ISEP - Summer Programs 2010

Topic:
Australian Indigenous Studies

Location:
The Fraser Coast region is north of Brisbane and has a superb climate, calm waters, pristine beaches, and a relaxed lifestyle. Hervey Bay, which is excellent for outdoor activities, is also known as the whale watching capital of the world; humpback whales play in the Bay’s sheltered waters between August and November. Bordered by 40 kilometers of beautiful beaches, just offshore lies the World Heritage-listed Fraser island, the largest sand island in the world.

Program Details:
Students explore Australian Aboriginal culture, history, and knowledge. Through a combination of classroom learning and field experience in the Butchella community, students gain an understanding of historical and social contexts of contemporary indigenous Australians, key concepts relating to Aboriginal ways of life, local Butchella culture in the Hervey bay region, and the impact of colonialism on indigenous societies globally.

Courses and Credits:
Lectures, workshops, and assessment total 21 hours, and fieldwork totals 24 hours (usually 3 – 4 US credits, depending on the home institution’s policy).

Housing and Meals:
In Hervey bay, students stay at Next Backpackers in Torquay Beach. Room options include dormitories or twin rooms. In Fraser island, students camp in permanent tent structures.

Dates:
June 21 – July 16, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$5,500. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
Extended to May 31, 2010

Topic:
Summer Service Learning Program

Location:
This unique summer program starts with orientation in Beijing at Tsinghua University (“the M.I.T. of the East”). Then teams led by Tsinghua professors travel by train to remote areas of China to teach and conduct research. The program concludes with debriefing back in Beijing.

Program Details:
The Summer Service Learning Program (SSLP) in China brings together US and Tsinghua University students to live, learn, and work together on teams, providing critical education resources to the poorest regions of China. This low-cost, high-impact program enables hundreds of US and Tsinghua University students to learn about each other’s languages and cultures, practice global citizenship, and mitigate chronic poverty at the grassroots level.

Courses and credits:
Students will receive a certificate, NOT a transcript, for their participation. Any academic credit must be pre-arranged with the home institution (usually as an independent study).

Check out this awesome video of the program!

Housing and Meals:
Students stay in Tsinghua University dormitories during orientation. Housing at remote locations varies. All meals are provided.

Dates:
July 13 - August 1, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$670 includes tuition, housing, in-country transportation, and meals. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
March 15, 2010

**OPTIONAL PRE-SESSION FOR BEGINNER CHINESE LEVEL STUDENTS!**
Dates:
July 5-13, 2010
Cost:
$600 includes tuition, course materials, housing, meals and excursions

Take beginner Chinese language and culture classes in the morning with excursions in the afternoon to cultural sites around Beijing including the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the National Theatre, the Olympic Stadium, Peking Opera, and Chinese Acrobatics. Students will also get a chance to practice their newly acquired Chinese with Tsinghua university students.

More info:
Tsinghua University/SSLP Description

Topic:
After Empire: The Collapse of Communism and Beyond

Location and Program Details:
The program provides visits to some of the most beautiful and historic cities in Estonia, Russia, and Ukraine. It includes one week in each country, with lectures in English by local professors on the challenges and effects of social, economic, and judicial reforms.

Week 1 in Estonia. Lecture topics include the Soviet collapse from the Baltic perspective, the issue of a Russian-speaking minority, and Estonia and the European Union, among others. Trips to the Parliament and one of the largest commercial banks are part of the program. Students also visit museums, attend a performance, and take a tour of Tallinn.

Week 2 in Ukraine. Lecture topics include the history of Ukraine to the present, the cultural identity of independent Ukraine, and challenges to the system of social protection and equity, among others. Meetings with Ukrainian politicians and foreign diplomats are included, as are a visit to Lavra Cave Monastery and an optional trip to Chernobyl.

Week 3 in Russia. Lectures topics include Russian debate on globalization, Russian economic and institutional reforms, and Russian accession to WTO, among others. Also offered are meetings with officials at St. Petersburg City Government, a tour of an industrial factory and of St. Petersburg, a performance at Mariinsky Theatre, and an excursion to the Hermitage and Tsarskoye Selo.

Courses and Credits:
Students receive 6 ECTS credits (usually 3 US credits).

Housing and Meals:
During week 1, students stay in Tallinn at the Tallinn University of Technology Academic Hostel (2 people per room). In the Ukraine, students stay in a hotel. And in Russia, students stay in international student dormitories. Meals are not included.

Dates:
June 28 – July 17, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$3,650 includes tuition, room, and excursions. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
March 1, 2010

Topic:
Summer School in Human Sciences

Location:
The university is located in the small but modern Finnish Lake District, where available activities include water sports and skiing. Finland is also well known for its natural beauty and high standard of living.

Program Details:
Established as a teacher training college in the 1860s, the University is top-ranked and characterized by a high level of technological sophistication, active international cooperation, and teaching. The summer program comprises 14 interdisciplinary courses for advanced undergraduate or graduate students. Free-time activities include Finnish movie night, sauna evening, sight-seeing tour, cooking course, canoeing trip, and a trip to a national park.

Courses and Credits:
Students are welcome to take the full summer program (one course per week) or parts of it. Each course comprises 24 contact hours and is worth 2 – 4 ECTS (usually 1 – 2 US credits).

