Perugia. It is a five-week program offering students a combination of language immersion, cultural exposure and travel experience that should enhance academic and personal growth.

Italy–Summer Study in Perugia May 23–June 30, 2006 Program Co-Director Lorenza Marcin Department Dept. of Modern Languages & Literatures Phone Number (804) 287-6809 Fax Number (804) 287-6446 E-mail lmarcin@richmond.edu Program Co-Director Barbara Wallace Department Dept. of Modern Languages & Literatures Phone Number 287-6460 E-mail bwallace@richmond.edu

All dates and costs 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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Students will be required to take six credits of coursework, including the possibility of intensive beginning and intermediate language study at Perugia’s Università per Stranieri. Completion of the five week language course is equivalent to a year of beginning or Intermediate Italian at UR.

Students may also select from a list of 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 students’ 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 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.)

www.richmond.edu/scs/summer

Hamamatsu: 16th Annual Summer Program May 8–July 3, 2006

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Acceptance Notification February 21, 2006

Discover the language in its authentic setting.You will have a “homestay” with a 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 twoday-long tour of an historical spot in Japan.

Cost Approximately $4,850

What’s Included

Application Deadline February 15, 2006

Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2006 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Japan (Hamamatsu) Study Abroad Program, and submitted with your application) • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 18

• Round trip air fare; DC - Narita - Nagoya - Hamamatsu - Nagoya - Narita - DC • Tuition for two courses (up to 8 credit hours) • Cultural excursion (This does not include local bus fare.)

• Farewell party • 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.

What’s Not Included • Lunch (Both breakfast and dinner provided by host family)

All dates and costs 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.

• Long-distance phone calls • Transportation fee from home stay to class and back (if necessary) • 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 or written approval from the director BEFORE registering for the class.

Earn Up to Eight Credits • • •

Japanese 201-202: Intermediate Japanese Japanese 301-302: Conversational Japanese Japanese 495-496: Independent Study

Program Director Professor Akira Suzuki, Director of the Japanese Language Studies Program Department Modern Languages and Literatures Phone Number (804) 289-8293 Fax Number (804) 287-6446 E-mail asuzuki@richmond.edu

www.richmond.edu/scs/summer

Japan & Taiwan May 8–29, 2006 Application Deadline February 15, 2006 Acceptance Notification February 21, 2006 Cost Approximately $3,750 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2006 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated Japan/Taiwan Study Abroad Program, and submitted with your application) • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 18

“As the 19th Century was the Century of Europe and the 20th that of America, so the 21st Century promises to be the Century of Asia.”

Experience the dynamism and diversity of East Asia. Earn six UR credits in three weeks in Japan, Asia’s leading economy, and Taiwan, one of its most dynamic societies. Learn how the rich cultural and historical heritage of these two countries shapes their contemporary political processes and management practices. Features of this multidisciplinary program include hands-on courses taught by senior UR professors with extensive knowledge of the region; special lectures on contemporary Asian cultures, economies and political systems from local experts; visits to local companies and political institutions; and tours to points of historic, cultural and natural interest.The program has no formal prerequisites; students from all disciplines are welcome.

Maximum of 25 participants.

What’s Included?

• Tuition for up to two UR courses • All program-related expenses for 20 days in Japan and Taiwan, including accommodation and breakfasts • Lectures by UR faculty and invited guest speakers • Field visits to local companies and political institutions • Japan Rail pass and local transportation • Local sightseeing tours What’s not Included • Air travel to Japan/Taiwan • Most lunches and dinners • Personal expenses Course Information: These two courses have been designed to complement each other and are approved electives for both business and arts and sciences students. Readings and lectures in both courses will be supplemented by guest speakers and field visits. Instructors can assist students with applying for scholarships.

IBUS 390: ST: Asia/Pacific Management Instructor: Dr. Richard Wright, former E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished University Chair, University of Richmond (contact: rwright@imatec.com) Description: Study of business relationships and management practices in East Asia, with a focus on Japan and Taiwan.

Japan & Taiwan

SUMMER STUDY ABROAD 2006

Japan & Taiwan May 8–29, 2006 Program Director Dr. Vincent Wang, Coordinator, International Studies Office Weinstein 202B Phone (804)289-8533 E-mail vwang@richmond.edu

This special Summer School Abroad program examines the rich cultural and historical heritage of the two countries, and studies their influence on contemporary management practices through lectures, field visits to companies and meetings with local entrepreneurs and business managers.

