/abroad_all_2009 by School of Professional & Continuing Studies

Argentina MAY 22–JUNE 25, 2009

Application Deadline February 15, 2009 Application Information Submit directly to Phyllis Dudding Dept. of Latin American/ Iberian Studies Puryear Hall G-16 Acceptance Notification February 26, 2009 Cost Approximately $5,750 This cost includes domestic airfares in Argentina. Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due March 1, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Argentina Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 14 • Final payment due April 18

Program Director Virginia Talley Visiting Instructor Department Latin American and Iberian Studies Phone Number (804) 289-8490 Fax Number (804) 484-1544 E-mail vtalley@richmond.edu

Argentina: Exciting Culture, Amazing Landscape 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; tango lessons; excursions to visit nearby towns and a National Park; 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: • 2 units tuition • Air transportation from Buenos Aires to Córdoba and from Córdoba to Buenos Aires. • Lodging plus breakfast, lunch and dinner in Argentine households (4 weeks in Córdoba City) • 4 nights lodging plus continental breakfast in Buenos Aires (5 days visit) • One-day excursions to little towns in Córdoba province: Alta Gracia and Villa General Belgrano. • Three-day excursion to breathtaking natural wonders: Valle de la Luna and Talampaya National Park. • Ground transportation to and from the different cities. • On-site supervision by program director.

Argentina MAY 22–JUNE 25, 2009

Deadlines A limited number of spaces are available. Students must apply to the Director of the program. Application forms are available in the Department of Latin American and Iberian Studies (LAIS) office (Puryear Hall G-16) or the LAIS website (http://lais.richmond.edu). 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. Credits Students may earn up to 2 units: • LAIS 303. Spanish in the Media • LAIS 305. Spanish in Politics and Society • LAIS 312. Argentine and Latin American Culture • LAIS 332. Introduction to Spanish: American Literature II Language Requirement Successful completion of Intermediate Spanish (200 level) or equivalent.

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.

Australia INTERNSHIP JUNE 1–JULY 24, 2009

Application Deadline January 26, 2009 Application Information 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 2009 semester is mandatory. Cost Approximately $5,000 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Australia Internship Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

Spend eight weeks working in Australia, one of the largest countries in the Pacific Rim and a world leader in business, science, and communications. Placements are available in Brisbane and Sydney in virtually all major fields, including business, communications, politics, the arts, the sciences, and social services. Custom designed internships are 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 Included • .86 units • Homestay or shared apartments • Internship placement and supervision • In-country orientation in Cairns • Orientation excursion to Great Barrier Reef • In-country support services for personal, social, legal and workrelated matters What’s Not Included • Airfare • Local transportation • Personal expenses • Meals • Housing deposits

Program Director Krittika Onsanit Department Office of International Education Phone Number (804) 287-6499 Fax Number (804) 289-8904 E-mail konsanit@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.

China

JUNE 19–AUGUST 1, 2009

Application Deadline February 18, 2009 Cost Approximately $5,000 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 18, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated China Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 14 • Final payment due March 31

Program Director Professor Rose Lee-Yong Tan, (Former): Director of Chinese Language Program (Current): Senior Lecturer in Chinese & Supervisor, Chinese Internship Program Department of Comparative Literature, The Pennylvania State University. Phone Number (814) 867-2273 E-mail lut15@psu.edu

Beijing Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China, is the nation’s political and cultural center. Peking/Beijing University It was founded in 1898, and has since been the most prestigious university in China. What’s Included • Airport pickup at Beijing International Airport • Tuition for two courses (up to 2 units) • 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 • An evening at the Beijing Opera • An evening at the Chinese Acrobatics Show • Housing which is double-occupancy bedroom with a telephone, a color TV, private bathroom and air conditioning. What’s Not Included • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Beijing, and on excursions. (Estimated meal fee on campus: $75 per month)

China

JUNE 19–AUGUST 1, 2009

Course Info Up to 2 units: • CHIN 201-202: Intermediate Chinese • CHIN 302: Conversational Chinese • CHIN 312: Chinese Language and Culture • CHIN 497-498: Selected Topics in Chinese Requirements Attendance at all orientation meetings during the spring semester. (Exception: non-University of Richmond students will be informed by mail, fax, or phone.) Dates of Travel The group leaves for China on June 19, 2009 and meets at the Beijing International Airport on June 20, 2009. Visas To enter and exit China, each student must have a visa and a valid passport. Approval Please be aware that you must obtain a verbal or written approval from the director BEFORE registering for the class.

Czech Republic

MAY 17-JUNE 19, 2009

Application Deadline February 16, 2009 Credits 1-2 units Language Prerequisite None Cost Approximately $5,500 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Czech Republic Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

Program Director: Dr. Yvonne Howell Associate Professor of Russian and International Studies Department Modern Literatures and Cultures Phone Number (804) 289-8101 Email yhowell@richmond.edu

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 castles of Bohemia, Plzen (Pilsner), and the spa town of Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad). Course Information Students will be able to choose from the following selection of courses to complete up to 2 units while on the program. 1. European Integration. UR elective for PLSC or IS. This course examines the challenges facing the European Union as it begins to incorporate countries formerly under Soviet power. 2. History of Czech/Slovak Relations. This course will incorporate weekly field trips to sites of historical, economic, and cultural significance. You will be on your feet (and on local trains) a lot as you learn about the historical relations of people in this now-thriving part of Central Europe. History (or ISME) elective credit, also recommended for business students. 3. Science and Society in 20th Century Czech and Polish Literature. Fulfills UR FSLT requirement. Taught by Yvonne Howell with guest lectures by Czech writers and journalists. This course gives special attention to the satirical novels, plays, science fiction, and essays of important Czech and Polish writers who anticipated the 20th century’s infatuation with science, markets, and ideology. Additionally, students are encouraged to enroll in an Introduction to Czech Language course.

