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Next: Cornell-Affiliated Domestic Off-Campus Up: Off-Campus Programs Previous: Off-Campus Programs
Cornell-Affiliated Programs in Foreign Countries
Arts of London and Florence (4)
The ACM London and Florence program (winter/spring only) offers a cultural comparison of two Renaissance cities. Art, architecture, and theater are considered in their historical and political context. Course work in art, architecture, drama, Italian language, and history or literature is supplemented by visits to museums, galleries and the theater, short field trips to other areas of England and Italy and discussions with local scholars. Students spend eight weeks in each city. In Florence, an optional intensive course in Italian is offered in January. February through May. LACEY [951]
Chinese Studies in Hong Kong (8)
Hong Kong is the setting for this ACM program for research and analysis of contemporary China and offers opportunities to study business, banking, journalism, and governmental agencies operating throughout East Asia. Participants enroll in the Chinese University of Hong Kong and choose instruction in either the Mandarin or Cantonese language and select electives ranging from contemporary Chinese political thought to traditional painting and calligraphy. There is also an option for field-based independent study. Students live in university dormitories with Chinese roommates. Prerequisite: minimum grade point average of 3.0 preceding the start of the program. September through April. WALLACE [921]
Czech Republic (4)
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 in its variations and uncertainties. With much of its ancient architecture intact and a topography of dramatic, contrasting beauty, the country offers tremendous opportunities to learn. The ACM program is based at Palacky University in Olomouc, the historical capital of Moravia. It includes intensive language training and course work, field trips, and housing with Czech students in university dormitories. Courses cover Czech history, contemporary socio-political issues, environmental concerns, and Czech literature and culture. Late August to December. GIVENS [950]
Florence (4)
This ACM program offers students of art, history, Romance languages, and the humanities the opportunity for intensive study of Renaissance painting, sculpture, architecture, and literature. Students' understanding of Florence's artistic and cultural heritage is facilitated by Italian language instruction and courses providing a broad perspective on Italian contributions to world civilization. A studio art course is also offered. Course work is supplemented by visits to museums and galleries, short field trips to other cities throughout Italy, and discussions with local scholars. This academic immersion in Italian Renaissance culture is enriched by the students' personal immersion in the life of modern Italy, as each student lives in an Italian home. September through December. LACEY [952]
Foreign Language Abroad Program (9)
The Department of Classical and Modern Languages offers qualified students the opportunity to participate in certain programs operated by other institutions in countries where the native language is French, German, Russian, or Spanish. All of the courses are taught in the foreign language. Prerequisites: a grade point average of 3.0 or higher at the end of the term preceding the start of the program and the appropriate 205-course or its equivalent in the language to be studied (some programs may require additional language preparation). At least one course in the language must be taken at Cornell. Programs range from one month to one year. FARRINGTON-CLUTE and CONNELL [990]
India Studies (9)
The Indian subcontinent, home to almost one sixth of the world's population, provides a rich and complex background for the study of non-Western civilization. After an intensive ten-week orientation term, including language study, at one of the ACM colleges, India Studies participants spend six months in Pune, living with Indian families. At once traditional and highly industrialized, Pune is an excellent place to observe the interaction of tradition and modernity that characterizes India today. Students are enrolled at the Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, where they continue language instruction, choose four other courses, and complete the independent study projects begun during orientation. In addition to the formal academic program, a variety of extracurricular activities is available: music and dance recitals, field trips to nearby cultural sites such as the Ajanta and Ellora caves, and religious festivals. Prerequisite: a grade point average of 3.0 or higher at the end of the term preceding the start of the program. March through December. VERNOFF [922]
Japan Study (9)
In this ACM program, students spend the academic year at Waseda University's International Division in Tokyo after a summer orientation, including intensive language study in a mountain village setting. In addition to required Japanese language courses, 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. In March, a rural stay lets students experience another type of Japanese life for three weeks. Prerequisite: a grade point average of 3.0 or higher at the end of the term preceding the start of the program. August through June. GRAY [923]
