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| Egypt: Arabic Language at the American University in Cairo |
- Study in Cairo for 7 weeks during the summer.
- Participate in an intensive Arabic language and culture program at the American University in Cairo.
- Open to undergraduates and graduates.
- Courses offered: Various Arabic language and culture courses (ARB)
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| Ghana: Explorations in Medicine and Culture in Western Africa |
- Students spend 3 weeks during the summer in Ghana
- While there, students will study the complex medical and traditional ways of healing.
- Open to undergraduates and graduates for credit in Honors.
- Courses available: HON 4260
- Past Program Overview
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| Liberia: African Democracy Project |
- This program is no longer accepting applications
- Please contact The Irvin D. Reid Honors College for the current version of the African Democracy Project
- Students will gain extensive, specialized knowledge of the challenges of democratization in the developing world of Africa, and specifically, in Liberia
- Students will develop an original research project, learn about the ethics of research involving human subjects, and conduct hands-on research in the field
- Students will hone their public presentation skills by sharing their experiences and the results of their research with the class, the university and the greater WSU community
- Students will practice collaborative learning and build their teamwork skills.
- Last but not least, it is our hope that this course will plant the seed of a lifelong interest in Africa and a deeper understanding of connections between Liberia and the United States among the students and faculty in this course
- Program Overview
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| South Africa: Pro-Health in Capetown |
- Spend three weeks in May studying health and HIV education in South Africa
- Learn and observe home-based care, early childhood development, and HIV education & workshops
- Course offered: HON 4260 and HON 4990
- Program Overview
- Program Application
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| South Africa: Religion, Race & South African Democracy |
- Spend three weeks in June studying race, religion and democracy in South Africa
- Visit religious institutions, historical museums, universities, the South African Parliament
- Talk with South African citizens and experience the rich cultural diversity of the nation
- Course offered: PS 5990
- Sample Course Syllabus
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| China: Summer Homestay-Experiencing Life in China |
- This two week long summer program travels to China.
- Students will gain deep insights into Chinese life.
- Courses available: CHI 3990
- Dr. Yue Ming contact card
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| China: Business at Shanghai University, Sydney Institute of Language and Commerce | |
| China: Global Experience in Engineering at Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology |
- Six week summer program focusing on engineering
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students of WSU College of Engineering
- Students will do on-site field research while improving their Chinese language skills
- Courses available: 1 Credit directed/research course
- Program Overview
- Program Application
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| China: Global Experience in Engineering at Zhejiang University of Technology |
- Six week summer program focusing on engineering
- Open to undergraduate students of WSU College of Engineering
- Students will do on-site field research while improving their Chinese language skills
- Courses available: 1 Credit directed/research course
- Program Overview
- Program Application
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| China: International Business Seminars |
- Travel for two weeks to China this summer.
- Learn about international business first-hand while experiencing the cultural, social, and political environments that impact international business.
- Gain deep insights into international businesses in China.
- Courses offered: MKT 4990.
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| China: Summer Service and Learning in China |
- A summer, service-oriented program in Beijing and its rural provinces
- This program focuses on teaching English in impoverished communities
- Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply
- Courses available: CHI 4990 (3 credits)
- Program Flyer
- Program Application
- Confucius Institute
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| Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU) |
- A year or semester study program in Japan aimed at building international relationships
- Programs include: Japanese Language and Culture, Environmental Sciences in Japan, Special Seminars, Summer Intensive Japanese, English Language and Culture, and more
- No previous language experience is necessary
- Various areas of study are available requiring no previous language experience.
- Courses available: Various
- JCMU Website
- Boren Scholarship opportunity
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| Japan Summer Homestay |
- Spend two weeks with host families for this Japanese language immersion program
- Students will explore various cities in Japan and experience contemporary Japanese culture.
- Undergraduate and graduate students who have completed JPN 1010, JPN 1020 or with instructor approval are eligible to apply
- Courses available: JPN 2800 or ASN 2800
- Program Overview
- Application
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| Korea: University of Seoul Exchange |
- A semester or year program where students study at the University of Seoul, South Korea
- During Summer, students study language and Asian/International Studies
- During Fall and Winter, students may study language and culture, as well as many other subjects, from business to engineering, with classes taught in English
- This exchange program is open to undergraduates and graduates
- Program Overview
- Program Application
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| Russia: A Month in Moscow at the Moscow Art Theatre School | |
| Russia: Language and Culture in Russia |
- A two week summer program to Moscow & St. Petersburg.
- Students delve into Russian language and culture.
- Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to participate.
- Courses available: RUS 2710 and RUS 3990.
