Length of Program: early January to mid-May

Enrollment: 20 to 25 students

Eligibility: Advanced Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

Campus Representative: Mary Barnes-Bruce

ACM Central European Studies in the Czech Republic

Combining its rich cultural heritage, the emerging revival of democracy, and a struggle for economic success, the Czech Republic mirrors much of East and Central Europe. The program is based at Palacký University in Olomouc, the historic capital of Moravia. Students from many

disciplines can benefit from intensive language training, course work, field trips to major Central European cities, independent research, a three-week host family stay, and housing among Czech students in university dormitories. Courses cover Central European history, contemporary socio-political issues, and Czech literature and culture. Administered by ACM, Central European Studies is also recognized by GLCA. This program is currently suspended, but may be reactivated in 2008-09.

Length of Program: late August to mid-December

Enrollment: 15 to 20 students

Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors

Credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent

Campus Representative: William Urban

ACM Chicago Arts Program: Internships, Seminars, Workshops

The Chicago Arts Program is a 15 week semester of urban art immersion during which students explore the arts through practical, creative, and scholarly activity. While living in Chicago, in addition to attending a wide range of cultural events, students meet and work with local artists and arts professionals in part time internships, on Independent Study Projects and in two courses: the Core seminar, Negotiating Chicago’s Artworld, and an elective studio-based Special Topics workshop. Possible internship placements include but are not limited to museums and galleries, artists’ studios, theatre and dance companies, recording studios and popular music venues, literary organizations and publications, film and video production companies, architecture firms, arts education and community outreach organizations, and graphic and interior designers. Not limited to arts majors, the program benefits all students who have strong career interests or graduate school aspirations in the arts and humanities.

Length of Program: late August to mid-December,

or late January to mid-May

Enrollment: 30 students (fall), 20 students (spring)

Eligibility: Advanced Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

Credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent

Campus Representative: Cheryl Meeker

ACM Costa Rica: Studies in Latin American Culture and Society

Studies in Latin American Culture and Society (fall only) is an interdisciplinary program for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of life in Latin America and wishing to develop fluency in Spanish. This program, which focuses on the humanities and social sciences, is designed to take full advantage of its Costa Rican setting. Language study is stressed as the key to understanding the culture. Course work in language, literature, geography, anthropology, politics, and culture enables students to develop insights which are reinforced by field trips and two weeks of field work in rural areas. In San José and its environs, students live with families both to improve their language ability and enjoy personal involvement in the daily life of a Latin American community.

Length of Program: late August to December

Enrollment: 25 to 30 students

Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, with at least two years of college level Span- ish or the equivalent

Credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent

Campus Representative: Susan Holm

ACM Costa Rica: Tropical Field Research

The Tropical Field Research Program (spring only) is designed for advanced work in all disciplines. Costa Rica supports an extraordinary variety of plant and animal life and provides rich research opportunities for students of tropical biology and ecology. An equally broad range of research topics is available for students of anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, geology, history, political science, literature, fine arts, and sociology. Students prepare for their research during a month-long orientation which includes intensive language training and a review of field work methodology. Their field study may be integrated with an ongoing project or undertaken independently under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

Length of Program: late January to May

Enrollment: 25 to 27 students

Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors with prior course work in the discipline in which they pro- pose to do research, plus at least one year of college Spanish (two years are strongly recommended)

Credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent

Campus Representative: Susan Holm

ACM Florence

The Florence Program provides an excellent opportunity to study Renaissance painting, sculpture, architecture, history, and literature for students interested in art, history, Romance Languages and the humanities. Italian language instruction, a studio art course, and courses providing a broad perspective on Italian contributions to world civilization facilitate the study of Florentine artistic and cultural heritage. Visits to museums and galleries, short field trips to other cities throughout Italy, and discussions with local scholars supplement this course work. Staying with Italian host families enriches participants’ awareness of modern Italian life as well as the academic study of Italian Renaissance culture.