Psychology
Working Models in Domestic Violence Counseling
Dialogical and Narrative Practices in Consultation, Counseling, and Therapy

Business, Economics, and Leadership
Corporate Approaches to Sustainable Consumption
Current Issues in Leadership
Social Networks and Interpersonal Relations in a Multicultural World
Creating and Leading Communities of Learners

Art and Cultural Studies/Digital Culture
Introduction to Arabic and Islamic Art and Culture
Finnish Language and Culture
Eye-Tracking Techniques for Cognitive and Usability Testing
Information Design
Science and Religion: Philosophical and Historical Perspectives

Health, Social, and Sport Sciences
Health Behavior Among School-Aged Children
Introduction to Development Studies
Organization and Role of Sport in the EU

Housing and Meals:
Students are housed in the Kortepohja Student Village, about 1.5 miles from the university, in furnished bedrooms with a shared kitchenette and bathroom. They receive a scholarship of EUR 340 for meals.

Dates: May 17 – June 11, 2010

ISEP-Exchange Cost:
Program fee is based on tuition, housing, and meals at home institution. Plus a $355 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
April 1, 2010

More info:
University of Jyväskylä description
Summer School

Topic:
Northern Nature and Environmental Studies

Location:
Oulu is the largest and most important city in Northern Finland and the sixth largest city in the country. Thanks to the Gulf Stream, the climate is surprisingly mild, and the summer months bring the unforgettable experience of the midnight sun — almost 24 hours of sunlight!

Program Details:
The Department of Biology offers this program for exchange students. Courses are taught in English. Seminars are held in Oulu, and the field courses are conducted at the University’s biological stations in Northern Finland. Various field courses teach the identification of plants and animals in their natural habitats. The botany and zoology field courses take place on the Island of Hailuoto and at the Oulanka Research Station in the Oulanka National Park, close to the Finnish–Russian border and about 20 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle.

Courses and Credits: Students receive a total of 2 – 18.5 ECTS (usually 1 – 10.5 US credits) depending on their courses and length of stay. Field course options include Birds (2 ECTS / usually 1 US credit), Terrestrial Animals (4.5 ECTS, usually 2.5 US credits), Aquatic Animals (4 ECTS / usually 2 US credits), and Ecological Botany (8 ECTS / usually 5 US credits).

Eligibility: The program is intended for students who have studied biology for two years or more.

Housing and Meals:
Students are housed in residence halls with a shared kitchen and bathroom on the Linnanmaa campus, about 6 kilometers from the center of Oulu. Bus connections are good, and housing is near grocery stores. Laundry facilities and saunas are also available. On field courses, students live in the comfortable quarters of the field stations. The cost of meals is covered by a stipend.

Dates:
May 24 – August 12, 2010
Students planning on staying longer than 3 months must arrange for a residence permit prior to departure.

ISEP-Exchange Cost:
Program fee is based on tuition, housing, and meals at home university. Plus a $355 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
February 1, 2010

More info:
University of Oulu description
Oulu's summer program pages

Topic:
Intellectual Property law, Business in Biotechnology, and German Language Study

Location:
Founded by Ludwig V of Hessen-Darmstadt in 1607, the University now bears the name of one of its most renowned scientists, Justus Liebig. Many of the 23,000 students currently enrolled study applied sciences. Wetzlar (Goethe), Darmstadt, Marburg, and Frankfurt are easily accessible by train.

Program Details:
The interdisciplinary program covers business, health, law, ethics, and the natural sciences. All courses are taught in English by internationally renowned academics and scientists. Optional German language courses are taught at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Students are assigned courses based on a language test conducted on the first day of class. Small classes guarantee intensive optimized learning.

Excursions: The program includes study tours to biotech companies (internship opportunities available), as well as a 3-day study tour to various European Union and European Community institutions in Brussels, Belgium.

Courses and Credits:
Students receive 9 ECTS credits for a total of 64 course hours. Students also receive a transcript issued by the university.

Housing and Meals:
Students are housed in a single room in a student residence hall. Meals are not included (except during study tours), but students receive a complimentary meal card worth EUR 50 for the university cafeterias. A gym membership is also included.

Dates: July 17 – August 14, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$2,800 includes tuition, room, and excursions. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
April 1, 2010

Topic:
Summer Engineering Internships and German Language Study

Location:
Hannover is the heart of a region of about 1.2 million people and is surrounded by numerous lakes and forests. The city itself offers many parks and idyllic gardens, which add to the city’s reputation for being a “green metropolis.” It also boasts an attractive mixture of historic and modern architecture, especially in the old city center and its modern shopping areas.

Program Details:
This program involves an individual study or research project that is suitable for engineering students in general, and mechanical engineering students in particular. Each student is matched with a supervisor in a research lab or institute and is integrated into the research team. The academic aspect of this program is enhanced by an introduction week, regular meetings, and follow-up sessions with supervisors and fellow participants. An interesting cultural program complements the academic work, and German student study buddies help participants settle in. The German language component entails an intensive German language class during the orientation week, followed by 8 hours of instruction per week.

Eligibility: Junior-level standing.
Excursions: The program offers affordable trips to cultural events during the week (e.g., cinema, theater) and places of interest during weekends (e.g., national parks, the North Sea, Hamburg, Bremen).

Courses and Credits: The weekly workload includes 28 hours of research, 8 hours of language lessons, and 4 hours of roundtable seminars. Upon completion, students receive 6 ECTS (3 from the German language course). The transfer of credits depends on the home institution’s policies.

Housing and Meals:
Housing is available in a dormitory or with a host family. Students receive a monthly stipend in the amount of EUR 450 for housing and meals.

Dates:
June 7 – July 30, 2010
Students planning on staying longer than 3 months must arrange for a residence permit prior to departure.

ISEP-Exchange Cost:
Program fee is based on tuition, housing, and meals at home institution. Plus a $355 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
March 1, 2010

Topic:
Peace and Conflict: Near and Middle East - A European Perspective

Location:
The University of Marburg is one of the oldest German universities. In 1527, as part of the Reformation, 23-year-old Landgrave Philipp the Magnanimous founded it as the first Protestant university. It currently has about 19,300 students and 7,500 staff members.

