Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs
CLEMSON ABROAD Fall 2013 - Spring 2013 - Summer 2013
Detailed program descriptions and other information are available from the faculty program directors named at the end of each listing. All programs are subject to final approval by the Office of Global Engagement. Programs may be canceled due to low enrollments or other circumstances. Applications must be made through the Office of Global Engagement Study Abroad Office in E307 Martin Hall. Programs are listed below in chronological order from fall semester through summer sessions. Within each time frame programs are listed alphabetically by country.
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Fall 2013
Spring 2013
Summer 2013
Download the Clemson Abroad 2012-2013 Brochure
Argentina: Córdoba
Spanish Language and Culture
Fall Semester: July 1 - November 22
Study at the Universidad Blas Pascal in a colonial city. Visit museums, historic and cultural sites. Spanish and cultural course offerings. Excursions and travel opportunities. Homestays available.
Monica Massei
http://www.clemsoncordoba.com.ar/
Argentina Fall 2013 calendar
Europe: London, Amsterdam and Paris
Clemson in Europe
Fall Break: October 12 - 20
MBA 899, ACCT 873, or ACCT 863
Open to Clemson graduate students who enroll in MBA 899 (International Business Law), ACCT 873 (International Taxation), or ACCT 863 (Forensics Analysis). The program includes a trip to London, Paris, and Brussels over Fall Break 2013. Planned educational visits inlcude organizations such as the London Court of International Arbitration, US Commercial Services, ICC International Court of Arbitration, OECD, International Accounting Standards Board, and the EU Commission & Parliament.
Judson Jahn
http://people.clemson.edu/~judsonj/fallbreak.html
Italy: Genoa
Architecture
August - December
Study at the Clemson Architecture Center in Genoa, Italy.
Genoa Brochure
Spain: Barcelona
Architecture
August - December
Study at the Clemson Architecture Center in Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona Brochure
Argentina: Córdoba
Spanish Language and Culture
Spring semester
Study at Universidad Blas Pascal in a beautiful colonial city with many museums. Select from Spanish language and culture offerings. Excursions and travel opportunities. Homestays available.
Monica Massei
http://www.clemsoncordoba.com.ar/
Argentina Spring 2013 calendar
Belgium: Louvain-la-Neuve
Clemson French Immersion Program
Spring semester: Jan 12 - June 30
Study French at one of Europe’s oldest, most prestigious universities: Universite Catholique de Louvain. UCL's campus is only a short train ride away from Brussels, and its central location is a great base for travel. Select from French language and culture offerings; additional subjects possible.
Kelly Peebles, Kelly Davidson
http://tinyurl.com/CU-FRENCH-IMM/
Dominican Republic
Medical Mission
March 16-23
NURS 415, 823
Gain an international perspective on health care issues by participating in an established medical mission.
Stephanie Davis, Lisa Duggan
Dominican Republic: Santiago
Spring Break
LANG 497, SPAN 497
This project will explore the interrelations between health and Hispanic culture and their impact on individuals and communities. Students will have the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic and participate in health-related service learning activities.
Arelis Moore, Graciela Tissera
France: Paris
Business in Europe
Spring Semester
MGT 201, ACCT 201, MKT 301, FIN 306, LAW 322, CAAH 201
Study business at IESEG in Paris, France. Available courses make up a minor in Business Administration and are the beginning core curriculum for all BS degrees in business.
Sallie Turnbull
Italy: Viterbo
History, Art, Education, Environmental and Italian Studies
January 7 - May 15
The Viterbo program is ideal for students interested in studying Italian, history, art, journalism, education or environmental studies in a bustling university town in central Italy. Viterbo is a great location to study and practice the Italian language and to experience its rich culture away from English-speaking tourist areas. Classes are held at the Universit a degli Studi della Tuscia, and students will gain firsthand experience in Italian food, culture, history, and the environment. Note: this is a USAC program; students will receive transfer credit.
David Reinking
Viterbo, Italy program information
Russia: Moscow
Study Abroad in Moscow
Spring semester
BIOSC 496, 496, (varying special topics), AG ED 355, AGM 473, RUSS 101, IS 210
Classes with English-speaking Russian students and taught by American professors at Moscow State Agro-Engineering University. Visit Moscow and St. Petersburg and engage in cultural activities.
