Truman offers many opportunities for students to study abroad. Please see the Courses section of this catalog for Truman-sponsored faculty-led courses and program details.
MISSION STATEMENT
With change being a constant in our lives, higher education takes on greater significance in preparing students to meet new and unexpected challenges. One challenge involves enriching the global perspective of the curriculum. Truman recognizes its responsibility to Missouri, the nation, and the world in preparing students who possess international understanding and potential for leadership. The University also recognizes that worldwide understanding is a characteristic of liberally educated persons.
Truman recognizes that boundaries between peoples, cultures and countries of the world are becoming less significant. Therefore, the realities and possibilities of globalizing the Truman curriculum at home and abroad will be explored. Expansion of foreign language and culture programs, additional exchange agreements with international institutions, increases in the number of international scholars and students coming to the Truman campus, and increases in the number of Truman students and faculty participating in study abroad programs are identified means of promoting international understanding.
ALL STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCES APPROVED FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT AT TRUMAN FULFILL THE INTERCULTURAL REQUIREMENT OF THE LIBERAL STUDIES PROGRAM.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Truman is continually trying to improve existing programs and develop new ones. Students are therefore encouraged to contact the Center for International Education / Study Abroad (CIE) to get the latest information on Truman study abroad programs. The Center will also provide information regarding how study abroad program credits can be applied to the core curriculum requirement, the foreign language requirement, or in some cases the major requirement. Since it takes a long time to plan and finance a study abroad experience, students are strongly encouraged to find out about these exciting opportunities early, perhaps in their freshman year. The CIE is located in Kirk Building 114, telephone 785-4076 and e-mail ciea@truman.edu.
SEMESTER EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
These programs are the most affordable of all study abroad programs; however, they are generally highly selective, often with very specific requirements, and taught in the language of the country at a local accredited institution of higher education. Students may participate for a semester or academic year, depending on the program.
Truman State University’s Exchange Programs = Truman students pay in- or out-of-state enrollment fees and room and board in the host country of France, Germany, Japan and both programs in Spain. In the China program, students pay in-or out-of-state enrollment fees and Truman’s room and board (a two-person room and 20-meal a week plan) to Truman.
China
Shanghai University, a program in language and culture. Students do not need any prior knowledge of the language. Chinese language, Culture, History, Geography, Calligraphy, and painting, Modern Economics of China, General Information about China are some of the courses offered. Students reside in on-campus dorms and there are several cafeterias on campus.
France
Centre International D’Études Françaises, Angers. All classes taught in French - culture, linguistics, and teaching.
Germany
Fachhochschule Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden. A program for business students taught in German, some courses available in English.
Italy
1. Boccherini Conservatory, Lucca. Applied instruction in strings, woodwinds, brass, piano and voice, audition for Dr. McClure (Truman Director of Orchestras and coordinator of this program). At least one semester of Italian language study recommended.
2. Puccini Conservatory, La Spezi. Applied instruction in strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, voice and composition. Italian language courses are also included. Audition for Dr. McClure (Truman Director of Orchestras and coordinator of this program). At least one semester of Italian language study recommended.
Japan
Hosei University, Tokyo. Classes are taught in Japanese and English - Japanese language, Japanese culture, Japanese economy, Japanese history, Japanese politics.
Spain
1. Universidad de Deusto, San Sebastián. A program for business students taught in Spanish, some courses available in English.
2. University de Burgos, Burgos. This program offers intensive language training, development in their chosen field on study and close proximity to cultural events. Students’ Spanish level is determined by online evaluation prior to arrival in Spain and all courses are taught in Spanish. Students can enroll in any class offered at the University. These include, but are not limited to: Spanish, Chemistry, Nursing, Law, Tourism, Finance and Accounting, Political Science, Occupational Therapy, and Engineering.
3. Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Madrid. Courses are taught in Spanish, a limited number of courses taught in English. There is an application process through the Spanish faculty, 2.5 GPA.