Program Details:
Classes are taught in German, English, and Russian in the following areas of study: political science, economics, and cultural studies. Each seminar (18 hours) lasts 2 weeks, and students can enroll in up to four classes taught in English, German, or a combination of German and English. The program fee covers two classes in addition to the German language course.

Courses and Credits: The German language course is offered at the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels and taught in small groups (no more than 15) by highly qualified instructors of German. A short oral and written language test is given on the first day of classes to determine appropriate language placement. The German language course is worth 18 credit hours (3 ECTS), and the other classes are also worth 18 credit hours (3 ECTS).

Housing and Meals:
Students are housed in single rooms in university dormitories. A meal subsidy of EUR 50 is included.

Dates:
July 26 – August 21, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$2,650, plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
June 15, 2010

Topic:
Advanced Science, Engineering, and Corporate Communications (+ German Language Study)

Location:
Rich in history, Braunschweig is a modern city in north central Germany. During the Middle Ages, Braunschweig was a member of the “Hanseatic League” and ranked as one of the most influential cities of its time: its fine Romanesque and Gothic churches still bear witness to this great past. Established 250 years ago, The Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of the oldest technical universities in Germany.

Program Details:
The program provides orientation and a German student buddy, as well as access to all university facilities. It includes 3 weeks of intensive German language and intercultural sensitivity training (6 hours/day), followed by 4 weeks of German language courses at all levels (2 hours/day) in conjunction with one of the following modules:

Mechatronics, Microtechnology, and Simulation of Mechatronic Systems: 4-week course

Sensors and Metrology: 2-week course followed by 2 weeks of independent study in engineering

Rocket Propulsion and Fluid Machinery: 2-week course followed by 2 weeks of independent study in engineering

Automotive Engineering: 2-week course followed by 2 weeks of independent study in engineering

Corporate Communications (Web Design and Web 2.0): 4-week course

Practical Lab Work in Advanced Biology: 4-week Individual project in microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology, or genetics.

Eligibility: Sophomore-year standing.

Courses and Credits: 9 ECTS are awarded for the entire program (usually 6 US credits depending on the home institution’s transfer policy). Grades are given for each module, and a transcript of record is issued by the university.

Housing and Meals:
Students are housed in single rooms in a university residence hall. Meals are not included, but students receive a stipend of EUR 200 to purchase meals in the university restaurants and cafeterias.

Dates:
June 28 – August 13, 2010

ISEP-Exchange Cost:
Program fee is based on tuition, housing, and meals at home institution. Plus a $355 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
February 15, 2010

Topic:
Study in India Program

Location:
Explore India in the dynamic culture capital of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. From picturesque historical monuments to a burgeoning IT industry, Hyderabad is an ideal place to study both traditional and modern influences in India. Situated on 2,300 acres of rolling hills on the outskirts of the city, University of Hyderabad is one of India’s most attractive and best-equipped campuses.

Program Details:
During this 6-week summer term, the University of Hyderabad Study in India Program (SIP) emphasizes heritage, continuity, and change in India. Study tours to nearby areas of historical and cultural interest are part of the program. Interdisciplinary in nature — with participating faculty from various schools, departments, and research centers within University of Hyderabad — SIP offers excellent coursework options.

Courses and Credits:
Students enroll in 2 – 3 classes (3 US credits each) in anthropology, communications, English, folk culture studies, languages, Indian philosophy, and women’s studies.

Housing and Meals:
Students live in the Tagore International House on campus and have a meal plan in the cafeteria.

Dates:
June 21 – July 18, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$2,700 includes tuition, housing, and meals. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
April 1, 2010.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while time is sufficient to obtain a visa.

Topic:
Business: Experiencing Italian Excellence

Location:
The historic city of Milan is the capital of Lombardy in the central Po valley, which is Italy’s richest, most populated, and most economically active region. Milan is known as one of the world capitals of fashion and also hosts a wealth of monuments, palaces, churches, and museums.

Program Details:
ALTIS, the Postgraduate School of Business & Society at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, offers an international summer program for business students interested in acquiring direct knowledge and experience of Italian business expertise. The program, taught by both academic and professional experts, explores the Italian entrepreneurial system. Particular attention is paid to fashion and design, tourism, agribusiness, art, small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), industrial clusters, and entrepreneurship.

Courses and Credits:
The summer program offers 88 course hours (12 ECTS, 6 US credits). All courses are taught in English. The program is divided into two modules:

Core business management course (44 contact hours): The European Union and Italian System, SMEs and Industrial Clusters, and Organization and Human Resource Management in SMEs.

Thematic seminars (44 contact hours): Fashion and Design, Agribusiness, Tourism, and Art and Business.

Grades are given for each of the two modules, and a transcript will be issued by the university.

Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students who have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate business studies and have a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible. Non-native speakers of English must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 80 iBT or an IELTS score of 6.

Excursions: Visits to Como (fashion and design) and Portofino (tourism) are planned for 2 – 3 Fridays of the course. For an additional charge, students have the option of spending the weekend in these places of interest.

Housing and Meals:
Students live in shared apartments off campus. Meals are not included, but Milan has many fine cafés and restaurants.

Dates:
June 28 – July 23, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$5,050 includes tuition and housing. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
May 15, 2010

Topic:
Italian Language and Business

Location:
The historic city of Milan is the capital of Lombardy in the central Po valley, which is Italy’s richest, most populated, and most economically active region. Milan is known as one of the world capitals of fashion and also hosts a wealth of monuments, palaces, churches, and museums.

