MAY 22–JUNE 25, 2009 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 experi- ence the vitality of contemporary life in Argentina, its politics, arts, economy, and its plentiful nature. This ambitious objective is carried out through varied activities that are combined with specially designed academic work. In seeking to learn more about the spirit of this culture, classes are complemented with activities such as horseback riding; tango lessons; excursions to visit nearby towns and a National Park; an exploration of Buenos Aires, the great metropolis; peñas (folkloric singing and dancing gatherings); the traditional asados (barbecued meat); etc. Classes are held at Blas Pascal University. Only participants in these classes are students in the program. What’s Included? Cost for this program includes: • 2 units tuition • Air transportation from Buenos Aires to Córdoba and from Córdoba to Buenos Aires. • Lodging plus breakfast, lunch and dinner in Argentine households (4 weeks in Córdoba City) • 4 nights lodging plus continental breakfast in Buenos Aires (5 days visit) • One-day excursions to little towns in Córdoba province: Alta Gracia and Villa General Belgrano. • Three-day excursion to breathtaking natural wonders: Valle de la Luna and Talampaya National Park. • Ground transportation to and from the different cities. • On-site supervision by program director. Application Deadline February 15, 2009 Application Information Submit directly to Phyllis Dudding Dept. of Latin American/ Iberian Studies Puryear Hall G-16 Acceptance Notification February 26, 2009 Cost Approximately $5,750 This cost includes domestic airfares in Argentina. Payment Schedule • Non-refundable $150 deposit due March 1, 2009 (make check payable to the University of Richmond, designated Argentina Study Abroad Program, and submit with your application) • 1st payment due March 14 • Final payment due April 18 Program Director Virginia Talley Visiting Instructor Department Latin American and Iberian Studies Phone Number (804) 289-8490 Fax Number (804) 484-1544 E-mail [email protected]Argentina
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MAY 22–JUNE 25, 2009
Argentina: Exciting Culture, Amazing LandscapeThe University of Richmond’s Summer Program in Argentina offers aunique opportunity to experience and learn about Latin America,while progressing in the study of Spanish.
The entire program is designed to provide students with aninformed sense of the past, and continuing opportunities to experi-ence the vitality of contemporary life in Argentina, its politics, arts,economy, and its plentiful nature. This ambitious objective is carriedout through varied activities that are combined with speciallydesigned academic work.
In seeking to learn more about the spirit of this culture, classes arecomplemented with activities such as horseback riding; tango lessons;excursions to visit nearby towns and a National Park; an explorationof Buenos Aires, the great metropolis; peñas (folkloric singing anddancing gatherings); the traditional asados (barbecued meat); etc.
Classes are held at Blas Pascal University. Only participants inthese 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 Córdobato Buenos Aires.
• Lodging plus breakfast, lunch and dinner in Argentine households(4 weeks in Córdoba City)
• 4 nights lodging plus continental breakfast in Buenos Aires(5 days visit)
• One-day excursions to little towns in Córdoba province: Alta Graciaand Villa General Belgrano.
• Three-day excursion to breathtaking natural wonders: Valle de laLuna and Talampaya National Park.
• Ground transportation to and from the differentcities.
• On-site supervision by program director.
Application DeadlineFebruary 15, 2009
Application InformationSubmit directly toPhyllis DuddingDept. of Latin American/Iberian StudiesPuryear Hall G-16
Acceptance NotificationFebruary 26, 2009
CostApproximately $5,750This cost includes domesticairfares in Argentina.
Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due March 1, 2009(make check payable tothe University ofRichmond, designatedArgentina Study AbroadProgram, and submit withyour application)
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
MAY 22–JUNE 25, 2009
DeadlinesA limited number of spaces are available.
Students must apply to the Director of the pro-gram. Application forms are available in theDepartment of Latin American and IberianStudies (LAIS) office (Puryear Hall G-16) or theLAIS website (http://lais.richmond.edu). TheLAIS Department offers a limited number ofmerit-based scholarships. Non-University ofRichmond students may inquire at their respec-tive schools for similar aid.CreditsStudents may earn up to 2 units:• LAIS 303. Spanish in the Media• LAIS 305. Spanish in Politics and Society• LAIS 312. Argentine and Latin AmericanCulture
• LAIS 332. Introduction to Spanish: AmericanLiterature II
Language RequirementSuccessful completion of Intermediate
Spanish (200 level) or equivalent.
Argentina
INTERNSHIPJUNE 1–JULY 24, 2009
Spend eight weeks working in Australia, one of the largest coun-tries in the Pacific Rim and a world leader in business, science, andcommunications. Placements are available in Brisbane and Sydney invirtually all major fields, including business, communications, politics,the arts, the sciences, and social services. Custom designed intern-ships are based on the student’s interests and educational experience.The program is open to students in all years, including those whohave just graduated.What’s Included• .86 units• Homestay or shared apartments• Internship placement and supervision• In-country orientation in Cairns• Orientation excursion to Great Barrier Reef• In-country support services for personal, social, legal and work-related matters
What’s Not Included• Airfare• Local transportation• Personal expenses• Meals• Housing deposits
Application DeadlineJanuary 26, 2009
Application InformationThe program is open tocurrent UR students, includ-ing seniors.
Applications from non-URstudents will be considered.
Please submit applicationsto Krittika Onsanit in theOffice of InternationalEducation.
RequirementAttendance at all orientationmeetings during the spring2009 semester is mandatory.
CostApproximately $5,000Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedAustralia InternshipProgram, and submit withyour application)
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
JUNE 19–AUGUST 1, 2009
BeijingBeijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China, is the nation’spolitical and cultural center.Peking/Beijing UniversityIt was founded in 1898, and has since been the most prestigiousuniversity in China.What’s Included• Airport pickup at Beijing International Airport• Tuition for two courses (up to 2 units)• All the textbooks used for classes• Intensive classroom instruction supplemented by regular practicewith a language partner
• Workshops in Chinese Martial Arts–Tai Ji• International round-trip airfare, Chicago–Beijing• Welcoming reception• All field trips listed as follows:
• Day trip to Temple of Heaven and Friendship Store• Day trip to Great Wall and Imperial Tombs• Day trip to Palace Museum• Day trip to Jie Tai Temple• Day trip to Forbidden City
• An evening at the Beijing Opera• An evening at the Chinese Acrobatics Show• Housing which is double-occupancy bedroom with a telephone, acolor TV, private bathroom and air conditioning.