Truman is a member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), www.isep.org, and those programs are listed below. Truman students only are eligible to participate in the ISEP programs and Truman does NOT participate in ISEP’s advertised “ISEP-Direct.” Truman students pay in- or out-of-state enrollment fees and Truman’s room and board (a two-person room and 20-meal a week plan) to Truman. Please consult the website for the latest information on all ISEP programs. Inquire at the CIE Office in Kirk Building 114 for the ISEP program application. There is an application fee due to ISEP.
ISEP Destinations
Argentina
Universidad Blas Pascal
Universidad Católica de Córdoba
Universidad del Salvador
Universidad de Palermo
Australia
LaTrobe University
Deakin University
Macquarie University
RMIT
Swinburne University of Technology
University of Canberra
University of Southern Queensland
University of Western Sydney
Austria
Johannes-Kepler Universität Linz
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Technische Universität Graz
Belgium
Vesalius College
Botswana
University of Botswana
Brazil
Fundacão Armando Alvares Penteado
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Rio de Janiero
Bulgaria
American University of Bulgaria
Canada
Brock University
Laurentian University
Thompson Rivers University
Chile
Pontifìcia Universidade Católica de Valparaiso
Universidad Católica de Norte
China
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Jiangxi University of Finance & Economics
Sichuan University - Pacific Lutheran University
Tsinghua University SSLP (Summer Service Service Learning Program)
Costa Rica
Universidad Nacional
Czech Republic
Masaryk University of Brno
Denmark
Aalborg University
Ghana
University of Ghana
Estonia
University of Tartu
Fiji
University of the South Pacific
Finland
Åbo/Turku Consortium
Lappeenranta University of Technology
University of Helsinki
University of E. Finland - Joensuu and Kuopio
University of Oulu
University of Jyväskylä
University of Tempere
France
Université de Lille
Amiens Picardy School of Management
Université de Havre
Université de Caen
Université de Maine
Université d’ Angers
Université de Rennes Consortium 1 & 2
Université de Nantes
Université de Franche-Comté
INSA Lyon
Université de Saint-Etienne
Université de Savoie
Université de Grenoble
Université de Nice
Université de Cézanne
Université de Valéry
French Islands
Université des Antilles et de la Guyane
Université de Valéry
Germany
Universität Bielefeld
Technische Universität Carolo - Wilhemina zu Braunschweig
Technishe Universität Dortmund
Justus - Liebig Universität Hannover
Katholische Universität Eichstaett Ingolstadt
Liebniz Universität Hannover
Philipps Universität Marburg
Universität Trier
Hungary
University of Debrecen
Iceland
University of Iceland
India
University of Hyderabad
Italy
Universitá Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Universitá degil Studi di Pavia
Universitá degil Studi de Trieste
Universitá degil Studi de Urbino
Japan
Chukyo University
Kansai Gaidai University
Nazan University
Nihon University - Mishima
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Ritsumeikan University
Toyo University
Latvia
University of Latvia
Malta
University of Malta
Mexico
ITESO
ITESM - Monterrey
UDEM - Universidad de Monterrey
Universidad of Guanajuato
Universidad de La Salle
UPAEP
Universidad de Regionmontana
Morocco
Al Akhawayn University
Netherlands
Leiden University
Radbound University Nijmegen
Tilburg University
University van Amsterdam
VU University of Amsterdam
New Zealand
Massey University- 3 campuses
Nicaragua
Universidad Americana
Norway
Bodø University College
Vestfold University College
Poland
Wroclaw University
Portugal
Universidad Lusófona de Humanidades e Technologias
Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez & Rio Piedras
South Africa
University of Stellenbosch
South Korea
Ajou University
Ewha Womans University
Keimyung University
Korea University
Yonsei University
Spain
Universidad Alfonso X
Universidad de Almería
Universidad Comlutense de Madrid
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Universidad de Málaga
Universidad de Murcia
Universidad Pública de Navarra
Universidad de Vigo
Universidad de las Isal Baleares
Sweden
Karlstad University
Linnaeus University
Lulea University of Technology
Malardalen University
Södertörn University
University West
Switzerland
Université de Friborg
Université de Lausanne
Universität Bern
Universität Zürich
Thiland
Thammasat University
United Arab Emirates
American University of Sharjah
UNITED KINGDOM
England
University of Central Lancashire
University of Chester
University of Plymouth
University of Sunderland
Northern Ireland
University of Ulster- Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown, Magee
Scotland
Edinburgh Napier University
University of Strathclyde
Uruguay
Universidad Católica de Uruguay
SEMESTER STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
Truman State University administers the following programs.