Program Details:
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore offers a 6-week combined Italian Language and Business program for students wanting to make the most of a summer in Italy. Courses focus on fashion and design, tourism, agribusiness, art, small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), industrial clusters, and entrepreneurship.

Courses and Credits:
The Italian Language and Business program (128 contact hours) is structured as follows:

June 14 – 25: 2 weeks (40 contact hours) of intensive Italian language offered at both the beginner and lower-intermediate levels
June 28 – July 23: 4 weeks (88 contact hours, 12 ECTS credits) of the Business component: Experiencing Italian Excellence. The language of instruction is English.

Grades are given for each module, and a transcript is issued by the university.

Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students who have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate studies and have a minimum 3.0 GPA, or the equivalent, are eligible. Non-native speakers of English must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 80 iBT or an IELTS score of 6. All students must take an online language proficiency test before arrival. Applicants will be given instructions upon admission on how to proceed with the online testing.

Excursions: The program includes site visits within the city of Milan as well as field trips to Como (fashion and design) and Portofino (tourism) on Fridays. For an additional charge, students have the option of spending the weekend in these places of interest.

Housing and Meals:
Students live in shared apartments off campus. Meals are not included, but Milan has many fine cafés and restaurants.

Dates:
June 14 – July 23, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$TBA includes tuition and housing. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
May 15, 2010. CLOSED for 2010. Please apply for 2011.

Topic:
Nation-Building and Development: Challenges of South Africa

Location:
The charming university town of Stellenbosch is ideally situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, surrounded by magnificent mountains, 20 minutes from the nearest beaches, and 50 minutes from Cape Town.

Program Details:
Nation-Building and Development is a 4-week summer program consisting of lectures, group discussions, and field trips. The program covers topics such as history, politics, art, literature, biodiversity, and sociology.

Courses and Credits:
6 US credits (12 ECTS)
Students are required to take South African History and Politics and have an additional choice of one of the following courses:

Biodiversity: Plants for the People in the Western Cape
Apartheid and After: Representations of South Africa in Art
Apartheid and After: Representations of South Africa in Literature
Understanding the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Challenges for Democratic Consolidation

Nation-Building and Development Course Descriptions

Eligibility: 3.0 GPA.

Excursions: These trips are planned according to the modules being offered. However, trips for all participants include visits to places of historic importance such as Robben Island and to places of natural beauty such as Cape Town and Cape Point, Table Mountain, and a weekend in Swellendam. There is also an optional Garden Route Tour at the end of the program ($520 US).

Housing and Meals:
Students share a double room in a university residence hall. Breakfast is provided, and students cover their own lunch and dinner.

Dates:
June 5 – July 2, 2010
Optional Garden Route Tour Field Trip: July 2 – 7

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$3,800 includes tuition, housing, and some meals. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to apply:
March 15, 2010

Topic:
Learning Through Community Engagement

Location:
The charming university town of Stellenbosch is ideally situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, surrounded by magnificent mountains, 20 minutes from the nearest beaches, and 50 minutes from Cape Town.

Program Details:
Learning Through Community Engagement is a 5-week program focusing on the historical background and current issues impacting community life in South Africa, which students will experience firsthand through service to a South African community.

Courses and Credits:
7 US credits (14 ECTS)

The minimum number of participants for this program is 8, and the maximum is 25; students will be notified of acceptance by March 16. Students not accepted will be given the option of joining an alternate program in Stellenbosch focusing on a variety of academic topics.

Eligibility: 3 semesters of university-level courses and 3.0 GPA.

Excursions: These trips are planned according to the modules being offered. However, trips for all participants include visits to places of historic importance such as Robben Island and to places of natural beauty such as Cape Town and Cape Point, Table Mountain, and a weekend in Swellendam. There is also an optional Garden Route Tour at end of program ($520 US).

Housing and Meals:
Students share a double room in a university residence hall. Breakfast is provided; students cover their own lunch and dinner.

Dates:
June 5 – July 9, 2010
Optional Garden Route Tour Field Trip: July 9 – 14

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$4,150 includes tuition, housing, and some meals. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
February 15, 2010

Topic:
4-Week Buddhism and Asian Studies Program

Location:
Thammasat University is on a small campus that was formerly the viceroy’s palace grounds. It is located on the Chao Phrya River, near the center of the original Bangkok. The campus is close to some of Thailand’s most sacred temples, many government ministries, the Grand Palace, the National Theater, and the National Museum.

Program Details:
This 4-week program is designed for a small group of international students interested in Buddhism and Asian Studies. It focuses on the complex relationships among Buddhism and Thai history, politics, economics, education, literature, law, arts, and theater. Students are instructed by distinguished scholars and professors at Thammasat University and visit sites of particular historical importance.

Excursions: On the weekends, students participate in field trips to temples, monasteries, museums, archaeological remains, palaces, and ethnic minority communities throughout Thailand. Opportunities are also provided to attend cultural performances of Thai theatre, dance, and music.

Courses and Credits:
Students take Society and Culture of Thailand (3 US credits) and Buddhism in Thailand (3 US credits). Classes are held Monday through Friday mornings, with time for study or cultural explorations in the afternoons.

Housing and Meals:
Students stay at the New World Lodge Hotel near campus. Meals are not included, but restaurants are nearby.

Date:
June 29 - July 24, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$2,850. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
May 15 2010

More info:
Thammasat University description

Topic:
England's Cultural Heritage

Location:
Sunderland is located in northeast England, an area renowned for its history, culture, and beautiful countryside. It is home to numerous abbeys, castles, stately homes, and a picture perfect coastline. With a rich and fascinating heritage, it has a superb array of places of historical interest to explore, including the ancestral home of the first president of the United States, George Washington. Known as the “City by the Sea,” Sunderland also offers great shopping, entertainment, and nightlife.

