Category: Study Abroad

Anthropocene Campus Berlin 2014

ANTHROPOCENE CAMPUS
November 14–22, 2014
Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin
Call for Applications
deadline: April 30, 2014

Encouraging new forms of transdisciplinary discourse and research the anthropocene project 2013/14 at Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin (HKW) aims to investigate the manifold implications of the Anthropocene hypothesis for cultures of knowledge. If indeed humankind has become the dominant biogeophysical force, effecting changes on a planetary scale, how can the arts, sciences and humanities contribute to a critical awareness, understanding and responsible co-shaping of these transformations? How can creative and problem-oriented modes of knowledge production and educational practices be developed?

The anthropocene curriculum addresses these questions by way of a cross-disciplinary experiment in higher education. Initiated by HKW and the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin (MPIWG) the project has brought together a group of 27 renowned university teachers from science, the humanities, and art & design. They are collaboratively developing a set of topics relevant to the Anthropocene in an attempt to encourage the integration of cross-disciplinary thinking, mutual learning, and civic commitment in the curricula of universities and research institutions.

This exemplary curriculum will be put into teaching practice at the anthropocene campus taking place november 14-22, 2014 at HKW in Berlin. One hundred international participants will be given the opportunity to engage in this curricular experiment, contributing their own perspectives and expertise. The campus provides a transdisciplinary co-learning space for young scholars from a wide range of disciplinary, academic, and professional backgrounds and opens up a forum for exploring the scopes, scales, and designs of Anthropocene relevant knowledge. The anthropocene campus will be a central component of a series of public events at HKW–including lectures, workshops, exhibitions, screenings, and artistic events – by which the two-year anthropocene project will come to its close.

Applicants should be strongly committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and demonstrate a broad interest in Anthropocene related research questions. Active participation is expected both during the Campus as well as in pre- and postwork to be assigned by the instructors.

An essential part of the output of the anthropocene curriculum will be the collaborative production of an anthropocene coursebook. The online platform will serve as central tool for the development and communication of syllabi, coursework, and the coursebook, and provide a long-time discussion space for all participants.

More information on the background of this project, seminar contents, the instructors, selection criteria and the application procedure can be found here.

Applicants
The call primarily addresses doctoral students (or equivalent) from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds in the sciences, humanities, engineering, design, and the arts. However, excellent final-year master’s degree candidates as well as postdocs are also encouraged to apply. Moreover, the call extends to researchers and actors from outside of academia, including research oriented institutions from civil society, the arts and politics (e.g. think-tanks, NGOs).

Working language
The working language will be English.

Procedure
All applications must be made using the online application form on our website:
anthropocene-curriculum.org, and submitted no later than April 30, 2014. Applicants must submit a CV, a brief description of their interest in the Anthropocene–as well as the anthropocene curriculum project in particular–and name a reference person.

Acceptance
Letters will be sent out until May 30, 2014. Registration for the campus begins on June 16, 2014 on the website, where participants will have the opportunity to choose their individual course from among the series of seminars.

Registration & funding
The registration fee of € 100 covers meals and accommodation. The participants are expected to procure their own travel funding. A very limited number of need-based travel grants can be provided. Please indicate and specify your necessity in the application form.

Contact
For further questions or information contact us.

The Anthropocene Curriculum is part of the Anthropocene Project. The Anthropocene Project is an initiative of Haus der Kulturen der Welt in cooperation with the Max Planck Society, Deutsches Museum, the Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society, Munich and the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, Potsdam.

St. John’s study abroad in Rome 2014

Study abroad in Rome
May-June 2014

St. John’s University in New York is currently accepting applications from undergraduate students (including those who attend other universities) for a two-week communication course on our Rome, Italy campus, to be held on May 19-June 1, 2014. The course, entitled “Mass Communication in Rome,” teaches students how to design international communications campaigns in order to “convert” audiences and/or achieve policy change on some of the most important and challenging global issues of our time – including poverty and climate change. As part of a class project developing a communications campaign for the Italian tourism ministry, we will conduct site visits to key attractions around the city. The course also takes advantage of our location in the Eternal City to include guest speakers from the United Nations and civil society groups in Rome who are working on issues related to hunger and poverty.

