Cordoba
Dalian
Ghana
Kyoto
Orvieto
Paris
St. Petersburg
Tunis
Xalapa
Córdoba, Argentina
February – June, 2007
Known as “La Docta” (from doctorate) for its rich intellectual history, Córdoba, Argentina boasts several prominent universities, and a wealth of museums and other cultural sites. Córdoba, an historic colonial city and the second largest city in Argentina, is also an important industrial center as well as a gateway to stunning natural areas via the lakes and mountains that encircle the city.
In cooperation with the Center for Cross Cultural Studies (CC-CS), Clemson University offers a five month study program in Córdoba. The program includes a one month Spanish intensive and a semester of study at Universidad Blas Pascal (UBP).
CC-CS designs specialized courses in most disciplines that can be included as part of the program. These courses meet institutional needs and student interest. Examples of specialized courses include: Spanish for Business and Spanish for the Health Professions. All classes are taught in Spanish.
housing: Students can choose to live with an Argentine family in a home-stay arrangement, or in the student residences of UBP.
program features:
- 5 month program: intensive month + academic semester
- On-site directors, Alfredo Brunori, Resident Director for CC-CS, and Dr. Mónica Massei, Associate Professor of Spanish, Clemson University.
- Orientation and city tour
- Access to UBP facilities, including computer laboratories
- Internship opportunities for qualified students
- Horseback riding or tango lessons
- Study tours, including: guided visit to Jesuit monuments, day trips to Jesús María (Jesuit estancia) and Candonga, hiking trip to the Uritorco peak ; and overnight and weekend trips to Buenos Aires, Talampaya (La Rioja) and Valle de la Luna (San Juan).
Program Fee: $3,300 *
*Program fee does not include Clemson tuition, airfare, health insurance, application fee and visa. Program fees are an approximation, based on program cost for 2005-2006.
Course Offerings
Students select either SPAN 250A or 300A for the one-month intensive language and culture session, which takes place in February, preceding the university semester (March-June). During the semester, students choose from CC-CS and regular courses at Universidad Blas Pascal. SPAN 340A is required of students who take SPAN 250A in the intensive session. All classes are taught in Spanish. The prerequisite for the program is three semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent.
Intensive Program
(Specialized course taught through the Center for Cross-Cultural Studies)
SPANISH 250A: Intermediate II Language and Culture
An intensive course designed to develop oral and written communicative competence. The course includes a review of basic Spanish and the acquisition of new structures and vocabulary through activities and materials designed to introduce students to contemporary Argentine culture and daily life. Special attention will be given to regional variations and vocabulary, and to the linguistic skills necessary for integration into Argentine university courses. Prerequisite: 3 semesters of college Spanish or the equivalent. (60 contact hours, 4 credits)
SPANISH 300A: Advanced Language and Culture
An intensive course designed to develop advanced oral and written communicative competence. The course includes an extensive review of Spanish and the acquisition of vocabulary, complex structures and understanding of linguistic registers through activities and materials designed to introduce students to contemporary Argentine culture and daily life. Special attention will be given to regional variations and the linguistic skills necessary for integration into Argentine university courses. Prerequisite: 4 semesters of college Spanish or the equivalent. (60 contact hours, 4 credits)
Semester Program
Language and Literature
SPANISH 340A: Advanced Language
An extensive review of Spanish language to develop completeness and correctness language skills, the course emphasizes increasing students’ listening and speaking skills to allow active participation in regular Argentine university courses, and developing writing skills for the academic context. (45 contact hours, 3 credits)
SPANISH 380A: Argentine Literature
This course covers major periods in Argentine literary history including pre-Columbian works, romanticism, magical realism and recent narrative. Works by authors from Córdoba are also studied. Key authors include Echeverría, Sarmiento, Hernández, Quiroga, Borges, Cortázar, Sábato and Bajo Arias. (45 contact hours, 3 credits).