Program Details:
This 3-week program focuses on local and regional history, literature, and culture. Students spend mornings in class and are free in the afternoons to study and explore the region. The curriculum also includes fieldtrips designed to bring to life the topics discussed in the classroom. These may include visits to York, Edinburgh, and Leeds; Hadrian’s Wall; and Alnwick Castle, which dates back to the 11th century and is featured as Hogwarts in Harry Potter. Orientation is also included, along with social activities such as welcome and farewell meals and evenings out to the theater or a local bowling alley.

Courses and Credits:
Grades are assessed through two essays, class participation, and a presentation. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a transcript from the University of Sunderland (usually 4 – 5 US credits).

Housing and Meals:
Students are housed in the Precinct Hall of Residence in single-room accommodation. With the exception of welcome and farewell dinners, meals are not included.

Dates:
July 3 – 24, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$2,850. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
Extended to May 1, 2010

Topic:
Ulster and Ireland: History, Cultures, Identities

Location:
Students spend the first week of the program in cosmopolitan Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital city. A historical cathedral district neighbors university buildings, while in the student quarter to the south, the atmosphere is young and vibrant. Easily explored by foot, Belfast is trendy and artistic, offering a wide variety of social and cultural activities. For the remainder of the program, students are based at Magee College in Londonderry (“Derry”). One of the oldest and most historically interesting cities in Northern Ireland, Derry offers great shopping, pubs, and nightlife. Noted for its rugged terrain, beaches, and breathtaking scenery, County Donegal is also close by.

Program Details:
During lectures and cultural events, students engage with topics such as the history and politics of Northern Ireland and Ulster, the Troubles and peace process, Celtic folklore and mythology, Irish identity in the arts (poetry, literature, drama, design, film, and music), and more. Many of the classes are led by some of Northern Ireland’s most celebrated writers, artists, and academics.

Periodic trips also supplement the curriculum and may include:
• Tours of ancient sites such as Armagh and Navan Fort
• Walking the Derry walls and a visit to Orangemen Parade
• A visit to Stormont, the governmental estate for Northern Ireland
• A trip to the Giant’s Causeway and the Causeway Coast
• Hill-walking along the Sperrins
• A visit to Enniskillen Castle
• Tours of Upper and Lower Loch Erne, Grianán of Ailech, and Inishowen Peninsula.

Courses and Credits:
3 US credits
Students are assessed through a combination of lectures, seminars, class participation, seminar presentation (15 minutes), and a short examination.

Housing and Meals:
For the first week of the program, housing is in single-room university accommodations in Belfast. For the remainder of the program, housing is on at the Magee campus in Derry. Breakfast, lunch, and an 11 am tea are included. Students make their own plans for dinner. During overnight trips, students are housed in B&B lodgings, and meals are provided.

Dates:
June 28 – July 17, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$5,500 includes tuition, housing, two meals a day plus tea, field trip costs, graduation, and gala dinner. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
May 1, 2010

More info:
Summer School Website

Location:
Spanish Language and Argentine Culture

Program Details:
U Blas Pascal offers a cultural immersion language program for beginner and intermediate level students. Depending on their level of language proficiency, students are offered either a 6-week (Beginner level) or 4-week (Intermediate level) program option. Both options provide students with opportunities to participate in tango lessons, horseback-riding lessons, and other cultural activities and excursions. Sophomores are welcome to apply, and students may choose to continue their summer studies into the fall semester.

Eligibility for the 6-Week Beginner Program:
2 semesters of university-level Spanish or the equivalent.

Eligibility for the 4-Week Intermediate Program:
3 semesters of university-level Spanish or the equivalent.

Course and Credits
Upon arrival, students take a placement test to determine the appropriate language class for their level. Classes meet 3 hours a day, 5 days a week. Students earn a total of 60 credit hours for the 4-week program and 90 for the 6-week program.

Housing and Meals:
Students are housed with Argentinean families. All meals and laundry service are included.

Dates:
6-Week Program: June 28 – August 6, 2010
4-Week Program: July 7 – August 6, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$3,000 (6-week program) or $2,000 (4-week program) includes tuition, housing, and meals. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
May 1, 2010

Topic:
Brazilian Language, History, and Culture

Location:
The FAAP campus is located in Higienópolis, one of the most traditional districts of São Paulo. The city is the fourth largest in the world and one of the most vibrant.

Program Details:
This 5-week program focuses on Brazilian language, history, and culture and includes weekly activities such as an introduction to Brazilian song and dance, a Brazilian cooking class, a jewelry-making workshop, two literature classes, and a tour of Downtown Sao Paulo, where students visit the City Council Market (the traditional Mercado Municipal) and try the famous pastel de bacalhau and sanduíche de mortadela.

Courses and Credits:
Students attend courses on weekdays (4 hours per day / 100 hours total). The courses include Portuguese language; History, Geography, and Brazilian Culture; and Introduction to Brazilian and Portuguese Literature.

Eligibility: Students must be fluent in Spanish — either native Spanish speakers or speakers of Spanish as a second language (intermediate or above), or they must have studied Portuguese and be in the A2 level (according to the European Framework of Reference). Once in Brazil, students take a placement test and have an interview with the ISEP Coordinator.

Housing and Meals:
A stipend for housing and meals is provided. Students may stay with a host family or in an on-campus residence.

