University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

2006-2007 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

INTA - International Studies Abroad

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300 /500 Summer Session in Mexico
6-7 crs. Su.
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.30
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate. Six credits of the Foreign Language/Foreign Culture requirement waived upon program completion.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
A summer session at the Cuernavaca campus of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Studies. Courses in Latin American civilization, history, literature, and art are offered for students having completed at least five semesters of university Spanish. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced intensive Spanish language courses are also offered. A member of the UW-Eau Claire Spanish faculty accompanies the group and teaches one Latin American Studies course. Students live with host families. Prior knowledge of Spanish is not required for enrollment in intensive language courses.
303 Study Abroad-Caen, France
12-18 crs. Sp.
P: FREN 102
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.80
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
Students attend University of Caen, France. Subjects available are all levels of French Language and French Culture. Students will reside in university dormitories with French students.
307 Study Abroad-San Jose, Costa Rica
12-18 crs. Sp.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.80
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
A spring program for beginning/intermediate Spanish language students. A two-week community service project is part of the program and meets the UW-Eau Claire Service Learning requirement. Students live with Costa Rican families.
308 Study Abroad-Chiang Mai, Thailand
6 crs. Su.
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.30
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate. Six credits of the Foreign Language/Foreign Culture requirement waived upon program completion.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
A six-week summer program focusing on tribal cultures of Northern Thailand. Program includes classroom work at Payap University and academic field trips to Hmong villages. Students live in Payap University guesthouses.
311 /511 Study Abroad-Lancaster, England
12-24 crs. F, Sp.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 3.00
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
A one- or two-semester study abroad program with Lancaster University in Lancaster, England. Students may choose from all classes for which they have appropriate prerequisites. Students live in university residence halls.
314 Study Abroad-Costa Rica/Nicaragua
12-18 crs. F.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.80
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate. Field trip(s) required.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
This unique Latin American studies program based in Guanacaste/Costa Rica and Granada/Nicaragua focuses on the contrasts between urban and rural societies in Latin America. Students will take two Spanish classes at an appropriate level (beginning to advanced) and two Latin American studies courses in English. Field trips and a two- week service-learning project are included in the program. Students will live with host families.
316 Central European Travel Seminar
3 crs. Su.
Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.30
Special course fee required
Individual course may apply toward GE or Foreign Culture, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
The Central European Travel Seminar offers an academic introduction to the culture, art, politics, and history of Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, and Latvia. The tour includes visits to Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Krakow, Auschwitz, Warsaw, and Riga. The tour is led by a UW-Eau Claire faculty member. Students stay in youth hostels and hotels.
318 /518 Study Abroad-Limerick, Ireland
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 3.00
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
A one- or two-semester study abroad program with the University of Limerick in Limerick, Ireland. Students may choose from all classes for which they have appropriate prerequisites. Students live in university residence halls.
321 ISEP - Thammasat University, Thailand
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.75
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
The Office of International Affairs offers a Thai Studies Program providing an integrated and interdisciplinary program for students. A wide range of courses on historical and present-day Thailand and its culture are available. Trips to artistic, ethnological, historical, political, and religious sites are included with the Thai Studies Program. Some other departments offer classes available in English as well. Students live in residence halls.
323 Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile - Santiago, Chile
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
P: SPAN 301
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.80
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
Students who have taken five semesters of Spanish language can attend courses at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile for one semester or academic year. Students live with Chilean families.
327 Study Abroad-Wittenberg, Germany
12-18 crs. Sp.
P: GERM 201
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.80
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
The Center for German Language and Culture offers instruction during the spring semester. Depending on the courses already taken, students will be placed in appropriate German courses. Students may complete half of their service-learning requirement. Some courses are taught by instructors from Wittenberg. Students live with German families.
