/abroad_all_2010 by School of Professional & Continuing Studies

2010

Application Deadline February 15, 2010 Application Information Submit directly to Phyllis Dudding Dept. of Latin American/ Iberian Studies Puryear Hall G-16 Acceptance Notification February 26, 2010 Cost Approximately $5,100 This cost includes domestic airfares in Argentina. Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due March 1, 2010 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Argentina Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) Payments are paid in the Student • 1st payment due March 12 • Final payment due April 16

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

Argentina MAY 23–JULY 1, 2010

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; 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) • 2 One-day excursions to little towns in Córdoba province: Alta Gracia, Villa General Belgrano, Traslasierra • Ground/Air transportation to and from the different cities • 7 nights lodging plus meals in the picturesque Northwest including Talampaya, Quilmes, Salta. (8 day visit). • On-site supervision by program director.

2010 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.

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.

Argentina MAY 23–JULY 1, 2010

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 • LAIS 332: Introduction to Spanish-American Literature II • LAIS 385: Spanish Writing Workshop Language Requirement Successful completion of Intermediate Spanish (200 level) or equivalent.

2010

Application Deadline January 25, 2010 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 2010 semester is mandatory. Cost Approximately $5,000 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2010 • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16

Australia INTERNSHIP MAY 25–JULY 23, 2010

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 • UR credit (only by arrangement with UR faculty) • 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

2010

Application Deadline February 15, 2010 Credits 1-2 units Language Prerequisite None Cost Approximately $5,500 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due March 1, 2010 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Czech Republic Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) Payments are paid in the Student Accounts office. • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16

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

Czech Republic MAY 16–JUNE 18, 2010

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.

2010

Czech Republic

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)

MAY 16–JUNE 18, 2010

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

France

2010

JUNE 25–JULY 31, 2010

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, 2010

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 March 1, 2010 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated France Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) Payments are paid in the Student Accounts office. • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16

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 2010. 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

Program Director

Dr. Hilary Raymond Phone

(804) 287-6377 Fax

(804) 287-6446 E-mail

hraymond@richmond.edu

during the spring 2010 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.

France

2010 LUNCHES IN PARIS AND NORMANDY AND ON THE WEEKENDS IN LA ROCHELLE ARE NOT

JUNE 25–JULY 31, 2010

Course Offerings Courses are offered through the Institut d’Études

INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM COST. AIRFARE TO

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

AND FROM FRANCE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE

Rochelle’s Groupe Supérieur de Commerce (Sup de

PROGRAM COST.

Co), or Graduate School of Business. Letter grades

Excursions and Activities

are given and transferred onto students’ records.

Students will begin with a 6 day stay in Paris, lodged in a center designed especially for interna-

Students may earn 2 units. Classes

tional students. Breakfast and dinner are included.

Students may choose among the following courses:

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

1. FREN 221 - Intermediate French

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

2. FREN 301 - French Conversation OR French

(history of Paris), le Musée Rodin, le Musée d’Orsay (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 program requires research and reflection on the

excursion through Normandy with students from

study abroad experience prior to departure, during

Minnesota State University, Mankato and VCU.

the time abroad, and after the return. Students must

Places of interest include Giverny (home and gar-

complete all parts of the portfolio to receive full

dens of Monet), Lisieux, the Bayeux Tapestry and

credit for the program.

cathedral, the Normandy beaches, the Musée du

Instruction

Débarquement at Arromanches, the American

Students taking 221 will be enrolled in a course with

Cemetery at Colleville, and the great abbey of the

the general population of students at the IEF. This

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

course is based on the results of a placement exam.

Rochelle offers several social events and excursions.

Those taking 300 or 400-level courses will be enrolled

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

in closed courses with students from Minnesota State

Aquarium and movie nights. Larger excursions

University-Mankato and VCU. Instruction for all courses

include a day trip to Cognac, and a day visiting

at the IEF is provided by a faculty member from the

three castles of the Loire Valley. Participation in

Institut, all of whom meet professional standards agreed

these excursions is included in the program cost.

upon by the Director of the IEF and University of Richmond’s Program Director.

