University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

2008-2009 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

INTA - International Studies Abroad

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300 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 USAC University of Pau, France
12-18 crs. Sp.
FC
P: FREN 201
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 attend University of Pau, France, through the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), where they will study French language and culture. Students may choose to live in the university dormitories or with a host family.
306 Global Student Teaching
1-8 crs. F, Sp.
P: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of
Education and Human Sciences
S/U only grade basis
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum resident GPA of 3.00
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. Must pass Praxis exam.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
This program gives students the opportunity to student teach abroad in over 40 countries. Historically, Global Student Teaching (GST) has placed the most students in Australia, New Zealand, England, Ireland, Spain, Cameroon, Czech Republic, and Costa Rica. Advising will be through the UW-Eau Claire Field Placement Coordinator, with supervision by local cooperating teachers. Housing for each site varies and can include homestays or apartments.
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 Latin American Studies 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 minority 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 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 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
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. Led by UW-Eau Claire faculty members, the tour includes visits to Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Krakow, Auschwitz, Warsaw, and Riga. Students stay in youth hostels and hotels.
318 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 at Thammesat University in Bangkok 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.
322 ISEP-Uruguay, Universidad Catolica del Uruguay
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 attending the Universidad Católica del Uruguay can enroll in regular university courses or in a special program for international students. The special program for foreign students has three courses: Uruguayan and Latin American History, Uruguayan Literature, and Spanish language. Students live with host families.
323 Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile - Santiago, Chile
12-18 crs. F.
FC
P: SPAN 301
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.
329 Study Abroad-Health Care in Costa Rica
6-9 crs. Su.
P: NRSG 212 and minimum of one year college level Spanish
or equivalent
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. Six credits of the Foreign Language/Foreign Culture requirement waived upon program completion.
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 five-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.
333 ISEP - Fiji, University of South Pacific
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 attending the University of the South Pacific study at the Laucala campus and can enroll in regular university courses. Students will live in university residence halls.
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 KwaZulu- 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.
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.
353 Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.80
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
Study abroad for one semester or the academic year at Payap University in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Courses taught in English include anthropology/sociology, religion, history, and fine arts. Students live in university housing.
356 ISEP - University of Ghana, Ghana
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 attending the University of Ghana can enroll in regular university courses. Departments offered include African Dance, Drama and Drumming, African Studies, Agriculture, Arts, Business, Geography/Resource Development, History, Science and Social Science. Students will live in university residence halls.
358 ISEP-Czech Republic, Masaryk University
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum junior 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 attending Masaryk University can enroll in the Central European Studies program either fall or spring semester, or the TESOL program in spring semester only. Students will live in university residence halls.
359 Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies - Nagasaki, Japan
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
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
A study abroad program for one semester or the academic year in the historic city of Nagasaki. Students take Japanese language courses and Asian Studies courses taught in English. Students live with Japanese families.
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 the Harlaxton Manor or Carriage House.
363 American College Thessaloniki (ACT), Thessaloniki, Greece
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
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 can study for one semester or the academic year at American College Thessaloniki (ACT) in Greece. Students take courses in business and economics, as well as humanities courses at ACT. Courses are taught in English. Students live in residence halls near the campus.
364 ISEP - American University of Bulgaria
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
Students attending American University in Bulgaria can enroll in any class for which they have the prerequisite. All classes are taught in English. Students will live in university residence halls.
368 University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.80
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
A one or two semester study abroad program with the University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, Scotland. Students may choose from all classes for which they have appropriate prerequisites. Students live in university residence halls.
369 University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.80
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
A one or two semester study abroad program with the University of Glasgow in Glasgow, Scotland. Students may choose from all classes for which they have appropriate prerequisites. Students live in university residence halls.
380 Study Abroad-Valladolid, Spain
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
FC
P: SPAN 301
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
The University of Valladolid offers an intensive Spanish language and culture program for U.S. and other international students. UW-Eau Claire participants earn 12-16 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 through the University of Latvia. Students will enroll as visiting international students 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.
399 University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland
12-18 crs. F, Sp.
FC
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.80
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Special course fee required
Individual courses may apply toward GE, if appropriate.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
A one or two semester study abroad program with the University of Stirling in Stirling, Scotland. Students may choose from all classes for which they have appropriate prerequisites. Students live in university residence halls.
401 University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
5 crs. Su.
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. Three credits of the Foreign Language/Foreign Culture requirement waived upon program completion.
Approval required-CIE, Schofield 111
A five-week, summer study abroad program at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. All students take a five credit course that covers the history and archaeological remains of Scotland. Students live in university residence halls.
402 University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland
9 crs. Su.
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Minimum sophomore standing
Minimum resident GPA of 2.80