What’s Not Included• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Beijing, and on excursions.(Estimated meal fee on campus: $75 per month)
Application DeadlineFebruary 18, 2009
CostApproximately $5,000
Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 18,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedChina Study AbroadProgram, and submit withyour application)
• 1st payment dueMarch 14
• Final payment dueMarch 31
Program DirectorProfessor Rose Lee-Yong Tan,(Former): Director of Chinese
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
JUNE 19–AUGUST 1, 2009
Course InfoUp to 2 units:• CHIN 201-202: Intermediate Chinese• CHIN 302: Conversational Chinese• CHIN 312: Chinese Language and Culture• CHIN 497-498: Selected Topics in ChineseRequirementsAttendance at all orientation meetings duringthe spring semester. (Exception: non-Universityof Richmond students will be informed by mail,fax, or phone.)Dates of TravelThe group leaves for China on June 19, 2009and meets at the Beijing International Airporton June 20, 2009.VisasTo enter and exit China, each student must havea visa and a valid passport.ApprovalPlease be aware that you must obtain a verbalor written approval from the director BEFOREregistering for the class.
China
MAY 17-JUNE 19, 2009
PragueStudents will live and study in Prague, the capital of the Czech
Republic and one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Since the VelvetRevolution in 1989, which brought an end to 40 years of communism,Prague has been at the forefront of the sweeping social, cultural, andeconomic 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 cul-ture and history of Central Europe firsthand. A total of 9 days will bespent 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 ofcourses to complete up to 2 units while on the program.
1. European Integration. UR elective for PLSC or IS. This courseexamines the challenges facing the European Union as it begins toincorporate countries formerly under Soviet power.
2. History of Czech/Slovak Relations. This course will incorporateweekly field trips to sites of historical, economic, and cultural signifi-cance. You will be on your feet (and on local trains) a lot as you learnabout the historical relations of people in this now-thriving part ofCentral Europe. History (or ISME) elective credit, also recommendedfor business students.
3. Science and Society in 20th Century Czech and Polish Literature.Fulfills UR FSLT requirement. Taught by Yvonne Howell with guestlectures by Czech writers and journalists. This course gives specialattention to the satirical novels, plays, science fiction, and essays ofimportant Czech and Polish writers who anticipatedthe 20th century’s infatuation with science, markets,and ideology.
Additionally, students are encouraged to enrollin an Introduction to Czech Language course.
Application DeadlineFebruary 16, 2009
Credits1-2 units
Language PrerequisiteNone
CostApproximately $5,500
Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedCzech Republic StudyAbroad Program, and sub-mit with your application)
• 1st payment dueMarch 16
• Final payment dueApril 17
Program Director:Dr. Yvonne Howell
Associate Professor of Russian andInternational Studies
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
MAY 17-JUNE 19, 2009
What’s Included• UR tuition for up to 2 units• Safe and comfortable housing in one ofPrague’s most charming neighborhoods
• Transportation and accommodation costsassociated with 4-day trip to Krakow (Poland),and overnight trip through Bohemia, and daytrips to Auschwitz, Karlovy Vary, etc.
• All necessary course reading material• Working European cell phones for eachstudent
• one month public transportation pass inPrague
• international health insuranceWhat’s Not Included• airfare to and from Prague• most meals (breakfast included daily in livingaccomodations)
About the Program DirectorYvonne Howell has a PhD in Slavic languages,
literatures, and cultures, with special emphasis onRussian and Czech. She has published articles onCzech science fiction and contemporary literature.Before coming to UR, she lived and worked inPrague for almost two years.Prerequisites• None
Czech Republic
AND CENTRAL CHILEJUNE 8 – JUNE 23, 2009 (JUNE 1 – JUNE 7 ON-LINE)
Want to go to the end of the world?Geography and Environmental Studies in Easter Island and Chile
Earn 1 unit (and a lab science requirement) while experiencingfirst-hand the splendor of Chile’s Central Region and mysteries ofhistoric Easter Island. Chile’s Central Region is a microcosm of thecountry, balanced between deserts to the north and forests to thesouth. It is home to the highest peaks in the Americas and is thecultural nucleus of the country. Protected by the Pacific Ocean andthe Andes Mountains, Chile is home to some of the most spectacularscenery in the world. Easter Island has long been the subject ofcuriosity and speculation: How and why did its inhabitants carve andtransport the massive statues which surround the island? What remainsof this culture today, and what lessons can we learn from their legacy?First inhabited more than 1000 years ago, Easter Island (called RapaNui in the native language), Easter Island has become a showcase ofthe effects of human influences on the landscape. With a populationthat peaked at over 10,000 people, the inhabitants quickly exceededthe island’s ecosystem, degrading the once-lush landscape and caus-ing a collapse of the native civilization. The island, now controlled byChile, is being preserved as a living laboratory of sustainable devel-opment and a monument to the effects that humans have on theenvironment. These courses examine the geomorphology, climate,ecology and environmental ethics of these isolated habitats.
The first part of the program consists of one week of on-line(June 1-7). Students will spend this time becoming familiar with basicgeography of the region they will be visiting as well as setting thefoundation for concepts to be taught on site. This initial week, experi-enced from the convenience of their own homes via the internet, willbe excellent preparation for their field experience in South America.
The next part of the program will consist ofhiking in the Andes, exploring glaciers along withgeomorphic and tectonic features of the region. Itwill also include visiting the meteorological navalcenter and exploring the cultural and recreationaldiversity of Santiago (capital city of Chile), and thecoastal cities of Vina Del Mar and Valparaiso.
Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedEaster Island StudyAbroad Program, and sub-mit with your application)
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
AND CENTRAL CHILEJUNE 8 – JUNE 23, 2009 (JUNE 1 – JUNE 7 ON-LINE)
The Easter Island program represents thesecond part of the program. Students will spendapproximately 7 days studying the fascinatinghistory and geography of Polynesia, concentratingon the complex relationship between humansand their environment. These studies will includediscussions relating to the environmental ethicsand implications of human-environment interac-tion, as well as in-depth studies of the history,archeology, and ecology of the island. This willinclude numerous outings to various parts of theisland, where we will examine the conditionsthat undermined the culture that once existedhere, including a detailed examination of theMoai, the distinctive huge stone heads thathave come to symbolize Easter Island.
This program is open to all students, with noformal prerequisites. However, a sense ofadventure and a desire to learn more abouthow society and nature interact are mandatory!Course• GEOG 250: Introduction to Earth Systems andPhysical Geography (NOTES: satisfies FSNBlaboratory science requirement!)
InstructorMr. Timothy Klinker, Adjunct FacultyUniversity of Richmond
Topics covered:• Introduction to the Geography of EasterIsland and greater Polynesia
• Geomorphology, geology, and coastalprocesses
• Climatology and climate change• Theory and Practice of Environmental Ethics• Island Ecology• Polynesian Culture and Commemoration:the Moai
Costs include:• Tuition for up to 1 unit for the courselisted above
• All transportation within Chile andEaster Island
• All excursions and field trips in Chile andEaster Island
• Accommodations and meals in Chile andEaster Island
Easter Island
France and the French hold an enduring fascination for much of the world—and for excellent reasons. Long a center of intellectual development, artisticrevolution, and high culture, France offers the visitor a glimpse of pastgreatness and present-day accommodation to a changing Europe. TheUniversity of Richmond Summer Study Abroad Program is designed to pro-vide the participant with a fun, challenging, intellectually rigorous experi-ence that combines travel with cultural exploration and language study.
