Topic:
Contemporary Indian Society and Culture

Description:
Through the specially-created Study India Program (SIP) of the university, inaugurated in 1998, the University of Hyderabad emphasizes heritage, continuity and change in India. Interdisciplinary in nature, with participating faculty from various schools, departments and research centers at the university, SIP offers excellent coursework options. All students take a course entitled Introducing India (3 credits), as well as another 3-credit option from a select list of courses in anthropology, communications, English, folk culture studies, languages, Indian philosophy, and Women’s Studies.

Program date:
TBA (Approximately mid June to late July)

Cost:
Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program Fee: $2,250

Topic:
Buddhism and Thai Society

Program Details:
Four week program designed for a small group of international students interested in Buddhism and Asian Studies. The program focuses on the complex relationship between Buddhism and Thai history, politics, economics, education, literature, law, arts, and theatre. Participants will be instructed by distinguished scholars and professors at Thammasat University and will visit sites of particular historical importance.

Courses & Credits:
Students take the following two courses (3 credits each):
Thai Society & Culture
Buddhist Institutions
Classes are held in the morning Monday through Friday with time for study or cultural explorations in the afternoon. On the weekends, students participate in field trips to temples, monasteries, museums, archaeological remains, palaces, and ethnic minority communities throughout Thailand. Opportunities will also be provided for attending cultural performances of Thai theatre, dance, and music.

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

Program date:
June 30 to July 26, 2008

Cost:
Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $2,400

Application Deadline:
May 16,2008

More info:
Thammasat University description

Description:
Spend six weeks studying Spanish language and Chilean culture at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. 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 the capital city of Santiago. Students live with Chilean host families.

Advanced Level Students:
Students will take two of four courses (Spanish Grammar, Spanish Conversation & Chilean Culture, Contemporary Chilean Literature, Social & Political Issues in Modern Chile). Eligibility: 4-5 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent.

Intermediate & Beginner Level Students:
Students will take to courses:Spanish Grammar and Spanish Conversation & Chilean Culture. Eligibility: Intermediate: 3 - 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent. Beginner: 2 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent.

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

Application deadline:
May 1, 2008

Program dates:
June 15 – July 26, 2008

Cost:
Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $2,650 (includes tuition, room and board, orientation and on-site support, airport pick-up, and day and weekend excursions)

More info:
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso description

Description:
SSLP divided into (2) components:
Intensive Mandarin Language Study at Tsinghua University in Beijing (~ 1 month)

• Mandarin Speaking & Listening and a China culture class; 80 hours of class time.
• All language levels will be accommodated; Beginners welcome
• Several organized excursions to Beijing sites
• Receive a certificate of completion from Tsinghua University

Developing and Implementing Service Learning Project in Rural China (~ 1 month)

• Volunteer in rural China to support poverty alleviation
• Week-long orientation at Tsinghua University provides overview of poverty alleviation issues
• Projects commonly involve teaching English or computer training in rural schools
• Participants will work/travel in groups of 5; 2 U.S. students, 2 Chinese students, Chinese faculty advisor
• All group members speak English

Application deadline:
March 1, 2008

Program dates:
June 2, 2008 – July 26, 2008

Cost:
Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $1,900 (includes tuition, room and board)

Description:
Six-week intensive French language program at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Field trips to sites in the scenic surrounding area and cultural activities are included. Single rooms in shared double apartment in downtown Chambéry. Chambéry is located in the heart of the Alps, a couple of hours by train from Switzerland, Italy, and Paris.

Credits: Program includes 15hrs/wk instruction, 3hrs/wk monitored language lab, and 3 workshops on aspects of local life. Total hours of instruction with lab: 108 hours (5-6 U.S. credits, depending on your university’s transfer policy).

Application deadline:
Extended to April 2, 2008
Students who applied by February 15, 2008, have already been considered and will hear a response about their placement from their Home ISEP Coordinator by mid/late March 2008. All new applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so it is recommended to apply as soon as possible to maximize the time allotted for pre-program preparations.

Program dates:
June 6 - July 19, 2008

Cost:
Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $2600 (tuition, housing, and fees; meals are NOT included)

More info:
Université de Savoie description 

The Marburg Summer Program is full and closed to further applications.

Program Details:
APU offers intensive language courses ranging from beginning to intermediate levels in addition to 1-2 Asia Pacific Studies courses. APU’s location and international focus provide students an opportunity to learn more about relations between Japan and countries in East Asia.

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

Application Deadline:
Apply by February 1, 2008 to be considered for an additional semester placement.

Program date:
June 4 - August 1, 2008

Cost:
Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $4,600 for tuition and room (meals NOT included).

More info:
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
APU Summer Pages

Topic:
Spanish Language and Mexican Culture with Service Learning

Program Details:
UDEM offers a 4 week language program. Learn Spanish while giving a helping hand! Students will be able to transfer up to 6 US credits, and will also be awarded a community service certificate.
The classes will be complemented by visits to different companies and museums, such as: Cuauhtémoc Brewing Co., Mexican History Museum, Glass Museum, Contemporary Art Museum, and Garcia Caves.
During the second week of the program, students will visit a rural community within Nuevo Leon. In this community, they will develop their teamwork and leadership skills by working on a project with the people of the community. Students will receive a certificate for this activity (90 hours of community service).

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

Application deadline:
May 1, 2008

Program dates:
June 30 – July 25, 2008

Cost:
Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $2,450

More info:
Universidad de Monterrey description
Universidad de Monterrey Summer Program

Topic:
Study Spanish & Participate in Community Service

Program Details:
Four-week in Spanish language and Latin American History and Culture combined with community service in Montevideo. This program is for students with four semesters of university-level Spanish.

Students will attend classes in the morning and participate in community service in the afternoon. The program includes weekly cultural activities (theatre, tango, etc.) and a tour of Montevideo. Guided visits to some of the following sites are included as well: the coastal towns and beaches of Colonia del Sacramento, Punta del Este, and Rocha, and the hot springs of Salto and Paysandú –cattle towns on the Argentine border.
Students live with host families (21 meals/week) or in a university residence (stipend for 21 meals/week).

Community Service Projects:
Projects are administered by the Faculty of Human Sciences and include serving the underprivileged and marginalized populations in state institutions and non-governmental organizations such as schools, youth centers, hospitals, and displaced communities.

Eligibility:
Four semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent

Location:
Universidad Católica del Uruguay in Montevideo, the vibrant capital city and diverse cultural center of Uruguay.

Application deadline:
April 15, 2008

Program date:
May 31 – June 29, 2008

Cost:
Application/Placement fee: $60 for ISEP-Direct
Program fee: $2,950 (includes tuition, room and board, airport pick-up and drop-off, on-site support, and day and weekend excursions)

More info:
Universidad Católica del Uruguay description