England
Missouri/London Program at The CAPA London Center. A program offering a variety of subjects including economics, history, political science, philosophy, management, and a required course in Understanding Britain Today. The student can choose from several different course options. Regular excursions are scheduled throughout the British Isles and continental Europe. Taught by Missouri and British professors.
France
Catholic University of Angers, Angers. Intensive French language instruction is available for students at all levels of French study. In addition, all courses at the University are available to students who are fluent in French. Truman students can fulfill the foreign language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree in one semester at the Catholic University of Angers.
Ghana
Sponsored by Truman State University and other Missouri Institutions.
The University of Ghana, Legon. A Fall semester program led by a faculty member from one of the sponsoring Missouri institutions. All courses will be taught by faculty members from The University of Ghana. Students will be housed in dorms at The University of Ghana. The emphasis of the program is on African studies, more specifically on West African cultures and languages.
Greece
Sponsored by Truman State University and other Missouri Institutions, located in Athens. Courses are taught in English, core curriculum of modern and ancient Greek culture and civilization, students take Arts, Archaeology, Anthropology, Sports, Ritual and Myth, and Modern Greek I and II. Spring semester only.
Italy
Istituto Italiano, Florence. The Institute is open all year, is well known for its competent, enthusiastic and highly qualified teaching staff, for its modern, multimedia teaching materials, for the wide range of courses offered, for its efficient organization, for the friendly atmosphere and for the many extracurricular activities that are available on a daily basis and free of charge. It is precisely these cultural, social and recreational activities that bring the students into close contact with Italian life. The school, a place to study, becomes the place to live the Italian experience, and thus the ideal setting for achieving excellent linguistic results. No prior knowledge of the language is required, small classes, all levels of Italian offered.
Scotland
The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. There are five academic faculties: Arts and Social Science, Education, Engineering Science and the Strathclyde Business School. Students can choose from over 50 majors within these divisions.
Truman State University is affiliated with the following Consortiums/and or programs.
AustraLearn. www.australearn.org
Students have access to 29 Australian Universities, one instinution in Fiji and 10 in New Zealand
Australia
Australian National University
Bond University
Central Queensland University
Edith Cowan University
Griffith University- Brisbane and Gold Coast
International College of Management- Sydney
James Cook University- Townsville and Cairns
La Trobe University- Melbourne and Bendigo
Macquarie University
Monash University
Murdoch University
Queensland University of Technology
Southern Cross University
Swinburne University of Technology
University of Adelaide
University of Canberra
University of Melbourne
University of New South Wales
University of Newcastle
University of Queensland
University of South Australia
University of Sydney
University of Tasmania
UTS (Sydney)
University of Western Australia
University of Wolongog
Fiji
University of the South Pacific
New Zealand
AUT University
Lincoln University
Massey University- Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington
University of Auckland
University of Canterbury
University of Otago
University of Waikato
Victoria University of Wellington
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) www.ccisabroad.org
Students have access to 96 programs in 28 countries.
Argentina
Universidad de Belgrano
Australia(Truman’s)
Bond University, Gold Coast. Students choose courses from the entire cirriculum with includes such areas of study as Asiaun and Austrailian Studies, Communications/Journalism (including Film and Television), Business and Management, Accounting/Finance, Health Science, Regional Studies, Languages, Linguistics, Philosophy, Economics, International Business, and Computer Science.
Macquaire University, Sydney. Students may choose from a wide variety of courses including Australian and Aboriginal Studies, Anthropology, History, Politics, Psychology, Business, Computing, Education, Languages, Biology, Environmental Studies, Literature, Communications, Sociology, Hotel Management, and Religious Studies.