Czech Republic

MAY 17-JUNE 19, 2009

What’s Included • UR tuition for up to 2 units • Safe and comfortable housing in one of Prague’s most charming neighborhoods • Transportation and accommodation costs associated with 4-day trip to Krakow (Poland), and overnight trip through Bohemia, and day trips to Auschwitz, Karlovy Vary, etc. • All necessary course reading material • Working European cell phones for each student • one month public transportation pass in Prague • international health insurance What’s Not Included • airfare to and from Prague • most meals (breakfast included daily in living accomodations) About the Program Director Yvonne Howell has a PhD in Slavic languages, literatures, and cultures, with special emphasis on Russian and Czech. She has published articles on Czech science fiction and contemporary literature. Before coming to UR, she lived and worked in Prague for almost two years. Prerequisites • None

Easter Island

AND CENTRAL CHILE

JUNE 8 – JUNE 23, 2009 (JUNE 1 – JUNE 7 ON-LINE)

Want to go to the end of the world? Application Deadline February 15, 2009 Enrollment Limit 20 students Cost Approximately $4,650 plus airfare to/from Chile Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Easter Island Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 20

Program Director Kim Klinker Office Weinstein Hall, Room 106 Phone 804-484-1518 E-mail kklinker@richmond.edu

Geography and Environmental Studies in Easter Island and Chile Earn 1 unit (and a lab science requirement) while experiencing first-hand the splendor of Chile’s Central Region and mysteries of historic Easter Island. Chile’s Central Region is a microcosm of the country, balanced between deserts to the north and forests to the south. It is home to the highest peaks in the Americas and is the cultural nucleus of the country. Protected by the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains, Chile is home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. 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? First inhabited more than 1000 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 10,000 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. These courses examine the geomorphology, climate, ecology and environmental ethics of these isolated habitats. The first part of the program consists of one week of on-line (June 1-7). Students will spend this time becoming familiar with basic geography of the region they will be visiting as well as setting the foundation for concepts to be taught on site. This initial week, experienced from the convenience of their own homes via the internet, will be excellent preparation for their field experience in South America. The next part of the program will consist of hiking in the Andes, exploring glaciers along with geomorphic and tectonic features of the region. It will also include visiting the meteorological naval center and exploring the cultural and recreational diversity of Santiago (capital city of Chile), and the coastal cities of Vina Del Mar and Valparaiso.

Easter Island

AND CENTRAL CHILE

JUNE 8 – JUNE 23, 2009 (JUNE 1 – JUNE 7 ON-LINE) The Easter Island program represents the second part of the program. Students will spend approximately 7 days studying the fascinating history and geography of Polynesia, concentrating on the complex relationship between humans and their environment. These studies will include discussions relating to the environmental ethics and implications of human-environment interaction, as well as in-depth studies of the history, archeology, and ecology of the island. This will include numerous outings to various parts of the island, where we will examine the conditions that undermined the culture that once existed here, including a detailed examination of the Moai, the distinctive huge stone heads that have come to symbolize Easter Island. This program is open to all students, with no formal prerequisites. However, a sense of adventure and a desire to learn more about how society and nature interact are mandatory! Course • GEOG 250: Introduction to Earth Systems and Physical Geography (NOTES: satisfies FSNB laboratory science requirement!) Instructor Mr. Timothy Klinker, Adjunct Faculty University of Richmond

Topics covered: • Introduction to the Geography of Easter Island and greater Polynesia • Geomorphology, geology, and coastal processes • Climatology and climate change • Theory and Practice of Environmental Ethics • Island Ecology • Polynesian Culture and Commemoration: the Moai Costs include: • Tuition for up to 1 unit for the course listed above • All transportation within Chile and Easter Island • All excursions and field trips in Chile and Easter Island • Accommodations and meals in Chile and Easter Island

France

JUNE 26–AUGUST 1, 2009

France and the French hold an enduring fascination for much of the world— and for excellent reasons. Long a center of intellectual development, artistic

Application Deadline February 15, 2009

revolution, and high culture, France offers the visitor a glimpse of past

Cost Approximately $5,800

greatness and present-day accommodation to a changing Europe. The

Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated France Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

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 2009. 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 2009 semester is mandatory, except for non-University of

Program Director

Dr. Hilary Raymond Phone

(804) 289-8096 Fax

(804) 287-6446 E-mail

hraymond@richmond.edu

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.

France

JUNE 26–AUGUST 1, 2009

LUNCHES IN PARIS AND NORMANDY AND ON

Courses are offered through the Institut d’Études

THE WEEKENDS IN LA ROCHELLE ARE NOT

Françaises (IEF), a branch of the Université de La

INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM COST.

Rochelle’s Groupe Supérieur de Commerce (Sup de

Excursions and Activities

Co), or Graduate School of Business. Letter grades

Students will begin with a 5-6 day stay in Paris,

are given and transferred onto students’ records.

lodged in a center designed especially for interna-

Students may earn 2 units.

tional students. Breakfast and dinner are included.