Dale Layfield
http://www.clemson.edu/agcom/rasa/
Student Newsletters from 2007 to 2011:
http://www.clemson.edu/agcom/rasa/newsletters/
South Africa: Kimberley
Economics, Ecology and Culture of South Africa
Spring Break
WFB 493/861
A study of South African economics, ecology and culture focusing on the Northern Cape Province. Visit Kgalagaldi Transfrontier Park. See hundreds of species of wildlife. Observe management from public and private perspectives.
Webb Smathers
Argentina: Córdoba
Experience Argentine Language and Culture
SPAN 202, 398, 221 (6 credits) and/or IS 210
Córdoba is the second largest city in Argentina and the most important one in the central region of the country. Chosen because of its history and impressive landscapes, this city has attractive and surprising sites for the visitor. It is a great location to experience the Argentine culture and history while learning the Spanish language.
Monica Massei
Argentina Summer Brochure
Argentina: Córdoba
Latin American Politcs
Summer Session II
POSC 478, 489, SPAN 499
Study Latin American Politics for six weeks in a UNESCO world heritage site and cultural hub of Argentina. Students will live with Argentine families and study at a local university. Those students who wish to study in Spanish have the opportunty to earn additional credits.
Michael Morris
Australia: Various locations
Sustainable Development
May 12 - June 6
PRTM 390/908 (6 hrs.)
Visit the Great Barrier Reef, Australian Rainforests, the Outback and indigenous Aboriginal cultures. Learn about ecotourism, sustainable development, protecting endangered species, and environment preservation. Optional course in Fiji (3 hrs.) June 6 - June 15. Visit traditional Fijian villages, kayak through rainforests, and explore coral reefs.
Bill Hammitt
Fiji: www.auip.com/fiji and Australia: www.auip.com/australia
Austria: Vienna
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
July
CH E 407
Intensive summer school laboratory program at the Vienna University of Technology (TU-Vienna) taught in English. This 4-week program satisfies the degree requirement for CH E 407 (Unit Operations Laboratory II) in the CH E and BMOLE curricula.
Scott Husson
http://media.clemson.edu/ia/programs/faculty-led/austria_ChE_summer_info.pdf
Bahamas: Andros Island
Bahamian Field Study
May 18-25
GEOL 375, GEOL H375
Learn about ocean environments and view tropical fish and other reef life while snorkeling the world's third longest barrier reef. Experience Bahamian history and culture by observing woodcarving and other crafts, touring a local batik factory, and visiting historical and cultural sites including a traditional village. Optional dives can be arranged. Open to all majors
Jim Castle
http://www.clemson.edu/ces/geo375
Belgium: Brussels
Capital of Europe - Honors College
May 9 - June 15
HON H202, HON H203
Home to the European Union and NATO, Brussels is widely known as one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe. The academic program involves study of the economic and political integration of post-World War II Europe, with emphasis on the contemporary role of the European Union; and the history of Belgium, with emphasis on its role in the Northern Renaissance and reputation as Europe's "battleground." The program features numerous day trips (Bruges, Ghent, Leuven, Ypres) and visits to museums and historic sites. No pre-requisites. Priority given to Calhoun Honors College students and others with GPR of 3.2 or higher.
Steve Wainscott
Belgium: Brussels
Introduction to Human Communications and Listening: Theory, Practice and Creative Expression
May 10 - June 8
COMM 150, COMM 366
Overview of theoretical approaches to the study of communication, including theory and practice of interpersonal, small group, intercultural and public communication. This program will also introduce students to perspectives on and skills related to active, responsive listening. Students will connect deeply with the culture and cityscape of Brussels and will learn to listen in a new, beautiful, nuanced place. COMM 150 course meets the General Education requirement for Communication and may substitute for COMM 201 for minors who study abroad.
Eddie Smith, Brenden Kendall
China: Beijing, Dalian
6-10 Weeks in China
Summer Session I: May 12 - June 24: CHIN 499 & (CHIN XXX, MGT 310 or MGT 423)
Optional Summer Session II: June 24 - July 19 (6 hrs. CHIN 316, 317, 416, 417); must attend Summer Session I to participate.