Students will gain deep knowledge of current policy and political challenges in order to communicate appropriately and effectively in a global context. They will learn and apply the full array of traditional and emerging communications tactics in developing their own global communications campaigns on key international issues. Students will learn how to identify and capitalize on local advantages while tailoring their communications messages and strategies to diverse cultures.

The course is taught by Kara Alaimo, an Assistant Professor at St. John’s University who previously served as Head of Communications for a United Nations initiative and as a spokesperson in President Obama’s administration. Students book their own flights (and the course ends on June 1, leaving time to stay longer in Europe if they’d like!) The St. John’s University code for this three-credit, elective course is COM8002; students who do not attend St. John’s University should confirm with their home institutions that they will grant credit for the class. The cost of the class is $1,990 plus tuition. This fee includes room, board, and local activities.

For more information on the class, click here and choose the third tab (Italy: Communications).
Applications are being accepted on the Global Studies website.

Please contact the professor, Kara Alaimo, with any questions.

Study abroad England 2014

Graduate Study in England, Summer 2014

CCOM 7070 International Corporate Communication and Culture
Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Wroxton College, Oxfordshire, England
May 20 – June 2, 2014
3 credits, graduate level, Communication

The course consists of invited speakers, case studies, site visits, and trips to London, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Oxford. The main objective of the course is make students familiar with the cultural, historical, and political contexts in which international business transactions take place. Students will have two full-day opportunities to work with students from the MA in Corporate Communication offered by the University of West London. Students will also attend a day of seminars at the Harris-Manchester College of Oxford University ending with High Dinner with the Oxford students.

Wroxton College is the British campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University, situated in the ancestral home of Lord North in Oxfordshire. The main College building is Wroxton Abbey, a fully modernized Jacobean mansion on 56 acres of its own lawns, lakes and woodlands. Originally constructed as an Augustinian priory in 1215, Wroxton Abbey has accommodated several British monarchs and statespeople such as Theodore Roosevelt. It now houses the College’s classrooms and seminar rooms, the library, fully modernized student lodging facilities, and computer laboratories.

At Fairleigh Dickinson University, participating students are drawn from the MA in Corporate and Organizational Communication and the MA in Organizational Behavior.Students from other universities and colleges are warmly invited to register with permission of the course leader, Dr. Gary Radford.

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SJSU study abroad in Finland 2014

San José State University is hosting an Early Summer Study Abroad Program in Jyväskylä, Finland (May 28-June 23, 2014).  Participants may earn 3-6 units of credit by taking courses ranging from creative leadership to international business speaking to Russian language and culture. Program costs are approximately $2500, plus airfare, meals and optional arranged excursions to Stockholm, Sweden and St. Petersburg, Russia. Participants must place a modest deposit ($500) toward their total program fees by March 15th.

Please consider participating in this opportunity to earn up to 6 units in the lush, beautiful town of Jyväskylä, Finland. During your three week stay, you can not only explore Jyväskylä, but, through optional guided excursions, also Stockholm (Sweden) and St. Petersburg (Russia).  Communication and business students may be able to earn credit in their majors/minors.  Courses will be taught in English by international faculty and will include students from around the world.  To learn more, please contact Dr.  Deanna Fassett at or Dr. Andrew Wood.

Study abroad Nicaragua with Humboldt State U

Communication Summer in Nicaragua Study Abroad Program
June-July 2014-June 1-29: online; June 30-July 29: in Nicaragua

Deadline for applications:  April 1, 2014

The Communication Department at Humboldt State University (California) is offering a unique opportunity to study intercultural communication and language development in Managua, Nicaragua.  This eight-unit program consists of two courses.  Four weeks of readings, online activities, and online assessments will prepare students for travel and study abroad in Nicaragua.

The home site will be at the Universidad Americana (UAM) in Managua.  We will engage in field experiences around Nicaragua to learn about the complexity of the culture and develop skills in communicating in Spanish.  

COMM 480, 4 semester units: Communication and Language Development
COMM 322, 4 semester units: Intercultural Communication
Both of these courses fulfill requirements in the Communication major and minor at Humboldt State University. The two courses will be taught in English.

For more information, please visit the Study Abroad website or contact:  Dr. Armeda Reitzel.