Classes

Sites include l’Arc de Triomphe, les Champs-Elysées,

Students may choose among the following courses:

Notre-Dame, La Sainte-Chapelle, Le Musée Carnavalet

1. FREN 221 - Intermediate French

(history of Paris), le Musée Rodin, le Musée d’Orsay

2. FREN 301 - French Conversation OR French

(impressionist art), la Tour Eiffel, Montmartre and le Sacré-Coeur, 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. Students will then take a coach bus for a 3-day

402 - Advanced Conversation 3. FREN 311 - Contemporary French Life and Issues Note: Students will also be responsible for completing a Study Abroad Portfolio. This part of the

excursion through Normandy with students from

program requires research and reflection on the

Minnesota State University, Mankato and VCU.

study abroad experience prior to departure, during

Places of interest include Giverny (home and gar-

the time abroad, and after the return. Students must

dens of Monet), Lisieux, the Bayeux Tapestry and

complete all parts of the portfolio to receive full

cathedral, the Normandy beaches, the Musée du

credit for the program.

Débarquement at Arromanches, the American

Instruction

Cemetery at Colleville, and the great abbey of the

Students taking 221 will be enrolled in a course

Mont St. Michel. In addition, the Institut in La

with the general population of students at the IEF.

Rochelle offers several social events and excursions.

This course is based on the results of a placement

These may include a tour of the city, a visit to the

exam. Those taking 300 or 400-level courses will be

Aquarium and movie nights. Larger excursions

enrolled in a closed course with UR-Mankato-VCU

include a day trip to Cognac, and a day visiting

students. Instruction for all courses at the IEF is pro-

three castles of the Loire Valley. Participation in

vided by a faculty member from the Institut, all of

these excursions is included in the program cost.

whom meet professional standards agreed upon by the Director of the IEF and University of Richmond’s Program Director.

Course Offerings

Germany

BERLIN INTERNSHIP MAY 9–JUNE 22, 2009

Application Deadline January 26, 2009 Application Information The program is open to current UR students with sophomore standing and above, including seniors. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and 300-400 level proficiency in German. 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 2009 semester is mandatory. Cost Approximately $4,900 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Berlin Internship Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

Program Director Krittika Onsanit Department Office of International Education Phone Number (804) 287-6499 Fax Number (804) 289-8904

Program A vibrant European capital, Berlin offers various opportunities for internships in a variety of fields. Internships are available in politics, public administration, business, law, information technology, communications, tourism, museum studies, music, theater, architecture, health sciences, and social service. Students will work for 6 weeks in May and 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. What’s Included • .86 units • Home stay with half-board • Internship placement and supervision • Orientation to Berlin • Social and cultural activities • Airport pick-up service • Public transportation pass • Telephone cards • Welcome package and dinner • Farewell dinner What’s Not Included • Airfare • Local transportation • Personal expenses (i.e. telephone, spending money) Academic Credit Students may receive up to three credits by arrangement with UR faculty prior to program departure. Lodging Students will live in a home stay with German families in Berlin.

E-mail konsanit@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.

Germany MAY 23–JUNE 27, 2009

Application Deadline February 16, 2009 Cost Approximately $5,100 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Germany Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

Program Co-Directors Kathrin Bower Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures John Treadway Department of History Phone Number (804) 287-6060 Fax Number (804) 287-6446 E-mail kbower@richmond.edu jtreadwa@richmond.edu

Berlin The official capital of reunified Germany, Berlin is a work-inprogress, 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. 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 the city’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 once again 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 cafés, 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 northern and eastern Germany. 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

Germany MAY 23–JUNE 27, 2009

on pronunciation and phonetics per week. An introductory course 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 2 units 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 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 cafés and restaurants suited to every budget. What’s Included • 2 units of credit • all instructional materials • pick-up service from and to the airport/train station

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on-site orientation & introductory course welcome and farewell dinners home-stay accommodations and half-board passes for the Berlin public transportation system • student handbook • sight-seeing tours in Berlin (bus & boat trip, Potsdam, Wannsee Villa and Jewish Museum) • meetings with German student guides • on-site supervision by program director • excursions to Dresden and Hamburg 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, May 23, 2009, and depart on Saturday, June 27, 2009. 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.

Ireland

DUBLIN INTERNSHIP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE– FACULTY OF COMMERCE JUNE 8–JULY 31, 2009

Application Deadline January 26, 2009 Application Information The program is open to current UR students with sophomore standing and above, including seniors. Students must have a 3.0 GPA. 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 2009 semester is mandatory. Cost Approximately $9,600 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Dublin Internship Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

Program Director Krittika Onsanit Department Office of International Education

Dublin is a modern European city with a vibrant cultural scene. Dublin offers work opportunities with leading Irish and international companies in the areas of banking, finance, international business management, information technology, marketing, communications, poloitics, nonprofits, academic research and legal professions. The eight-week program will provide students 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 • 1.71 units • Irish History and Culture Course • Housing • Internship placement and supervision • Field trips in Ireland and cultural outings around Dublin • Orientation to Ireland What’s Not Included • Meals • Airfare • Local transportation • Personal expenses (i.e. telephone, spending money) Academic Credit Students will receive 1.71 units from University College Dublin. Lodging Students will live in furnished rental housing in Dublin.