Develop an appreciation for the Chinese culture and explore Chinese business environment or focus on Chinese language skills. One week in Beijing followed by classes at Dalian University of Technology.
Janis Miller and Yanhua Zhang
http://people.clemson.edu/~janism/ChinaTrips.htm
China: Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai, Suzhou
2 Weeks in China
May 4 - May 18
MGT 444 or MGT 888
Provides an overview of the Chinese business environment. Opportunity to visit firms and plants, and talk to managers.
Janis Miller
http://people.clemson.edu/~janism/ChinaTrips.htm
Costa Rica
Medical/Dental Services Abroad
Minimester A
BIOSC 496 (3 hrs.)
Aspiring medical/dental students set-up health clinics in rural areas of Costa Rica under the direct supervision of a physician or dentist. Students acquire hands-on medical/dental experience, learn specifics of many tropical diseases and learn about the Costa Rican health care system.
Denny Smith
Costa Rica: Puntarenas
Educational Leadership
Summer Session II
Explore the effects of education and cultural perspectives on the social mobility of Latin Americans.
Note: This is a USAC program. Students will receive transfer credit.
James Satterfield
USAC Puntarenas program
Costa Rica: San Ramon
Public Health Sciences
Summer Session II
Study participatory approaches in the planning and implementation of community health programs. Examine how health disparities are addressed through community-wide effort addressing individual, interpersonal, organization and public policy factors that influence health status. Multiple case studies will be used to compare US and Costa Rican approaches to community health.
Note: This is a USAC program. Students will receive transfer credit.
Sarah Griffin
USAC San Ramon program
Dominica: Roseau
Cultures and Ecosystems of Dominica
June 6 - June 22
BIOSC 496
Introduction to tropical ecosystems and habitats of the Nature Island of the Caribbean. Study the ecological and biological interrelationships with emphasis on tropical aquatic ecosystems. Study living organisms in their natural surroundings. Conduct a team-based research project. Experience the diverse cultures and learn the rich history of Dominica at Clemson's field station in the Caribbean.
John Hains
Ecuador: Quito
Ecuador Meeting of Cultures
May 21 - June 20
Summer Session I
SPAN 101-102-104, 201, 202, 398; IS 210 (6 hrs. max.)
Spanish language and culture immersion program with homestay and daily site visits.
Ellory Schmucker
https://sites.google.com/a/g.clemson.edu/clemsonecuador/
England: London
Graphic Design for Packaging in a Global Marketplace
May 4 - May 30; Summer Session I
GC 451 (4 hours)
Students will examine the visual expression of a brand as a package within the global marketplace. Study includes the history and evolution of packaging design, a discussion of philosophies, industry terminology, and a comparison of contemporary designs from the US and UK. Course will include guest lecturers from the Chelsea College of Arts.
Nona Woolbright
Brochure
England: Oxford
Clemson in Europe: Oxford Programme 2013
June 29 - July 27
ACCT 311, MGT 423, LAW 322, LAW 420
Study law, management, and accounting with Clemson professors while staying at Oxford University. Guest lectures by Oxford faculty and site visits to companies and organizations related to course of study. Weekends free to travel and visit European cities such as London, Paris, Dublin, and Amsterdam.
Judson Jahn, Rick Clarke, Ralph Welton
http://people.clemson.edu/~judsonj/summer.html
England: Sheffield University
Student Affairs Internship
May–June
EDC 844, EDL 985
Masters and doctoral students in student affairs or higher education complete 100 hours of internship.
Pam Havice
Europe: Germany, The Netherlands
The Euro, the Dollar and the World Economy
Summer Session I
ECON 310, 422/622
This study of the Euro, the dollar and the world economy includes visits to the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, as well as Maastricht, Holland for guest lectures on international trade.
Dennis Placone
France: Dijon, Paris
Local and Regional Foods Systems in a Global Economy
May-June
APEC/ECON
Go beyond tourism to discover the true art of French cuisine, farming and food production systems. Behind-the-scenes investigation of food manufacturers, working farms, vineyards and wineries. Interact with authorities on such topics as agricultural and sustainable development policy, local food systems, and agritourism to learn how the French manage and market their resources.
Dave Lamie
France: Paris, Normandy
Revisiting D-Day
Minimester A
IS 210, FR 398, HIST 193/471 (3 hrs. max.)