Kansai Gaidai Exchange Program in Japan (8)
Kansai Gaikokugo Daigaku (Kansai Foreign Language University), located near Osaka in the Kansai district, offers semester and year-long programs in the Japanese language along with courses taught in English on a wide range of subjects: e.g., anthropology, art, history, international relations, law, literature, politics, religion, sociology, theater, women's studies, and other aspects of Japanese culture. Participants may choose to live in university housing or with a Japanese family. Fall and/or spring. GRAY [924]
Latin American Culture and Society (4)
This is an inter-disciplinary ACM program designed for students who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of life in Latin America and to develop facility in the Spanish language. This program, focusing on the humanities and social sciences, is planned to take full advantage of its Costa Rican setting. Course work in language, literature, geography, anthropology, politics, and cultural change provides insights which are reinforced by group field trips and a two-week period of individual field work in rural areas. Language study is stressed as the key to in-depth understanding of the culture. In San Jose and its environs, students live with families both to improve their language ability and to enjoy continuous, personal involvement in the daily life of a Latin American community. Prerequisite: Spanish 205 or its equivalent. September through December. LACY-SALAZAR [941]
Russia Semester (4)
The enormous political, social and economic changes taking place in Russia provide a fascinating environment for this ACM program which combines intensive study of the Russian language with an introductory course focused on Russian society. Exposure to contempory Russian life is featured in coursework, field trips, individual projects and travel. The program is based at Kuban State University in Krasnodar, a regional center of 700,000 people; the city's relatively relaxed atmosphere permits more contact between Americans and Russians than is usually found in programs in Russia. Most students live with Russian families, though students may also live in university dormitories. Prerequisite: Russian 205 or its equivalent. September through December. GIVENS [955]
School for International Training (4)
The College Semester Abroad program of the School for International Training (SIT) provides a unique opportunity to experience other cultures through language study, a homestay, and cross-cultural orientation. Each participant, in consultation with the academic study director, plans and completes an independent study project. SIT offers the following semester programs which include an introduction to the geography, history, politics, economics, anthropology, religions, and arts of the country. Most also include intensive language instruction, as indicated. To undertake any of the following programs, the student must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher at the end of the term preceding the start of the program and have satisfied the program prerequisites. Many of the following programs, however, have no language or other course prerequisites.
For complete and up-to-date details, consult the program advisor. One course credit is awarded for the Contemporary Culture Seminar (two credits in programs with no language instruction); two course credits for foreign language study (where offered); and one course credit (two in programs with no language instruction) for the independent study. WALLACE [988]
- Australia
Affiliated with the University of Melbourne, this program includes an eleven-week homestay in Melbourne and excursions to Sydney, the national capital of Canberra, and Tasmania and/or South Australia. [988-AUS-A] - Australia: Natural and Human Environment
Based in sub-tropical Northern Queensland and affiliated with James Cook University, this program includes a homestay in Cairns, travel to rainforest and tableland regions, marine biology at the Great Barrier Reef, and a visit to Brisbane. Prerequisite: coursework in environmental studies, ecology, anthropology, or a related field. [988-AUS-E] - Belize: Natural and Cultural Ecology
This program includes a village homestay and trips to the Cayo and Stann Creek Districts, Tikal in Guatemala, and Caye Caulkner. It is designed for students interested in natural and cultural ecology and how these have affected each other both pre-historically during the Mayan civilization and today. Prerequisite: coursework in environmental studies, ecology, anthropology, or a related field. Coursework in Central American studies recommended. [988-BLZ] - Bolivia: Sustainable Development
This program includes a homestay at Cochabamba and trips to La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Sucre, the Chapare, indigenous villages, and the pre-Incan archaeological site of Tiawanacu. Language instruction in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 103 or equivalent. [988-BLV] - Botswana: Kalahari Conservation and Ecology
