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Next: Cornell-Affiliated Domestic Off-Campus Programs Up: Cornell-Affiliated Programs in Foreign Previous: Cornell-Affiliated Programs in Foreign
School for International Training Programs (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 on site, plans and completes an independent study project. SIT currently 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, if any.
Each program awards four Cornell course credits. The particular nature of the credit varies with each program. The program selection changes annually, so for complete and up-to-date details, consult the program advisor. CONNELL [988]
Australia: The Multicultural Society
Affiliated with the University of Melbourne, this program covers the
arts, history and development of Australia. It includes a homestay
in Melbourne and excursions to New South Wales, Northern Territory,
and/or South Australia. [988-AUS-A]
Australia: Natural and Cultural Ecology
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 or ecology. [988-AUS-E]
Belize: Natural History and Cultural Ecology
This program includes a village homestay and trips to the Cayo and Stann
Creek Districts, Caye Caulker, and Barrier Reef. 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. Prior coursework in Central American and/or
Caribbean studies desirable. [988-BLZ]
Bolivia: Culture and Development
This program includes a homestay at Cochabamba and trips to La Paz, Sucre, the Chapare, indigenous villages, and the pre-Incan archaeological site of Tiwanaku. Language instruction in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 205. [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 or ecology. [988-BTS]
Brazil: Culture and Development
Based in Fortaleza in the Brazilian Northeast, this program includes a
homestay and visits to Salvador, Ceará, and Bahia. Topics include
urban and rural development, migration, poverty, street children, and
human rights. Language instruction in Portuguese. A background in
Portuguese, Spanish, or another Romance language is strongly
recommended. [988-BRZ-A]
Brazil: Amazon Studies and Ecology
Based in Belém, this program includes a homestay and visits to
Manaus and other points along the Amazon River. Language instruction in
Portuguese. Prerequisite: coursework in environmental studies, ecology,
or related fields. A background in Portuguese, Spanish, or
another Romance language is strongly recommended. [988-BRZ-E]
Cameroon
This program includes a homestay in Dschang and/or Yaounde, the capital, and a visit to a rural village. Language instruction in French. Prerequisite: FRE 205. [988-CMR]
Chile
Based at Valparaiso, this program includes homestays in Valparaiso and visits to 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: SPA 103. [988-CHL]
China: Yunnan Province
Located in Kunming, ``the city of eternal spring,'' capital of southwest
China's Yunnan province. Focus on the interaction between Han and
minority cultures. Study tours to Dali, Lijiang, and Xi'an. Language
instruction in Mandarin and the culture seminar are provided by Yunnan
Teachers' University. Recommended
prerequisite: some background in Mandarin. [988-CHN]
Czech Republic: Arts and Social Change
This program examines the interaction between historical forces and Czech
art, music, and architecture. The change from a centralized socialism to
a more democratic society. A 12-week homestay in Prague and excursions
to other parts of the Republic, as well as to surrounding countries.
Language instruction in Czech. [988-CZC]
Ecuador
The emphasis is on politics, development issues, and Ecuadorian society.
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. Prerequisites: SPA 205 and the
ability to follow coursework in Spanish. [988-ECD-A]
Ecuador: Comparative Ecology
This program includes homestays in Quito, the capital, and nearby towns.
Participants study the Sierra ecosystem, Ecuadorian Amazon, and take a
week's shipboard visit to the Galapagos Islands. Language instruction in
Spanish. Prerequisites: SPA 205, the ability to follow coursework in
Spanish, and coursework in environmental studies, ecology, or related
fields. [988-ECD-E]
France: Intensive Language and Culture I
Orientation in Paris. Homestay in Toulouse is supplemented by a two-week
internship in a village. Intensive language instruction in French. [988-FRN-L]
France: Intensive Language and Culture II
Emphasis on history, culture, and French society. Orientation in Paris.
Affiliated with the University of Toulouse in southwestern France, this
program includes a 12-week homestay, a two-week internship in a
village, and field trips in the region. Language instruction in French.