- Program Overview
- Program Application
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| Czech Republic & Poland: Business Seminars |
- This program travels to Prague, Krakow and Wroclaw
- Learn about international business first-hand while experiencing the cultural and social environments of some of the world's most interesting cities
- This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Students are able to take 3 credits in various Business courses.
- Program Application
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| England: Magical Mystery Tour through Pop Culture in London and Liverpool, England |
- This program travels to London and Liverpool, England for Spring Break
- Students will study the impact of the Beatles on our country and the world
- Undergraduate and graduate students may apply
- Courses available: Directed Study ENG 5990 (1-3 credits)
- Program Flyer
- Program Application
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| England: University of Salford Exchange |
- A semester or year program where students study at the University of Salford in Salford, Greater Manchester, England
- While there students may study Political Science, History, Sociology and English
- This exchange program is open to undergraduates and graduates
- Courses available: Various
- Program Overview
- Program Application
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| European Cities: International Business Seminars | |
| France: Art & Architecture in Paris |
- This spring program travels to Paris
- Students study the art, architecture, culture and history in this region of France
- All undergraduate and graduate students may apply (you do not need to be an Honors student to apply)
- Course(s) available: HON 4990 (1 cr) or HON 4260 (3 cr)
- Program Overview
- Program Application
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| France: Semester at EurAm Abbey, France |
- Students participate in an undergraduate semester at EurAm Abbey in the Loire Valley, France.
- All undergrads who have completed at least 14 semester hours at Wayne State University with an overall 2.0 GPA are eligible to apply.
- Prior knowledge of French is not necessary. All courses are taught in English (with the exception of French language classes).
- Courses available include History, Art, Literature, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, Economics and French.
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| France: Undergraduate Computer Science Exchange Program in France |
- This semester long program is open to students of Junior Standing majoring in Computer Science
- Provides diversified academic and research programs in a variety of scientific and technological fields
- More than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students study on two campuses
- students have access to the resources of the 15 schools (Grande Ecole), including 2,200 researchers and 200 research laboratories
- Program overview
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| France: University Francois-Rabelais Exchange |
- Students attend the University Francois-Rabelais in Tours, France
- This exchange program allows students who are fluent in French to take classes in any Liberal Arts and Sciences discipline
- Students from any Wayne State college or school are eligible to apply provided their plans are approved by the department where they expect to earn their degrees
- The exchange can last either one or two semesters, although students strongly are urged to consider staying for two semesters is possible
- Program Overview
- Program Application
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| Germany: Junior Year in Munich |
- Junior Year in Munich is America’s oldest academic year abroad program in Germany.
- Coursework completed in Munich counts towards WSU degree requirements.
- Open to all majors for students with 2 years of German Language with a B average.
- All instruction is taught in German
- Courses available: Various
- Junior Year in Munich at WSU
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| Italy: Wayne in Abruzzo | |
| Poland: A Survey of Polish Culture |
- Spend 2 weeks in May traveling through Poland
- Students study Polish culture as it relates to their traditional society and future
- Open to all undergraduate and graduate students
- Courses available: POL 2710 (3 cr) or POL 3990 (1-3 cr)
- Program Application
- Program Overview
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| Poland: Seeing to Remember: An Interdisiplinary Holocaust Program |
- This short-term summer program gives students the opportunity to experience first-hand several of the most important sites of the Holocaust.
- All undergraduate and graduate students may apply.
- Program Overview
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| Romania: Undergraduate Computer Science Exchange Program in Cluj-Napoca |
- This semester long program is open to students of Junior Standing majoring in Computer Science
- Provides diversified academic and research programs in a variety of scientific and technological fields
- Babeº-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca is a modern institution with a long history, which ranks among the best higher education institutions in Romania and Eastern Europe
- Cluj-Napoca is one of the major cities of Romania, situated in the heart of Transylvania
- Program Overview
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| Spain: Language and Culture in Barcelona and Madrid |
- This Spring Break program travels to Madrid and Barcelona Spain
- Students will experience Spanish Culture and enrich their language skills while experiencing museums, cathedrals, plazas and other places of cultural interest
- This program is open to undergraduates and graduate students of all majors
- Courses offered: SPA 5990
- Program Overview
- Program Application
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| Spain: Rethinking Multicultural Education by Embracing Diversity & Eliminating Barriers |
- This is a 2 week summer program in Barcelona, Madrid & Seville, Spain
- Students will study the education and multiculturalism of Spain
- Undergraduates and graduates may apply for credit in Education or Bilingual/Bicultural Education courses
- Courses available: BBE 5000, BBE 6700, ED 5998, and ED 7998 (2-8 credits)
- Program Overview
- Program Application
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