Phone Number (804) 287-6499 Fax Number (804) 289-8904 E-mail konsanit@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.

Italy

SUMMER STUDY IN RAVENNA JUNE 12–JULY 17, 2009

Application Deadline March 3, 2009 Cost Approximately $5,500 (does NOT include flight) Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Italy-Ravenna Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

Program Director Dr. Lorenza Marcin Department Dept. of Modern Literatures and Cultures Phone Number 287-6809 E-mail lmarcin@richmond.edu

Ravenna is a treasure chest of art, history and culture. It is a city of ancient origins and glorious past. It served three times as a capital: of the Western Roman Empire, of the Goth Empire under Emperor Theodoric and of the Byzantine Empire in Europe. In Ravenna’s basilicas and baptisteries, we find a rich patrimony of mosaics dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries. Its historical center has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site. In Ravenna is the burial site of Dante Alighieri, the father of the Italian language. Its cobblestone streets reveal its past as a sea city which at one time was a great competitor of Venice. Today, residents still relish their proximity to the coast – and to 35 kilometers of Adriatic beaches, natural marine parks and bike trails. What’s Included • 2 units • Student health insurance • Resident director • Orientation • Some excursions • Institute facilities • Cultural activities • Social activities • Transcripts • Housing–in home with select families • Some meals • Airport transfers in Italy upon departure (Ravenna-Bologna)

Italy

SUMMER STUDY IN RAVENNA JUNE 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;JULY 17, 2009 Lodging Students will live with select Italian families. Orientation Attendance at the orientation meetings is mandatory during the spring semester. (Exempt are non-UR students who will receive information by mail, fax or phone.)

Program This is a five-week program offering students a combination of language immersion, cultural exposure, travel experience and family stay that should maximize academic and personal growth. Students will be required to take 2 units of coursework. Completion of the five-week language course is equivalent to a year of beginning or intermediate Italian at UR. The program will begin before departure with an orientation session in Richmond. Upon arrival in Ravenna, there will be a mandatory one-day orientation.

Japan

HAMAMATSU: 19TH ANNUAL SUMMER PROGRAM MAY 6–JUNE 29, 2009

Application Deadline February 16, 2009 Cost Approximately $5,000 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Japan Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

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Program Director Professor Akira Suzuki, Director of the Japanese Language Studies Program Department Modern Literatures and Cultures Phone Number (804) 289-8293

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 two-day-long tour of an historical spot in Japan. What’s Included • Round trip air fare; DC - Narita - Nagoya - Hamamatsu - Nagoya Narita - DC • Tuition for two courses (up to 2 units) • 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) • 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 2 Units • Japanese 201-202: Intermediate Japanese • Japanese 301-302: Conversational Japanese • Japanese 497: Japanese in Cultural Content

Fax Number (804) 287-6446 E-mail asuzuki@richmond.edu

Jordan

JULY 3–AUGUST 14, 2009 Irbid Irbid with its 500,000 inhabitants is the second-largest city in Jordan, Application Deadline February 15, 2009 Cost Approximately $4,500 plus airfare Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Jordon Summer Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

located in the north of the country, approximately 90 km (60 mi) from Amman. The surrounding hills of northern Jordan are responsible for its very temperate climate during the summer months when it is several degrees cooler than Amman and enjoys cool breezes. Unlike Amman, Irbid is not exposed to many foreigners; it is neither the site of international corporations nor of specific tourist attractions. Hence, its society has retained a very Muslim-Arab flair, and English is not often heard on the streets. The city’s main economic feature is Yarmouk University, a renowned comprehensive university with approximately 22,000 students. Even though Irbid does not possess historic sites of its own, it offers easy access to many of the important historical and archaeological sites of Jordan, such as Amman, Jerash, Umm Qais, the Dead Sea, the Jordan Valley, Petra, and Aqaba. Students will have ample opportunities to visit these and other places of interest during their stay. The Language Center One of the primary goals of this Program is to completely immerse the participants in the Arabic language. As mentioned above, Irbid provides an ideal setting for language immersion due to its Arab-Muslim society and due to the fact that there are only a minimal number of people who use English—or the Arabic-English mixture often encountered in Amman—but rather speak exclusively Arabic. Program The Summer Study Abroad program at Yarmouk University in Irbid provides a combination of activities for the participants, joining intensive language instruction by native-speaking faculty of the university with a

Program Director: Martin Sulzer-Reichel Department Modern Literatures and Cultures Phone Number (804) 484-1612 Email msulzerr@richmond.edu

Program-sponsored educational excursion as well as many opportunities to explore the country and its people on weekends or at the end of the program. Courses Program participants from the University of Richmond will receive 7–9 hours of academic credit dependent on placement and course. Course levels offered are: Lower Intermediate • Four hours of classroom instruction per day, five days a week and language laboratory

Jordan

JULY 3–AUGUST 14, 2009

• Jordanian Dialect/Conversation

small and medium-sized restaurants around the

• Prerequisite: one year of college-level Arabic or

campus.

the equivalent.

What’s Included

Upper Intermediate

• 7–9 hours of credit

• Three hours of classroom instruction per day, five

• Weekend excursions to the Dead and Red Seas,

days a week and language laboratory • Jordanian Dialect/Conversation

excursions to places of interest in the region such as Amman, Umm Qais, Jerash

• Media Arabic: Optional (See ADVANCED below.)

