Autumn 2009 Information Sessions

November 16

Social Work: India – Social Work in the Context of a Developing Country
As a participant, you will be based in Chennai and Bangalore India, where you will visit social service and related agencies to learn first hand about social work in the context of a developing country. To enrich your experience, local university faculty and practitioners will present lectures on social welfare, history, culture, and society in India. You will also have some free time to explore the wealth of natural, cultural, and historical sites in and near Bangalore and Chennai. Juniors and Seniors of all majors with a 2.7 GPA or higher and graduate students in all fields with a 3.0 or higher GPA are welcome to apply. The program awards 10 credits and is conducted in English for three weeks in the summer. For more information, contact Jeff McKibben.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 440 Stillman

Social Work: Mexico – An Ecological Perspective on Cultural and Immigration Issues
As a participant, you will be based primarily in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and will also take day or overnight trips to Mexico City and nearby rural villages. Through visits to various social service agencies and other sites, you will learn about the economic pressures that Mexicans face as well as emigration to the United States and its effect on Mexican immigrants in the US and on families and communities in Mexico. You will also have some free time to explore the wealth of natural, cultural, and historical sites in and near Cuernavaca and Mexico City. The program is conducted in conjunction with Augsburg College’s Center for Global Education (CGE). Juniors and Seniors of all majors with a 2.7 GPA or higher and graduate students in all fields with a 3.0 or higher GPA are welcome to apply. The program awards 10 credits and is conducted in English for three weeks in the summer. For more information, contact Jeff McKibben.
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., 440 Stillman

November 17

German Language Study Abroad Programs
German language students of various levels are encouraged to look into their study abroad options. For students of a more elementary level, the German Language Program in Dresden is a nice fit. This program will spend eight weeks in Dresden with Professor Andy Spencer learning both language and culture. Eligible students have completed German 102 or German 104 prior to departure. For students of a slightly higher level, there is the Summer Bonn Program. This four week program is open to students who have completed German 201. For upper level language students, there is the Bonn Program (Wintersemester, Sommersemester, or Academic Year); eligible students must have completed at least German 301. For more information contact Elizabeth Angerman.
4 - 6 p.m., Oxley Hall 122

November 18

European Architecture Studies
Attention Architecture and Landscape architecture students! Professor Jackie Gargus will be leading a 4 week long program through six European countries with the longest stay in Paris, France. Students will 10 credit hours studying the roots and development of modern architecture in Western Europe. The program will consist of visits to museums, major monuments, lectures from local experts and seminars on architectural form, tectonics, and theory. Come to the information session for more information on the cities visited as well as eligibility requirements. For more information, contact Leslie Anderson.
12 - 1 p.m., Knowlton Room 175

November 19

Social Work: Poland – Social Welfare in Eastern Europe
As a participant, you will be based in Krakow, Poland, where you will visit social service and related agencies to learn first hand about the social welfare system in Poland and how it has changed as Poland has moved into a capitalist economic system. To enrich your experience in Poland, faculty from Jagiellonian University, Poland’s premier university and one of the oldest in Europe (1364), will present lectures in English on Polish, history, culture, and society. You will also travel to Warsaw to learn more about Polish social policy. You will also have some free time to explore the wealth of natural, cultural, and historical sites in and near Krakow. Juniors and Seniors of all majors with a 2.7 GPA or higher and graduate students in all fields with a 3.0 or higher GPA are welcome to apply. The program awards 10 credits and is conducted in English for three weeks in the summer. For more information, contact Jeff McKibben.
2 - 3 p.m., 315 Stillman

Elementary Spanish Language in Quito
Work towards your Spanish language requirement in beautiful Ecuador! All students will take 10 credits of Spanish and a 5 credit culture & society course that is taught in English. All majors invited to apply, must have completed Spanish 101 (but no higher than 104) prior to departure. Students traveling on this program will live in homestays and will have the opportunity to travel on several excursions. For more information contact Elizabeth Angerman.
5 - 6 p.m., Oxley Hall 122