Based in Gaborone, the capital, with extended visits to the Kalahari Desert and to the Okavango Delta (where travel is by traditional dug-out canoe), this program is designed for students interested in ecology, ecotourism, and wildlife conservation. Language instruction in Setswana. Prerequisite: coursework in environmental science, ecology, or biology. [988-BTS] - Brazil: Culture, Environment, and Social Policy
Based in Fortaleza and affiliated with the Federal University of CearÖ, this program includes a homestay and visits to Salvador, CearÖ, and Bahia. Language instruction in Portuguese. Recommended prerequisite: background in Portuguese, Spanish, or another Romance language. [988-BRZ-A] - Brazil: Amazon Studies and Ecology
Based in Belém, this program includes a homestay and visits to Santarém, Manaus, and other points along the Amazon River. Language instruction in Portuguese. Prerequisites: one year of college Portuguese, Spanish 102, or another Romance language and coursework in environmental studies, ecology, or related fields. [988-BRZ-E] - Cameroon
This program includes a homestay in Dschang, visits to Yaounde, the capital, and a visit to a rural village. Language instruction in French. Prerequisite: French 103 or equivalent. [988-CMR] - Chile
Based at the Catholic University of Valparaiso, this program includes homestays in Valparaiso and Temuco or Arica, study of the Mapuche or Aymara culture, and visits to Puerto Montt, Chiloe Island, and Lake Chungara. Language instruction in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 102 or equivalent. [988-CHL] - China (Yunnan Province)
Located in Kunming, capital of southwest China's beautiful Yunnan province, this program has homestays in Kunming and on the study tours to Dali and Lijiang. Language instruction in Mandarin and the culture seminar are provided by Yunnan Teachers' University. Recommended prerequisite: background in Mandarin. [988-CHN] - Czech Republic: Environment and Industrial Society
This program, which examines issues of environmental pressures in an industrial economy as well as the transition from centralized socialism to a more democratic society, includes an eleven-week homestay in Prague and excursions to other parts of central and eastern Europe. Language instruction in Czech. Prerequisite: coursework in environmental studies, ecology, biology, or a related field. [988-CZC] - Ecuador
Based in the Sierra region, this program includes homestays in Quito and nearby small towns with visits to the coast and Oriente. Language instruction in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 205 or equivalent. [988-ECD-A] - Ecuador: Comparative Ecology
This program includes homestays in Quito, the capital, and nearby towns. Participants study the Sierra ecosystem, Equadorian Amazon, and take a week's shipboard visit to the Galapagos Islands. Language instruction in Spanish. Prerequisites: Spanish 102 or equivalent and coursework in environmental studies, ecology, or related fields. [988-ECD-E] - France
Affiliated with the University of Toulouse in southwestern France, this program includes a twelve-week homestay and language instruction in French. Prerequisite: French 205 or equivalent. [988-FRN-A] - France: International Business
Based in Toulouse, this program includes a thirteen-week homestay; language instruction in French; an international business seminar that incorporates visits to companies, schools, and economic institutions; and a business internship. All coursework is conducted in French. Prerequisites: French 205 or equivalent and one year of coursework in Economics and Business. [988-FRN-B] - France: Language Immersion
A homestay in Toulouse is supplemented by an internship of life and community activity in a village. Language instruction in French. [988-FRN-L] - Germany (Berlin)
This program includes an eleven-week homestay in Berlin and additional homestays in eastern Germany and the Czech Republic. Language instruction in German. [988-GRM-B] - Germany: Language Immersion
This program includes a twelve-week homestay in Berlin, language instruction in German, and a ten-day excursion to Prague and eastern Germany. [988-GRM-L] - Ghana: African Arts and Culture
Participants learn music, dance, and art through exposure to both the historical and modern day cultures. The program includes a homestay with families in Kumasi and/or Accra. Language instruction in Twi. [988-GHA] - Greece: Island Culture and Environment
This program includes homestays in Mytilene, on the island of Lesbos, and in Thessaloniki where participants study both the natural and cultural environments of the Mediterranean. Language instruction in Modern Greek. [988-GRC] - India
Orientation in New Delhi is followed by homestays and visits with a village family and an upper- or upper-middle class family in Udaipur. The heart of the course is the ``Indian Life and Culture and Rural Development Seminar.'' Language instruction in Hindi. [988-IND] - Indonesia (Bali)
