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Group Study Abroad Courses

Short-term study abroad programs:
*Participation in these programs "waives" General Education Goal 9.*

Click on the links below to see details for these programs

Applications and deposits are due in November for most summer programs--Plan Ahead!

Summer, 2008:

Mérida, Venezuela

Accepting Students
through March 30!

Exploring Science in our World:  Ecology in Context

GNED 261 or BIOL 495
(3 credits)
Satisfies Goal 6

Dr. Alix Fink

2 weeks in the Andes
Summer 2008

Course Website

Las 3 Culturas
Valencia, Spain!

Estatua del Cid en el Museo del Prado.

Accepting Students
through March 25!

May 11-29, 2008

Study at the beaches defended by El Cid against the Moors, and stay in an 11th-Century castle, while becoming proficient in Spanish and immersing yourself in a culture rich in history, art and romance!

SPAN 201, 202 OR 302 (3 credits)
Satisfies Goal 10 or 12
or the BA degree humanities requirement

Course Website

Information: Dr. Lily Anne Goetz

History of Religion
in France    &
Intermediate French

Accepting Students
through March 25!

HIST 484 and FREN 201 or 202
(6 credits)
Satisfies Goal 9, 10, and 12

University of La Rochelle, France
July 4-31, 2008

Course website

Information:  Dr. Steven Isaac
Ruffner 227

 

EDUC Practicum in Spain!

Accepting Students
through March 25!

3 weeks with a teacher in Valencia, Spain, helping with all the duties your teacher carries out each day.  All classes and communications at the school are in English.  The program includes weekend visits to nearby sites of interest.

EDUC 265 or 370 (3 credits)
May 2008

Practicum in Spain website

Information: Dr. Lily Anne Goetz

Education Practicum in Ireland

May-June, 2008
EDUC 265 or 370 (3 credits)

3 weeks with a teacher in Limerick, Ireland, helping with all the duties your teacher carries out each day.  All classes and communications at the schools are in English.  The programs may include weekend visits to nearby sites of interest.

Information:  Dr. Nancy Powers

Practicum in Ireland website

Education Practica Abroad website

 

Longwood in China!

MANG 295/495
International Management and Communication

(substitutes for COMM 420 for Communications majors and minors)
(3 credits)

May 11-28, 2008

2 1/2 weeks at Anhui University of Technology, with Chinese student "buddies";  explore how businesses are expanding into the global market and how they must adjust to compete in this new environment; learn how to effectively communicate in a global setting.  Visits to companies, as well as to great sites such as The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Yellow Mountain, Shanghai

Course website

Information:  Dr. Lily Ren

 

Museums of Paris

ART 495 Museums of Paris

 

Spring Break, 2008

Information:  Dr. John Burke

Irish Literary Culture

ENGL 444/544

May 14-26, 2008

Course website

Information: Dr. Larissa Tracy

Pura Vida Costa Rica!
Spanish in Paradise


 

June 21-July 5, 2008

 

SPAN 302 Conversation
SPAN 202 Intermediate II
(3 credits)

Satisfies Goal 10 or 12
or the BA degree humanities requirement

Information:  Dr. Ruth Budd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer, 2009:

Archaeology of England in Prehistoric, Roman & Medieval Times
ANTH 495

 

Information:
Dr. Brian Bates     Dr. James Jordan

 

Math in Greece



Math 131
Mathematical Thinking
Satisfies Goal 5
or
Math 395
Greek Mathematics
(Math major or minor course)

Summer 2009

Deposit Deadlines in May 2008!!

Visit Athens, Dephi, Olympia, Epidaurus, Mycenae;
then take a 3-day cruise to the islands:
Mykonos, Patmos, Kusadasi and Rhodes.

Course Website

Information:
Dr. Sharon Emerson-Stonnell

Language & Culture in
Yucatán, México!

The small town of Playa del Carmen is the center of the Mayan Riviera, Mexico, you can purchase Mayan arts and Crafts and much more.

Summer 2009

Climb ancient Mayan pyramids and swim in a natural "cenote" while becoming proficient in Spanish and immersing yourself in a culture rich in history, art, folklore and mystery!

Courses:  SPAN 201 or 202
(3 credits)

Course website

Satisfies Goal 10 or 12
or the BA degree humanities requirement

Information:  Prof. Laura Sánchez

Science in Russia

Goal 6 - Summer 2009

Exploring Science in our World:  Ecology in Context

GNED 261 or BIOL 495
(3 credits)Satisfies Goal 6

2 weeks on site with students from
Vologda State Pedagogical University

Dr. Alix Fink
 

Greece & Turkey:  Clash of Civilizations?

Summer 2009

We will examine conflict around the Aegean since Antiquity, but just as importantly, we will be looking at the construction of boundaries that mean to forestall conflict, at the cross-cultural contacts that happen in the face of conflict, and the growing cooperation that marks the relations of these two nations.  That's actually the point of the question mark in the course subtitle. 

HIST 484 (3 credits)
Satisfies Goal 12

Course Website

Information:  Dr. Steven Isaac,
Ruffner 227

 

Normandy, France

The Military History of Normandy
HIST 495
(3credits)

May 2009

Dr. David Coles
Dr. Steven Isaac

Information in Ruffner 227

Details and information here!

Satisfies Goal 12

 

International Business Operations
France

Summer 2009

Open to all majors!

Learn firsthand about business practices in France and the European Union
while immersing yourself in a major European economic center.

Information:  Dr. Roy Creasey

Children's Literature in Britain

ENGL 445/545

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Summer 2009

Information:  Dr. Rhonda Brock-Servais
(434) 395-2695

 

Every summer:

Language Requirement at the Beach!
4 weeks in Valencia, Spain.  6 - 9 credits.


Fulfill your language requirement while immersing yourself in the culture of Spain!
Bullfights!  Beach! 

Cultural excursions and visits to historic and cultural sites in and near Valencia are included in the program.   Also:  beach; museums; July Fair; “Battle of Christians and Moors;” the beach; bullfights; “Battle of the Flowers;” Flamenco dancing; the beach; opportunities for weekend trips to Barcelona, Mallorca, Madrid, and other exciting places; concerts in the park; castles; the beach; soccer; tapas; and the beach!

Where?  Valencia, a beautiful coastal city with a rich history, friendly people and exciting events, festivals and fun.

Classes:  SPAN 101-102 or 201-202, and other courses in language, history, culture, literature, art, music, and more.  You may take 3, 6, or 9 credits in each session.  Outstanding instructors; personal attention.

Dates:      1st session:  May 27-June 28         2nd session:  July 1-Aug 2, 2008

Accommodations: Homestays and three meals per day with friendly Spanish families

Cost:  $3,450 per session includes tuition for up to 9 credits (Va. Residents), room and board with Spanish family, activities and tours as specified in brochure, medical insurance.  Does not include transportation.

Scholarships:  $500 scholarships are available through the Office of International Affairs.  Other scholarships may be applicable to this program also; see Office of Financial Aid and check on-line.

Information and applications:  Office of International Affairs, Ruffner 146, (434) 395-2172   Dr. Lily Anne Goetz

If you do not see a country or program you are interested in, please contact the Office of International Affairs!  We can send you almost anywhere!

Office of International Affairs
Longwood University
Ruffner Hall 146
201 High Street
Farmville, VA  23909
intlstu@longwood.edu
(434) 395-2172

Dr. Lily Anne Goetz, Director
(434) 395-2158
goetzla@longwood.edu

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Office of International Affairs
intlstu@longwood.edu
Longwood University, 201 High Street, Farmville, Virginia 23909, Tel: (434) 395-2172, Fax: (434) 395-2141

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