• Pick-up service from and to the airport

• Prerequisite: two years of college-level Arabic or

• On-site orientation

the equivalent.

• Welcome and farewell dinners

Advanced

• Home-stay accommodations

• Three hours of classroom instruction per day, five

• On-site supervision by program director

days a week and language laboratory • Jordanian Dialect/Conversation • Media Arabic (radio, television, newspapers and magazines) • Prerequisite: three years of college-level Arabic or the equivalent.

What’s Not Included • Learning materials need to be purchased at approximately $30–40 • Food at approximately $15 a day, depending on individual eating habits Participants are responsible for arranging and

Islamic Arabic

purchasing their own transportation to and from

• This level exposes advanced students to the lan-

Amman. Airfare is not included in the program fee.

guage of religious texts, both classical and mod-

However, there will be seats reserved on a flight

ern. It will also incorporate print and electronic

from New York to Amman that may be booked by

materials focusing on Islamic themes.

the participants. In case of individual arrangements,

• 3 hours of classroom instruction per day, five days a week

participants should plan to arrive in Amman no later than Saturday, July 3. Departure will be on Saturday,

• Jordanian Dialect/Conversation

August 14, 2009.

• Prerequisite: four years of Arabic or academic

Orientation

equivalent Housing and Meals Program participants will be housed in dormitories on the campus of Yarmouk University, in double occupancy rooms. Meals are available at the university's dining facilities as well as in many different 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.

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 Irbid.

Jordan and the Middle East JULY 3–AUGUST 14, 2009 Jordan The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is in many respects a purely European construct. It started out in 1923 as the Emirate of Transjordan, Application Deadline March 4, 2009 Language Prerequisite: None Cost Approximately $4,950 plus airfare Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due March 4, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Jordon Summer Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

ruled under British supervision. It became independent only in 1945. After the Six Days War in 1969, it lost the West Bank and Eastern Jerusalem. Jordan neither possesses any noteworthy natural resources nor is its location of outstanding strategic importance. Instead, it is located between Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq and thus right in the focal point of the Middle East conflict revolving around Israel and Palestine. Indeed, more than 50 percent of its population are Palestinians. It has been King Hussein II’s amazing achievement to keep his country stable—and arguably safer, more liberal and more democratic than most of its neighbors. This makes Jordan an excellent location to take a closer look at the Middle East conflict. We will do so from the northern Jordanian city of Irbid with the second-largest and one of the most renowned universities of Jordan. Unlike Amman, Irbid is not exposed to many foreigners; it is neither the site of international corporations nor of specific tourist attractions. Hence, its society has retained a very Muslim-Arab flair, and English is not often heard on the streets. Program During the summer, students will participate in classes, lectures, discussions, cultural events, tours, and various trips to help them experience firsthand the culture and social reality of the Middle East. The excursions will be within Jordan to Amman (1 day); Umm Qais, Jerash, and Ajloun in the north (1 day); Petra, Wadi Rum, the Red Sea, and the Dead Sea (4 days); as well as outside of Jordan to Damascus in Syria (4 days); Jerusalem in Israel (4 days); Cairo in Egypt (6 days). Wherever possible, there will be meetings

Program Director: Martin Sulzer-Reichel Department Modern Literatures and Cultures Phone Number (804) 484-1612 Email msulzerr@richmond.edu

with academics and politicians. Courses Program participants from the University of Richmond will be able to receive up to 2¼ units of academic credit. The courses offered are: The Levant after the Fall of the Ottoman Empire • 1½ hours of classroom instruction per day, five days a week • No prerequisite

Jordan and the Middle East JULY 3–AUGUST 14, 2009

Courses (cont) Political Realities in the Levant: Peace on Paper Versus its Popular Perception • 1½ hours of classroom instruction per day, five

What’s Not Included • Food at approximately $15 a day, depending on individual eating habits Participants are responsible for arranging and pur-

days a week

chasing their own international transportation to

• No prerequisite

and from Amman. Airfare is not included in the

Introduction to colloquial Arabic • One hour of classroom instruction per day, five

program fee. However, there will be seats reserved on a flight from New York to Amman

days a week

that may be booked by the participants. In case

• No prerequisite

of individual arrangements, participants should

Housing and Meals

plan to arrive in Amman no later than Friday, July

Program participants will be housed in dormitories on the campus of Yarmouk University, in double occupancy rooms. Meals are available at the univer-

3. Departure will be on Friday, August 14, 2009. Orientation There will be an on-campus orientation for

sity's dining facilities as well as in many different

Richmond students participating in the summer pro-

small and medium-sized restaurants around the

gram. There will also be an on-site orientation after

campus.

the students arrive in Irbid.