Stand atop the Eiffel Tower; gaze across the Parisian landscape; stroll the Louvre seeing and studying art masterpieces; collect sand from the Normandy beaches and imagine what it was like 65+ years ago at the beginning of the historic D-Day landing. Climb to the top of the breathtaking Mont-St-Michel where pilgrims first flocked there 1,000 years ago. Open to all majors - the trip is limited to the first 12 students.
Eric Touya, Lance Young
http://www.clemson.edu/caah/languages/study-abroad/index.html
Germany: Aachen
Intensive German Language and Culture
May 15 - June 21
GER 310 (6 hrs) or GER 202 (3 hrs) and GER 300-level (3 hrs)
This program will provide an intensive German experience in the natural language and cultural setting. As part of the program, students will gain practical experience in German and will have opportunities for regular conversations with native German speakers and tour leaders. Excursions include visits to the nearby cities of Dusseldorf, Koln, Bonn, and a two-day visit to Leipzig. Pre-requisites: GER 201 or higher.
Lee Ferrell
Brochure, Website
Germany: Berlin
Berlin and the Holocaust -- History, Remembrance, and Representation
*This program runs every other year and will run again in Summer 2014*
GER 398, HUM 309, HIST 471 (3 hrs. max.); optional additional 3 hrs of IS 210
Berlin is currently one of the most exciting, creative, and innovative cities in the world. But Berlin is also known as the "capital city of the Holocaust." Through readings, visits to many authentic sites pertinent to the Nazi period, discussions with eyewitnesses of the Nazi era and other Berliners, our program will focus on the darker period of Berlin's history and on the pluralistic ways in which contemporary Berlin's remembrance culture recalls this history. Includes a weekend trip to Poland - both to Cracow (the Oscan Schindler factory and museum) and to the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Margit Sinka
Germany: Trier
Sustainable Energy & the Environment
May 25 - June 25
BE 440, IS 210
Study renewable energy and culture in Germany's oldest city.
CoES Dean’s Office
Greece and Turkey: Various Locations
The Birth of the Early Church
May 16 - June 5
REL 402/499 (6 hrs.)
Follow in the footsteps of Paul of Tarsus for three weeks as we travel from Antioch to Athens, exploring the cities in which Christianity first grew. We'll visit archaeological sites, shrines and museums as we encounter the material world in which some ancient pagans first came to switch their allegiance to a crucified Jewish rabbi. Along the way, we'll also visit some of the "7 churches" of Revelation.
Benjamin White
Italy: Carpi
Education and Culture
May 10 - June 6
ED 438/838/901 (3-6 hrs.)
Immersive experience in Italian culture and Italy’s innovative educational approaches (e.g., the Reggio Emilia approach). Live with an Italian host family and work with Italian teachers and students in a classroom field experience. Placements are available from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, including special education. Weekend group travel to Venice and Florence. Optional independent travel to nearby Northern Italian cities (Venice, Bologna, Mantua, Parma) is encouraged.
Mindy Spearman, David Reinking
http://www.hehd.clemson.edu/schoolofed/italy/index.php
Italy: Orvieto
Art in Italy
ART 420/620, 490/690
See sites in Rome, Orvieto, Florence, Venice, with day trips to other Italian cities. Activities include visits to historically significant art works, studio practice (on-site drawing and journal keeping), classes in Italian language, cooling, Etruscan ceramics, and immersion in Italian culture.
Kathleen Thum
Italy: Reggio Emilia
Community and Schools
May 11 - June 1
ED 438, 439, 738, 739, 901, and other possible course options; EDEC 220, 800, and other EDEC course options are available through a focused study of the early childhood approaches used in Reggio Emilia
Study schools, community, health settings, and the Reggio Emilia approach. Italian language lessons are included. Student-selected topics and collaboration with other SC colleges and universities. In-service teachers also invited for certification and PD credits. Home-stays with Italian families, group trips to Florence, Venice, Verona, and student-selected travel. Before and after travel encouraged and facilitated
Dee Stegelin
Italy: Viterbo
Mediterranean Land Resource Management
May 19 - June 26
The Viterbo program is ideal for students interested in studying Italian, History, Art, Journalism, or Environmental Studies in a bustling university town in central Italy. Study Mediterranean Land Resource Management and explore various concepts and geographic methods to represent the spatial distribution of soil and environmental properties across Mediterranean landscapes. The relationship between soil properties and environmental landscape factors in Italy is given special attention. This course will include local field trips and hands-on experiments.