La RochelleLa Rochelle and the surrounding region offer many historic, artistic and
cultural landmarks. A few of the city’s historic sites include a richly decoratedTown Hall, an 18th century classical style cathedral, picturesque old homes,and 14th-15th century towers that still mark the entrance to the city’s “oldport”. The famous “Francofolies” festival in mid-July attracts musicians fromall over the Francophone world. La Rochelle is located 90 miles north ofBordeaux on a bay in the Atlantic Ocean. It is both an important fishing portand the largest yacht harbor/pleasure port in Europe. Its main beach (“LesMinimes”) offers sun and relaxation. La Rochelle is also well known for itssailing competitions off the resort islands of Ile de Ré, Ile d’Oléron and Iled’Aix.
OrientationTwo orientation sessions will be held in late-March and mid-April during
the spring semester of 2009. Participants will meet the group, receiveimportant logistical and cultural information, and begin to prepare fortheir exploration of France and its people. They will also begin their StudyAbroad Portfolio assignments. Attendance at all orientation meetingsduring the spring 2009 semester is mandatory, except for non-University ofRichmond students who will receive information via e-mail, fax or phone.We encourage non-UR students to try to attend orientation meetings if atall possible.
Housing and FoodOnce in La Rochelle, students live in the homes of
selected French families with whom the Program hasbuilt relations over the years. Participants take theirbreakfasts and dinners with their host families during theweek; lunches will be provided at the school cafeteriaon weekdays.
Application DeadlineFebruary 15, 2009
CostApproximately $5,800
Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedFrance Study AbroadProgram, and submit withyour application)
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
LUNCHES IN PARIS AND NORMANDY AND ONTHE WEEKENDS IN LA ROCHELLE ARE NOTINCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM COST.
Excursions and ActivitiesStudents will begin with a 5-6 day stay in Paris,
lodged in a center designed especially for interna-tional students. Breakfast and dinner are included.Sites include l’Arc de Triomphe, les Champs-Elysées,Notre-Dame, La Sainte-Chapelle, Le Musée Carnavalet(history of Paris), le Musée Rodin, le Musée d’Orsay(impressionist art), la Tour Eiffel, Montmartre and leSacré-Coeur, Versailles, le Louvre, and le Quartier Latin.All fees for these sites as well as for transportation inParis are included in the program cost.
Students will then take a coach bus for a 3-dayexcursion through Normandy with students fromMinnesota State University, Mankato and VCU.Places of interest include Giverny (home and gar-dens of Monet), Lisieux, the Bayeux Tapestry andcathedral, the Normandy beaches, the Musée duDébarquement at Arromanches, the AmericanCemetery at Colleville, and the great abbey of theMont St. Michel. In addition, the Institut in LaRochelle offers several social events and excursions.These may include a tour of the city, a visit to theAquarium and movie nights. Larger excursionsinclude a day trip to Cognac, and a day visitingthree castles of the Loire Valley. Participation inthese excursions is included in the program cost.
Course Offerings
Courses are offered through the Institut d’ÉtudesFrançaises (IEF), a branch of the Université de LaRochelle’s Groupe Supérieur de Commerce (Sup deCo), or Graduate School of Business. Letter gradesare given and transferred onto students’ records.Students may earn 2 units.
ClassesStudents may choose among the following courses:1. FREN 221 - Intermediate French2. FREN 301 - French Conversation OR French
402 - Advanced Conversation3. FREN 311 - Contemporary French Life and
IssuesNote: Students will also be responsible for com-
pleting a Study Abroad Portfolio. This part of theprogram requires research and reflection on thestudy abroad experience prior to departure, duringthe time abroad, and after the return. Students mustcomplete all parts of the portfolio to receive fullcredit for the program.
InstructionStudents taking 221 will be enrolled in a course
with the general population of students at the IEF.This course is based on the results of a placementexam. Those taking 300 or 400-level courses will beenrolled in a closed course with UR-Mankato-VCUstudents. Instruction for all courses at the IEF is pro-vided by a faculty member from the Institut, all ofwhom meet professional standards agreed upon bythe Director of the IEF and University of Richmond’sProgram Director.
JUNE 26–AUGUST 1, 2009
France
BERLIN INTERNSHIPMAY 9–JUNE 22, 2009
ProgramA 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, commu-nications, tourism, museum studies, music, theater, architecture,health sciences, and social service. Students will work for 6 weeks inMay and June at a placement site under the supervision of a nativeGerman speaker. For an additional cost, students have the option ofstaying in Berlin to participate in the UR language and culture pro-gram.What’s Included• .86 units• Home stay with half-board• Internship placement and supervision• Orientation to Berlin• Social and cultural activities• Airport pick-up service• Public transportation pass• Telephone cards• Welcome package and dinner• Farewell dinnerWhat’s Not Included• Airfare• Local transportation• Personal expenses (i.e. telephone, spending money)Academic Credit
Students may receive up to three credits by arrangement with URfaculty prior to program departure.Lodging
Students will live in a home stay with Germanfamilies in Berlin.
Application DeadlineJanuary 26, 2009
Application InformationThe program is open tocurrent UR students withsophomore standing andabove, including seniors.Students must have a3.0 GPA and 300-400 levelproficiency in German.
Applications from non-URstudents will be considered.
Please submit applicationsto Krittika Onsanit in theOffice of InternationalEducation.
RequirementAttendance at all orientationmeetings during the spring2009 semester is mandatory.
CostApproximately $4,900Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedBerlin Internship Program,and submit with yourapplication)
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
MAY 23–JUNE 27, 2009
BerlinThe official capital of reunified Germany, Berlin is a work-in-
progress, a play of the finished and unfinished, old and new. Thedecision to transfer the capital back to Berlin has drawn both businessand entertainment to the city, so that now more than ever, there are amyriad of things to do and see. In addition to fantastic museums andtheaters, Berlin also has more parks and lakes than any other city inGermany. And with its vast and efficient public transportation system,the city allows visitors to combine their interests in urban life withtheir desires to bask in the sun in one of the city’s many parks or bythe shores of the Wannsee. From its role as the cultural and politicalcapital during Germany’s heyday as a European power to its positionas an island of innovation, intrigue, and opportunity marking the divi-sion between East and West, the Berlin of the new Federal Republicis once again the place to be in Germany.The Language Institute
The Neue Schule is located in the center of Berlin within easywalking distance of numerous cafés, shops, and restaurants. Programparticipants will be in classes with international students from a widevariety of countries.Program
The Berlin summer program provides a combination of activitiesfor the participants, joining intensive language instruction with infor-mational sessions designed to enhance students’ cultural knowledgeand proficiency. In addition to courses taught by on-site teachingprofessionals, the program includes a bus and boat tour of the city,cultural excursions to sites in and around Berlin, and weekend trips toselected cities in northern and eastern Germany.Courses
Prior to the beginning of instruction, programparticipants take a placement test to determinetheir level of proficiency. Class size is small (7-12students) to maximize the intensive learningexperience. UR program participants receive anadditional two hours of individualized instruction
Application DeadlineFebruary 16, 2009
CostApproximately $5,100
Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedGermany Study AbroadProgram, and submit withyour application)
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
on pronunciation and phonetics per week. Anintroductory course focusing on Germany’s cul-tural and political history and the role of Berlinin the New Europe provides the students with acultural and historical context for their stay inthe capital city. Language instruction is entirelyin German. All courses are taught by nativespeakers.