What’s Included • Up to 2¼ units • Weekend excursions to the Dead and Red Seas, Umm Qais, Jerash, Ajloun, Amman, Damascus, Jerusalem, and Cairo • Pick-up service from and to the airport • On-site orientation • Welcome and farewell dinners • On-site supervision as well as accompaniment on the trips by program director

London

INTERNSHIP MAY 5–JULY 3, 2009

Application Deadline January 26, 2009 Application Information The program is open to current UR students with sophomore standing 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 2009 semester is mandatory. Cost Approximately $6,900 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated London Internship Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

Program Director Krittika Onsanit Department Office of International Education Phone Number (804) 287-6499 Fax Number (804) 289-8904 E-mail konsanit@richmond.edu

London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is one of Europe’s largest cities and is also one of the major financial and commercial hubs of Europe. Yet its political and economic importance does not overshadow its significance as one of the world’s leading cultural and artistic centers. London is unrivaled for the excellence and diversity of its theatres, concert halls, museums, and art galleries. Although London is a large cosmopolitan metropolis, it is surprisingly easy to settle into, get around, and get to know, thanks to an exceptional public transportation system. All of these elements combine to make London a perfect location for the University of Richmond Summer Internship Program. What’s Included • Tuition for .5 units • Internship placement and supervision • Orientation • Field trips • Health insurance fees • Housing • British Life and Culture course What’s Not Included • Airfare • Local transportation • Telephone expenses • Meals Placement Areas Our service provider in London has been placing students in internships in major political, financial, communications, nonprofit, cultural and historic institutions for many years. In addition to the following major areas, placements are available in virtually all major fields. JUST ASK ! Politics Interns in this field work as research and administrative assistants in a variety of organizations, including the House of Commons, European Parliament and Westminster City Council.

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Business London is one of the world’s most important business centers and home to many of the world’s most influential companies. Placements are available in many business fields in a variety of British and multinational firms such as Lloyd’s of London, Deloitte and Touche, Merrill Lynch, and Barclays Bank. Theatre London is the center of a dramatic tradition 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. Media Home of the BBC and Masterpiece Theatre, London can offer placements in a variety of fields including advertising, print, radio and TV media. Past placements include NBC News and USA Today. Social Services Interns in this field can gain experience in agencies that work on issues such as mental health, gerontology, disability issues, public policy and women’s issues. Academic Credit Students who wish to earn University of Richmond credit need to make arrangements with a University of Richmond faculty member who will evaluate the academic component of 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.

the internship experience. The credit may be in the form of an Internship or Independent Study, depending on the arrangement made between the student and the faculty member. Participants are usually required to write an analytic journal documenting their experience. Academic expectations will be formalized in a learning contract. Orientation and Living in London The first few days of the program are devoted to orientation. Familiarization, cultural, and social activities are held to acquaint students with each other and with London. All relevant aspects of the program are covered in detail during orientation meetings, with special emphasis on helping students settle quickly into housing and internships. Housing Students will live with other students in prearranged apartments. Students will be responsible for refundable deposits, telephone rental and charges, and all meals. Apartments contain furnished kitchens and vary from 2 to 4 bedrooms. The apartments are all centrally located and are within a short walk of the tube stations. Day Trips Out of London There will be three field trips organized during the program. Past trips have included Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, and Windsor. Day trips include coach from London accommodations at all destinations, locally-based guides and entrance fees.

Mexico

INTERNSHIP JUNE 2–JULY 28, 2009

Application Deadline January 26, 2009 Application Information 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 2009 semester is mandatory. Cost Approximately $3,000 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Mexico Internship Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) is one of the most prominent education centers in Latin America and a UR exchange institution for study abroad. ITESM has been accredited by SACS since 1950. ITESM is located in Monterrey, a business and commercial center that is Mexico’s third largest city. Monterrey has more colleges, universities and technology institutes than any other Mexican city. This 8-week internship program will offer students the opportunity to work in community service or business. Students must have a 2.5 GPA. Advanced Spanish skills are recommended but not required for business internships, and there are a limited number of English-language internships. Students should have an intermediate level of Spanish (2 years of Spanish which can include high school courses) for community service internships. Placement areas include community service, business, engineering, and information technology. What’s Included • .86 units • Accommodations in on-campus residence halls • Internship placement and supervision • In-country orientation What’s Not Included • Airfare • Local transportation • Personal expenses • Meals

Cusco, Peru MAY TERM (MAY 13-JUNE 14, 2009) JUNE TERM (JUNE 20-JULY 21, 2009) Peru This 1-month summer study abroad program focuses on health care inthe United States and on international public health and human rights. As Application Deadline None Language Prerequisite: None Cost Approximately $2,500 plus airfare Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due March 18th, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Peru Summer Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment of $1,175 due April 1 • Final payment of $1,175 due April 15

we will learn, everybody needs health care, so it never goes out of fashion. “Health care policy” is actually a large, umbrella term for a number of directly and indirectly related topics including: nurses, doctors, hospitals, health insurance, medical care for the poor (Medicaid/SCHIP), medical care for the disabled and those over the age of 65 (Medicare), medical care for veterans (the VA), complimentary and alternative medicine, mental health, pharmaceuticals, long-term care (nursing homes), hospice care, disease control and prevention, medical research, medical licensing, food & drug safety (FDA), and lots more. This course also examines what makes us sick, what keeps us healthy, and what it would take to give good health the upper hand in developing countries. Over the past 150 years, major breakthroughs in public health have enabled humans to live longer, healthier and more productive lives. Clean drinking water, modern sanitation and good nutrition—along with the development of highly effective vaccines and antibiotics—have increased average western life expectancy by an unprecedented 35 years. Unfortunately, the benefits of public health have yet to be extended to many of the poorest nations in the developing world. Meanwhile, in the past two decades, infectious diseases that had nearly been conquered, such as tuberculosis, have come surging back, while devastating new diseases such as AIDS, SARS and West Nile Virus have emerged. Microbial resistance to many modern drugs is rising, threatening everyone. With globalization, humans are more vulnerable to outbreaks from any part of the world. Increasingly, therefore, the health of any one individual depends

Program Director: Rick Mayes Department of Political Science Phone Number N/A Email dmayes@richmond.edu

on the health of all.