Prerequisites: FRE 205 and the ability to follow coursework
in French. [988-FRN-A]
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 Accra. Language instruction in Twi. [988-GHA-A]
Ghana: Crossroads of the African Diaspora
Focus is on human migration--voluntary and involuntary--before and after the Europeans' arrival. Homestay at Cape Coast, Ghana's former capital. Language instruction in Twi. [988-GHA-C]
Greece: Island Culture and Environment
This program includes an orientation in Athens, a homestay in Mytilene, on the island of Lesvos, and tours in Greece, where participants study both the natural and cultural environments of the Mediterranean. Language instruction in Modern Greek. [988-GRC]
India: Arts and Culture
An introduction to the tremendous diversity of India through study of
North Indian arts and culture. Orientation in New Delhi is followed by
homestays with a family in Jaipur. Field trips to Ahmedabad, Sadra
village, and Jaipur. Language instruction in Hindi. [988-IND-A]
India: Gender and Development
This program focuses on strategies of development, with particular
reference to gender roles. Orientation in New Delhi is followed by a
homestay in Mysore, with trips to other South Indian cities and
villages. Language introduction in Kannada. [988-IND-D]
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]
Ireland: Peace and Conflict Studies
After an orientation in County Galway, this program is based in Dublin, where participants draw on the faculties 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]
Jamaica: Gender and Development
Affiliated with the University of the West Indies, this program focuses
on women's important economic and political role in Jamaican life, as
well as women and their arts. Homestay in Kingston and visits to rural
areas. [988-JAM]
Kenya: Coastal Studies
This program includes two weeks in Nairobi and visits to a rural village
on the island of Lamu, to Mombasa, and possibly to Zanzibar. Students
study East African coastal history, culture, Islam, art, ecology, and
national parks and wildlife conservation. Language instruction in
Swahili. [988-KNY-C]
Kenya: Culture and Development
This program is based in Nairobi, the capital, and includes field trips to other parts of Kenya and to Tanzania and/or Uganda, studying nationalism, foreign investment, and development. Language instruction in Swahili. [988-KNY-A]
Madagascar: Cultural History and Geography
Affiliated with the University of Antananarivo, this program includes a
homestay in Antananarivo, a stay in a rural village, and excursions to
eastern or northern Madagascar. Study of history, culture, ecology,
education, and the arts. Language instruction in French and in oral
Malagasay. Prerequisite: FRE 205. [988-MDG-A]
Madagascar: Ecology and Conservation
An ecology and conservation seminar taught in French. Two weeks in
Antananarivo and three weeks in southern Madagascar, plus excursions.
Language instruction in French. Prerequisites: FRE 205,
ability to follow coursework in French, and previous coursework in
environmental science, ecology, or related field. [988-MDG-E]
Mali
Pre- and post-colonial history, the role of the Niger River in Malian
life, the various ethnic groups, griots and the oral tradition. Homestay
in Bamako, visit to a rural setting. Language instruction in French and
in oral Bambara. Prerequisites: FRE 205 and ability to follow coursework
in French. [988-MAL]
Mexico: Culture and Development
This program includes a homestay in Oaxaca, a village stay to shed
direct light on rural development issues, and visits to Mexico City and
Chiapas. Language instruction in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 103. [988-MXC]
Middle East: Peace and Conflict
Studies
Homestays with Israeli, Palestinian, and Jordanian families in
Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Amman expose participants to various
points of view. Students visit a kibbutz and Muslim, Christian, and
Druze villages in northern Israel, as well as take field trips to the Negev
Desert and Gaza Strip. [988-MID]
Morocco
Moroccan history and culture, the role of Islam in society, and Moroccan
economy. 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. No prerequisite, but a background in
French useful. [988-MRC]
Nepal: Natural and Human Environment
Study of how local cultures have been shaped by geographic and
ecological features. This program includes a homestay in Kathmandu, the
capital, and a two-week homestay in villages. Travel often on foot.
Language instruction in Nepali. [988-NPL]
The Netherlands: Sexuality, Gender, and Identity
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, and visits to Copenhagen and Berlin. Language instruction in Dutch. Prerequisite: coursework in gender studies or related social science. [988-NTH]
New Zealand: Natural and Human Environment
Central role of geography and culture in the development of a
multicultural society. Based in Hamilton (North Island), with field
trips to South Island, especially Dunedin. [988-NZL]
Nicaragua
Based in Managua with field trips to the Caribbean coastal areas, this
program focuses on culture, development, and women's studies. There is
also a two-week excursion to Cuba. Language instruction in Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPA 205 and ability to follow coursework
in Spanish. [988-NIC]
Northwest Coast First Nations
Affiliated with the University of British Columbia, this program
studies North America's First Nations along the Pacific Northwest Coast.
Homestays are in Vancouver with First Nations families if possible.