Program participants from the University ofRichmond will receive 2 units of academic creditdependent upon placement equivalent to thefollowing courses:• Intermediate German: German 201-202• German Conversation and Composition:German 301
• German Grammar and Composition:German 305
• Advanced German: German 402, 404Housing and Meals
Program participants will be housed in pri-vate homes with carefully selected host familieswithin normal commuting distance (20-40 min-utes) of the school. Breakfast and dinner will beprovided by the host family. For lunch duringthe week, the area around the school offers avariety of cafés and restaurants suited to everybudget.What’s Included• 2 units of credit• all instructional materials• pick-up service from and to the airport/trainstation
• on-site orientation & introductory course• welcome and farewell dinners• home-stay accommodations and half-board• passes for the Berlin public transportationsystem
• student handbook• sight-seeing tours in Berlin (bus & boat trip,Potsdam, Wannsee Villa and Jewish Museum)
• meetings with German student guides• on-site supervision by program director• excursions to Dresden and HamburgNote
Participants are responsible for arrangingand purchasing their own transportation to andfrom Berlin. Airfare is not included in the pro-gram fee. Participants should plan to arrive inBerlin on Saturday, May 23, 2009, and departon Saturday, June 27, 2009.Orientation
There will be an on-campus orientation forRichmond students participating in the summerprogram. There will also be an on-site orienta-tion after the students arrive in Berlin.
MAY 23–JUNE 27, 2009
Germany
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
DUBLIN INTERNSHIPUNIVERSITY COLLEGE– FACULTY OF COMMERCE
JUNE 8–JULY 31, 2009
Dublin is a modern European city with a vibrant cultural scene.Dublin offers work opportunities with leading Irish and internationalcompanies in the areas of banking, finance, international businessmanagement, information technology, marketing, communications,poloitics, nonprofits, academic research and legal professions.
The eight-week program will provide students with intensiveinstruction and examination in Irish history and culture as well as valu-able work experience with leading business and communicationsorganizations. Students will also have the opportunity to visit famouscultural institutions through organized outings around Dublin andexcursions to historical sites in Ireland such as Belfast, Galway, andthe Aran Islands.What’s Included• 1.71 units• Irish History and Culture Course• Housing• Internship placement and supervision• Field trips in Ireland and cultural outings around Dublin• Orientation to IrelandWhat’s Not Included• Meals• Airfare• Local transportation• Personal expenses (i.e. telephone, spending money)Academic Credit
Students will receive 1.71 units from University College Dublin.Lodging
Students will live in furnished rental housing in Dublin.
Application DeadlineJanuary 26, 2009
Application InformationThe program is open tocurrent UR students withsophomore standing andabove, including seniors.Students must have a3.0 GPA.
Applications from non-URstudents will be considered.
Please submit applicationsto Krittika Onsanit in theOffice of InternationalEducation.
RequirementAttendance at all orientationmeetings during the spring2009 semester is mandatory.
CostApproximately $9,600Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedDublin Internship Program,and submit with yourapplication)
Ravenna is a treasurechest of art, history andculture. It is a city of ancientorigins and glorious past.It served three times as acapital: of the WesternRoman Empire, of the GothEmpire under EmperorTheodoric and of theByzantine Empire in Europe.
In Ravenna’s basilicas andbaptisteries, we find a richpatrimony of mosaics datingback to the 5th and 6thcenturies. Its historical center has been declared a UNESCO worldheritage site.
In Ravenna is the burial site of Dante Alighieri, the father of theItalian language. Its cobblestone streets reveal its past as a sea citywhich at one time was a great competitor of Venice.
Today, residents still relish their proximity to the coast – and to 35kilometers of Adriatic beaches, natural marine parks and bike trails.What’s Included
• 2 units• Student health insurance• Resident director• Orientation• Some excursions• Institute facilities• Cultural activities
• Social activities• Transcripts• Housing–in home with select families
• Some meals• Airport transfers in Italy upon departure
(Ravenna-Bologna)
Application DeadlineMarch 3, 2009
CostApproximately $5,500(does NOT include flight)
Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedItaly-Ravenna StudyAbroad Program, and sub-mit with your application)
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
ProgramThis is a five-week program offering students
a combination of language immersion, culturalexposure, travel experience and family stay thatshould maximize academic and personalgrowth.
Students will be required to take 2 units ofcoursework. Completion of the five-week lan-guage course is equivalent to a year of begin-ning or intermediate Italian at UR.
The program will begin before departurewith an orientation session in Richmond. Uponarrival in Ravenna, there will be a mandatoryone-day orientation.
LodgingStudents will live with select Italian families.
OrientationAttendance at the orientation meetings is
mandatory during the spring semester. (Exemptare non-UR students who will receive informa-tion by mail, fax or phone.)
Discover the language in its authentic setting. You will have a“homestay” with a Japanese family, see the famous sights and experi-ence the rich culture of Japan. Enjoy field trips to study traditionalarts such as the tea ceremony, calligraphy, martial arts (Judo) and Zenmeditation, and travel for a special two-day-long tour of an historicalspot in Japan.What’s Included• Round trip air fare; DC - Narita - Nagoya - Hamamatsu - Nagoya -Narita - DC
• Tuition for two courses (up to 2 units)• Cultural excursion (This does not include local bus fare.)• Farewell party• Host family stay• Your host family will voluntarily provide your lodging and also yourbreakfast and dinner at its own expense, as a personal contributionto 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 transportationRequirements
Attendance at all orientation meetings during the spring semesteris mandatory. (Exception: non-University of Richmond students whowill be informed by mail, fax, or phone.)
Please be aware that you must have verbal or written approvalfrom the director BEFORE registering for the class.Earn Up to 2 Units
• Japanese 201-202: Intermediate Japanese• Japanese 301-302: Conversational Japanese• Japanese 497: Japanese in Cultural Content
Application DeadlineFebruary 16, 2009
CostApproximately $5,000
Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedJapan Study AbroadProgram, and submit withyour application)
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
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JULY 3–AUGUST 14, 2009
IrbidIrbid with its 500,000 inhabitants is the second-largest city in Jordan,
located in the north of the country, approximately 90 km (60 mi) fromAmman. The surrounding hills of northern Jordan are responsible for its verytemperate climate during the summer months when it is several degreescooler than Amman and enjoys cool breezes.