Length of Program: late August to December

Enrollment: 25 to 30 students

Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors. Prior Italian lan- guage recommended

Credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent

Campus Representative: Thomas J. Sienkewicz

ACM India Studies

The Indian subcontinent provides a rich and complex background for the study of a nonWestern civilization. India Studies program participants live with Indian host families in Pune, a city that is both traditional and highly industrialized. This offers students an excellent opportunity to observe the interaction of tradition and modernity that characterizes contemporary India. While there, students enroll at Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth for an academic session, where they have language instruction, choose four other courses, and complete independent study projects. Additionally, students enjoy field trips, which can include nearby cultural sites such as the Ajanta and Ellora caves. A variety of extracurricular activities, such as dance, yoga, weaving, and batik, can be arranged.

Length of Program: mid-July to mid-December

Enrollment: 20 students

Eligibility: Any currently enrolled student may apply, though priority is given to rising Ju- niors or Seniors.

Credit: Equivalent to one extended semester of work on the home campus (18 credits)

Campus Representative: Farhat Haq

ACM Japan Study

Students study at Waseda University’s School of International Liberal Studies in Tokyo after a brief orientation providing intensive language practice and cultural discussions. In addition to required language study, electives may be chosen from a wide range of Asian studies courses taught in English. A family living experience in Tokyo provides an informal education in Japanese culture and is in many ways the dominant feature of the program, offering total immersion in the Japanese way of life. The program is recommended for a full year of study, although a term or semester option is also available. The full year program includes a month-long cultural practicum or internship in another region of Japan, usually in February or March. Administered by Earlham College, Japan Study is recognized by both ACM and GLCA.

Length of Program: early September to late June (academic year), early September to late December (autumn term), early September to early February (fall semester), early Sep- tember to mid-March (fall semester with cultural practicum)

Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors with

a minimum 3.0 GPA. No Japanese language study required for acceptance, but at least one semester or term of Japanese must be completed before departure.

Credit: Equal to an equivalent period on the home campus

Campus Representative: Don Capener

ACM London and Florence: Arts in Context

The London and Florence Program compares the artistic achievements of two historically prominent cities. Participants study the historical and political context of art, architecture, literature and theatre as well as Italian language. Visits to museums, galleries, theatres, short trips to other areas of England and Italy, and discussions with local scholars supplement this course work. Students spend eight weeks in each city and enjoy a week-long mid-semester break. An optional intensive course in Italian language is offered every January in Florence (Three semester credits). In addition, a pilot program running from January through March based in Florence is available for a small number of students, particularly those from colleges with term calendars.

Length of Program: late January to May

Enrollment: 50 students (25 begin in London, 25 in Florence)

Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

Credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent

Campus Representative: Thomas J. Sienkewicz

ACM Newberry Seminar in the Humanities

Students in the Newberry Seminar do advanced independent research in one of the world’s great research libraries. They join ACM and GLCA faculty members in close reading and discussion centered on a common theme, and then write a major paper on a topic of their choice, using the Newberry Library’s rich collections of primary documents. The fall seminar runs for a full semester; the spring seminars are month-long. Students live in Chicago apartments and take advantage of the city’s rich resources. The Newberry Seminar is for students looking for an academic challenge, a chance to do independent work, and possibly considering graduate school. The seminar is administered by ACM and recognized by the Great Lakes Colleges Association, Inc.