The University of Newcastle, Newcastle. Students choose from the full range of courses in Architecture, Art and Design, Art and Social Science, Economics, Education, Music, Nursing and Science, and Mathematics.
Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne. Students choose courses from a full range of courses in Arts, Psychology, and Social Sciences, Business, Entrepreneurship, and Management, Design and Creative Industries, Engineering, Health and Community Services, Hospitaity and Tourism, Information Technology, Networks, and Computing, Multimedia, and Science, Technology, and the Environment.
Austria (Truman’s)
Salzburg College, Salzburg. This program brgins with a one-week academic field trip through Germany. The program is focused on European civilization and contemporary issues, along with language competency. Course work is offered in two six-week terms. Several areas of concentration are offered including European Studies, Communications, International Business, Studio Art and Photography, and Music Performance.
Belize
Galen University
Bulgaria (Truman’s)
University of Veliko Turnovo, Veliko Turnovo. International Seminar on Bulgarian Studies: Language, Folklore, Ethnography, History, and Literature. The academic program provides and immersion in Bulgarian culture and language, as well as the opportunity to gain hands-on experience as an English instructor. Students take courses in Bulgarian culture and language, and also take part in a work/study program with allows students to earn 12 credit hours. Students receive a salary for their work which is the equivilant of a middle-range salary for full-time faculty members in Bulgaria.
Canada
Universitè du Québec à Chicoutimi
Chile
Universidad Austral de Chile
China
Nanjing University
Shanghi Unviersity (summer only)
Costa Rica (Truman’s)
- Centro Lingüístico CONVERSA, Santa Ana. Academic program centered on Spanish language. No previous study of knowledge of Spanish required as students are given placement tests and placed in appropriate level of study. The program is offered in 4-week cycles and class size is no more than four students each.
- Universidad Veritas, San José. Five or Eight week program in Spanish language and literature, offered at all levels. Semester courses that are taught in English may be offered in Arts and Hummanities, Environment and Society, Introduction to Tropical Ecology, and Introduction to International Business. Program includes excursions to museums and other cultural and historical sites as a part of the program. Language study is also offered in four-week cycles. Students are housed in homestays.
Czech Republic
Anglo-Americka Vysoka Skola, OPS
Denmark
DIS - Danish Institute for Study Abroad
Dominican Republic
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra
Ecuador
Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil
Universidad San Fransisco de Quito
England (Truman’s)
Edge Hill University, Ormskirk. Located one-half hour from Liverpool, Edge Hill College offers an excellent academic program in a rural setting. The college consists of five schools: management and social science, humanities and arts, sciences and technology, teacher education, and health studies.
England
Foundation for International Education/Internships
Kingston University
France
IAU France- the Aix Center, Aix-en-Provence. Students do not need prior knowledge of the language. Courses taught are French language at all levels, Introduction to French Literature, Theatre, Humanities, Art and Art History, Provencal History and Digital Photography and courses are taught in French and English.
IAU France- Marchutz School of Art, Aix-en-Provence. Students can share experiences with professional artists and amateur painters in Paul Cezanne land. In addition to art classes, students may choose one or two French language courses from IAU’s liberal arts program in Aix-en-Provence.
Institut Français de Chambéry and Institut Français d’Annecy. All students take written and oral placement tests and are placed in appropriate language classes focused on grmmer, syntax, comprehension, written skills and oral expression. Cultural activities in the form of workshops allow the students to practice French regularly. Excursions, visits, lectures, and sporting activities take place outside classroom hours.
IPAG School of Management- Nice and (Fall only) Paris. The academic program at IPAG is designed for students with a background or interest in business. French language and culture, Intercultural Management, Management Development, and European Economic Environment courses are offered as well as additional business courses. In the summer, students enroll in two business courses or one business course and one French Culture course.
Germany
International House Heidelberg- College Platinum
Schiller International Unviersity
Studienforum Berlin e.V.
Greece
American College of Thessaloniki
India (Truman’s)
International Center for Management and India Studies, Bangalore. Courses are available in Indian art, history, culture and language, and International Business.