Unlike Amman, Irbid is not exposed to many foreigners; it is neither thesite of international corporations nor of specific tourist attractions. Hence, itssociety has retained a very Muslim-Arab flair, and English is not often heardon the streets. The city’s main economic feature is Yarmouk University, arenowned comprehensive university with approximately 22,000 students.
Even though Irbid does not possess historic sites of its own, it offerseasy access to many of the important historical and archaeological sites ofJordan, such as Amman, Jerash, Umm Qais, the Dead Sea, the JordanValley, Petra, and Aqaba. Students will have ample opportunities to visitthese and other places of interest during their stay.
The Language CenterOne of the primary goals of this Program is to completely immerse the
participants in the Arabic language. As mentioned above, Irbid provides anideal setting for language immersion due to its Arab-Muslim society anddue to the fact that there are only a minimal number of people who useEnglish—or the Arabic-English mixture often encountered in Amman—butrather speak exclusively Arabic.
ProgramThe Summer Study Abroad program at Yarmouk University in Irbid pro-
vides a combination of activities for the participants, joining intensive lan-guage instruction by native-speaking faculty of the university with aProgram-sponsored educational excursion as well as many opportunities toexplore the country and its people on weekends or at the end of the pro-gram.
CoursesProgram participants from the University of
Richmond will receive 7–9 hours of academic creditdependent on placement and course. Course levelsoffered are:
Lower Intermediate• Four hours of classroom instruction per day, five daysa week and language laboratory
Application DeadlineFebruary 15, 2009
CostApproximately $4,500plus airfare
Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedJordon Summer StudyAbroad Program, and sub-mit with your application)
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
JULY 3–AUGUST 14, 2009
• Jordanian Dialect/Conversation• Prerequisite: one year of college-level Arabic orthe equivalent.
Upper Intermediate• Three hours of classroom instruction per day, fivedays a week and language laboratory
• Jordanian Dialect/Conversation• Media Arabic: Optional (See ADVANCED below.)• Prerequisite: two years of college-level Arabic orthe equivalent.
Advanced• Three hours of classroom instruction per day, fivedays a week and language laboratory
• Jordanian Dialect/Conversation• Media Arabic (radio, television, newspapers andmagazines)
• Prerequisite: three years of college-level Arabic orthe equivalent.
Islamic Arabic• This level exposes advanced students to the lan-guage of religious texts, both classical and mod-ern. It will also incorporate print and electronicmaterials focusing on Islamic themes.
• 3 hours of classroom instruction per day, five daysa week
• Jordanian Dialect/Conversation• Prerequisite: four years of Arabic or academicequivalent
Housing and MealsProgram participants will be housed in dormito-
ries on the campus of Yarmouk University, in doubleoccupancy rooms. Meals are available at the univer-sity's dining facilities as well as in many different
small and medium-sized restaurants around thecampus.
What’s Included• 7–9 hours of credit• Weekend excursions to the Dead and Red Seas,excursions to places of interest in the region suchas Amman, Umm Qais, Jerash
• Pick-up service from and to the airport• On-site orientation• Welcome and farewell dinners• Home-stay accommodations• On-site supervision by program director
What’s Not Included• Learning materials need to be purchased atapproximately $30–40
• Food at approximately $15 a day, depending onindividual eating habitsParticipants are responsible for arranging and
purchasing their own transportation to and fromAmman. Airfare is not included in the program fee.However, there will be seats reserved on a flightfrom New York to Amman that may be booked bythe participants. In case of individual arrangements,participants should plan to arrive in Amman no laterthan Saturday, July 3. Departure will be on Saturday,August 14, 2009.
OrientationThere will be an on-campus orientation for
Richmond students participating in the summer pro-gram. There will also be an on-site orientation afterthe students arrive in Irbid.
Jordan
JULY 3–AUGUST 14, 2009
JordanThe Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is in many respects a purely
European construct. It started out in 1923 as the Emirate of Transjordan,ruled under British supervision. It became independent only in 1945. Afterthe Six Days War in 1969, it lost the West Bank and Eastern Jerusalem.
Jordan neither possesses any noteworthy natural resources nor is itslocation of outstanding strategic importance. Instead, it is located betweenSyria, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq and thus right in the focalpoint of the Middle East conflict revolving around Israel and Palestine.Indeed, more than 50 percent of its population are Palestinians. It has beenKing Hussein II’s amazing achievement to keep his country stable—and arguablysafer, more liberal and more democratic than most of its neighbors.
This makes Jordan an excellent location to take a closer look at theMiddle East conflict. We will do so from the northern Jordanian city of Irbidwith the second-largest and one of the most renowned universities ofJordan. Unlike Amman, Irbid is not exposed to many foreigners; it is neitherthe site of international corporations nor of specific tourist attractions.Hence, its society has retained a very Muslim-Arab flair, and English is notoften heard on the streets.
ProgramDuring the summer, students will participate in classes, lectures, discus-
sions, cultural events, tours, and various trips to help them experience first-hand the culture and social reality of the Middle East. The excursions willbe within Jordan to Amman (1 day); Umm Qais, Jerash, and Ajloun in thenorth (1 day); Petra, Wadi Rum, the Red Sea, and the Dead Sea (4 days); aswell 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 meetingswith academics and politicians.
Courses
Program participants from the University of Richmond will be able toreceive up to 2! units of academic credit. The courses offered are:
The Levant after the Fall of the Ottoman Empire
• 1" hours of classroom instruction per day, five days aweek
deposit due March 4,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedJordon Summer StudyAbroad Program, andsubmit with your application)
• 1st payment due March 16• Final payment due April 17
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change asare program details. The University of Richmond reserves theright to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations ofinternational currency.
JULY 3–AUGUST 14, 2009
Courses (cont)Political Realities in the Levant: Peace on Paper
Versus its Popular Perception• 1! 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
Housing and MealsProgram participants will be housed in dormito-
ries on the campus of Yarmouk University, in doubleoccupancy rooms. Meals are available at the univer-sity's dining facilities as well as in many differentsmall and medium-sized restaurants around thecampus.
What’s Included• Up to 2" units• Weekend excursions to the Dead and Red Seas,
Umm Qais, Jerash, Ajloun, Amman, Damascus,Jerusalem, and Cairo
• Pick-up service from and to the airport• On-site orientation• Welcome and farewell dinners• On-site supervision as well as accompaniment on
the trips by program director
What’s Not Included• Food at approximately $15 a day, depending on
individual eating habitsParticipants are responsible for arranging and pur-
chasing their own international transportation toand from Amman. Airfare is not included in theprogram fee. However, there will be seatsreserved on a flight from New York to Ammanthat may be booked by the participants. In caseof individual arrangements, participants shouldplan to arrive in Amman no later than Friday, July3. Departure will be on Friday, August 14, 2009.