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Study Abroad Turkey 2014 East Stroudsburg U

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Study Abroad Turkey Program – Summer 2014

July 14 – August 11, 2014, @ Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey.
Visits include Istanbul, Ankara & Bursa (or Cappadocia)
Program Cost: $2200 plus tuition

Application procedure for non-ESU & visiting students
Tuition rates

Please contact Michael Laffey, Manager, International Study Programs

Class and Workshop
CMST 348 Media Criticism (3 credits): This course develops a variety of methods for analyzing both the functions and the products of mass media. After examining the cultural contexts in which the media operate, the course will establish important critical methods and offer opportunities to apply these methods in critical practice. This course particularly will address and investigate the media and politics relationship especially around the case of the political activism of summer 2013 in Turkey. Prerequisite for the course can be waived if needed. Class is capped for 12 students.

Turkish faculty participation in potential workshops and lectures on media: history, legal and political issues, broadcasting: development of the industry, social and cultural issues, etc.

Anadolu University will be holding summer sessions at the time. So many students will be on campus including other international guests. There will be other students studying different subjects from the USA visiting AU as well.

Planned dates July 14 – August 11, 2014
July 14: Flight to Istanbul
July 15: Trip to Eskisehir (Anadolu University) – Bus or Train
July 16-18: Orientation and Introductions (Eskisehir attractions) July 19-20: First Weekend (Aizanoi and Midas City) – Bus Aizanoi
July 21-25: Classes Start
July 26-27: Second Weekend (Gordion and Ankara) -Bus or Train
July 28-Aug.1: Classes Continue
Aug.2-3: Third Weekend (Bursa or Cappadocia) – Bus Aug. 4-7: Classes End August 8-10 Istanbul Visit – Bus or Train I
August 11: Flight to JFK

Potential visits in Eskisehir:
Radyo A (University Radio)
TRT Okul (National education channel – includes participating a TV program) Cultural and Historic sites Meeting with social, cultural and political leaders

Lodging Options in Eskisehir
a. Aparts (Apartments for two people) -this is the most likely option.
b. Staying with families
c. Staying with students

Budget (included in the program cost of $2200) Note: Tuition is not included * Airfare * Istanbul Hostel * Istanbul Food * Istanbul Extra (includes transportation, attractions etc.) * Eskisehir Lodging * Eskisehir Food * Eskisehir Extra (includes transportation, attractions etc.)

Study Abroad in Italy with Gonzaga U

Graduate Study Abroad Program: The Cagli Project

One of the “best buys” in Graduate Study Abroad programs is our 17-day Award Winning Cagli Project, a multi-media cultural immersion project for graduating seniors and graduate students.  Begin in Renaissance Florence and then move into the Medieval market city of Cagli on the ancient Via Flaminia where you will get to know and understand the “real Italy.”  Enjoy life on the Piazza Matteoti with its quaint shops, gelateria, coffee bars and restaurants. Have classes in the Scuola d’Arte.  Many meals are shared group experiences.  Enjoy the precious opera house and the mountain springs.  Wake up to church bells, and enjoy the weekly festivals including Venerde and the Cagli beerfest.

Get to know Italians as you earn six credits learning conversational Italian, intercultural competence, photography, and profile writing. Earn the Emphasis in Intercultural and International Communication. Make friends for a lifetime in this truly transformational experience. There is still time for enrollment; see details.

Also, there are also two $300 scholarships made available by benefactors to the Gonzaga-in-Cagli Program.  The application for the scholarship is on the website.
Regular financial aid can be used for these classes.

For details contact Dr. Caputo.

Annenberg-Oxford Media Policy Summer Institute 2014

The Center for Global Communication Studies at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania and the Programme for Comparative Media Law and Policy at the University of Oxford (PCMLP) are pleased to invite applications to the 16th annual Annenberg-Oxford Media Policy Summer Institute, to be held from Monday, June 30 to Friday, July 11, 2014 at the University of Oxford.

For the past sixteen years, the Annenberg-Oxford Media Policy Summer Institute has brought together young scholars, media lawyers, practitioners, regulators, and activists for two weeks to discuss important recent trends in technology and international politics and the influence that these developments have on global media policy. The objective of the program is to help prepare, motivate, encourage and support students and practitioners who aspire to pursue a career in communications media, may it be in academia, business or in policy-related fields. Participants come from around the world; countries represented at previous summer institutes include Myanmar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iran, Kenya, China, Brazil, Egypt, Nigeria, Jordan, Italy, Iran, Colombia, El Salvador, among others.