November 20

Korean International Exchange Program
Come and learn about the unique study abroad experience that is the international exchange program. Ohio State has a relationship with Songang University (Seoul), Soonchunhyang University (Asan), and Yonsei University (Seoul). Interested students would be applying for the 2010-2011 academic year. These exchange programs are open to students who have completed at least one or two years of college-level Korean at the time of application and must carry a 3.0 GPA or better. For more information contact Elizabeth Angerman.
3 - 4:30 p.m., 388 Hagerty Hall

November 23

Intensive Chinese Language Study in Qingdao
The Chinese Language Study Program in Qingdao offers intensive Chinese language instruction at both intermediate and advanced levels, with a focus on speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture. Particular emphasis is placed on developing appropriate cultural behavior, ability to perform effectively in frequently encountered cultural contexts, and interpersonal communication skills. The program utilizes a community-based learning approach that requires participants to interact with locals in the Qingdao area in meaningful ways. The program will be located in Qingdao, a vibrant metropolis located on the eastern coast of the Shandong Peninsula. A well-developed cultural scene, modern infrastructure and easy access to both modern professional communities and transportation networks combine to make Qingdao an ideal location to learn ways of interacting in a range of Chinese cultural contexts. For more information, contact Jeff McKibben.
3:30 - 5 p.m., 388 Hagerty Hall

Biological Sciences Exchanges in Hong Kong
This program provides a unique study abroad opportunity in an Asian country where teaching is done primarily in English. Thus the program is suitable for science majors who may not have the time to prepare for foreign language training. The two schools involved, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology are two of the three top schools in Hong Kong. As a study abroad program, you pay OSU tuition, and get OSU academic credits for your studies at the Hong Kong institution. On-campus housing is available at a very reasonable rate - which is notable since Hong Kong is one of the most expensive places in the world to live. For more information contact Elizabeth Angerman.
5:30 - 7 p.m., Biological Science Room 768

November 24

London Theatre Program
In the London Theatre program, students of all majors will watch and participate in various productions. The course will cover the alternative London theatre scene and a multi-cultural dimension of theatre practice in Britain today. Students will see a range of theatres from street theatre to the Shakespeare’s Globe. Classes will be in the mornings with workshops, internships and special lectures in the afternoons. Any major is welcome to apply but students must be sophomore level or higher and must have taken English 110 or 111 and at least one theatre course. Attend the information session for more information.
5:30 - 7 p.m., 2038 Drake Performance and Event Center

December 1

Living Jerusalem
Open to all majors, the Living Jerusalem program provides students the opportunity to experience the richness and complexity of one of the world’s most cherished and contested cities by visiting Jerusalem’s historical, political, and religious sites. This short-term program travels from June 9-20, 2010 and requires students to enroll in INT STDS 501 during Spring Quarter. For more information contact Jeannie Simmons.
3 - 4 p.m., 122 Oxley Hall.

December 3

Oxford Pre-Law Program
The Oxford University Pre-Law study abroad program is organized under two general areas: Law and Society (Britain and America) and Introduction to the Anglo-American Legal System. These subjects are jointly taught by University of Oxford faculty and a senior professor of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Following the English university tutorial system, a significant paper is required of each participant. The program provides an ideal introduction to American law studies. The subjects emphasize the heritage of English culture and legal institutions fundamental to the American legal system. Integrated into the program are numerous field visits to places of legal, historical and cultural interest, such as the Houses of Parliament, the Royal Courts of Justice and the Old Bailey, local courts, Royal Albert Hall, Blenheim Palace, and Stratford-upon-Avon.  Oxford provides a stimulating setting for an academic program in English and American law and exposes students to aspects of British cultural life. Students will have access to the Bodleian Library, one of the finest research libraries in the world. The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law awards the program participants 10 quarter hours of graded undergraduate credit under the Ohio State pre-law course 696. This program is open to qualified sophomores, juniors and seniors of all majors from accredited U.S. colleges/universities and who have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. For more information, contact Jeff McKibben.
3 - 4 p.m., 245 Drinko Hall