Dates:
June 21 – July 26, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$2,300 includes tuition, housing, and meals. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
May 1, 2010

Topic:
Intensive Portuguese Language Study

Location:
The PUC-RIO campus is located in a preserved tropical rainforest by a quiet neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, a city famous for its natural beauty and cultural life.

Program Details:
This program aims to develop students’ skills in speaking, reading, and writing Portuguese in both formal and informal situations. Through immersion in the Brazilian culture with a true carioca experience, the program also prepares international students to attend regular university courses in all academic areas, including history, anthropology, literature, international relations, and engineering. A language test places students in the appropriate level of Portuguese instruction: Introductory, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, Advanced I, and Advanced II.

Courses and Credits:
The summer intensive course in Portuguese consists of 90 hours of instruction. Students receive a certificate of completion.

Housing and Meals:
Students are housed in private rooms with host families, where they have the best opportunity to experience the Brazilian way of life and to speak everyday Portuguese. All houses are located near the university in neighborhoods such as Gávea, Ipanema, Leblon, and Copacabana in the Zona Sul of Rio, where some of the most beautiful beaches are located.

Dates:
July 6 – August 4, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
Fee TBA. Please check back soon.

Deadline to Apply:
May 1, 2010

Topic:
Spanish Language and Chilean Culture

Location:
Valparaíso, located 70 miles from Santiago, is the cultural and legislative capital of Chile and the main commercial harbor. A few miles north is Viña del Mar, Valparaíso’s sister city and Chile’s premier beach resort.

Program Details:
Students spend 6 weeks studying Spanish and Chilean culture at the University. The Program includes day excursions to the Cabalgata Dunas de Ritoque and the Vineyards of Casablanca, and a weekend excursion to Cajón del Maipo in the Andes Mountains and Santiago.

Courses and Credits:
Advanced students take 2 of 4 courses: Spanish Grammar, Spanish Conversation and Chilean Culture, Contemporary Chilean Literature, Social and Political Issues in Modern Chile. Intermediate and beginning students take Spanish Grammar and Conversation, and Chilean Culture. The program is a total of 120 contact hours.

Eligibility for Advanced Students:
4 – 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent.
Eligibility for Intermediate Students:
3 – 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent.
Eligibility for Beginning Students: 2 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent.

Housing and Meals:
Students live with Chilean host families. Meals are provided.

Dates:
June 13 – July 24, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$3,500 includes tuition, housing, meals, orientation, on-site support, airport pick-up, and day and weekend excursions. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
April 15, 2010

More info:
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso description

Topic:
Spanish Language and Costa Rican Culture

Location:
Costa Rica is exceptional for its ecological awareness, environmental sensitivity, and political stability. Universidad Nacional, located in the city of Heredia in the Central Valley, is surrounded by coffee plantations and rainforest parks. It has a year-round spring climate and is known as the City of Flowers, a small comfortable city to live and study in.

Program Details:
UNA offers a 5-week cultural immersion language program for advanced-beginning, intermediate, and advanced students to learn Spanish and the Costa Rican culture while having the experience of living with a host family. The program offers two field trips (to a Costa Rican rural community and a cultural site), plus three cultural workshops (Costa Rican Folklore and Culture, Popular Latin American Dances, and Typical-Food Cooking).

Courses and Credits:
This program consists of 140 credit hours and includes a language component (classes meet 4 days a week, 4 hours a day) and a sociocultural component (comprising 12 hours a week of independent study) that involves carrying out three research projects about topics in Costa Rican and Latin American society, culture, and environment.

Eligibility: Minimum 2 semesters of university-level Spanish courses.

Housing and Meals:
Students live with a host family in a private bedroom. Meals are included.

Dates:
June 13 – July 16, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$2,500 includes tuition, housing, meals, field trips, and airport pick up and drop-off. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
May 1, 2010

Students testing into the intermediate level (with at least 3 previous semesters of Spanish) are eligible to continue studying during the fall semester. The combination program cost is $10,300. Note: Continuing students must start a visa procedure prior to entering the country.

Course description

Topic:
Intensive French Language and Culture Studies

Location:
Chambéry is an average-size town located at an important crossroads in the heart of the French Alps. It is about 3 hours from Paris and the Mediterranean coast. Tourists enjoy the area for its Alpine and cross-country skiing and its water sports. It is well connected to major French and European cities by the high speed TGV train.

Program Details:
The university specializes in teaching French as a foreign language to students from non-Francophone countries. Past programs have included a welcome weekend tour of Chambéry and Savoie; a welcome cocktail party and farewell dinner gala; organized extracurricular activities, many of which are free; tutor assistance; and access to all ISEFE resources.

Courses and Credits:
French language and culture courses are provided for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Courses aim to expand students’ knowledge of French culture while honing their reading, speaking, and listening skills. Students are placed in appropriate language levels according to a placement exam taken before arrival.

A typical program includes 15 hours per week of small-group instruction, 3 hours per week of monitored language lab, and 3 workshops on aspects of local life (108 total hours of instruction, including lab; usually 5 – 6 US credits, depending on the home university’s transfer policy). Most afternoons include a comprehensive range of organized sporting or leisure activities.

Housing and Meals:
Students stay in single rooms in double apartments in downtown Chambéry. Meals are not included, but a kitchen is available.

Dates:
June 4 – July 16, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$3,100 includes tuition, housing, orientation, and activities. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
May 1, 2010

More info:
Université de Savoie description

Topic:
6-Week Intensive German Language Program

Location:
Rich in history, Braunschweig is a modern city in north central Germany with a current population of 240,000. During the Middle Ages, Braunschweig was a member of the “Hanseatic League” and ranked as one of the most influential cities of its time: its fine Romanesque and Gothic churches and town hall still bear witness to this great past. Established 250 years ago, The Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of the oldest technical universities in Germany.

