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Study Abroad
UW Colleges will offer seven exciting short-term study abroad trips for the 2008-09 academic year. Space is limited and registration deadlines for most courses are more than three months prior to travel. So inquire early to secure your place.
Chinese Language Immersion in China
Earn four credits of Chinese (HU) (CHI 101, 105, 201 or 205)
Immerse yourself in the culture and language of China in this five-week program open to Mandarin language learners of all levels, including beginners. Based in the bustling and picturesque seaport city of Dalian, you will be placed in morning classes appropriate to your level and taught in the target language. You will also have an opportunity to participate in cultural workshops such as Tai Qi, Chinese watercolor painting and other activities. Weekends will offer excursions to areas of interest and the program also includes touring to Beijing and Shanghai.
- Tentative Travel Dates:
- July 8-August 11, 2009
- Facilitator:
- Tim Urbonya
- Estimated Cost:
- $3,990 (includes tuition, all travel and lodging)
- To Apply:
- For scholarship consideration, application and $500 deposit must be received by Oct. 1, 2008. Full payment due March 1, 2009
- Contact:
- Tim Urbonya, 608-263-9676
Spanish Language Immersion in Mexico
Earn up to 4 Credits of Spanish (AP or HU) (SPA 101, 105, 201, 205, 225 or 226)
Immerse yourself in the culture and language of Mexico in this three-week program open to Spanish learners of all levels, including beginners. You will be placed in morning classes appropriate to your level and taught in the target language. Students will have the option of living with a Mexican family. Weekends and afternoons will offer excursions to local markets, artisans, churches, museums and other areas of interest and you will have an opportunity to participate in cultural workshops such as cooking and salsa dancing!
- Tentative Travel Dates:
- January 3-24. 2009 (Winterim)
- Instructor:
- Rachel Knighten (Spanish) and in-country instructors
- Estimated Cost:
- Credit: $2,390
- To Apply:
- Application and $500 deposit must be received by October 1, 2008. Full payment due October 20, 2008.
- Contact:
- Tim Urbonya, 608-263-9676
The Glories of Ancient Egypt
3 Credits: Anthropology 291
Explore the magnificent archaeological sites, monuments, and museums of Ancient Egyptian civilization. This two-week adventure to Egypt takes you to the Great Pyramids Giza, the oldest, largest, and the last of the ancient world's "seven wonders" still standing. Students and participants will visit Memphis, Sakkara, Sphinx, and the National Egyptian Museum, which is a showcase for one of the world's most spectacular collections of antiquities including the treasures of King Tutankhamen. We will visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temples of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor, and enjoy the breathtaking Sound and Light Laser Shows. The program will also include a visit to Alexandria and Al-Alamein World War II Military Museum. For-credit students, a web-based course component will be available during the Fall Semester of 2008. Students will keep a journal during the tour, and write a paper upon return.
- Tentative Travel Dates:
- January 3-16, 2009 (Winterim)
- Instructors:
- Dr. Salah Bassiouni and Professor Bob Birmingham
- Estimated Cost:
- $3,695
- To Apply:
- Due to the exceptional amount of interest in this program, we have begun a waiting list for interested participants.
- Contact:
- Kathy Eckhardt
Moorish Memories: Southern Spains Romantic Past
3 Credits: Spanish 235 (HU) (No knowledge of Spanish required)
Experience Spanish art, architecture, food and music first hand, gaining insight into the ties between the Arab-Islamic and modern Spanish civilizations.
For over 700 years, southern Spain was occupied by Arab Muslim invaders called Moors, who left profound linguistic and artistic traces in the culture and civilization of the area. In this 15-day adventure, participants will study and explore the Islamic influences found in three cities of southern Spain - Granada, Seville and Cordoba.