Latin American Studies
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES 360A: Argentine Popular Culture
Analyzes manifestations of popular culture, including music, dance, art and film, as a means of understanding contemporary Argentina. Particular attention is given to the traditions of the tango and the gaucho, as well as to popular festivals, especially those of the indigenous peoples of Jujuy. (45 contact hours, 3 credits)
LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES 370A: Modern History of Argentina
An understanding of contemporary Argentina through the study of political, social and economic processes since the formation of the state in 1880. The course includes analyses of conservative, populist and nationalist currents; the alternation between democratic and military governments; and the challenges to democratic rule since 1983. (45 contact hours, 3 credits)
Internships
Internships providing practical experience in international business, tourism, communications or other fields through placement in a local company or organization are available to qualified students. Requirements include: a minimum of one language course at the advanced level and a separate application. (120-180 total hours, 3 credits)
Students may also select one of the following cultural enrichment courses:
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 200A: Tango
Students learn the tango, the dramatic dance that has evolved from its origins in the port slums of late 19th century Buenos Aires to enjoy world-wide popularity. Includes visits to milongas, tango dance halls. Graded on a pass/fail basis. (20 contact hours, 1 credit)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 205A: Horseback Riding
Students learn proper seat, balance and leg control at the walk, trot and canter riding bareback, and then develop skills on trail rides in the Sierra Chica foothills. No previous experience with horses is required. Graded on a pass/fail basis. (20 contact hours, 1 credit)
Universidad Blas Pascal Courses:
Students have access to a broad curriculum of UBP courses in addition to the especially designed CC-CS courses described above. See the UBP website for course catalogue.
Credits
Credits are calculated according to U.S. standards. Students earn four semester credits for SPAN 250A or SPAN 300A during the intensive session, and may earn an additional 12-17 credits in the regular semester. Minimum enrollment for full-time status in the semester program is 12 hours.
For more information, contact: Dra. Mónica Massei, tel: 864.656.3392, email: mmassei@clemson.edu.
Center for Cross-Cultural Studies: http://www.cccs.com/index.php
Universidad Blas Pascal: http://www.ubp.edu.ar/
Dalian, China
Maymester & Summer I
This six-week program is based at Dalian University of Technology, where students take classes with Clemson faculty members. All students take a Chinese culture class and choose one additional class in Chinese language or international business management. We also offer a two-week Maymester course in China.
Click here to view the China brochure.
Ghana
The Maymester cultural history tour of Ghana begins in Accra and includes trips to sites of historical, political, and ecological importance throughout the country. Students will immerse themselves in Ghanaian culture through language, literature, history, music, and dance. The trip also includes a community service component.
This interdisciplinary study program is led by a Clemson faculty member and was designed in cooperation with the University of Ghana in Legon, one of the top institutions of higher education in West Africa.
Courses: Students earn three (3) credits in either PAS 498/698 (Pan African Studies) or IS 210 (International Studies).
Trip Dates: Wednesday 7 May – Sunday 25 May, 2008
Program fee: $1500 (Includes lodging, group transportation within Ghana, breakfast and dinner, entrance fees, special events and international health insurance).
Other program costs: Clemson in-state tuition and fees for three credit hours and round-trip airfare. 2007 average round-trip airfare from Atlanta to Accra was $1350.
Click here to view the Ghana Brochure.
Click here to view photos from the 2007 Ghana Program.
Click here to learn more about the Fluid Campus.
For more information, contact Professor Julie Huntington in the Department of Languages, jhuntin@clemson.edu.
Kyoto, Japan
Summer I
Back for 2007, our program is based at the Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language (KICL), located in the Kita-Shirakawa district of northeastern Kyoto. All students enroll in a Japanese language course taught by KICL faculty, and a course in Japanese culture taught by a Clemson faculty member. Students live with Japanese families in a home-stay arrangement. Prior study of Japanese language is not required.
Check out Professor Williams’ page for more information at: http://people.clemson.edu/~elwill/
Orvieto, Italy
Summer I
Art, history, and literature come alive as you live and study in the intimate setting of Orvieto, one of Italy’s most fascinating small cities. Perched atop volcanic tufa and overlooking vineyards and spectacular Umbrian landscapes, Orvieto retains its medieval character while preserving its Etruscan roots.
Classes are hosted by the prestigious Centro Studi in the historic town center. Course offerings include an interdisciplinary seminar in the arts and humanities, and electives that include special topics in literature, the classics in translation, and applied art options led by the program director, a Clemson faculty member. All students participate in Italian language and culture courses taught by local language teachers, although no prior Italian language experience is required.
Students also visit Rome and Florence and take day trips to nearby sites, including Siena and Bagnoregio. The course is offered during Summer Session I and is open to all majors.
Paris, France
Summer I
For over 700 years, students from all over the world have flocked to the Latin Quarter to study at the most famous university in Paris: La Sorbonne. This long tradition continues to contribute to the collective imagination of France’s capital. Just as it was in its early days during the Middle Ages, the Latin Quarter remains an intellectual center and student hangout.