Field trips to Victoria and Washington state. Prerequisites: coursework
in sociology or anthropology and demonstrated
interest in First Nations issues. [988-NWC]
Russia: Intensive Language and Culture I
With a 13-week homestay in St. Petersburg, this program is designed for students interested in the Russian language and Russian life and culture. Excursions to Moscow and at least one other area of the former Soviet Union. Intensive language instruction in Russian. [988-RSS-L]
Russia: Intensive Language and Culture II
Emphasis on Russian culture, society, and the transition to a market economy. This program includes a homestay in St. Petersburg and trips to Moscow and at least one other area of the former Soviet Union. Language instruction in Russian. Prerequisites: RUS 205 and ability to follow coursework in Russian. [988-RSS-A]
South Africa: Arts and Social Change (Cape Town)
Students are exposed to the issues facing South Africa today, especially
the arts as a means of political expression. Homestay in Cape Town and trips
to other parts of the Cape Province. Language instruction in Afrikaans
or Xhosa. [988-SAF-C]
South Africa: Reconciliation and Development (Durban)
This program is for students interested in the political and economic
transition to a post-apartheid society. It includes a homestay in Durban
and visits to Cape Province, Transvaal, game reserves, and surrounding
areas. Language instruction in Zulu. [988-SAF-D]
Spain: Intensive Language and Culture I
Affiliated with the University of Granada, this program includes a
12-week homestay in Granada, a week in a rural village, orientation in
Madrid, and field trips to various locations in southern and central
Spain. Intensive language instruction in Spanish. [988-SPN-L]
Spain: Intensive Language and Culture II
Affiliated with the University of Granada, this program includes a
12-week homestay in Granada and five days in an Andalusian village.
Orientation in Madrid and field trips to various locations in southern
and central Spain. Prerequisite: SPA 205. [988-SPN-A]
Switzerland: International Studies
This program includes a 14-week homestay near Geneva and volunteer
work in an international or nongovernmental organization. Language
instruction in French. Prerequisite: previous coursework in politics,
economics, or international relations. Previous study of French is strongly
recommended. [988-SWZ]
Tanzania: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
This program includes a seminar on ecology in northwestern Tanzania 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 and language instruction in Swahili. Prerequisite:
coursework in environmental studies, ecology, or
biology. [988-TNZ-W]
Tanzania: Biodiversity and Conservation
Following a program orientation at the Marine Research Station in
Kunduchi, the program is based in southeastern Tanzania. Field trips to
the Udzungwa Mountains, Ruaha National Park, and the southern highlands.
Prerequisite: coursework in environmental studies, ecology, or biology. [988-TNZ-B]
Tanzania: Zanzibar Coastal Ecology
Effects of human impact on marine environments, biology and ecology of
island and coastal mammals, fish, and birds. Connected with the
University of Dar-es-Salaam and the Institute of Marine Sciences.
Homestay in Zanzibar, one week in a coastal village, and a visit to the
mainland. Language instruction in Swahili. Prerequisite: previous
coursework in environmental sciences, ecology, or
biology. [988-TNZ-C]
Thailand: Culture and Development
A study of history, economics, and Buddhist culture, this program,
affiliated with Payap University in Chiang Mai, includes trips to Sukhothai,
central Thai villages, and the northern hill-tribes. Language
instruction in Thai. [988-THL]
Tibetan Studies
This program includes four weeks in Dharamsala, India, the seat of the
Dalai Lama's government in exile, and 11 weeks learning about Tibetan
communities and their culture in Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibet, depending on
political conditions. Homestay with Tibetan families. Language instruction
in Tibetan. [988-TBT]
Uganda: Development Studies
Focusing on issues of socioeconomic development, this program offers a
five-week practicum with a grassroots development organization,
homestays in Kampala and rural areas, and field trips to Ruwenzori, the
Sese Islands, and Jinja. Language instruction in Luganda. Prerequisite:
coursework in development studies or a related area. [988-UGN]
Venezuela: Natural and Cultural Ecology
This
program studies human impact on environment and social organizations.
Study sites include Merida, the Caribbean coast, and Caracas. Homestays
in Merida and a rural location. Language instruction in Spanish.
Prerequisites: SPA 205, ability to follow coursework in
Spanish, and coursework in environmental studies, ecology, or
related fields. [988-VEN]
Vietnam: Culture and
Development
Based at the University of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon,
this program is the first-ever U.S. undergraduate offering in southern
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]
Western Samoa: Pacific Island Studies
An orientation in Honolulu is followed by two weeks in a village homestay, and then study at the University of the South Pacific in Apia, 'Upolu. Field trips to other islands, including Fiji. Language instruction in Samoan. [988-POL]
Zimbabwe: Arts and Social Change
This program focuses on the transition to majority rule and race
relations with an emphasis on ways social change is reflected in music,
theatre, and writing. It includes a homestay in Harare, the capital, and
offers visits to various parts of the country, and a week's stay in a
rural development site. Language instruction in Shona. [988-ZMB-A]
Zimbabwe: Grassroots Development and NGO Management
Offered in conjunction with the Organisation of Rural Associations for
Progress in Bulawayo, students take most of their courses and carry out
field studies with African development professionals. Field trips to
Harare and Mesvingo, with a two-week stay in a village. Language instruction in
Ndebele. Prerequisites: gpa of 3.0 or above, upper-level coursework in
development studies or a related field, and at least one significant
intercultural experience. [988-ZMB-D]
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