OrientationThere will be an on-campus orientation for
Richmond students participating in the summer pro-gram. There will also be an on-site orientation afterthe students arrive in Irbid.
Jordan and the Middle East
INTERNSHIPMAY 5–JULY 3, 2009
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is one of Europe’s largestcities and is also one of the major financial and commercial hubs ofEurope. Yet its political and economic importance does not overshad-ow its significance as one of the world’s leading cultural and artisticcenters. London is unrivaled for the excellence and diversity of its the-atres, concert halls, museums, and art galleries. Although London is alarge cosmopolitan metropolis, it is surprisingly easy to settle into, getaround, and get to know, thanks to an exceptional public transporta-tion system. All of these elements combine to make London a perfectlocation for the University of Richmond Summer Internship Program.What’s Included• Tuition for .5 units• Internship placement and supervision• Orientation• Field trips• Health insurance fees• Housing• British Life and Culture courseWhat’s Not Included• Airfare• Local transportation• Telephone expenses• MealsPlacement Areas
Our service provider in London has been placing students ininternships in major political, financial, communications, nonprofit,cultural and historic institutions for many years. In addition to thefollowing major areas, placements are available in virtually all majorfields. JUST ASK !Politics
Interns in this field work as research and admin-istrative assistants in a variety of organizations,including the House of Commons, EuropeanParliament and Westminster City Council.
Application DeadlineJanuary 26, 2009
Application InformationThe program is open tocurrent UR students withsophomore standing andabove, including seniors.
Applications from non-URstudents will be considered.
Please submit applicationsto Krittika Onsanit in theOffice of InternationalEducation.
RequirementAttendance at all orientationmeetings during the spring2009 semester is mandatory.
CostApproximately $6,900Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedLondon InternshipProgram, and submit withyour application)
BusinessLondon is one of the world’s most important
business centers and home to many of theworld’s most influential companies. Placementsare available in many business fields in a varietyof British and multinational firms such as Lloyd’sof London, Deloitte and Touche, Merrill Lynch,and Barclays Bank.Theatre
London is the center of a dramatic traditionthat goes back to Shakespeare and continuestoday. London’s fringe theaters (comparable toOff-Broadway theaters in the U.S.) offer studentsthe opportunity to participate in all aspects of atheater’s operation. Past placements includeShakespeare’s Globe Theatre.Media
Home of the BBC and Masterpiece Theatre,London can offer placements in a variety offields including advertising, print, radio and TVmedia. Past placements include NBC News andUSA Today.Social Services
Interns in this field can gain experience inagencies that work on issues such as mentalhealth, gerontology, disability issues, publicpolicy and women’s issues.Academic Credit
Students who wish to earn University ofRichmond credit need to make arrangementswith a University of Richmond faculty memberwho will evaluate the academic component of
the internship experience. The credit may bein the form of an Internship or IndependentStudy, depending on the arrangement madebetween the student and the faculty member.Participants are usually required to write ananalytic journal documenting their experience.Academic expectations will be formalized in alearning contract.Orientation and Living in London
The first few days of the program aredevoted to orientation. Familiarization, cultural,and social activities are held to acquaint stu-dents with each other and with London. Allrelevant aspects of the program are covered indetail during orientation meetings, with specialemphasis on helping students settle quickly intohousing and internships.Housing
Students will live with other students in pre-arranged apartments. Students will be responsi-ble for refundable deposits, telephone rentaland charges, and all meals. Apartments containfurnished kitchens and vary from 2 to 4 bed-rooms. The apartments are all centrally locatedand are within a short walk of the tube stations.Day Trips Out of London
There will be three field trips organizedduring the program. Past trips have includedStonehenge, Bath, Oxford, and Windsor. Daytrips include coach from London accommoda-tions at all destinations, locally-based guidesand entrance fees.
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
INTERNSHIPMAY 5–JULY 3, 2009
London
INTERNSHIPJUNE 2–JULY 28, 2009
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey(ITESM) is one of the most prominent education centers in LatinAmerica and a UR exchange institution for study abroad. ITESM hasbeen 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 institutesthan any other Mexican city.
This 8-week internship program will offer students the opportunityto work in community service or business.
Students must have a 2.5 GPA. Advanced Spanish skills are rec-ommended but not required for business internships, and there are alimited number of English-language internships. Students should havean intermediate level of Spanish (2 years of Spanish which can includehigh school courses) for community service internships.
Placement areas include community service, business, engineer-ing, and information technology.What’s Included• .86 units• Accommodations in on-campus residence halls• Internship placement and supervision• In-country orientationWhat’s Not Included• Airfare• Local transportation• Personal expenses• Meals
Application DeadlineJanuary 26, 2009
Application InformationThe program is open tocurrent UR students,including seniors.
Applications from non-URstudents will be considered.
Please submit applicationsto Krittika Onsanit in theOffice of InternationalEducation.
RequirementAttendance at all orientationmeetings during the spring2009 semester is mandatory.
CostApproximately $3,000Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedMexico InternshipProgram, and submit withyour application)
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
MAY TERM (MAY 13-JUNE 14, 2009)JUNE TERM (JUNE 20-JULY 21, 2009)
PeruThis 1-month summer study abroad program focuses on health care
inthe United States and on international public health and human rights. Aswe will learn, everybody needs health care, so it never goes out of fashion.“Health care policy” is actually a large, umbrella term for a number ofdirectly and indirectly related topics including: nurses, doctors, hospitals,health insurance, medical care for the poor (Medicaid/SCHIP), medical carefor the disabled and those over the age of 65 (Medicare), medical care forveterans (the VA), complimentary and alternative medicine, mental health,pharmaceuticals, long-term care (nursing homes), hospice care, diseasecontrol and prevention, medical research, medical licensing, food & drugsafety (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 developingcountries. Over the past 150 years, major breakthroughs in public healthhave enabled humans to live longer, healthier and more productive lives.Clean drinking water, modern sanitation and good nutrition—along withthe development of highly effective vaccines and antibiotics—haveincreased average western life expectancy by an unprecedented 35 years.Unfortunately, the benefits of public health have yet to be extended tomany of the poorest nations in the developing world. Meanwhile, in thepast two decades, infectious diseases that had nearly been conquered,such as tuberculosis, have come surging back, while devastating new dis-eases such as AIDS, SARS and West Nile Virus have emerged. Microbialresistance to many modern drugs is rising, threatening everyone. Withglobalization, humans are more vulnerable to outbreaks from any part ofthe world. Increasingly, therefore, the health of any one individual dependson the health of all.
deposit due March 18th,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedPeru Summer StudyAbroad Program, andsubmit with your application)
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change asare program details. The University of Richmond reserves theright to alter the program costs as a result of fluctuations ofinternational currency.