Ireland(Truman’s)
- National University of Ireland, Galway. The academic program focuses on history, language, humanities, science and social science. Must be a junior or above.
- National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Students may select courses from the general curriculum of Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Literature, History, Greek and Roman Civilization, Philosophy, Theology, Sociology, Music, English, Business, Media, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- University of Limerick, Limerick. Courses are available from the following Faculties: College of Humanities, College of Business, College of Engineering and Science, and the College of Education.
Italy
Lorenzo de Medici- The Art Inistitute of Florence and Tuscania
American University of Rome
Instituto Venezia
Three Cities Program- Tuscania, Rome and Florence
Japan
KCP International Language Institute
Mexico
Universidad Autónoma de Guadelajara
Morocco
Al Akhawayn University
Namibia
Polytechnic of Namibia-Windhoek
New Zealand
University of Canterbury, South Island
Massey University (3 campuses)
University of Waikato, North Island
Northern Ireland
Queen’s University Belfast
Peru
University of San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL)
USIL - Cusco
Russia(Truman’s)
Grint Centre for Education and Culture at the Moscow University of Humanities, Moscow. This program begins with a one-week orientation with includes learning experiences designed to involve students personally and actively with people and their language, history, art, traditions, and attitudes. Cirriculum offered includes intenstive Russian, history, political science, art and music appreciation, and music. No prior knowledge of Russian is required.
Scotland
University of Dunde
University of Stirling
Spain
International College of Seville
Switzerland
Franklin College
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). www.ciee.org
Students have access to 115 programs in 40 countries.
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Bonaire
Slavador da Bahia
São Paulo
Australia
Perth
Sydney
Wollongong
Belgium
Brussels
Botswana
Garborone
Chile
Santiago
Valparaiso
China
Beiging
Nanjing
Shanghai
Costa Rica
Monteverde
Czech Republic
Prague
Dominican Republic
Santiago
Santo Domingo
England
London
France
Paris
Rennes
Germany
Berlin
Hungary
Budapest
India
Hyderabad
Ireland
Dublin
Italy
Ferrara
Naples
Japan
Tokyo
Jordan
Amman
Mexico
Guanajuato
Morocco
Rabat
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Nicaragua
Monagua
Peru
Lima
Poland
Warsaw
Portugal
Lisbon
Russia
St. Petersburg
Senegal
Dakar
South Africa
Cape Town
Stellenbosch
South Korea
Seoul
Spain
Alcalá de Henares
Alicante
Barcelona
Madrid
Palma de Mallorca
Seville
Sweden
Uppsala
Taiwan
Taipei
Tanzania
Dar es Salaam
Thailand
Kon Kaen
Turkey
Istanbul
Vietnam
Ho Chi Mihn City
Budapest Semesters in Mathematics. Budapest@stolaf.edu
Junior Year in Munich, Germany. www.jym.wayne.edu
London School of Economics and Political Science. www.lse.ac.uk/general-course
Partnership for Service Learning. www.ipsl.org
Ecuador, France, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Spain, LaKota Nation, USA
Semester at Sea. www.semesteratsea.org
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Truman State University administers the following programs.
Austria
Alpha Language Institute, Vienna.
4 weeks of class
Complete immersion and intensive studies in the German language at all levels. Learn German in Austria in a relaxed atmosphere and meet people from all over the world. The courses are of highest quality, lead by experienced, motivated teachers. In addition to the courses, students enjoy cultural activities where they get the chance to speak German, get to know Austria, and enjoy culture and music. The site of the school is in the heart of Vienna.
Canada
Laval University, Québec City. Students have a choice between two eight-week programs from May-June or July-August. This is a French program in language, culture, history, and civilization of Québec. Although the language of instruction if French, no prior knowledge of French is required.
England
Missouri/London Program located at CAPA Center, London. Courses change every summer and are taught by faculty members from Missouri institutions, offering courses in business, literature, history, music and other courses depending on the faculty participating in the program.