Program Details:
This international summer program offers 6 weeks of intensive German language training at the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels. Students have 24 hours of instruction in German per week, including 8 hours of cultural studies. Classes start at 8:30 am and end at 2:30 pm, with a 1-hour lunch break. Students are taught in small groups of 15 – 17 and assigned a tutor to advise on both academic and personal matters during the program.

Courses and Credits:
Four levels of German language classes are offered. A written and oral placement test given on the day of arrival places students in the appropriate language class. At the intermediate and advanced levels, students choose elective classes in addition to their conversation course and cultural studies. Special interest classes include writing, listening comprehension, reading, grammar, and vocabulary enrichment.
Students study German culture, history, and geography for 8 hours per week. Cultural studies topics prepare them for the excursions and field trips included in the course: two weekend excursions to Berlin and Hamburg, as well as several day trips and museum visits. After passing the final examination (both written and oral), students are awarded a certificate and may earn 9 ECTS for the program.

Housing & Meals:
Students are housed in single rooms with families or with German students in fraternities or dormitories. Students receive a meal stipend of 200 EUR to purchase inexpensive meals in the university Mensa and Cafeteria.

Dates:
July 19 – August 27, 2010

ISEP-Exchange Cost:
Program fee is based on tuition, housing, and meals at home institution. Plus a $355 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
May 1, 2010

Topic:
Italian Language and Culture

Location:
The historic city of Milan is the capital of Lombardy in the central Po valley, which is Italy’s richest, most populated, and most economically active region. Milan is known as one of the world capitals of fashion and also hosts a wealth of monuments, palaces, churches, and museums.

Program Details:
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore’s Italian Language and Culture summer program offers 100 contact hours for students at the beginner and intermediate language levels. Italian Culture and Society topics include The City of Milan – Money is Power, Italian Industries and their Impact on the Social Fabric (fashion and design, media, and the issue of gender), and Italy in Film.

Courses and Credits:
The summer program offers 60 hours of language instruction (40 hours of intensive instruction for the first 2 weeks + 20 hours for the last 2 weeks) and 40 hours of culture-based instruction in English. Grades are given based on attendance, homework, participation, and a final exam.

Eligibility: Eligible undergraduate and graduate students must have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate studies and have a 3.0 GPA or higher, or the equivalent. Students requesting admission to the program must take an online language proficiency test before arrival. Applicants will be given instructions upon admission on how to proceed with the online testing.

Excursions: The course includes site visits within the city of Milan. Students also have the opportunity to take trips to various places in the region of Lombardy.

Housing and Meals:
Students live in shared apartments off campus. Meals are not included, but Milan has many fine cafés and restaurants.

Dates:
June 14 – July 9, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$TBA includes tuition and housing. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
May 15, 2010. CLOSED for 2010. Please apply for 2011.

Topic:
8-Week Intensive Language and Asian Pacific Studies

Location:
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University’s (APU) campus is located in Beppu, a city on the island of Kyushu, which is famous for its hot springs. Frequently surrounded in mist from these active springs, Beppu is unique for its breath-taking scenery and abundance of traditional architecture. APU sits on top of a mountain and has a panoramic view of the bay and of Beppu.

Program Details
APU offers intensive language courses ranging from beginner to intermediate levels, in addition to Asia Pacific Studies courses. APU’s international focus provides students an opportunity to learn more about relations between East Asian countries.

Excursions: The program includes field trips to local cultural sites in areas throughout Kyushu. These trips allow students to experience the culture, tradition, and pulse of both ancient and contemporary Japan.

Courses and Credits:
Students earn 6 Japanese language credits for the program. There are 12 language classes per week for 8 weeks, and each class is 95 minutes long.

Housing and Meals:
Students are housed in a dormitory. Meals are not included, but cafeterias and restaurants are available on campus.

Dates:
June 3 – July 31, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$6,300 includes tuition, housing, and excursions. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
February 1, 2010

More info:
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Topic:
Korean and Asian Studies

Location:
Suwon, located about 20 miles from Seoul, offers all the advantages of city life along with opportunities to visit unique historical sites such as the Hwaseong Fortress, which once enclosed the entire city. The city has grown from its origins as a small village to become a major industrial, educational, and cultural center.

Program Details
Students study Korean and Asian studies as well as international business. Classes are taught in English, but students must take the Korean Culture Workshop as part of their curriculum. Students also participate in weekly cultural field trips and enjoy small class sizes.

Courses and Credits:
The summer program consists of two 3-week tracks. Students can take up to 4 credits per track.

Excursions: The program includes a 3-day field trip to the beautiful Jeju Island, where students experience aspects of traditional Korean culture and history outside of the classroom environment.

Housing and Meals:
Students are placed in an on-campus dormitory or with a host family. A stipend is provided to purchase meals at the cafeteria or off campus.

Dates:
June 28 – August 15, 2010

ISEP-Exchange Cost:
Program fee is based on tuition, housing, and meals at home institution. Plus a $355 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
April 15, 2010

Topic:
Korean and Asian Studies

Location:
The university is located on a 250-acre campus in the wooded hills of western Seoul. It is 20 minutes by bus or subway to downtown Seoul, the fashion-filled city center that sparkles both with modern innovation and ancient cultural tradition. Visitors enjoy a variety of Korean cuisine and can also take in lively festivals, performances, and folk museums.

Program Details
Studying at Yonsei gives students the opportunity to learn from top international and Yonsei faculty while living among a diverse international student body. Students may chose from courses in Korean and Asian studies, business, science, politics, and culture.