Participants in this five-week summer program enroll at the Sorbonne in a French language course appropriate to their level (from beginning to advanced) and experience first-hand the intellectual environment of this prestigious institution.
The Clemson professor-in-residence augments language learning with your choice between two courses on the cultural history of Paris: FR 357, The Cultural History of Paris (offered in French), or IS 210, Selected Topics in International Studies. Students enjoy the city’s art, music, theatre, and cuisine through excursions, museum visits, and cultural outings. The program also includes travel to another region of France, or French-speaking country in Europe.
Students experience everyday French life by living throughout the city with French families in home stay arrangements.
Courses are offered during Summer I to students with any level of proficiency in the French language, including students with no previous language study, and satisfy up to six credit hours—three Clemson credits and three transfer credits from the Sorbonne.
Courses:
IS 210 : Selected Topics in International Studies: Topics in cross-cultural awareness and intercultural communications. Addresses the impact of culture on behavior in intercultural contact in professional and personal contexts. No prerequisites.
FR 357 Cultural history of Paris in Paris (in French): On site study of Paris and its relationship to France and Europe through readings, lectures, field trips, small student-group explorations, and reporting sessions. All activities are conducted in French. Prerequisite: FR202 or consent of instructor.
Sorbonne language course: Transfer credit from the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne, the language institute of the renowned Sorbonne University. Language courses offered range from true beginner to advanced and include intensive writing and speaking. Courses taught by native French speakers trained in “French as a second language”. All transfer courses count toward the French major/minor, L&IT major/minor or the foreign language requirement.
Trip Dates: Monday 25 May – Saturday 27 June, 2009
Program fee: $3750, based on 16 participants. Program fee may decrease with a greater number of participants. Students must also pay 3 hours of Clemson in-state tuition. Program fee includes 5 weeks lodging (4 of which are with a host family), breakfast daily, Sorbonne tuition, local transportation, all required excursions and site visits, opera tickets, weekend trip to Brussels and international insurance coverage. Students may elect to have 3 to 5 additional meals weekly with their host family at a minimal cost.
Other program costs: Clemson tuition and fees for three credit hours and airfare to/from Paris.
Click here to view the Paris Brochure.
Click here to view photos from the previous Paris Programs.
For more information, contact in the Department of Languages:
Kelly Peebles, Assistant Professor, kpeeble@clemson.edu ,864.656.3542
Susan Clay, Lecturer, sclay@clemson.edu, 864.656.1348
St. Petersburg, Russia
Summer
Based at St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University, this five-weekprogram runs from late June through July. Students take Russian language classes and have the option of taking art history or political science courses in English as well. Students live in home-stay arrangements or residence halls. No previous Russian language study is required.
For more information, contact Professor Joan Bridgewood at bjoan@clemson.edu.
Check out the program in Russia:
http://www.aifsabroad.com/css/stpetersburg/index.htm
Tunis, Tunisia
Fall Semester
Administered by Oregon State University and based at the Université du 7 Novembre à Carthage, this program offers students an opportunity to study in the Islamic World. Students must study either French or Arabic language in addition to course offerings taught in English. Students may live with a host family, in apartments or in dormitories. This program has a French or Arabic language prerequisite.
Check out the program in Tunisia: http://oregonstate.edu/international/study_abroad/tunisia.htm
Xalapa, Mexico
Students enroll in Spanish language classes taught at Escuela para Estudiantes Extranjeros, a division of Universidad Veracruzana, and take a course in Mexican culture and civilization taught by a Clemson faculty member. Students live in home-stay arrangements. All classes are taught in Spanish.
Courses:
SPAN 498 Mexican Civilization and Culture (in Spanish)
SPAN 202 or SPAN 398 (in Spanish): Spanish conversation and composition course taught by Mexican professors. Students enroll in course appropriate to his/her level.
Trip Dates: Thursday 15 May – Thursday 19 June, 2008
Program fee: $3750 (approximate) includes 6 credits of in-state tuition for all students regardless of residency. Covered expenses include tuition, all program fees and tuition in Xalapa, double occupancy room and board with a Mexican family and three meals per day, ground transportation, day trips and one three-day excursion, guides, tips, entry fees, internet access, medical care, and health insurance.
Other program costs: Round-trip airfare (Atlanta-Mexico City), passport fees, and other personal expenses.
Click here to view the Xalapa brochure.
Click here to view photos from the previous Xalapa Programs.
Click here to learn more about the Fluid Campus.
For more information, contact Dr. Paula Heusinkveld, Department of Languages, prheus@clemson.edu or 864.656.3395.