France
Catholic University of Angers, Angers. This four week program is an intensive French program, and thus, no prior knowledge of French is required. This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Guatemala
Asociación Pop Wuj, Quetzaltenango.
6 weeks of class
The goals of Pop Wuj’s Medical Program are to increase the student’s cultural competency in addition to his/her language skills so that health care can be delivered in a compassionate and effective manner with knowledge of the culture and history of the patient population. Students take 20 hours per week of individualized language instruction with a medical Spanish focus and participate in a clinical experience in the Pop Wuj clinic in the afternoons. Cultural presentations are also provided. Opportunities are available for health sciences majors with a community health focus. Prerequisite: SPAN 367
Italy
Istituto Italiano, Florence. The Institute is open all year, is well known for its competent, enthusiastic and highly qualified teaching staff, for its modern, multimedia teaching materials, for the wide range of courses offered, for its efficient organization, for the friendly atmosphere and for the many extracurricular activities that are available on a daily basis and free of charge. It is precisely these cultural, social and recreational activities that bring the students into close contact with Italian life. The school, a place to study, becomes the place to live the Italian experience, and thus the ideal setting for achieving excellent linguistic results. No prior knowledge of the language is required, small classes, all levels of Italian offered.
Mexico
Universidad de las Américas, Cholula.
5 weeks – 4 weeks of class plus cultural orientation
The UDLAP international program is designed for students who want to experience and discover Mexico while earning academic credit for business or medical Spanish. Students take two morning classes at the University of the Americas and participate in a practicum experience of six hours per week in either an area hospital or a local or international company. Evening cultural events, as well as a day and a weekend trip, are provided. A total of 6 credit hours is earned toward the Spanish for the Professions Minor. Prerequisite: SPAN 366 or 367.
Se Habla …La Paz.
5 weeks of class
This program is tailored for a variety of medical interests, including nursing, pre-med and health sciences majors. Students take 20 hours of language instruction per week with a medical Spanish focus. They also spend up to 20 hours per week in clinical settings with medical preceptors. Weekly cultural presentations are provided. A total of 6 credit hours is earned toward the Spanish for the Professions Minor. Prerequisite: SPAN 367
Truman State University is affiliated with the following Consortiums/and or programs.
AustraLearn. www.australearn.org
Australia and New Zealand
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS). www.ccisabroad.org
Argentina, Belize, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland and Truman State University administers the following CCIS programs.
Australia
Bond University, Gold Coast. Academic disciplines in many areas, including Native Studies, Business, Language, Law, Psychology, Philosophy, and others. Classes taught in English.
Austria
Salzburg College, Salzburg. Academic disciplines including German Language (all levels), Introduction to European Art, Introduction to International Business, Introduction to International Relations, Studio Art: Printmaking, Music Performance. Classes taught in English.
Bulgaria
University of Veliko Turnovo. International Seminar on Bulgarian Studies: Language, Folklore, Ethnography, History, and Literature.
Costa Rica
1. Centro Lingüístico CONVERSA, Santa Ana. Intensive Spanish language at all levels. Homestays and three meals per day included, lodging on campus also available.
2. Universidad Veritas, San José. Five or eight-week program in Spanish language and literature, all levels. Introduction to Tropical Ecology. Students are housed in homestays.
France
IAU France – The Aix Center, Aix-en-Provence. Students do not need prior knowledge of the language. Courses taught are French language at all levels, Introduction to French Literature, Theatre, Humanities, Art and Art History, Provencal History and Digital Photography and courses are taught in French and English.
IAU France – Marchutz School of Art, Aix-en-Provence. Students can share experiences with professional artists and amateur painters in Paul Cezanne land. In addition to art classes, students may choose one or two French language courses from IAU’s liberal arts program in Aix-en-Provence.
Ecole Superieure des Sciences Commerciales d’Angers (ESSCA), Angers. Five-week program taught entirely in English, offers a thorough understanding of how the European Union, and the delicately balanced cooperation between its member states, really functions. This program includes one-week seminars in Paris and Brussels.