2010

Application Deadline February 15, 2010 Cost Approximately $5,500 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due March 1st, 2010 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Germany Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) Payments are paid in the Student Accounts office. • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16

Program Director Kathrin Bower Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures Phone Number (804) 287-6060 Fax Number (804) 287-6446 E-mail kbower@richmond.edu

Germany JUNE 19–JULY 24, 2010

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

2010 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.

Germany JUNE 19–JULY 24, 2010

What’s Included • 2 units of credit • all instructional materials • pick-up service from and to the airport/train station • on-site orientation & introductory course • welcome and farewell dinners • home-stay accommodations and half-board • passes for the Berlin public transportation system • student handbook • sight-seeing tours in Berlin (including 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, June 19, 2010, and depart on Saturday, July 24, 2010. 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.

2010

Application Deadline January 25, 2010 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 2010 semester is mandatory. Cost Approximately $4,900 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2010 • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16

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

Germany BERLIN INTERNSHIP MAY 8–JUNE 20, 2010

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 • UR credit (only by arrangement with UR faculty) • 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) Lodging Students will live in a home stay with German families in Berlin. 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.

2010

Application Deadline January 25, 2010 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 2010 semester is mandatory. Cost Approximately $9,600 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2010 • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16

Program Director Krittika Onsanit Department Office of International Education

Ireland

DUBLIN INTERNSHIP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE– FACULTY OF COMMERCE JUNE 5–JULY 30, 2010 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 • UR credit (only by arrangement with UR faculty) • 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) 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

2010

Application Deadline February 15, 2010 Cost Approximately $5,500 (does NOT include flight) Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2010 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Italy-Ravenna Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) Payments are paid in the Student Accounts office. • 1st payment due March 15th; 2nd payment due April 16th. (Deposit minus total divided by two). Both payments should be sent to: Student Accounts Office, Box R, University of Richmond, VA 23173. • Balance can be paid with check, online or charge card. If using MASTERCARD, VISA, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DISCOVER CALL (877) 237-9734, or pay online at www.paybyinternet.com. There is a fee for using your credit card. Program Director Dr. Lorenza Marcin Department Modern Literatures and Cultures Phone Number 287-6809 E-mail lmarcin@richmond.edu

Italy

SUMMER STUDY IN BAGNO DI ROMAGNARAVENNA MAY 14 THROUGH JUNE 18, 2010 One week in Bagno di Romagna and four weeks in Ravenna. The program ends on June 18th once on the bus to Bologna's airport. Bagno di Romagna is an ancient town founded by the Romans as a spa (hence its name). It is nestled in the Apenines mountains bordering Tuscany. Bagno will offer an excellent start to the full immersion of the program. The sites here include a Romanesque basilica and a scenic national park area. Ravenna is a treasure chest of art, history and culture – 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, you will find a rich patrimony of mosaics dating to the fifth and sixth 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. Ravenna’s cobblestone streets reveal its past as a sea city that once rivaled Venice. Today, residents still relish their proximity to the coast – and to 35 kilometers of Adriatic beaches, natural marine parks and bike trails.

2010

Italy

SUMMER STUDY IN BAGNO DI ROMAGNARAVENNA MAY 14 THROUGH JUNE 18, 2010 Courses Courses will be offered in both Bagno di Romagna and Ravenna at the Scuola Palazzo Malvisi, our partner institution. Final letter grades will be transferred onto students’ records. Students will earn the equivalent of 2 units during the program.

Orientation Two orientation sessions will be held respectively in March and April as part of the program during the Spring 2010 semester. During these sessions, participants will meet the group and learn the details of the program. Attendance at both sessions is mandatory, except for nonUniversity of Richmond students who will receive information via e-mail, fax or phone. Housing and Food In Italy, students will live with selected Italian families. They will have breakfast and some dinners with their families to help develop a conversational fluency and cultural understanding.

