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Cornell-Affiliated Programs in Foreign Countries
Cornell College recognizes the growing interdependence of peoples and nations in today's world. To function in this interdependent world, liberally-educated persons need to be literate in other languages, understanding of other cultures, and receptive to other viewpoints. College-sponsored study-abroad opportunities for students have been part of the curriculum since the 1950s. In its cultural and extracurricular programming the College has also made an effort to include the arts and ideas of different cultures and countries.
Central European Studies in the 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. This ACM program is based at Palacky University in Olomouc, the historical capital of Moravia, with much of its ancient architecture intact and a topography of dramatic, contrasting beauty. The program includes intensive language training and course work, field trips to major European cities, independent research, and housing with Czech students in university dormitories. Courses cover Eastern European history, contemporary socio-political issues, environmental concerns, and Czech literature and culture. Late August to December. Prerequisite: junior standing. IKACH [950]
Chinese Studies - Hong Kong (4 or 8)
The ACM/GLCA Chinese Studies program offers an academic year or a
semester of study in Hong Kong, a center for research and analysis of
contemporary China as well as a focal point for business, banking,
journalism, and governmental agencies operating through East Asia.
Enrolled at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, students choose
Mandarin or Cantonese language instruction, as well as elective courses
ranging from contemporary Chinese political thought to traditional
painting and calligraphy. There is also opportunity for independent
study projects, either library-based or field-oriented. At the
University, students live in dormitories with Chinese roommates.
Opportunities for study in Mainland China for students with one to two
years of Chinese also are available and offered by the Council on
International Educational Exchange, of which ACM is a member.
Prerequisites: a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and junior
standing. Previous study in Mandarin or Cantonese useful. September
through December, January through May, or both. LICHT [921]
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. Coursework is supplemented by visits to museums and galleries,
short field trips to other cities throughout Italy, and discussions with
local scholars. Staying with Italian host families enriches
participants' awareness of modern Italian life as well as the academic
study of Italian Renaissance culture. Prerequisite: junior standing. Recommended prerequisite: prior study of Italian. September through
December. LACEY [952]
Foreign Language Abroad Program (1-9)
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, Japanese, Russian, or Spanish. All of the courses in
approved FLAP programs 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 have been taken at Cornell. Programs range from one month to one
year. FACULTY IN MODERN LANGUAGES [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 contemporary India. 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. March through December. VERNOFF [922]
Japan Study (9)
After a brief orientation, including intensive language study and
cultural discussions, students in this ACM/GLCA program spend the
academic year at Waseda University's International Division in Tokyo. 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
three-week rural stay lets students experience another type of Japanese
life. Prerequisites: a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and
sophomore standing. Japanese language study is not required for
acceptance into the program, but at least one term of Japanese must be
completed before departure. Late August through June. LICHT [923]
Latin American Culture and Society - Costa Rica (4)
This is an interdisciplinary ACM program designed for students who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of life in Latin America and to develop fluency in Spanish. This program, focused on the humanities and social sciences, is planned to take full advantage of its Costa Rican setting. Coursework 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 José and 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: SPA 103. Late August through December. LACY-SALAZAR [941]
London and Florence: Arts in Context (4-5)
The ACM London and Florence program compares the artistic achievements of two prominent Renaissance cities. Art, architecture, and theatre are considered in their historical and political context. Coursework in art, architecture, drama, Italian language, and history or literature is supplemented by visits to museums, galleries and the theatre, short field trips to other areas of England and Italy, and discussions with local scholars. Students spend eight weeks in each city. Previous coursework in studio art, art history, theatre, history, and literature are encouraged, though not required. In Florence, an optional intensive course in Italian is offered in January. Otherwise, February through May. LACEY [951]
Russia Semester - Krasnodar (4)
The enormous political, social, and economic changes taking place in
Russia provide a fascinating environment for this ACM/GLCA program, and
the Kuban region program site provides a particularly rich environment
for understanding the issues of national identity which accompany these
changes. The program combines intensive study of the Russian language
with an introductory course focused on Russian society, and exposure to
contemporary 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 on programs in Russia. In addition,
little English is spoken in Krasnodar, providing students increased
opportunity to develop their Russian language skills. Students live with
Russian families. Prerequisite: RUS 103. September through
December. IKACH [955]
Tanzania (4)
This ACM program, focusing on
ecology and anthropology, is designed for well-prepared, motivated
students seeking study and fieldwork experiences in the natural and
social sciences. Students divide their time between the University of
Dar es Salaam and the Northern Region of Tanzania. At the University
they take an intensive course in Swahili, the national language of
Tanzania, followed by courses in human evolution, the ecology of the
Serengeti Plain, and research topics. For six weeks they live in tent
camps and pursue individual research topics in human ecology,
paleoanthropology, archaeology, zoology, or sociocultural anthropology
in the Serengeti/Ngorongoro area before returning to the University for
the completion and documentation of their fieldwork. Prerequisites:
junior standing and prior coursework in the natural sciences.
Preference is given to students with backgrounds in prehistory and
anthropology. Familiarity with archaeological and/or ethnographic field
methodology is strongly recommended. August through December.
THOMPSON [912]
Tropical Field Research - Costa Rica (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: sophomore standing, prior coursework in the
proposed research discipline, and at least SPA 103. Late
January through May. CONDON [942]
Zimbabwe (4-5)
This ACM program offers the
opportunity to study the challenges of nation-building and development
issues. 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. Family stays in Harare and Bulawayo offer students the
opportunity to live with Zimbabweans, participate in community life, and
experience the cultures of the country's two main ethnic groups, the
Shona and the Ndebele. Field trips and a short rural stay are a part of
the program. January through April, with an optional May term. Prerequisite: advanced sophomore standing. LICHT [910]
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