Institut Français de Chambéry and Institut Français d’Annecy. All students take written and oral placement tests and are placed in appropriate language classes focused on grammar, syntax, comprehension, written skills, and oral expression. Cultural activities in the form of workshops allow the students to practice French regularly. Excursions, visits, lectures, and sporting activities take place outside classroom hours.
IPAG School of Management – Nice and (Fall Only) Paris. The academic program at IPAG is designed for students with a background or interest in business. French language and culture, Intercultural Management, Management Development, and European Economic Environment courses are offered as well as additional business courses. In the summer, students enroll in two business courses or one business course and one French Culture course.
India
International Center for Managegment and India Studies, Bangalore. Courses include Introduction to Indian History, Art, Music, Religions, Froeign Language, Conmmunity Services/Social Work, Indian Styles of Dance, and Hindu Mythology.
Ireland
1. National University of Ireland, Galway. Three modules are available: Irish Studies, Irish Language and Education in Ireland. Students take two courses.
2. University of Limerick, Limerick. Irish Studies is offered and students enroll in one three-hour class: Irish Life and Literature, Ireland – Gateway to Europe, and Between Boston and Berlin. Housing is on campus.
Russia
Grint Centre for Education and Culture at the Moscow University of Humanities, Moscow. Courses offered are elementary through advanced Russian language, Russia Today (survey of Russian history) and Russian Literature, XIX-XX centuries. No prior knowledge of Russian is required.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). www.ciee.org
Argentina, Belgium, Bonaire, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Ghana, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Spain
Partnership for Service Learning. www.ipsl.org
Ecuador, France, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Spain, LaKota Nation, USA
Semester at Sea. www.semesteratsea.org
INTERNSHIPS
Truman State University administers the following programs.
England
Missouri/London Program located at CAPA Center, London. Unpaid internships in selected areas. Students must be juniors or seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or above and will be required to take the Understanding Britain Today class and one other class in addition to the internship for the semester. Summer: one class plus the internship.
France
French Teaching Assistant Program. The French Ministry of Education and the Cultural Services at the French Embassy offer teaching assistant positions in French primary and secondary schools and in Instituts Universitaries de Formation des Maîtres (IUFMs) in all regions of France. Semester or year long.
Truman State University is affiliated with the following Consortiums.
AustraLearn. www.australearn.org
Australia and New Zealand
Custom built unpaid internships, learn work skills, become international citizens.
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) www.ccisabroad.org
England, FIE, Germany, Berlin (Fall only), Italy, Rome
Truman State University administers the following CCIS programs.
Austria
Salzburg College, Salzburg. Interested students can sign up for an internship to explore Austrian perspectives and practices at the workplace, this gaining more insights into social, politial, and economic aspects of the Austrian way of life. Several of the companies that accept Salzburg College students for an internship conduct part of their business in English. Other companies require a good command of German. Therefore the options for students with very limited German are more limited and cannont be guaranteed in advance. If students have not studied German and make their decision to study in Salzburg before the beginning of the fall semester, they are encouraged to take a German class in preperation. A pre-requisite for participation in the internship program is computer literacy and previous professional work or internship experience. Semester or academic year.
Russia
Grint Centre for Education and Culture at the Moscow University of Humanities, Moscow. This is a semester or yearlong study abroad and internship program for juniors and seniors with a minimum of 2.75 GPA. Internships are available for Business, Political Science, Accounting/Finance, Law, Marketing, Journalism and other spheres in Russian and International companies. The following companies have previously accepted our interns: Synergy International Systems, RusOTIS, CAF Russia, Roel consulting, PSI Russia, Transperency International, Kidsave International, The Moscow News, Rusfarm, etc. Requirements: CV and letter of motivation to be sent in advance (1 month notice minimum), office and computer skills, knowledge of the Russian language (minimum: Upper Elementary). Summer or semester.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). www.ciee.org
Semester: Australia, Belgium, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominical Republic, England, France, Ghana, Hungry, Ireland, Jordan, Morocco, Senegal, Spain, Taiwan
Summer: Belgium and Spain
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