Enrollment: Exceptionally qualified Juniors and Seniors (fall seminar); Instructor’s discretion (spring seminars)

Length of Program: late August to early December

(fall seminar), One month (January to May short term seminars)

Enrollment: 15 to 25 students (fall seminar), 8 to 15 students (short term seminars)

Eligibility: Exceptionally qualified Juniors and Seniors

Credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent (fall seminar); equivalent of one course (short term seminars)

Short-term Seminars: December 1 for seminars taught by Colorado College faculty; Febru- ary 15 for seminars taught by Cornell College faculty

Campus Representative: Mark Willhardt

ACM Oak Ridge Science Semester

The Oak Ridge Science Semester is designed to enable qualified undergraduates to study and conduct research in a prestigious and challenging scientific environment. As members of a research team working at the frontiers of knowledge, participants engage in long-range investigations using the facilities of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) near Knoxville, Tennessee. The majority of a student’s time is spent in research with an advisor specializing in biology, engineering, mathematics, or the physical or social sciences. Students also participate in an interdisciplinary seminar designed to broaden their exposure to developments in their major field and related disciplines. In addition, each student chooses an elective from a variety of advanced courses. The academic program is enriched in informal ways by guest speakers, departmental colloquia, and the special interests and expertise of the ORNL staff. Administered by Denison University, the Oak Ridge Science Semester is recognized by both ACM and GLCA.

Length of Program: August to December

Enrollment: 20 students

Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors in biology, chem- istry, physics, geology, mathematics or social sciences

Credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent

Campus Representative: Chris Fasano

The Tanzania program offers undergraduates a unique opportunity to conduct field work in some of the world’s greatest paleoanthropological and ecological sites. Students divide their time between the University of Dar es Salaam and the Northern Region of Tanzania. At the University they take courses in intensive Swahili, human evolution and the ecology of the Maasai Ecosystem while developing a field project. For the next six weeks, students live in field camps and pursue individual field projects in the Tarangire/Ngorongoro area before returning to the University for final work on their projects. The program is both physically and academically demanding.

Length of Program: late July to mid-December

Enrollment: 20 students

Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors

Credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent

Campus Representative: Ken Cramer

ACM Urban Studies

Chicago is a quintessential American city that was founded on economic exchange, grew with America’s westward expansion, became the hub of Midwest economic and political power, and continues to illustrate the best and worst of American society. The Urban Studies Program immerses students in the life of Chicago while exploring both the historical and current forces that define urban life. Through supervised internships, seminars, a Core Course, and independent study, students experience the dynamics of a modern city while learning academic concepts to frame those experiences. Possible internship placements include legal, criminal justice, community and social justice organizations, historical and cultural institutions, educational, public relations, media facilities, political and philanthropic institutes, along with a host of other possible placements. Foremost, the Urban Studies Program develops the skills necessary for effective leadership in civic and political life by exposing students to effective models of action in light of the realities of urban America.

Length of Program: early September to mid-De- cember, or late January to mid-May
Enrollment: 40 to 50 students (fall); 25 to 35 students (spring)
Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
Credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent
Campus Representative: Steve Buban

American College of Thessaloniki

American College of Thessaloniki is a private, nonprofit institution fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. ACT offers a wide range of courses in business, computer science, mathematics, English, fine arts, modern Greek, history, international relations, philosophy, social sciences, psychology, science and physical education. All courses are taught in English, except for instruction in modern Greek. While no prior knowledge of modern Greek is required to apply, Monmouth College students are expected to study modern Greek at ACT. ACT will assist MC students in finding off-campus lodging. (ca. 16 credits.)

Length of Program: Fall or Spring semester
Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors in good academic standing
Campus Representative: Simon Cordery

The American University in Paris

The American University in Paris is a small, private liberal arts college which offers an American-based program with a strong international perspective in the heart of Paris, France. Approximately 800 students from 85 countries study at AUP. Course offerings include Art History, International Business Administration, English and Comparative Literature, Communications, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, French, Gender Studies, German, Italian, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Science, and Spanish. While English is the language of instruction at AUP, French is the language of the daily environment of both students and faculty. Students with a strong proficiency in French can take part in AUP’s exchange program with the Sorbonne. The school also has the means to aid students in locating reasonable housing arrangements, which include a home-stay with a French family, an independent room, or a studio apartment. (16 semester hours.)