Annenberg-Oxford alumni continue to engage in the program and collaborate through network ties that are furthered throughout the years. To learn more about past participants, speakers, and curricula, please click here.

Applications are welcomed from students and practitioners working in communications, media, law, policy, regulation, and technology. We are especially interested in applicants with specific research projects focusing on issues surrounding global internet policy and politics, media and peace-building, freedom of expression, and media development.

For questions, please email Laura Schwartz-Henderson. Limited funding is available for a select number of participants, although applicants are encouraged to seek alternative funding sources.

Summer internship in Shanghai

2014 Summer Internship Program in Shanghai, China
hosted by the Department of Communication, Villanova University

This program is joined with the summer Internship program at Villanova School of Business (VSB) and the Chinese language summer program (introductory, intermediate, and advanced mandarin classes are all available). So non-COM majors or the students interested in any or all three areas are welcome to apply as well.

Here are some highlights:
1.     Time: 6/21-8/2, 2014
2.     Internship location: Shanghai, China.
3.     6-credit program: 3-credit Internship and 3 credit course Intercultural Communication in China.
a.     5-week internship
b.     No language requirement; English speaking environment
c.     Student specialization-tailored internships placed by a reputable agent that has worked with Villanova for over 10 years.
d.     Full cultural immersion through weekly field trips and 10-day cultural excursion.
e.      Chinese culture-specific and context-focused course design
4.     Joint program with Villanova School of Business and Chinese language program in the Institute of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies:
a.     Mix and match courses/ internships with Business/Economics, and Chinese Language programs
b.     Three faculty members; joint group activities; more fun together!
5.     Estimated cost: $6,950 (final cost will be confirmed by late December, 2013).
Cost includes tuition, shared double room in a hotel affiliated with Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, Chinese breakfast each morning, orientation, city tour, cultural excursions, internet, student visa, and receptions. Students are required to have a cell phone in China. Some phone companies provide international service. We will assist you if needed. Cost excludes airfare, lunch & dinner, and local transportation.
An optional (highly recommended) group flight will be available for interested students. The program director will work with students to obtain the required Chinese Student Visa.
6.     Application deadline: 3/1/2014
7.   Application form

Please contact Dr. Qi Wang, the Program Director, for any questions or requests. Contact info:
Qi Wang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Communication Page Legacy Scholar
2013/2014 President, Association for Chinese Communication Studies
16 Garey Hall, 800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085

Study abroad in Prague 2014

North Carolina State University Program in Prague
May 12 – June 22, 2014

Study abroad in Prague for the summer of 2014.  In this beautiful and historic city, North Carolina State University will be offering a Communication Program at the prestigious Prague Institute.

The Communication Program in Prague is designed to give students the opportunity to experience and study the dynamic of political and cultural change that occurs in a new democracy.  In 1989, the Czech Republic began its transition to a democratic form of government, and in the years since, changes in communication have emerged; changes in communication range from no public discourse allowed to the free exchange of ideas and debate, from limited private talk in the public square to open expressions of lives.  Students will study how communication has facilitated open public discourse, political decision-making, changes in economy, and changes in interpersonal life within the country.  Located in the capital city of Prague, the summer program in Communication is situated with easy access to political, university, tourist, and local venues for the study of a variety of dimensions of communication.

Students of Sophomore standing from any institution are welcome to apply. The program consists of two three-credit hour courses, Interpersonal Communication (COM 112) and Argument and Advocacy (COM 211). These two courses study the fundamental ways in which humans communicate with one another: through our personal relationships and through our interactions with broader publics. These courses aside, the institute offers a range of other courses that may be of interest.

Contact Matthew May with questions.

Applicants who apply prior to December 2, 2013 will receive priority registration. Regular registration is open until February 7, 2014.

Total cost of the program is $5600 and includes:
*       Non-refundable Study Abroad application charge ($300)
*       Non-refundable program deposit ($500)
*       Tuition
*       International accident/health insurance coverage
*       Accommodations in Prague with breakfast
*       Excursions within the Czech Republic relevant to the program
*       Cultural events such as opera or ballet and jazz club performances
*       Orientation materials
*       A map and phrase book
*       Wi-Fi Internet access at the Institute
*       Visits to museums and galleries
*       In-city travel passes

Airfare is not included.

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