Courses and Credits:
Courses are taught in English, but students are required to take Korean language classes during their program. Students take 2 to 3 courses (3 credits each). Classes meet 4 days a week

Housing and Meals:
Students live in an international residence hall.

Dates:
June 24 – August 7, 2010

ISEP-Exchange Cost:
Program fee is based on tuition, housing, and meals at home institution. Plus a $355 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
April 15, 2010

Topic:
Spanish Language, Mexican Business, and Culture

Location:
Monterrey — a city of entrepreneurs — is the capital of Nuevo Leon, which was founded in the 16th century. It’s a multicultural city where culture and the beautiful surroundings set the stage for nature lovers who enjoy exciting ecotourism and travel adventures. ITESM, founded 1943 by a group of successful Mexican entrepreneurs, is considered one of the best universities in Latin America.

Program Details:
During this 5-week program courses are offered in Spanish at varying levels and English. No prior Spanish is required to participate, but students already proficient in Spanish may take regular university courses. At an additional cost, internships and a community service learning program provide the opportunity to work in a local underdeveloped community, establish learning objectives, and take a theoretical course on the foundations of citizenship and social commitment.

Courses and Credits:
Students may enroll in two courses during their summer program (3 US credits each). A variety of courses are offered, and students with an advanced knowledge of Spanish may participate in the regular university curriculum. Additionally, ISEP students may participate in the following special courses offered at all levels:

Spanish as a Second Language: Reading Comprehension, Communication, and Grammar

Spanish for Specific Purposes: Medicine, Business, Community Service, and Translation for Heritage Speakers

Mexican Culture: Literature, Mexican History, and Culture

Business in Mexico: Management, Negotiation Strategies, and Import and Export Operations

Housing and Meals: Students are housed with host families, and meals are included.

Dates:
May 25 – July 8, 2010 (Internship program extends through July 17)

ISEP-Exchange Cost:
Program fee is based on tuition, housing, and meals at home institution. Plus a $355 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
April 1, 2010
March 1, 2010 (only for students who wish to complete an internship)

More info:
ITESM General Description
ITESM Program Description
ITESM Summer Description

Topic:
Spanish Language Mexican Culture, and Community Service Learning

Location:
Founded over 400 years ago, Monterrey is Mexico’s third largest city. Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) is located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, a safe and prosperous suburb of Monterrey. This “city of mountains” provides a beautiful landscape ideal for outdoor activities.

Located in the Yucatan Peninsula, Merida — “The White City” — is a perfect location to learn about Mexican culture and Mayan heritage. Merida is close to some of the most beautiful beach locations in Mexico: Playa del Carmen and Cancun.

Program Details:
UDEM offers 5 weeks of language and cultural studies that also incorporate community service! Students may earn up to 6 US credits and also be awarded a community service certificate. Classes in Monterrey are complemented by outings and visits to sites such as the Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Brewery, the Mexican History Museum, and the Cola de Caballo waterfall. While in Merida, a trip to Chichen Itza, tours of the town, and a trip to Progreso Beach are offered. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required.

Courses and Credits:
Students participate in two different courses: Spanish (48 contact hours at the beginning, intermediate, or advanced levels) and Culture and Life in Mexico (48 contact hours). Additionally, students participate in a week of community service learning (72+ hours).

Weeks 1 – 2: Spanish and Mexican Culture in Monterrey.

Week 3: Community service in Nuevo Leon where participants live the social and economic reality of a rural community while working on projects and creating long-lasting links with the community.

Weeks 4 – 5: Spanish Culture in Merida.

Housing and Meals:
In Monterrey, students stay in the residence halls in double rooms. Two meals are provided a day. During the community service week, students may stay with a host family, at a local church, or at a local school. In Merida, students stay with local families who provide meals.

Dates:
June 21 – July 23, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
$3,350. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
May 1, 2010

More info:
Universidad de Monterrey description

Topic:
Mexican Business or Culture and Cuisine (+ Spanish Language Study)

Location:
Universidad Regiomontana is situated in the city center of Monterrey, considered the industrial hole of Mexico because nearly 10,000 industries operate within the state, the most prominent of which involve the production of foods, glass, cement, metal slabs, iron, beer, chemicals, and machinery.

Program Details:
Students can choose between two 4-week courses: Doing Business in Mexico or Mexican Culture and Cuisine. Additionally, intensive Spanish classes can be arranged upon request but are not included in the ISEP benefits.

Courses and Credits:
Doing Business in Mexico (40 hours total): This course provides the necessary tools to conduct business in Mexico’s rapidly growing economy and rich environment of cultural diversity. Visits to various companies complement the overall course.

Mexican Culture and Cuisine (40 hours total): Because of the mix of Spanish and indigenous cultures, Mexican traditions include diverse ceremonies, food, ideas, and beliefs. This course allows students to discover it all!

The program may include 30 additional hours of Spanish language instruction. Students receive a university certificate after the course.

Eligibility: Open to all applicants. No prerequisites required.

Excursions: Both courses include excursions related to the content. Field trips planned for all students are visits to places of historic and cultural importance such as Silver City Zacatecas, the Magical Village, the Ghost Town of Real de Catorce, and Monterrey’s beautiful waterfalls and caves.

Housing and Meals:
Students are housed with host families in shared rooms. Meals are included on weekdays. (Housing in student residence halls can be arranged upon request.)

Dates:
July 4 – July 31, 2010

ISEP-Direct Cost:
Doing Business in Mexico: $1,800 includes tuition, housing, some meals, and excursions. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Mexican Culture and Cuisine: $2,200 includes tuition, housing, some meals, and excursions. Plus a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Deadline to Apply:
May 15, 2010