Cusco, Peru MAY TERM (MAY 13-JUNE 14, 2009) JUNE TERM (JUNE 20-JULY 21, 2009) Program This program will be offered for a May Term (May 13-June 14) and a June Term (June 20-July 21). Class size will be kept very small (10 students maximum) and classes will be supplemented by daily opportunities to volunteer in a local orphanage, in an elementary school for poor Peruvian children run by missionaries, and extensive travel in and around Cusco. The class will be taught in English, but a minimal level of Spanish language ability is helpful and intermediate-to-fluency is especially advantageous. Spanish classes will be offered as part of the program. The program’s cost will be $2,500 (round-trip airfare is separate but about $800). If you have any questions or if want more information, please email Dr Mayes (bmayes@richmond.edu). Course The trip includes 1 unit. Students will take: PLSC 365, Health Care Policy, Politics (and International Public Health)

Activities & Opportunities Included in the Program: • Trip to Machu Picchu (1 of 7 Wonders of the World) • Spanish lessons, academic credit, housing and food • Trip to Sacred Valley including Pisac Incan Ruins • Work with children at La Arca Orphanage • Work with children at Promesa Elementary School

Russia

THE RUSSIAN INTENSIVE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE PROGRAM JULY 2009 (4 WEEKS)

Application Deadline February 15, 2009 Cost Approximately $5,000 plus airline ticket and Visa Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Russia Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

Program Director Dr. Jeffrey K. Hass Department Sociology & Anthropology Office Weinstein Hall, 302F Phone (804) 289-8071 E-mail jhass@richmond.edu

Once the heart of the Soviet Union, Russia has returned to prominence through oil wealth and under the leadership of Vladimir Putin. Long America’s “significant other,” Russia has had a complex relationship with the West. But whether nuclear or oil superpower, Russia has produced great thinkers, art, architecture, and culture. The barrier of political tensions has often made it difficult for foreigners to appreciate just what Russia has to offer, including partnerships on personal and professional levels. One barrier to understanding and appreciating Russia has been the language barrier, and Russian is not an easy language to learn. This program is designed to overcome both the political and language barriers, so that University of Richmond students can learn about this new oil superpower and gain an appreciation lacking in general media and pop cultural accounts. In this 4-week program, students will study with leading Russian experts (in English!) on current Russian business, politics, and political-economic history. Lectures and discussions will be led by professors from the Faculty of Economics, Department of World Economy at St. Petersburg State University, one of the country’s top two universities. St. Petersburg Participants will live and study in St. Petersburg, one of the world’s most beautiful and mysterious cities—the home to the tsars and the subject or setting of some of the world’s greatest literature. Long known as Russia’s cultural capital, the grandeur of the past has been restored in recent years, revealing the city’s true beauty, from the facades of pre-revolutionary architecture to the well-kept parks that Russians, always lovers of nature, perpetually cherish. In July the White Nights are in their last weeks but will leave a romantic impression, especially for those hardy enough to watch the bridges go up over the Neva River at midnight. Canals and small rivers run throughout the city, giving it the nickname “Venice of the North.” All in all, a perfect city for a summer of study and reflection and expanding one’s experiences. Orientation Orientation sessions will be offered towards the end of the spring semester, and they will involve not

Russia

THE RUSSIAN INTENSIVE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE PROGRAM JULY 2009 (4 WEEKS) only preparation for living in St. Petersburg but also discussion of readings to prepare the students for their studies. Living Students will live in dormitory on Vasilievskii Island, not far from a metro station on the city’s main line and near the Gulf of Finland. Rooms are two-person suites, and University of Richmond students will live alongside European students participating in a parallel business program (also ongoing at the Department of World Economy). Not only will participants learn about Russia—they get to learn about European culture on the side with fellow students! Program of study Students will choose from a set of lectures, some given as part of the Department of World Economy’s summer business program, others added especially for Richmond students. Combined, these make up a 1-unit course, Sociology 279: The New Oil Superpower from Within. Each lecture is 1½ hours, and includes discussions. Participants initially choose from the following list to cater to their preferences. Subjects of courses include: • Economic issues in contemporary Russia • Political issues in contemporary Russia • Legal aspects of doing business in Russia • Business Geography of Russia • Russian Financial System • Russian Integration into the World Economy • Russia and International Mobility of Capital

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Russian Participation in International Economic Organizations • Russia and the EU • Business Operations in Russia • Russia and the CIS • Russian Business Culture • Russian and Soviet political history • Soviet and Russian political economy: legacies and change • Russian foreign policy and international relations Additionally, there will be short evening discussions with the Faculty coordinator about the day’s class material, current events, and everyday impressions. Excursions and other activities Small excursions beyond St. Petersburg are also part of the overall program: a trip to Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo), the home of the tsars’ Summer Palace; Zelenogorsk, along the Gulf of Finland, to see real dachas and everyday Russians’ lives (as well as participating in the Russian tradition of making shashlyk); a city excursion and visits to museums (such as the impressive Hermitage Museum); and smaller, more intimate informal excursions to historic or cultural parts of town led by the Faculty coordinator. Visas Students are responsible for obtaining visas. The Department of World Economy will provide the appropriate materials necessary for getting a visa from the Russian Embassy. For further information, please contact Professor Jeff Hass, jhass@richmond.edu.