MAY TERM (MAY 13-JUNE 14, 2009)JUNE TERM (JUNE 20-JULY 21, 2009)
ProgramThis program will be offered for a May Term
(May 13-June 14) and a June Term (June 20-July21). Class size will be kept very small (10 studentsmaximum) and classes will be supplemented bydaily opportunities to volunteer in a local orphan-age, in an elementary school for poor Peruvian chil-dren run by missionaries, and extensive travel in andaround Cusco. The class will be taught in English,but a minimal level of Spanish language ability ishelpful and intermediate-to-fluency is especiallyadvantageous. Spanish classes will be offered aspart of the program. The program’s cost will be$2,500 (round-trip airfare is separate but about$800). If you have any questions or if want moreinformation, please email Dr Mayes ([email protected]).
CourseThe trip includes 1 unit. Students will take:
PLSC 365, Health Care Policy, Politics (andInternational Public Health)
Activities & Opportunities Included in theProgram:• Trip to Machu Picchu (1 of 7 Wonders of the
World)• Spanish lessons, academic credit, housing
and food• Trip to Sacred Valley including Pisac Incan Ruins• Work with children at La Arca Orphanage• Work with children at Promesa Elementary School
Cusco, Peru
THE RUSSIAN INTENSIVE LANGUAGE ANDCULTURE PROGRAMJULY 2009 (4 WEEKS)
Once the heart of the Soviet Union, Russia has returned to promi-nence through oil wealth and under the leadership of Vladimir Putin.Long America’s “significant other,” Russia has had a complex relation-ship with the West. But whether nuclear or oil superpower, Russia hasproduced great thinkers, art, architecture, and culture. The barrier ofpolitical tensions has often made it difficult for foreigners to appreciatejust what Russia has to offer, including partnerships on personal andprofessional levels.
One barrier to understanding and appreciating Russia has been thelanguage barrier, and Russian is not an easy language to learn. Thisprogram is designed to overcome both the political and language bar-riers, so that University of Richmond students can learn about this newoil superpower and gain an appreciation lacking in general media andpop cultural accounts. In this 4-week program, students will study withleading Russian experts (in English!) on current Russian business, poli-tics, and political-economic history. Lectures and discussions will be ledby professors from the Faculty of Economics, Department of WorldEconomy at St. Petersburg State University, one of the country’s toptwo universities.St. Petersburg
Participants will live and study in St. Petersburg, one of the world’smost beautiful and mysterious cities—the home to the tsars and the sub-ject or setting of some of the world’s greatest literature. Long known asRussia’s cultural capital, the grandeur of the past has been restored inrecent years, revealing the city’s true beauty, from the facades of pre-revo-lutionary architecture to the well-kept parks that Russians, always lovers ofnature, perpetually cherish. In July the White Nights are in their last weeksbut will leave a romantic impression, especially for those hardy enough towatch the bridges go up over the Neva River at midnight. Canals andsmall rivers run throughout the city, giving it thenickname “Venice of the North.” All in all, a perfectcity for a summer of study and reflection and expand-ing one’s experiences.Orientation
Orientation sessions will be offered towards theend of the spring semester, and they will involve not
Application DeadlineFebruary 15, 2009
CostApproximately $5,000 plusairline ticket and Visa
Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedRussia Study AbroadProgram, and submit withyour application)
THE RUSSIAN INTENSIVE LANGUAGE ANDCULTURE PROGRAMJULY 2009 (4 WEEKS)
only preparation for living in St. Petersburg but alsodiscussion of readings to prepare the students fortheir studies.Living
Students will live in dormitory on VasilievskiiIsland, not far from a metro station on the city’smain line and near the Gulf of Finland. Rooms aretwo-person suites, and University of Richmond stu-dents will live alongside European students partici-pating in a parallel business program (also ongoingat the Department of World Economy). Not onlywill participants learn about Russia—they get tolearn about European culture on the side withfellow students!Program of study
Students will choose from a set of lectures,some given as part of the Department of WorldEconomy’s summer business program, othersadded especially for Richmond students.Combined, these make up a 1-unit course,Sociology 279: The New Oil Superpower fromWithin. Each lecture is 1! hours, and includesdiscussions. Participants initially choose from thefollowing list to cater to their preferences.Subjects of courses include:
• Economic issues in contemporary Russia• Political issues in contemporary Russia• Legal aspects of doing business in Russia• Business Geography of Russia• Russian Financial System• Russian Integration into the World
Economy• Russia and International Mobility of
Capital
• Russian Participation in InternationalEconomic Organizations
• Russia and the EU• Business Operations in Russia• Russia and the CIS• Russian Business Culture• Russian and Soviet political history• Soviet and Russian political economy:
legacies and change• Russian foreign policy and international
relationsAdditionally, there will be short evening dis-
cussions with the Faculty coordinator about theday’s class material, current events, and every-day impressions.Excursions and other activities
Small excursions beyond St. Petersburg arealso part of the overall program: a trip to Pushkin(Tsarskoe Selo), the home of the tsars’ SummerPalace; Zelenogorsk, along the Gulf of Finland,to see real dachas and everyday Russians’ lives(as well as participating in the Russian tradition ofmaking shashlyk); a city excursion and visits tomuseums (such as the impressive HermitageMuseum); and smaller, more intimate informalexcursions to historic or cultural parts of town ledby the Faculty coordinator.Visas
Students are responsible for obtaining visas.The Department of World Economy will providethe appropriate materials necessary for gettinga visa from the Russian Embassy.
For further information, please contactProfessor Jeff Hass, [email protected].
Russia
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as are pro-gram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right to alter theprogram costs as a result of fluctuations of international currency.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, INTERNSHIPJUNE 5-JULY 11, 2009
A NEW 5-week internship program focusing on education andhealthcare will be offered in summer 2009 in Cape Town, SouthAfrica through SHAWCO (Students’ Health and Welfare CentresOrganisation), a student-run NGO based at the University of CapeTown. Placements are available with local NGOs working with seniorcitizens in adult day care centers, running independent visual andperforming art classes with children, training communities in first aid,and facilitating holiday programs. Pre-med students can get involvedwith the Waiting Room Education by Medical Students project, whichdelivers 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
Application DeadlineJanuary 26, 2009
Application InformationThe program is open tocurrent UR students withsophomore standing andabove, including seniors.
Applications from non-URstudents will be considered.
Please submit applicationsto Krittika Onsanit in theOffice of InternationalEducation.
RequirementAttendance at all orientationmeetings during the spring2009 semester is mandatory.