- Tentative Travel Dates:
- May 22-June, 6, 2009
- Instructors:
- Duffy Kasum, Ana L. Gerlach, and Frederick H. Gerlach
- Estimated Cost:
- $2,900
- To Apply:
- For scholarship consideration, application and $500 deposit must be received by Oct. 1, 2008. Full payment due March 1, 2009
- Contact:
- Dan Anhalt, 262-335-5218
Berlin, Center of the Storm
1-3 Credits: History 216 (HIS)
Take an in-depth look at the history of Berlin, a city that was at the epicenter of the most tumultuous events of the twentieth century. From 1939-1945 Adolf Hitler and his associates orchestrated their war of conquest and annihilation from Berlin, the capital city of Germany. In the latter stages of the war, Berlin became the final background of that horrific battle as Hitler huddled in his bunker beneath the city streets. When the war was over and the city was left in ruins, it became the central battleground in a new conflict, known as the Cold War. That conflict eventually led to the city being cut in half by the infamous Berlin Wall. It was also in Berlin, in 1989, that the Cold War visibly came to an end when that very Wall was destroyed. Berlin, city of culture, city of politics and city of power, beckons you.
- Tentative Travel Dates:
- May 22-June 1, 2009
- Instructor:
- Mark Karau
- Estimated Cost:
- $2,350
- To Apply:
- For scholarship consideration, application and $500 deposit must be received by Oct. 1, 2008. Full payment due Feb. 1, 2009
- Contact:
- Dan Anhalt, 262-335-5218
Martinique and Dominica: Exploring the World of Pirates and Ecosystems
3 Credits or 1 Credit: Biology or Political Science
Join us for an exciting first-hand look at the environmental and historical landscapes of French Martinique and Dominica. Located in the Lesser Antilles, these islands were once stopping points for pirates, slavers, and European colonizers. We will fly to French Martinique and later travel by catamaran ferry to Dominica, the last pristine ecosystem in the Caribbean basin. Each day will include two interconnected modules of instruction as to how these third world nations developed. Each day will also include time spent studying the environment, from walking through a rainforest to a volcano to snorkeling underwater trails to traversing black sand beaches and boiling springs. Because we will spend time in mixed terrain, a reasonable level of physical fitness is expected of participants for hiking and snorkeling.
- Tentative Travel Dates:
- June 13-23, 2009
- Facilitator:
- Dr. Dan Campagna, Dean, UW-Manitowoc
- Estimated Cost:
- 1 credit: $2967
3 credits: $3100
Non-credit: $2900 - To Apply:
- For scholarship consideration, application and $500 deposit must be received by Oct. 1, 2008. Application and deposit due Dec. 1, 2008. Full payment due March 1, 2009.
- Contact:
- Kathy Palmer, 920-683-4702
Art and Earth Science in Italy: A New Grand Tour
3 Credits: GEO/GLG 297 or ART 291 (FA or GEO/GLG and IS) This class is also offered as a non-credit enrichment experience.
Explore the art, earth science and geography of Italy in this three-part interdisciplinary course. As we travel through Italy, you will gain understanding of aspects of that countrys geology, geography, meteorology, and art history. You will also gain hands-on experience with drawing and painting and develop skill and sensitivity in its appreciation. Learning to look at landscapes and the natural world through the eyes of art will create an atmosphere for its serious study from the viewpoint of science. The course will provide a basic understanding of how the world really works using specific examples in Italy that highlight Earth system science. For-credit students and enrolled community members will journey through Italy first via an asynchronous, web-based course component during the Spring Semester of 2009, take the study tour and create an artifact portfolio upon return.
- Tentative Travel Dates:
- May 23-June 4, 2009. The on-line portion of the course will begin in February, 2009.
- Instructors:
- Dr. James Brey and Professor Judith Baker Waller
- Estimated Cost:
- $3,800
- To Apply:
- For scholarship consideration, application and $500 deposit must be received by Oct. 1, 2008. Full payment due February 1, 2009
- Contact:
- Cathy Paynter, 920-832-2636
Itinerary and detailed registration information for each program will be available by May 1.
Study Abroad Scholarships
Partial scholarships may be available for students who demonstrate financial need according to FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) guidelines. To be considered for a scholarship you must submit your study abroad application along with a $500 deposit by October 1, 2008.
For further information, contact an advisor at one of the UW Colleges campus Student Services Office or Tim Urbonya, Director of Continuing Education and Extended Services, at 608-263-9676.
Participants must complete, sign and submit the following three forms. The forms may be returned to their student services office or mailed to the contact person listed for each course.