Campus Representative: Heather Brady

Augsburg College in Mexico and Central America
Monmouth College participates in an arrangement with Augsburg College’s nationally recognized Center for Global Education (founded 1982) to provide study abroad experiences in Mexico and Central America. The program in Mexico is based in Cuernavaca, "The City of Eternal Spring," and the different semester options provide planned, guided, academic travel to other parts of Mexico, and/or to Guatemala, El Salvador, or Nicaragua. Programs offered are for both the fall and the spring semesters. Each program is theme-driven, and the themes may vary from year to year, but programs are interdisciplinary and provide a thoughtful and highly effective way to combine knowledge and further study of a language with academic work and in-depth experiences in other disciplines, such as business administration, communications, cultural studies, ecology, economics, education, history, literature, philosophy, political science, religious studies, sociology, and women’s studies. All programs include an orientation program, home stays and opportunities for travel and for internships. These well-planned and thoughtfully organized experiences offer Monmouth students the opportunity to live the goals of a liberal arts education. The programs are open to application from any Sophomore, Junior or Senior who has studied at least one semester of college-level Spanish (SPAN 101), and is in good academic standing.

Length of Program: fall and spring semesters

Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in good academic standing with at least one semester of college-level Spanish

Campus Representative: Susan Holm

Beloit College Estonia/Morocco Program

This fall semester program, offered only in even numbered years, is sponsored by Beloit College and provides students specialized study in cross-cultural psychology in two very diverse countries. The students first travel to Tartu, Estonia where they take Estonian Language and Culture, Contemporary Estonian Society, plus Cross-Cultural Psychology and an Advanced Research Seminar in Psychology. Participants stay in Estonia for eight weeks and live with host families. For the next eight weeks, the students move to Fez, Morocco where they continue with their Psychology courses as well as take Arabic Language and Culture and Moroccan Literature and Arts. Participants live with Moroccan host families. All courses are taught in English, with the exception of language classes. Applicants must have completed a beginning course in psychology and preference is given to students who have completed a course in statistics and a course in research methods. Preference is also given to applicants with some proficiency in Arabic, Estonian, French or Russian. Students who have no prior language training are strongly encouraged to complete at least one course in a target language before departure.

Length of Program: Fall semester, even years only

Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in good academic standing and PSYC 101 or its equivalent

Campus Representative: Petra Kuppinger

Beloit College Senegal Program

The West African country of Senegal offers students insight into both modern and traditional Africa. The lively, cosmopolitan capital, Dakar, with its bustling markets, complex music, Islamic traditions and dynamic political life, has often been called the Paris of West Africa. Beloit College’s semester-long Senegal Program offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a French-speaking African country by living with a Senegalese family and undertaking specialized study in Francophone culture and African art and culture. In the fall semester, students take language and culture courses with Senegalese instructors at the Baobab Center, a private school located in Dakar. In the spring, participants may also choose from a variety of

more advanced courses in art, literature, religion, history or politics at the Université Cheikh Anta Diop. Because all courses are taught in French, applicants must have completed the equivalent of four semesters of French language, in addition to one course with substantial content in African Studies, before departure. Courses with substantial African Studies content currently offered at Monmouth College include FREN 252, 424 and HIST 304G. The program is especially recommended for students with minors or majors in French.

Length of Program: Fall semester: September 10 – December 21

Spring semester: January 3 – May 15

Enrollment: 10 students

Credit: 16 semester hours or equivalent.

Eligibility: Four semesters of French language study or equivalent plus one African Studies course

Campus Representative: Heather Brady

Central College in Granada

Monmouth College participates in an arrangement with Central College in a program of study at the University of Granada (founded 1531), in Granada, Spain. Granada is both an ancient and a very modern university city that retains evidence of Phoenician, Greek, Roman, and especially Arab civilizations. This latter culture left Granada’s most famous site, a magnificent hill-top palace, the Alhambra.

