Study Abroad Programs
A&S Study Abroad Programs
International Center Study Abroad Information
2009 Study Abroad Photography Contest: “A picture is worth a thousand words.”
The Arts & Sciences Office of Advising and Student Services invites you to vote on your favorite Study Abroad Photo! A&S study abroad participants from 2009 share via photography their experiences and memories while traveling and studying abroad.
AND THE WINNERS ARE…
1ST PLACE: “The Cathedral of Segovia Spain” taken by Aakriti Mehta, Senior, Biology and Spanish major
KIIS, Segovia, Spain
Summer 2008
The Cathedral of Segovia, Spain, my host city, lit up at nighttime in the Plaza Mayor.
2ND PLACE: “Paso de Agua: Lima, Peru” taken by Emily Rigdon, Senior, Spanish and Economics major
World Scholars Program, La Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Volunteer work through Ursuline Sisters, Lima, Peru
Summer and Fall 2008
The biggest water fountain park in the world in Lima, Peru.
3RD PLACE: “London Eye” taken by Kristen Oetken, Sophomore Elementary Education major
AIFS, London, England
Spring 2008
The London Eye is the biggest "ferris" wheel in Europe. This is an amazing experience and it gives you the most beautiful views of London and Parliament.
The winning photos will be on display throughout the year in Gardiner Hall, 1st floor, Office of Advising & Student Services. You can view the rest of the photographs in this collection here.
You can also see the April 2008: Winners announced for the Study Abroad Photo Contest
WORLD SCHOLARS Study Abroad Information
About the World Scholars Program
The World Scholars Program, funded by the College of Arts and Sciences,
provides select undergraduate students with up to $5000 of funding to
support a significant study experience in a country or region of the
world whose principal language is not English. Applicants must be
actively committed to achieving fluency in the language of that country
or region. They must also be declared majors or minors in one of the
non-language undergraduate disciplines offered at the University of
Louisville and endeavor, to the degree possible, to study the material
of that discipline while abroad (whether through full-immersion
coursework, service learning, internship placement, etc.). For example,
a French major/political science minor might take coursework in
political science at the Université de Montréal in full immersion with
French Canadian students; or an anthropology major might engage in
fieldwork in San Paolo that requires active use of Portuguese.
Students studying any modern language offered at the University of
Louisville (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew*, Japanese, Italian,
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish) are encouraged to apply.
Upon their return, World Scholars will work with a faculty advisor on a
final project (such as an honors thesis, a community service project, or
an application for a major national fellowship) that integrates their
international experience with their undergraduate studies at U of L.
They will also work with the International Center as peer advisors,
helping to recruit and prepare other students for study abroad.
* Due to State Department travel restrictions, U of L currently does
not allow university funds to be used for study in Israel.
Morocco
Join U of L faculty members Dr. Gregory Hutcheson and Mr. Nasr Yahyaoui
in Meknès, Morocco, this coming summer! Sip mint tea as you study on the
rooftop terrace of an ornate eighteenth-century riad. See Volubilis,
one of North Africa's most spectacular Roman sites. Lose yourself in
the medina of Fez, city of a thousand mosques....
KIIS's month-long Morocco program departs on May 30, 2009.
Total cost(excluding airfare) is $3000 and includes up to six credits in
humanities and language. (Course descriptions below.) For details, go
to www.kiis.org (select "Study abroad programs," then "Summer programs,"
then "Morocco") or contact Dr. Gregory Hutcheson, KIIS Morocco director,
at gshutch@louisville.edu.
To start your application, see a study abroad advisor at the
International Center. (Go to
http://louisville.edu/provost/intcent/sa/sa.html for details.)
Application deadline: February 15th.
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Courses offered
(Rubrics from the Murray State catalogue: MLA = Modern Languages; HUM =
Humanities. See your academic advisor for U of L equivalents.)
MLA 105: Introduction to Moroccan Culture.
Learn about Moroccan culture from the inside with native Moroccan
NasrYahyaoui, Arabic instructor U of L. Our classroom site is a
traditional riad (urban palace) located in the heart of Meknès's medina,
historical core of the city and a labyrinth of mosques, museums, and
marketplaces. Class begins at your front door! Taught in English.
MLA 210: Moroccan Arabic.
Ideal for students currently taking ARAB 122 and above! Learn the
basics of the dialect used in much of North Africa and apply your skills
daily with shopkeepers, waiters, and Moroccan university students.
Taught in English and Arabic by Mr. Nasr Yahyaoui.
Semester at Sea Voyage
During the Fall 2007 semester, two of our A&S students have had the unique opportunity to embark upon a journey around the world, participating in a Semester-at-Sea with the Institute for Shipboard Education.
Jacie Rowe IV, a junior Political Science major and Keeley Copridge, a junior Psychology major departed from Ensenada, Mexico on August 27, 2007 and returned to Miami, Florida on December 7.
Read more about their journey…
KIIS (Kentucky Institute for International Studies)
Spain I program in Segovia, Spain
Spanish Cinema (with Dr. Regina Roebuck). This course uses Spanish films to explore social and political change in Spain from 1931 to the present.
Spanish Literary Texts in Context (with Herb Delegal). An introductory course in Spanish literature, taught in Spanish. Authentic texts include poetry, short story, drama or excerpts from longer works. (Taught in Spanish.)
France I program in Paris, France
Introduction to French Culture (with Dr. Wendy Yoder). A survey of contemporary French character and society. Using a historical perspective, attitudes, achievements, institutions and life styles of the French people are explored.
French Literary Texts in Context: Paris in ‘their’ Eyes (with Dr. Wendy Yoder). In this course, students work with a variety of texts by French authors through the ages to learn about Paris. The works selected offer a multifaceted view of the city that will be complemented through excursions. The students gain a unique perspective and enrich their understanding of writers whose contributions to the canon of French literature are legend. (Taught in French.)
China program
Introduction to Contemporary Chinese Culture (with Dr. Li Zeng). A survey of the contemporary culture of China, with emphasis on values, behavioral characteristics, social and political systems, and cultural achievements.
Mexico Pre-professional program in Morelia, Mexico
Law Enforcement (with Rodney Brewer). An introduction to the history, practices and issues related to the law enforcement function in our society. Topics included are the history of law enforcement, comparative policing in other areas, sociology of law enforcement, and current administrative/political issues involving law enforcement agencies.
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (with Rodney Brewer). This course is designed to allow the student to do a comparative analysis of the criminal justice systems in both countries. This would include court systems, plea bargaining, punishment, sentencing, correctional institutions, death penalty, mental illness, incarceration trends and current crime issues. Various types of probation and diversionary programs will be discussed.