Classes Students may choose the following courses: • Italian 221 - Intermediate Italian • Italian 305 - Grammar, Conversation and Composition • Italian 315 - Legends of Northern Italy • Italian 397.01 - Roman History • Italian 397.02 - Art History Instruction Students will be in small groups, possibly with students from other European countries. Excursions and Activities • Social activities planned with the school. • One weekend-long trip to the Dolomites mountains.

2010

Application Deadline February 15, 2010 Cost Approximately $5,500 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2010 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Japan Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) Payments are paid in the Student Accounts office. • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16

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

Japan

HAMAMATSU: 20TH ANNUAL SUMMER PROGRAM MAY 5–JUNE 28, 2010 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, Gagaku or traditional Japanese court music 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 - Hamamatsu - 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 • JAPN 495, Independent Study, 1 unit

Jordan

2010

MAY 15–JUNE 25, 2010 Irbid Irbid with its 500,000 inhabitants is the second-largest city in Jordan, located in the north of the country, approximately 90 km (60 mi) from

Application Deadline February 15, 2010

Amman. The surrounding hills of northern Jordan are responsible for its very

Cost Approximately $5,500 plus airfare

cooler than Amman and enjoys cool breezes.

Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due March 1, 2010 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Jordon Summer Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) Payments are paid in the Student • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16

temperate climate during the summer months when it is several degrees 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

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

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-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 2 units 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

2010

MAY 15–JUNE 25, 2010

• Jordanian Dialect/Conversation

sity's dining facilities as well as in many different

• Prerequisite: one year of college-level Arabic or

small and medium-sized restaurants around the

the equivalent.

campus.

Upper Intermediate

What’s Included

• Three hours of classroom instruction per day, five

• 2 units

days a week and language laboratory

• Weekend excursions to the Dead and Red Seas,

• Jordanian Dialect/Conversation

excursions to places of interest in the region such

• Media Arabic: Optional (See ADVANCED below.)

as Amman, Umm Qais, Jerash

• Prerequisite: two years of college-level Arabic or the equivalent.

• Pick-up service from and to the airport • On-site orientation

Advanced

• Welcome and farewell dinners

• Three hours of classroom instruction per day, five

• Home-stay accommodations

days a week and language laboratory

• On-site supervision by program director

• Jordanian Dialect/Conversation

What’s Not Included

• Media Arabic (radio, television, newspapers and

• Learning materials need to be purchased at

magazines) • Prerequisite: three years of college-level Arabic or the equivalent. Islamic Arabic • This level exposes advanced students to the language of religious texts, both classical and modern. It will also incorporate print and electronic materials focusing on Islamic themes. • 3 hours of classroom instruction per day, five days a week • Jordanian Dialect/Conversation • Prerequisite: four years of Arabic or academic 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 univer-

approximately $30–40 • Food at approximately $15 a day, depending on individual eating habits Participants are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own international transportation to and from Amman. Airfare is not included in the program fee. However, there will be seats reserved on a flight from New York to Amman that may be booked by the participants. In case of individual arrangements, participants should plan to arrive in Amman no later than Saturday, May 15. Departure will be on Friday, June 25, 2010. 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 Irbid.

2010

Jordan and the Middle East

MAY 15–JUNE 25, 2010

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 February 15, 2010 Language prerequisite None

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

Cost Approximately $5,500 plus airfare

of outstanding strategic importance. Instead, it is located between Syria,

Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due March 1, 2010 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Jordon and the Middle East Summer Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) Payments are paid in the Student • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16

Middle East conflict revolving around Israel and Palestine. Indeed, more than 50

Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq and thus right in the focal point of the 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

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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 with aca-

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

demics 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

2010

Jordan and the Middle East MAY 15–JUNE 25, 2010

Political Realities in the Levant: Peace on Paper

• Welcome and farewell dinners

Versus its Popular Perception

• On-site supervision as well as accompaniment on

• 1½ hours of classroom instruction per day, five days a week • No prerequisite Introduction to colloquial Arabic • One hour of classroom instruction per day, five days a week • No prerequisite

the trips by program director What’s Not Included • Food at approximately $15 a day, depending on individual eating habits • Visa fees upon entry and leaving of Jordan as well as the neighboring countries Participants are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own international transportation to and