Classes are held at the University’s Center for Modern Languages, where students from all over the world (including Spanish students majoring in foreign languages) study language, literature and translation. The program offers Monmouth College students several different opportunities to study the Spanish language and literature, as well as the possibility of studying business and economics, art, geography, history, music and sociology, among other disciplines. Monmouth students can choose either a fall quarter or spring semester option. Students are placed at the appropriate level of language study by a test administered by the University of Granada and by an evaluation by the on-site Director of Central’s Granada program. Students are then offered class options appropriate to their language ability from one of five different levels of Spanish, and at the Superior level may study in a variety of disciplines at the University. All courses are taught in Spanish by Spanish professors at the University of Granada. The on-site Director is a native of Spain and has taught in the United States. The Program has been operated since 1968. It offers a strong orientation, home stays, participation in community service programs, cultural activities in Granada (flamenco dancing programs, dance lessons, excursions to the opera and to museums) and educational excursions to other areas of Spain. The different programs are open to any Sophomore, Junior or Senior in good academic standing at Monmouth. Although students who have never studied Spanish are eligible, Monmouth recommends it especially for students who have passed SPAN 101 and/or 102 or the equivalent.

Length of Program: fall quarter or spring semester options only

Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in good academic standing

Campus Representative: Susan Holm

Ecole Normale Supérieure de Gestion et Commerce

Ecole Normale Supérieure de Gestion et Commerce in Paris, France, one of the largest and well-known groups of business schools in France, is located in the heart of Paris in a charming residential neighborhood and offers a wide number of international business courses taught in both French and English at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All English-based courses are taught by native English speakers who have earned both academic and professional qualifications that allow them to guide students toward a theoretically sound yet applicable course of study. Academic standards are high and the social aspect is rich at ESGCI. All students are expected to participate in the Student Associations. Numerous sports, organizations, and clubs are available for the students’ enjoyment and leadership experience. Students from over seventeen countries are represented in this program. Housing can be arranged in school-owned apartments. The school also has the means to aid students in locating reasonable housing arrangements. (16 semester hours.)

Campus Representative: Kenneth McMillan

International Student Exchange Program

Monmouth College is an institutional member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). ISEP is the world’s largest network for international education, consisting of 230 member institutions in the United States and more than thirty countries. Since 1979, ISEP has made it possible for nearly 20,000 students to study in another country. Through ISEP, students in all Monmouth College majors can study for a semester in English-language countries like Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. With appropriate language skills they can also study at universities in France and Switzerland (French), Austria, Germany and Switzerland (German), and Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, and Mexico (Spanish). Students studying in non-English language countries like Bulgaria, Japan and Finland are required by Monmouth College to study the local language.

Length of Program: Fall or Spring Semester

Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors in good academic standing

Campus Representative: Leisa A. Kauffmann

Umea University

Umea University is a large, modern university located in northern Sweden. A revolving list of courses are taught in English, and students should check the Umea Web site for course availability. Umea hosts many international students, and maintains an international focus in its courses as well. While students can find classes to support every Monmouth College major, Umea University is known particularly for its international business program, molecular biology, behavioral science, economics and environmental studies, computer science, and sports administration, including sports medicine. Students will live in on-campus dormitories, in a single room with a shared kitchen. Umea University has several programs to assist international students; for example Umea offers a free intensive Swedish class, an International Housing Office, a health clinic on campus, and a mentoring program to smooth the transition to study in Sweden. Those students interested in the International Business classes should be juniors or seniors at Monmouth.

Length of Program: Fall or Spring Semester

Eligibility: Juniors and Seniors in good academic standing

Campus Representative: Stacy Cordery

Washington Semester

Students who have demonstrated exceptional academic ability are selected as candidates for this program at American University in Washington, D.C. The Washington Semester program is designed to bring superior students into contact with source materials and government institutions in the nation’s capital. In addition to regular study and a research project, students participate in the Washington Semester Seminar, a course consisting of a series of informal meetings with members of Congress and government officials. The program is 16 weeks in length. Junior standing is required. (Students normally earn 16 hours of credit.)