Short Term Travel Study Programs

In additional to semester longer study abroad programs, SIUE students have the opportunity to experience international education through a variety of short term "travel study" programs led by SIUE faculty. The nature of travel study activities varies widely depending on the discipline and destination. Travel Study Programs vary in duration, generally lasting from 1 - 6 weeks, with most programs offered in summer term or during break periods.

Int'l Travel Study Application Instructions and Forms - Students interested in applying for participation in an SIUE Travel Study Program click HERE to access application instructions, forms and additional information

2010 Travel Study Programs (preliminary information):

MBA Program in Hong Kong: January 1 - 10, 2010
Faculty Leader: Janice Joplin (jjoplin@siue.edu)
Courses: MBA 595 OR MBA 532
Program Fee: approximately $3,200
Click HERE for more information

Spanish Studies in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dates: May 24 - June 14, 2010
Courses: SPAN 461(Spanish Stylistics) & SPAN 491 (Argentine Popular Culture) - both taught in Spanish. Note: students must have completed at least through SPAN 202 prior to the start of the program.
Housing: Homestay housing with local families; 2 meals per day included, public transportation pass, cultural activities and much more.
Program Fee: approximately $2,395 + 6 hours SIUE tuition
Airfare: Roundtrip airfare from St. Louis to Buenos Aires will be arranged and fully subsidized by SIUE.

Click HERE for additional program details.

Application requirements and procedures:
click HERE

Faculty Leader: Dr. Carolina Rocha,
E-mail: crocha@siue.edu

Istanbul, Turkey
Tentative Dates: June 11 - July 16, 2010
Courses: 6 hours PHIL 390:
        Islamic Aesthetics (3 credits)
        Islam and Modernity (3 credits)
Program fee: TBA
For more information contact the faculty leader:
Dr. Lucian Stone, Dept. of Philosophy
lustone@siue.edu, 650-2246

For 2009 Istanbul program information click HERE

Historical Studies in Florence, Italy
Tentative Dates: May 9 - June 1, 2010
Courses: HIST 300, HIST 410, HIST 510 - This 3-week program will introduce students to the artwork, architecture, and history ofIatly, through classroom lectures and on-site walking tours, museum visits, and excursions to places of historic interest. All undergraduate program participants will enroll in HIST 300 (Italian Society & Culture) for 3 credit hours. Student may elect to also take HIST 410 (Independent Study) to earn an additional 3 credit hours.
Program Fee: $3,675 (tentative) Includes round trip airfare from St. Louis to Italy, 3 weeks housing in Florence, breakfast daily, museum card, day trip to Siena and various field trips in and around Florence. For more details see program flyer.
Deposit due date: First payment of $1,250 will be due January 18, 2010.
For more information or to apply contact the faculty program leader:
Dr. Carole Frick, Dept of Historical Studies
E-mail: cfrick@siue.edu; Tel: 650-3237

Theater Program in LONDON
Tentative Dates: June 1 - June 30, 2010
Possible course (up to 6 hours):  THEA 111, THEA 114A, THEA 114B, THEA 399, THEA 490
For more information contact the faculty leader:
Dr. Johanna Schmitz
SIUE Department of Theater and Dance
E-mail: johasch@siue.edu Tel: 650-3133

Studio Art Travel Study in IRELAND
Tentative Dates: May 10 - June 11, 2010
Courses: ART 325 (Independent Study) and ART 422 (Advanced Photography)
Cooperating Institution: Burren College of Art
Program Fee: TBA
For more information contact the faculty program leader:
Dr. Steven Brown, Dept. of Art & Design
E-mail: stevbro@siue.edu; Tel: 650-3013

School of Business Travel Study to Germany (Berlin and Hannover)
Tentative Dates: May 10 - May 20, 2010
Course: GBA 489 (Business & Culture in Germany)
Faculty Leaders: John Navin and Jim Klenke
ESTIMATED Program Fee: $2,600 (includes airfare, lodging, visas, welcome and departure dinners)
For additional information click HERE
For more info contact: Cyndi Peterson, cypeter@siue.edu, 650-2922

School of Business Travel Study to China
Beijing, Shanghai, and Xiamen
Courses: GBA 489 (Business and Culture in China) or
               MBA 595 (Contemporary Issues in Business
Tentative Dates: May 9 - May 23, 2010
Estimated Program Fee: $3,200
Faculty Leaders: Clay Williams & Tom Lavallee
For more info contact: Cyndi Peterson, cypeter@siue.edu, 650-2922
For more information click HERE

Health Education Program in GHANA
Tentative Dates:   June 21- July 23, 2010
Courses:                HED 499 (Internship - 9 credit hours) or   
                                HED 462 (Special Topics - 6 credit hours)
Program Fee: Approximately $3,360 - includes round trip airfare from St. Louis to     Ghana, housing, local transportation, on-site field trips and other activities. Program fee must be paid in full by late April 2010.  SIUE tuition (9 hours for HED 499 or 6 hours for HED 462) will be billed on summer 2010 SIUE bursar bill.
Courses: This program involves service learning internship placements in and around Accra, Ghana. Placements will be matched to student interests and background. Health Education majors who have completed HED 490 & 491 will enroll in the 9 credit HED 499 internship course. Non-health education majors will enroll in HED 462 for 6 credit hours.
Application due date:     December 1, 2009 (with $500 deposit)
For more information contact the faculty leader:
Faustina Blankson, Dept. of Kinesiology & Health Education
E-mail: fblanks@siue.edu; Tel: 650-3303
See brochure for additional information.

Engineering Travel Study to Istanbul, Turkey
Tentative Dates: June 1 - June 27, 2010
Course: IME 430 (Managing Engineering & Technology)
Program details: Class lectures in the mornings with industrial and historical field trips in the afternoons. Roundtrip airfare from St. Louis to Istanbul will arranged by SIUE and is generously funded by an SIUE EUE (Excellence in Undergraduate Education grant. Students will be housed in dormitories at Istanbul Technical University (ITU).
Program cost: 3 hours SIUE tuition + Program Fee covering housing and other costs
Application due date: February 5, 2010 (deposit of $1,100 also due by Feb 5)
For more information contact the faculty leader:
Dr. S. Cem Karacal, School of Engineering
E-mail: scaraca@siue.edu;  Tel: 650-2435

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