Housing and Meals Program participants will be housed in dormito-

from Amman. Airfare is not included in the program fee. However, there will be seats reserved on a flight

ries on the campus of Yarmouk University, in double

from New York to Amman that may be booked by

occupancy rooms. Meals are available at the univer-

the participants. In case of individual arrangements,

sity's dining facilities as well as in many different

participants should plan to arrive in Amman no later

small and medium-sized restaurants around the

than Saturday, May 15. Departure will be on Friday,

campus.

June 25, 2010.

What’s Included

Orientation

• Up to 2¼ units

There will be an on-campus orientation for

• Excursions to the Dead and Red Seas, Umm Qais,

Richmond students participating in the summer pro-

Jerash, Ajloun, Amman, Damascus, Jerusalem,

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

and Cairo

the students arrive in Irbid.

• Pick-up service from and to the airport • On-site orientation

2010

Application Deadline January 25, 2010 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 2010 semester is mandatory. Cost Approximately $6,900 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2010. • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16

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

INTERNSHIP MAY 4–JULY 2, 2010

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 • UR credit (only by arrangement with UR faculty) • Internship placement and supervision • Orientation • Field trips • Health insurance fees • Housing • Weekly lectures on British Life and Culture (not for academic credit) 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.

2010 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.

London

INTERNSHIP MAY 4–JULY 2, 2010

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 are furnished with kitchens and modern amenities. 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.

2010

Application Deadline February 1, 2010 Cost Approximately $5,000 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due March 1, 2010 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated London Arts Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) Payments are paid in the Student Accounts office. • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16

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

London Arts MAY 11–JUNE 4, 2010

24 Plays in 24 Days (18 Art Museums and Stratford, too!) 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 in Hyde Park Area

2010

London Arts

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 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 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.

MAY 11–JUNE 4, 2010

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.

2010

Application Deadline January 25, 2010 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 2010 semester is mandatory. Cost Approximately $3,000 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2010 • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16

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

Mexico INTERNSHIP MAY 25–JULY 27, 2010

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 • UR credit (only by arrangement with UR faculty) • 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

2010

MAY TERM: MAY 15 – JUNE 26, 2010

Peru Application Deadline None Language Prerequisite: None

This 6-week summer study abroad program focuses on health care in the United States and on international public health and human rights. As we will learn, everybody needs health care, so it never goes out of fashion.

Cost Approximately $4,500 plus airfare

“Health care policy” is actually a large, umbrella term for a number of

Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due March 1, 2010 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Peru Summer Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) Payments are paid in the Student Accounts office. • 1st payment of $2,175 due March 15 • Final payment of $2,175 due April 16

health insurance, medical care for the poor (Medicaid/SCHIP), medical care

directly and indirectly related topics including: nurses, doctors, hospitals, 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

Program Director: Rick Mayes Department of Political Science Phone Number 804 287-6404 Email bmayes@richmond.edu

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 on the health of all.

2010 Program This program will be offered for a May Term, May 15 – June 26. Class size will be kept very small (14 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 about $4,500 (round-trip airfare is separate but about $800). If you have any questions or want more information, please email Dr Mayes (bmayes@richmond.edu). Course The trip includes 2 units. Students will take: PLSC 365 “Health Care Policy and Politics”, and PLSC 363 “Global Health, Infectious Disease and Human Rights.”