Designed for students interested in artistic and cultural traditions and in the impact of change on traditional societies, this program is based in the village of Peliatan in Central Bali and includes a homestay in villages of the Ubad-Peliatan area. Language instruction in Indonesian. [988-INN-B] - Indonesia (Sumatra)
Based in West Sumatra, this program focuses on natural and human environments. The Minangkabau people retain a matrilineal kinship system. The homestay is in the Bukittinggi area with trips to the surrounding rain forest and upland regions. Language instruction in Indonesian. [988-INN-S] - Ireland: Peace and Conflict Studies
This program is based in Dublin where participants draw on the faculty resources of Trinity College, University College Dublin, and the Department of Peace Studies at the Irish School of Ecumenics. Participants will also study in Northern Ireland with the support and resources of the University of Ulster and other institutions in Derry and Belfast. [988-IRL] - Italy
Based in Siena, 30 miles south of Florence, this program includes a brief homestay in the area and excursions to Florence and Rome for visits to various museums. Language instruction in Italian. [988-ITL] - Jamaica: Women and Development
Affiliated with the Women and Development Studies Group at the University of the West Indies, this program focuses on development especially as it relates to women and their arts. Homestays are in Kingston and a village. [988-JAM] - Kenya: Coastal Studies
This program includes a homestay in Nairobi and visits to a rural village on the island of Lamu, upcountry Kenya, and Zanzibar and/or Tanzania. Students study Swahili, East African history, culture, religion, art, ecology, and national parks and wildlife conservation. [988-KNY-E] - Kenya: Upcountry
This program includes a homestay in Nairobi, the capital, and field trips to other parts of Kenya and to Tanzania and/or Uganda. Language instruction in Swahili. [988-KNY-U] - Madagascar
Affiliated with the University of Antananarivo, this program includes a homestay in Antananarivo, a stay in a rural village, and excursions to nature reserves to study the unique flora and fauna of the island. Language instruction in French. Prerequisites: French 204 or equivalent. [988-MDG] - Mexico
This program includes homestays in Oaxaca and Morelia, a village stay to study rural development issues, and a visit to Mexico City. Language instruction in Spanish. [988-MXC] - Middle East: Peace and Conflict Studies
Homestays with Israeli, Palestinian, and Jordanian families in Jerusalem and Amman expose participants to various points of view. Students visit a kibbutz and villages in northern Israel. [988-MID] - Morocco
Highlights include an eight-week homestay in Rabat, the capital, and field trips to Fez, Meknes, Casablanca, Marrakech, and rural areas. Language instruction in Arabic. [988-MRC] - Nepal
This program includes a homestay in Kathmandu, the capital, and a three-week trek and homestay in villages. Participants observe temple festivals and other local ceremonies. Language instruction in Nepali. [988-NPL] - The Netherlands: Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Studies
Based on work conducted at the Universities of Amsterdam and Utrecht, the program includes a homestay with alternative or traditional families in or near Amsterdam. Language instruction in Dutch. Prerequisite: coursework in gender studies or related social science. [988-NTH] - Nigeria
Participants have a homestay in Lagos, the capital, and spend a week in either a rural school where they tutor local students or a psychiatric hospital. Language instruction in Yoruba. [988-NGR] - Northwest Coast First Nations
Affiliated with the Universities of British Columbia and Washington, this program studies North America's First Nations along the Pacific Northwest Coast. Homestays are with First Nations families, if possible. Prerequisites: coursework in sociology or anthropology and demonstrated interest in First Nations issues. [988-NWC] - Russia: Language Immersion
Based in what was formerly Leningrad, this program, designed for students interested in the Russian language and Russian life and culture, includes a thirteen-week homestay in Saint Petersburg and excursions to Moscow and at least one other republic. Language instruction in Russian. [988-RSS-L] - Russia (Saint Petersburg)
This program includes a homestay in St. Petersburg and trips to Moscow and at least one other republic. The emphasis is on intensive Russian language study. Prerequisites: Russian 205 or equivalent. [988-RSS-S] - South Africa (Cape Town)
In collaboration with the University of the Western Cape students are exposed to the issues facing South Africa today. Homestays in Cape Town and trips to other parts of the country. Language instruction options are Afrikaans or possibly Xhosa. [988-SAF-C] - South Africa (Durban)
Affiliated with the University of Durban-Westville, this program is for students interested in contemporary South Africa and the transition to a post-apartheid society. It includes a homestay in Durban and visits to Cape Province and/or Transvaal, and surrounding areas. [988-SAF-D] - Spain
