<p>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.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href="http://www.siue.edu/studyabroad/travelstudy_application.shtml"><strong>Int'l Travel Study Application Instructions and Forms</strong></a></span> - Students interested in applying for participation in an SIUE Travel Study Program click <a href="http://www.siue.edu/studyabroad/travelstudy_application.shtml">HERE</a> to access application instructions, forms and additional information<br /></p><h2><strong>2010 Travel Study Programs (preliminary information):</strong><br /></h2><p><strong>MBA Program in Hong Kong: </strong>January 1 - 10, 2010<br />Faculty Leader: Janice Joplin (<a href="mailto:jjoplin@siue.edu">jjoplin@siue.edu</a>)<br />Courses: MBA 595 OR MBA 532<br />Program Fee: approximately $3,200 <br />Click <a href="http://www.siue.edu/business/international/pdf/TS_HK_Flier_2010_1_.pdf">HERE</a> for more information</p><hr /><p><strong><a href="/id0904f67a805f3e8f">Spanish Studies in Buenos Aires, Argentina</a><br />Dates: </strong>May 24 - June 14, 2010<br /><strong>Courses:</strong> 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.<br /><strong>Housing:</strong> Homestay housing with local families; 2 meals per day included, public transportation pass, cultural activities and much more.<br /><strong>Program Fee:</strong> approximately $2,395 + 6 hours SIUE tuition<br /><strong>Airfare:</strong> Roundtrip airfare from St. Louis to Buenos Aires will be arranged and fully subsidized by SIUE.<img height="136" border="1" width="222" alt="" src="/id0904f67a805f3e31" align="right" /><br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.gowithcea.com/SIUE.html">HERE</a> for additional program details. <br /><br />Application requirements and procedures:<br />click <a href="/id0904f67a805f3e43">HERE</a><br /><br /><strong>Faculty Leader:</strong> Dr. Carolina Rocha,<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:crocha@siue.edu">crocha@siue.edu</a><br /></p><hr /><p><strong>Istanbul, Turkey <br /></strong>Tentative Dates: June 11 - July 16, 2010<br />Courses: 6 hours PHIL 390:<br /> Islamic Aesthetics (3 credits)<br /> Islam and Modernity (3 credits)<br />Program fee: TBA<br />For more information contact the faculty leader: <br />Dr. Lucian Stone, Dept. of Philosophy<a href="mailto:lustone@siue.edu"><br />lustone@siue.edu</a>, 650-2246<br /><br />For 2009 Istanbul program information click <a href="http://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/philosophy/istanbultravelstudy/">HERE</a></p><hr /><p><strong>Historical Studies in Florence, Italy</strong><br /><strong>Tentative Dates:</strong> May 9 - June 1, 2010<br /><strong>Courses:</strong> 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.<br /><strong>Program Fee:</strong> $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<a href="/id0904f67a8060a716"> <strong>flyer</strong></a>.<br /><strong>Deposit due date:</strong> First payment of $1,250 will be due January 18, 2010. <br />For more information or to apply contact the faculty program leader:<br />Dr. Carole Frick, Dept of Historical Studies<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:cfrick@siue.edu">cfrick@siue.edu</a>; Tel: 650-3237</p><hr /><p><strong>Theater Program in LONDON</strong><br /> Tentative Dates: June 1 - June 30, 2010<br /> Possible course (up to 6 hours): <span class="caption">THEA 111, THEA 114A, THEA 114B, THEA 399, THEA 490</span><br /> For more information contact the faculty leader:<br /> Dr. Johanna Schmitz<br /> SIUE Department of Theater and Dance<br /> E-mail:<a href="mailto:johasch@siue.edu"> johasch@siue.edu</a> Tel: 650-3133</p><hr /><p><strong>Studio Art Travel Study in IRELAND</strong><br />Tentative Dates: May 10 - June 11, 2010<br />Courses: ART 325 (Independent Study) and ART 422 (Advanced Photography)<br />Cooperating Institution: Burren College of Art<br />Program Fee: TBA<br />For more information contact the faculty program leader:<br />Dr. Steven Brown, Dept. of Art & Design<br />E-mail:<a href="mailto:stevbro@siue.edu"> stevbro@siue.edu</a>; Tel: 650-3013</p><hr /><p><strong>School of Business Travel Study to Germany (Berlin and Hannover)</strong><br />Tentative Dates: May 10 - May 20, 2010<br />Course: GBA 489 (Business & Culture in Germany)<br />Faculty Leaders: John Navin and Jim Klenke<br />ESTIMATED Program Fee: $2,600 (includes airfare, lodging, visas, welcome and departure dinners) <br />For additional information click <a href="http://www.siue.edu/business/international/trav_germany.shtml">HERE</a><br />For more info contact: Cyndi Peterson, <a href="mailto:cypeter@siue.edu">cypeter@siue.edu</a>, 650-2922</p><hr /><p><strong>School of Business Travel Study to China</strong><br />Beijing, Shanghai, and Xiamen<br />Courses: GBA 489 (Business and Culture in China) or <br /> MBA 595 (Contemporary Issues in Business<br />Tentative Dates: May 9 - May 23, 2010<br />Estimated Program Fee: $3,200 <br />Faculty Leaders: Clay Williams & Tom Lavallee<br />For more info contact: Cyndi Peterson, <a href="mailto:cypeter@siue.edu">cypeter@siue.edu</a>, 650-2922<br />For more information click <a href="http://www.siue.edu/business/international/trav_china.shtml">HERE</a></p><hr /><p><strong>Health Education Program in GHANA<br />Tentative Dates:</strong> June 21- July 23, 2010<br /><strong>Courses:</strong> HED 499 (Internship - 9 credit hours) or <br /> HED 462 (Special Topics - 6 credit hours)<br /><strong>Program Fee:</strong> 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.<br /><strong>Courses:</strong> 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.<br /><strong>Application due date:</strong> December 1, 2009 (with $500 deposit)<br /><strong>For more information </strong>contact the faculty leader:<br />Faustina Blankson, Dept. of Kinesiology & Health Education<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:fblanks@siue.edu">fblanks@siue.edu</a>; Tel: 650-3303<br />See<a href="http://www.siue.edu/studyabroad/pdf/Ghana_Internship_Travel_Study2.pdf" target="_blank"> brochure</a> for additional information.</p><hr /><p><strong>Engineering Travel Study to Istanbul, Turkey</strong><br /><strong>Tentative Dates: </strong>June 1 - June 27, 2010<br /><strong>Course:</strong> IME 430 (Managing Engineering & Technology)<br /><strong>Program details: </strong>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). <br /><strong>Program cost:</strong> 3 hours SIUE tuition + Program Fee covering housing and other costs <br /><strong>Application due date: </strong>February 5, 2010 (deposit of $1,100 also due by Feb 5)<br /><strong>For more information</strong> contact the faculty leader:<br />Dr. S. Cem Karacal, School of Engineering<br />E-mail: <a href="mailto:scaraca@siue.edu">scaraca@siue.edu</a>; Tel: 650-2435</p><hr /><p>Return to <a href="http://www.siue.edu/studyabroad">SIUE Study Abroad</a> Index</p><div class="bodyContainer"> <div class="bodyContainerRight"> <div class="body"> <div class="bodytext"> <div class="bodyContainer"> <div class="bodyContainerRight"> <div class="body"> <h2></h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div>
Short Term Travel Study Programs