329 /529 Study Abroad-Health Care in Costa Rica
3-9 crs. Wi, odd-numbered years.
P: FMHN 212 and minimum of one year college level Spanish
or equivalent
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.75
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
This program is of special interest to students in nursing, allied health, and other majors with interest or concentration in health care. Students take a one-credit Medical Spanish course, along with a three-credit course comparing the socialized health care system of Costa Rica with the managed care system of the United States.
338 University of KwaZulu-Natal-Durban, South Africa
6 crs. Su.
(Formerly INTA 326)
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.30
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate. Three credits of the Foreign Language/Foreign Culture requirement waived upon program completion.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
A five-week summer program at the University of Natal, focusing on African studies. Students choose two of three courses and may complete their service-learning requirement. Students live in university residence halls.
339 University of Winchester, England
12-18 crs. Sp.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 3.00
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
Spring semester study abroad program with the University of Winchester in Winchester, England. Students may choose from all classes for which they have appropriate prerequisites. Students live in residence halls on or near campus.
346 Study Abroad Nursing-England
10-13 crs. F.
P: NSYS 415, ADTN 425
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Special course fee required
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
A one-quarter program consisting of two required nursing courses in the final semester: Nsys 455 and 475. Ints 170 may also be taken. All courses in the program are taught by UW-Eau Claire nursing faculty members and guests, with clinical experiences provided by local health care agencies. The program provides an excellent opportunity to explore nursing and health care in another culture.
348 Study Abroad-Murdoch University-Perth, Australia
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.75
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
Students can attend courses at Murdoch University during either semester or for the academic year. Students may choose from a comprehensive curriculum, and take any courses for which they have met the appropriate prerequisites. Housing is in the university residence halls or with host families. Students may choose to look for their own apartments.
350 Southern Cross University-Lismore, Australia
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.75
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
A semester or academic year study abroad program with Southern Cross University. Students may choose from all classes for which they have appropriate prerequisites. Housing is in university residence halls. Students may choose to look for their own apartments.
352 London Student Teaching
1-9 crs. F, Sp.
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Special course fee required
Admission to the professional semester. Prerecommendation of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Six credits of the Foreign Language/Foreign Culture requirement waived upon program completion.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
This program gives students the opportunity to student teach abroad. Advising will be through the UW-Eau Claire field placement coordinator, with supervision by local cooperating teachers in London. Students will live in residential hotels.
360 Study Abroad-Harlaxton College, England
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.30
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
A one-semester program at Harlaxton College near Grantham, England, offered through an arrangement with the University of Evansville. Courses are offered by British and U.S. faculty at Harlaxton College. Ints 170 or 370, British Life and Civilization, is required. Students and faculty live in Harlaxton Manor or Carriage House.
366 Study Abroad-Edinburgh, Scotland
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.30
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
UW-Eau Claire students may participate in the Wisconsin in Scotland program, along with students from four other UW campuses. Adjunct British faculty will supplement courses offered by UW faculty. A three-credit Scottish culture Colloquium is required. Students and faculty live in Dalkeith House, built in 1701, and located six miles from Edinburgh.
367 WI in Scotland - Summer
6-9 crs. Su.
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.30
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
An abbreviated version of the popular Wisconsin-in-Scotland semester program. All students live in Dalkeith Manor, and take two courses from several offered by participating UW faculty.
380 Study Abroad-Valladolid, Spain
12-18 crs. Sp.
P: SPAN 301
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.80
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
The University of Valladolid offers an intensive Spanish language and culture program for U.S. and other international students. UW-Eau Claire participants earn 16 credits toward their Spanish major or minor. Students live with Spanish families.
386 Study Abroad-Riga, Latvia
12-18 crs. F.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Minimum resident GPA of 2.80
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
This Baltic/East European Studies program is offered in conjunction with the University of Latvia. Students will enroll as a visiting international student at the University of Latvia and may enroll in a variety of courses taught in English in the Baltic Study program or other university departments. Russian and Latvian language courses are also available. Students live in residence halls.