Based in Granada, ancient capital of the Moorish kings, and affiliated with the University of Granada, this program includes an eleven-week homestay, a week in an Andalusian village, and visits to Madrid, Seville, Cordoba, Segovia, Toledo and/or Barcelona. Language instruction in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 205 or equivalent. [988-SPN-A] - Spain: International Business
Based in Granada, this program includes a ten-week homestay, excursions in Andalusia, and a month-long internship in an area of Spanish business. Visit to Madrid. Language instruction in Spanish. Coursework is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Spanish 205 or equivalent. One year of coursework in Economics and Business recommended. [988-SPN-B] - Spain: Language Immersion
Affiliated with the University of Granada, this program includes a twelve-week homestay in Granada, a week in a rural village, and visits to Madrid and various locations in southern and central Spain. Language instruction in Spanish. [988-SPN-L] - Switzerland: International Studies
This program includes a fourteen-week homestay near Geneva and language instruction in French. Prerequisite: French 103 or equivalent. [988-SWZ] - Tanzania: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Designed for the wildlife enthusiast, this program includes a seminar on ecology at the Mweka College of African Wildlife Management located on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and a field seminar in Serengeti National Park taught in conjunction with the Serengeti Wildlife Research Center. Homestay in Arusha or Moshi and language instruction in Swahili. Prerequisite: coursework in environmental studies, ecology, or biology. [988-TNZ] - Thailand
Affiliated with Payap University (the country's first private university), this program includes a homestay in Chiang Mai and trips to Bangkok, Sukhothai, central Thai villages, and the northern hill-tribes. Language instruction in Thai. [988-THL] - Tibetan Studies
This program includes four to five weeks in Dharamsala, India, the seat of the Dalai Lama's government in exile, and nine weeks learning about Tibetan communities in Nepal. Homestay with Tibetan families in the Kathmandu Valley. Conditions permitting, participants will have an audience with the Dalai Lama and visit Tibet itself. Language instruction in Tibetan. [988-TBT] - Venezuela: Natural and Cultural Ecology
This program studies human impact on environment and social organizations. Study sites include Merida, the Andean ``paramo,'' ``Gran Sabana,'' the Caribbean coast, and Caracas. Homestays in Merida and a rural location. Language instruction in Spanish. Prerequisites: Spanish 102 or equivalent and coursework in environmental studies, ecology, or related fields. [988-VEN] - Vietnam (Hanoi)
Based at the University of Hanoi in North Vietnam, participants will stay in guest houses with other students. Field trips will include visits to Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. Language instruction in Vietnamese. [988-VNM-HA] - Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)
Based at the University of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, this program is the first-ever U.S. undergraduate offering in South Vietnam. Field trips will include visits north to Hue and Hanoi. Participants will stay in guest houses with other students. Language instruction in Vietnamese. [988-VNM-HO] - Zimbabwe
This program includes a homestay in Harare, the capital, and offers language instruction in Shona, visits to various parts of the country, and a week's stay in a rural development site. [988-ZMB]
Tropical Field Research (4)
This ACM program is designed for advanced work in the social and natural sciences. Independent research in the humanities is also encouraged. 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, 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 of study may be integrated with an ongoing project or may be taken independently under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Prerequisites: prior coursework in the proposed research discipline and at least Spanish 102 or its equivalent. February through May. LYON [942]
Zimbabwe (4-5)
This ACM program offers the opportunity to study the challenges of nation-building faced by independent Zimbabwe. Offered each spring, this interdisciplanary program is particularly suited to students with an interest in developmental issues in Southern Africa. Courses in the Shona language, cultural identity, and political and economic development will be offered in Harare under the guidance of an ACM faculty director and University of Zimbabwe faculty. All students will do an independent field project under the direction of program faculty or University staff, and students may also elect an optional May term focusing on an internship, language study or an individual research project. Students live with families in Harare. January through April, with an optional May term. LOEBSACK [910]
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