Cusco, Peru

MAY TERM: MAY 15 – JUNE 26, 2010

Activities & Opportunities Included in the Program: • Trip to Machu Picchu (1 of 7 Wonders of the World) • Spanish lessons, 2 units of academic credit, housing and lunch • Trip to Sacred Valley including Pisac Incan Ruins • Work with children at La Arca Orphanage • Work with children at Promesa Elementary School • Trip to the Amazon Jungle • Trip to Lake Titicaca near Bolivia

2010

Application Deadline January 25, 2010 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 2010 semester is mandatory. Cost Approximately $4,500 Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due February 15, 2010 • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16

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

South Africa

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, INTERNSHIP JUNE 2-JULY 10, 2010 A 5-week internship program focusing on education and healthcare will be offered 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

2010 Application Deadline February 15, 2010 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 20-25 students will be accepted. Cost Approximately $5,000 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 upper-level courses abroad. Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due March 1, 2010 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Spain Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) Payments are paid in the Student Accounts office. • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16 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

Spain

JUNE 17–JULY 23, 2010 World Cup South Africa 2010 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

2010 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. 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 2 units. 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, Housing Director

Spain

JUNE 17–JULY 23, 2010

• 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.

Taipei

2010

JUNE 3-AUGUST 8, 2010 Welcome to the new Mandarin Chinese summer program in Taipei! You will experi-

Application Deadline February 15, 2010 Language prerequisite None

ence the university campus life at Chengchi University, enjoy university facilities, and interact

Cost Approximately $5,000* plus airfare. *(If more than 10 students sign up the price will be $4,850.)

with host university students at

Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due March 1, 2010 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Taipei Summer Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) Payments are paid in the Student • 1st payment due March 15 • Final payment due April 16

fascinating places, such as

NEW FOR 2010!

our partner school. You will have opportunities to explore National Palace Museum, Taipei 101, and famous cultural towns near Taipei. You will also attend the Dragon Boat Festival and the world-famous exhibition of computer technology in Taipei in June. After eight weeks of intensive language study, there will be a one-week cultural tour to of famous historical cities in the People’s Republic of China, including Xian, Luoyang, and Beijing. These cities were chosen as capital cities in many dynasties in Chinese history. Xian is famous for the museum of Terra Cotta Warriors and architectures from Tang dynasty whereas Luoyang is famous for Buddha Grottoes and Shao-Lin temples. As the capital of People’s of Republic of China, Beijing is the site of important attractions, such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, and Great Wall. Excursions to these historical cities will give you insights into China’s past, present and future. Courses Participants joining this program for Chinese 201 and 202 will have 3 hours of

Program Director: Professor Su-Lin Tai Department Modern Literatures and Cultures Phone Number (804) 287-6345 Email stai@richmond.edu

language instruction every morning. Participants enrolled at the 300-and 400 levels will take a placement test on-site to determine their proficiency level. All participants will have 2 hours of one-on-one tutoring every day and cultural workshops and field trips on every Friday afternoon.

Taipei

2010

JUNE 3-AUGUST 8, 2010

Housing and Meals

Requirements

In July participants will be housed in the International

Attendance at all orientation meetings during the

House of Taipei (Youth Hostel) equipped with Internet

spring semester is mandatory. Please be aware that

service, cafeteria, Laundromat, library, and shuttle bus

you must have a verbal or written approval from the

service to the university. In June participants will be

director BEFORE registering for the class.

housed in the university dormitory, with Internet service and access to facilities on campus. Participants are responsible for their meals, approximately 500 US dollars for two months.

Courses Regular language courses three hours a day Up to 2 Units • Chinese 201-202: Intermediate Chinese

What’s Included

• Chinese 301-302: Advance Chinese

• Tuition for two courses (up to 2 units)

• Chinese 401-402: Advance Chinese

• One-week cultural trip to China (includes airfare from Taipei to Beijing) • Two-month housing with the Internet service • 8 Cultural workshops or field trips • 2-hour one-on-one individual tutoring Monday through Thursday afternoons. • Airport pick-up and drop-off • Farewell party What’s Not Included • Airfare from US to Taipei and return airfare from Beijing to US • Textbooks used for classes • Meals • Long distance phone calls • Visas to Taiwan and China

Note Participants are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own transportation to Taiwan and back to US from Beijing. With the exception of transportation from Taipei to Beijing, airfare is not included in the program cost. Participants should plan to arrive in Taipei on June 3, 2010 for group airport pick-up. Visas To enter and exit Taiwan and China, each student must have a visa to each place and a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of return.