Note: This is a USAC program; students will receive transfer credits
Christopher Post and Elena Mikhailova
USAC Viterbo program
Japan: Kyoto
Japanese Culture and Language
*This program runs every other year and will run again in Summer 2014*
JAPN 303, 404
Experience cultural and language immersion while living with host families in Japan's ancient capital.
Leslie Williams
Japan: Tokyo
Summer Undergraduate Bioengineering Research
June 1 - July 27
BIOE 461
This program will provide research experience for students in world-class bioengineering research laboratories at the University of Tokyo under a formal agreement of academic exchange between the two institutions.
Jiro Nagatomi
Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia, and Herzegovina
European Post-Conflict Societies
May 8 - June 7
POSC 459, 489/689, 878 (6 hrs. max.)
Examine the causes of conflict in multiethnic societies, their resolution, and international community involvement. Meet with government officials, jouirnalists, NGOs, and fellow students. Visit the Mediterranean coast, three medieval cities, and Adriatic Sea beaches. Limited to 12 students.
Vladimir Matic
http://business.clemson.edu/polisci/abroad_belgrade.htm
Singapore
Bioengineering Summer Research
BIO 460 International Special Research Topics in Bioengineering
The objectives of this proposed mentoring program entail exposing undergraduate students to the globalization aspects of STEM, enhancing underrepresented undergraduate student’s professional development, and exposing underrepresented undergraduate students to outreach activities in Singapore. For most engineering/science and business/nursing majors. Pre-requisite: Sophomore or Junior/good academic standing.
Frank Alexis
Spain: Barcelona
Business in Barcelona - International Management, Spanish Culture and History
Long Summer Session
MGT 430 Issues in Global Workforce Management, IS 210 Barcelona, Cataluna and Spain: Languages, Cultures and Histories
This seven-week residential program is based in Barcelona, Spain, one of the most modern, vibrant and beautiful cities in the world and the capital of the autonomous region of Cataluna, Spain. The program is designed for students from all majors who have a desire to learn more about international management issues in one of Europe's most important business centers, as well as having an interest in Spanish culture, language, gastronomy and history. No pre-requisites required. MGT 430 will satify any one of the following areas for management majors: general management emphasis, human resources emphasis, international management emphasis, or 3 hrs of the support requirement (assuming a minor is not being pursued). IS 210 will meet the General Education Cross Cultural Awareness requirement. Program capacity is very limited; early application is encouraged.
Michael Crino
Spain: Bilbao
International Management
SSI
An introduction to and an overview of the essential elements of international management. This course is intended to provide future managers with a framework to understanding complex international business issues confronting corporations and small firms. Examine external drivers such as political, economic, cultural and regulatory factors from an EU perspective.
Note: This is a USAC program; students will receive transfer credit.
Jack Hopkins
USAC Bilbao program
Spain: Pamplona
International Bioethics and Bioengineering, Spanish Culture
May 20 - June 21
BIOE 461 International Perspectives in Bioethics (Special Topic: International Perspectives in Bioethics); IS 210 (Spanish Culture and Language)
Study biomedical, social and healthcare ethics wiht international faculty. Film, media and theory engage multi-disciplinary student teams to explore and debate bioethical topics. Visit local healthcare and research facilities where bioethics play a critical role in professional decision making. Explore cultural sites and attractions in northern Spain while learning Spanish. Student home-stay and 3/4 board provided in exotic Pamplona. Suitable for most engineering/science and humanities/business/nursing majors. Prerequisite: sophomore/good academic standing/letter of reference.
John DesJardins
Brochure and Instructions for Applicants
Spain: Pamplona
Food Science
May 20 - June 21
FDSC 420 International Study in Food Science (Special Topic: Food Science in the Spanish Arena: From Farm to Table); IS210
Study of agriculture, food regulations and processing, commercial and retail markets, and Spanish gastronomy in Pamplona. Open to all majors. Prerequisite: Sophomore/good academic standing.
Aubrey Coffee
Website