CostApproximately $4,500Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedLondon InternshipProgram, and submit withyour application)
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 perhapsbest known for being one of the most important Moorish kingdoms ofthe Middle Ages and the center of trade with the New World duringthe colonial era. In addition, many of the typically “Spanish” culturalphenomena that attract tourists (flamenco, bullfighting, tapas andolive orchards) are identified with this southern city. With over onemillion inhabitants, the capital city has a lot to offer, without feelingcongested or overwhelming like many large cities. Seville is 2.5 hoursaway from Madrid on the AVE (high-speed train) and even closer byair. Some of the most popular coastal regions in Spain, Huelva andCádiz, are less than 2 hours away by bus, as is Doñana, one ofEurope’s largest national parks.
The University of Seville is one of the largest in the country, withclose to 75,000 students. Classes are in session through July, givingAmerican students plenty of opportunity to meet their Spanish coun-terparts.
The summer weather is hot and humid, but nighttime tempera-tures are perfect for being outside, where one can enjoy inexpensivetapas, shop until 9PM, and stroll around historic areas. For moreinformation about Seville, visit www.exploreseville.com orwww.turismosevilla.orgAcademic Environment
Students choose one or two classes for a total of 1 or 2 units, alltaught exclusively in Spanish. Students may receive major, minor orelective credit. In addition to in-class learning, the program incorpo-rates visits to various monuments and other places of cultural interest.Classes are restricted to University of Richmond students and aretaught by experienced faculty from different institutions:
Courses are taught at EUSA (EstudiosUniversitarios y Superiores de Andalucía), affiliated withthe University of Seville since 1996. EUSA is a privateschool in Nervión, a fashionable neighborhood just a
Size of ProgramApproximately 15-20students will beaccepted.
CostApproximately $4,700
Pre-requisitesFor Span 302, 303, & 311:Span 221 or equivalent
For Span 321: One 300-levelcourse in Spanish
For Span 463: at least twocourses from 301- 306 andone introduction to literaturecourse, or permission ofProgram Director
Pre-requisites may be takenconsecutively with upper-level courses abroad.
Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 29,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedSpain Study AbroadProgram, and submit withyour application)
short walk away from historical monuments,parks, shopping centers and a major soccer sta-dium. EUSA provides a modern computer labwith traditional Internet access. There is also anin-house library, a cafeteria on site, sports facili-ties, 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 coursesand will transfer with the regular A-F gradescale. Students may earn up to 8 credits.
Spanish 302: Span. through LiteratureSpanish 303: Span. in the MediaSpanish 311: Peoples and Cultures of SpainSpanish 321: Literary SpainSpanish 463: Modern Spanish Narrative
Living in SevilleStudents live with Spanish families, giving
them the opportunity to learn more aboutSpanish language and culture outside the class-room. The program cost includes full room andboard, all excursions and guided visits, as wellas comprehensive health insurance to covermost medical problems students may experi-ence while abroad. Students benefit from anon-site staff to assist them with all their needswhile living in Seville:• Wayne Martin, Director of InternationalPrograms (CINECU) at EUSA since 1996
• Wayne Martin, Housing Director
• Professor Valencia will be on-site during theentire summer term to assist students withacademic and personal issues.
Excursion Details•Guided tours to main historical sites in Seville,such as the Cathedral, the Alcázar or RoyalPalace, and the Jewish quarter.
• One-day excursion to a local beach• One-day excursion to Itálica, an ancientRoman city founded in 206 BC and birthplaceof Roman emperors Trajan and Hadrian
• One-day excursion to Córdoba, including atour to the Mosque/Synagogue/Cathedral, anexemplary architectural monument represent-ing the multicultural heritage of Andalusia
• Two-night, three-day excursion to Granada,including visits to the Cathedral, RoyalChapel, and the Alhambra, the most famousMoorish fortress of Spain
• Three-night capstone excursion to Madrid andToledo, including visits to the Royal Palace,Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, Prado and ReinaSofia Museums and other cultural attractions.Students will have the opportunity to travelthroughout Spain and/or Europe from Madridafter the program’s end.
• Program cost includes transportation,entrance fees, lodging, and most meals dur-ing excursions.
Spain
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
REPRESENTING AMERICA: COLD WARSAND CULTURAL CITIZENSHIP
MAY 15-JUNE 14, 2009
The CourseRHCS 413: Topics in Rhetoric (1 unit toward RHCS or American
Studies degree)In this summer study abroad course, co-taught by rhetoric and
media studies professors Paul Achter and Staffan Ericson, Swedishand American students will create research projects analyzing an inter-nationally diverse range of media, from Comedy Central’s ColbertReport and Fox News television broadcasts, to Sweden’s suite of TV4channels and its most popular newspaper, Aftonbladet.
Our goal in focusing on media is to isolate and investigate theconsequences of public representations of America, Europe, andSweden, particularly as they took shape during the Cold War, and asthey take shape today in a new era of war that has divided the USand Europe.
“Representing America” will teach students to understand andanalyze characterizations of their respective worlds that might other-wise never appear to them. The purpose of going to Sweden for thiscourse is to bring together Swedish and American students to learnabout how location shapes the way we think about Europe-US rela-tions, the definition of citizenship, and national identity. Students willlive in Stockholm and take the train to class at Sodertorns University,fifteen minutes south.Stockholm
Stockholm is a major international city with great shopping, qualityeateries in abundance, fabulous standard hotels, an internationallyrenowned club and music scene and a vibrant cultural life.
Stockholm is over 700 years old and spreads across 14 islands asit faces proudly out to the Baltic Sea. You can get to just about all ofStockholm’s many wondrous sites on foot, which is the perfect way tosee the city. The train and bus services makeaccessing Stockholm and southern Sweden easy,cost-efficient, and environmentally sustainable.
Application DeadlineFebruary 16, 2009
CostApproximately $2,800Reduced Price.Thanks to the generousfunding from the Provost’sOffice and STINT foundation.
Payment Schedule• Non-refundable $150deposit due February 16,2009 (make check payableto the University ofRichmond, designatedStockholm, Sweden StudyAbroad Program, and sub-mit with your application)
All dates and costs are approximate and subject to change as areprogram details. The University of Richmond reserves the right toalter the program costs as a result of fluctuations of internationalcurrency.
REPRESENTING AMERICA: COLD WARSAND CULTURAL CITIZENSHIP
MAY 15-JUNE 14, 2009
What’s Included• Train to and from Arlanda Airport toStockholm
• Tuition for one unit• Intensive classroom discussions andguest lectures
- Stockholm Grand boat tour- Trip to Uppsala for exhibition- Trip to Sodertjale
• Housing in a double-occupancy hotel roomwith wireless internet, color TV, private bath-room and daily breakfast
• Five meals per week at Sodertorns UniversityWhat’s Not Included• Airfare to Stockholm• Lunch and dinner on weekends•One daily meal• Long distance phone calls