South Africa

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, INTERNSHIP JUNE 5-JULY 11, 2009

Application Deadline January 26, 2009 Application Information The program is open to current UR students with sophomore standing 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 2009 semester is mandatory. Cost Approximately $4,500 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated London Internship Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

Program Director Krittika Onsanit Department Office of International Education Phone Number (804) 287-6499 Fax Number (804) 289-8904 E-mail konsanit@richmond.edu

A NEW 5-week internship program focusing on education and healthcare will be offered in summer 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa through SHAWCO (Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation), a student-run NGO based at the University of Cape Town. Placements are available with local NGOs working with senior citizens in adult day care centers, running independent visual and performing art classes with children, training communities in first aid, and facilitating holiday programs. Pre-med students can get involved with the Waiting Room Education by Medical Students project, which delivers health promotion services to SHAWCO clinic patients. What’s Included • Housing with 2 meals • Transportation from housing to internship sites • 4 weekend field trips • Airport pick up and drop off • Access to the University of Cape Town internet, library and gym • Orientation to Cape Town • Weekly lectures on culture, history, politics, economics, etc. • Academic and internship supervision with local academic coordinator What’s Not Included • Personal expenses (telephone usage, additional meal expenses, travel, etc.) • Airfare

Spain

MAY 21-JUNE 26 2009 Application Deadline February 15, 2009 Application Information Submit directly to Carlos Valencia Puryear Hall, 110-B Go to http://lais.richmond.edu/program/experiential.html and, under "Study Abroad" click "Spain" to download application Size of Program Approximately 15-20 students will be accepted. Cost Approximately $4,700 Pre-requisites For Span 302, 303, & 311: Span 221 or equivalent For Span 321: One 300-level course in Spanish For Span 463: at least two courses from 301- 306 and one introduction to literature course, or permission of Program Director Pre-requisites may be taken consecutively with upperlevel courses abroad. Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 29, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Spain Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 14 • Final payment due April 18 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

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 one or two classes for a total of 1 or 2 units, 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: 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

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short walk away from historical monuments, parks, shopping centers and a major soccer stadium. EUSA provides a modern computer lab with traditional Internet access. 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.languagestudiesabroad.es/ Courses All courses offered in Seville are UR courses and will transfer with the regular A-F grade scale. Students may earn up to 8 credits. Spanish 302: Span. through Literature Spanish 303: Span. in the Media Spanish 311: Peoples and Cultures of Spain Spanish 321: Literary Spain Spanish 463: Modern Spanish Narrative 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 • Wayne Martin, 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, and the Jewish quarter. • 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 and Reina Sofia Museums 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.

Sweden

REPRESENTING AMERICA: COLD WARS AND CULTURAL CITIZENSHIP MAY 15-JUNE 14, 2009

Application Deadline February 16, 2009 Cost Approximately $2,800 Reduced Price. Thanks to the generous funding from the Provost’s Office and STINT foundation. Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 16, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Stockholm, Sweden Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 16 • Final payment due April 17

Program Director Dr. Paul Achter Office Weinstein Hall, 402D Phone Number (804) 289-8743 E-mail pachter@richmond.edu

The Course RHCS 413: Topics in Rhetoric (1 unit toward RHCS or American Studies degree) In this summer study abroad course, co-taught by rhetoric and media studies professors Paul Achter and Staffan Ericson, Swedish and American students will create research projects analyzing an internationally diverse range of media, from Comedy Central’s Colbert Report and Fox News television broadcasts, to Sweden’s suite of TV4 channels and its most popular newspaper, Aftonbladet. Our goal in focusing on media is to isolate and investigate the consequences of public representations of America, Europe, and Sweden, particularly as they took shape during the Cold War, and as they take shape today in a new era of war that has divided the US and Europe. “Representing America” will teach students to understand and analyze characterizations of their respective worlds that might otherwise never appear to them. The purpose of going to Sweden for this course is to bring together Swedish and American students to learn about how location shapes the way we think about Europe-US relations, the definition of citizenship, and national identity. Students will live in Stockholm and take the train to class at Sodertorns University, fifteen minutes south. Stockholm Stockholm is a major international city with great shopping, quality eateries in abundance, fabulous standard hotels, an internationally renowned club and music scene and a vibrant cultural life. Stockholm is over 700 years old and spreads across 14 islands as it faces proudly out to the Baltic Sea. You can get to just about all of Stockholm’s many wondrous sites on foot, which is the perfect way to see the city. The train and bus services make accessing Stockholm and southern Sweden easy, cost-efficient, and environmentally sustainable.

Sweden

REPRESENTING AMERICA: COLD WARS AND CULTURAL CITIZENSHIP MAY 15-JUNE 14, 2009 What’s Included • Train to and from Arlanda Airport to Stockholm • Tuition for one unit • Intensive classroom discussions and guest lectures • Excursions including - Kaknastornet, Sweden’s main television tower - Stockholm Grand boat tour - Trip to Uppsala for exhibition - Trip to Sodertjale • Housing in a double-occupancy hotel room with wireless internet, color TV, private bathroom and daily breakfast • Five meals per week at Sodertorns University What’s Not Included • Airfare to Stockholm • Lunch and dinner on weekends • One daily meal • Long distance phone calls