PLSC 343: Politics of Asia Instructor: Dr.Vincent Wang, Associate Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of International Studies (contact: vwang@richmond.edu) Description: Study of political institutions and behavior in Asia, with a focus on Japan and Taiwan.This special Summer School Abroad program studies concepts of power and authority in Asia, and the historical, cultural, and social forces shaping contemporary Asian political practices (democratization, nationalism, human rights, language and ethnic relations). Readings and lectures will be supplemented by meetings with prominent political figures and by visits to political institutions.

Requirements

All dates and costs 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.

• Open to students of all disciplines, with no formal prerequisites.

• Recommended primarily for rising seniors and juniors; others are also welcome.

• Enrollment limited to 25.

• Permission of instructors is required.

Tentative Itinerary Apr 8, 9, 15, 16 Mandatory pre-departure orientation and classes May 9 Arrival in Tokyo May 10-14 Program in Tokyo area, including optional weekend homestay with a Japanese family and visit to Hakone National Park May 15 Transfer by bullet train to Osaka May 16-19 Program in Osaka area, including a day with a Japanese entrepreneur and visits to Kyoto, Himeji Castle, Miyajima Island May 20 Transfer by air to Taipei May 21-28 Program in Taipei and sightseeing in Taiwan, including National Palace Museum and Taroko National Park May 29 Departure from Taipei Special Note: There will be a post-trip class meeting and final work will be due one week after the trip.

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Japan & Taiwan

SUMMER STUDY ABROAD 2006

London Arts May 23–June 16, 2006 Application Deadline January 15, 2006 Cost Approximately $4,350 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due January 15, 2006 (check made payable to the University of Richmond, designated London Arts Study Abroad Program, and submitted with your application) • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 18

Observe, participate and study in the rich arts environment of London with a particular emphasis on museum studies and theatre production. What makes London the international arts capital that it is? What is it about the culture, the environment, and the people that make all the arts disciplines grow in many divergent directions and yet continue to be so vital to the culture of a country? Why are the arts so important to the people of London and the entire United Kingdom?

The Program This interdisciplinary program will examine which elements of English culture have given rise to the rich English tradition of the arts. By concentrating primarily on the 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.)

Students will earn six hours of academic credit by registering for Theatre 312 and Art History 322. Graduate students can earn graduate credit by registering for Theatre 312 and Art History 322 at the graduate level (additional form required).

What’s Included?

• 6 credit hours • International student I.D. • Subway pass for one month • Coach to Stratford-on-Avon • London Sightseeing tour • Theatre tickets • Museum admissions • Housing accommodations What’s Not Included • 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 semester of college studies in the arts or humanities is required. (AP students in these areas are also eligible.) Contact instructor for a detailed syllabus.

Instructors

London Arts

SUMMER STUDY ABROAD 2006

London Arts May 23–June 16, 2006 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 All dates and costs 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.

Walter Schoen, Associate Professor of Theatre at the University of Richmond, has worked in professional theatre across the United States including on Broadway and at many of our leading regional theatres such as the Denver Center Theatre Company, the Oregon Shakespearean Festival, the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, and the San Diego Repertory Theatre. In addition, Professor Schoen has taught at the University of California, San Diego, the University of Denver, Arizona State University, and the University of Arizona.

Richard Waller, Executive Director of University Museums at the University of Richmond, is also on the faculty of the Department of Art and Art History. He was at the Brooklyn Museum of Art for nineteen 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.

Classes Seminars will meet each morning of our residency to analyze the previous day’s arts experiences while preparing for the day’s events. Guest lectures by prominent educators in the various social, cultural and artistic disciplines will suggest means of analyzing the synergy between the cultural environment and the artistic products.The weekly schedule will include three to four theatre productions and three to fourintensive museum or gallery visits.

Living Arrangements Students will be housed in apartments in a centrally located London area convenient to the seminar site and to public transportation to museums and the theatre district. Apartments will be fully furnished and include modest kitchen facilities.

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

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London Arts

SUMMER STUDY ABROAD 2006

Spain: Summer in Seville May 30-July 15 Application Deadline February 15, 2006 Size of Program Approximately 15-20 students will be accepted.

Cost Approximately $4,500 Pre-requisites For Span 302, 303, & 311: Span 221 or equivalent For Span 463: at least two courses from 301- 306, or permission of Program Director Pre-requisites may be taken consecutively with upperlevel courses abroad.

Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 24, 2006 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Spain Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 17

Spain

SUMMER STUDY ABROAD 2006

Welcome to “Summer in Seville” Seville (Sevilla) is the capital city of Andalusia, one of the most visited, colorful, and historically significant regions of Spain. Seville is perhaps best known for being one of the most important Moorish kingdoms of the Middle Ages and the center of trade with the New World during the colonial era. In addition, many of the typically “Spanish” cultural phenomena that attract tourists (flamenco, bullfighting, tapas and olive orchards) are identified with this southern city. With over one million inhabitants, the capital city has a lot to offer, without feeling congested or overwhelming like many large cities.

Seville is 2.5 hours away from Madrid on the AVE (high-speed train) and even closer by air. Some of the most popular coastal regions in Spain, Huelva and Cádiz, are less than 2 hours away by bus, as is Doñana, one of Europe’s largest national parks.

The University of Seville is one of the largest in the country, with close to 75,000 students. Classes are in session through July, giving American students plenty of opportunity to meet their Spanish counterparts.

The summer weather is hot and humid, but nighttime temperatures are perfect for being outside, where one can enjoy inexpensive tapas, shop until 9PM, and stroll around historic areas. For more information about Seville, visit www.exploreseville.com or www.turismosevilla.org

Academic Environment Students choose two classes for a total of 8 credit hours, all taught exclusively in Spanish. Students may receive major, minor or elective credit. In addition to in-class learning, the program incorporates visits to various monuments and other places of cultural interest. Classes are restricted to University of Richmond students and are taught by experienced faculty from different institutions: • Carlos Valencia, Dept. of Latin American and Iberian Studies, University of Richmond Spanish 463–Modern Spanish Narrative • Elizabeth Kissling, School of World Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University Spanish 302–Spanish through Literature Spanish 303–Spanish in the Media • Fernando Díaz Buiza, University of Seville Spanish 311–Perspectives on Peoples and Cultures of Spain Courses are taught at EUSA (Estudios Universitarios y Superiores de Andalucía), affiliated with the University of Seville since 1996. EUSA is a private school in Nervión, a fashionable neighborhood just a short walk away from historical monuments, parks, shopping centers and a major soccer stadium. EUSA provides a modern computer lab with traditional Internet access as well as use of 3G

SUMMER STUDY ABROAD 2006

Program Director Dr. Carlos Valencia Department Latin American and Iberian Studies Phone Number (804) 289-8407 Fax Number (804) 484-1544 E-mail cvalenc2@richmond.edu

All dates and costs 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.

Spain

Spain: Summer in Seville May 30-July 15

internet access cards, which allow students who have laptops to connect to the Internet from their homes. There is also an in-house library, a cafeteria on site, sports facilities, and daily interaction with Spanish students. For more information (in Spanish) about EUSA, visit: www.eusa.org.es

Living in Seville Students live with Spanish families, giving them the opportunity to learn more about Spanish language and culture outside the classroom.The program cost includes full room and board, all excursions and guided visits, as well as comprehensive health insurance to cover most medical problems students may experience while abroad. Students benefit from an on-site staff to assist them with all their needs while living in Seville: • Wayne Martin, Director of International Programs (CINECU) at EUSA since 1996 • Elena Ruiz, Housing Director • Professor Valencia will be on-site during the entire summer term to assist students with academic and personal issues.

Excursion Details • Guided tours to main historical sites in Seville, such as the Cathedral, the Alcázar or Royal Palace, the Jewish quarter, and the Archeological Museum.

• One-day excursion to a local beach • One-day excursion to Itálica, an ancient Roman city founded in 206 BC and birthplace of Roman emperors Trajan and Hadrian • One-day excursion to Córdoba, including a tour to the Mosque/Synagogue/Cathedral, an exemplary architectural monument representing the multicultural heritage of Andalusia • Two-night, three-day excursion to Granada, including visits to the Cathedral, Royal Chapel, and the Alhambra, the most famous Moorish fortress of Spain • Three-night capstone excursion to Madrid and Toledo, including visits to the Royal Palace, Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, Prado Museum and other cultural attractions. Students will have the opportunity to travel throughout Spain and/or Europe from Madrid after the program’s end.

• Program cost includes transportation, entrance fees, lodging, and most meals during excursions.

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