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International Programs

Global awareness is a major theme of a modern liberal-arts education. Students come to the College not only to study a subject or to gain intellectual skills, but also to acquire a critical understanding of the myriad global interconnections—in history, culture, politics, economics, commerce, science, and the arts—that shape our world. The College is committed to the philosophy that a student's education is enriched by spending one or two semesters in a foreign country as a participant in our international programs. The study abroad option is coordinated through the Office of International Programs. Any student who is considering a study abroad program should consult with the Director of International Programs, the designated faculty advisor for each program, or the Director of International Studies.

Washington College Semester Abroad Programs

Washington College offers semester abroad programs with the Hansard Scholars Programme in London, the American Business School in Paris, and the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel. Please note that classes at all these sites, with the exception of South Africa, are three-credit courses. A brief description of the courses available for each program can be found below. Course descriptions are listed under the respective departments.

Art

ART 327. Art and Architecture of Spain

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

HPS 301. Practical Oral/Written Expression
HPS 302. Advanced Spanish Language
HPS 308. Contemporary Spain
HPS 491. Special Topics
HPS 492. Selected Authors, Works, and Themes

History

HIS 359. Topics in Modern European History: The History of Spain

Political Science

POL 318. Problems of Western European Politics

American Business School Paris, France

The American Business School, Paris was established in 1985 and is one of the first English-speaking business schools in France modeled on American undergraduate business education and has established links with several renowned American universities. A U.S. accredited Bachelor of Business Administration curriculum is taught entirely in English by professors who are American, or who have trained in America, but who all have their own unique international experience and career paths that they bring into the classroom. Course offerings include but are not limited to: Accounting, Business, Economics Finance, Mathematics, and Marketing. French language courses are taught in the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Advisor: Harvey

The Hansard Scholars Programme, London, England

The Hansard Scholars Programme in association with The London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, London, England

Washington College has a special arrangement with the Hansard Society for Parliamentary Government that enables students to spend a semester or summer in London. Hansard Scholars are assigned to work as assistants to members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the political parties, public and social policy and research institutes. All placements involve responsible work and are closely supervised by the Hansard Society. The internship placements are accompanied by three courses at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Students take Politics and Public Policy, Politics and Parliament, and a supervised research project.

Eligibility: Juniors and first-semester seniors in good academic standing (GPA 3.0 and above) who have an appropriate background and the approval of the program's advisor. Advisors: Shad, Deckman

The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

For students with an interest in Israel, a program of study can be arranged through the New York City office of this top Israeli university. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is the only Israeli university created to fulfill a unique nation-building mandate: to develop the Negev, its land, and its people. Israel's fastest growing institution, it is gaining international repute for its innovative research, its dynamic student body, and its modern campus. BGU offers courses in anthropology, pre-medicine, international relations, environmental studies, and linguistics and literatures, along with many opportunities for experiential learning. Advisor: Shad

Anthropology

ANT 105. Anthropology I
ANT 305. Anthropology II
ANT 405. Anthropology III

Drama

DRA 210. Non-literary Traditions in South African Theatre
DRA 211. Theatre and Society

Economics

ECN 112. Microeconomics
ECN 211. Intermediate Microeconomics
ECN 228. Development Economics
ECN 238. South African Economy
ECN 422. International Economics

English

ENG 322. English in Africa: West African Literature
ENG 323. English in Africa: East and Southern African Literature

Environmental Studies

ENV 292. Natural Systems, Processes, Resources and Management
ENV 392. People in the Environment

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

XHO 100. Elementary Xhosa

History

HIS 372. Introduction to African and South African History
HIS 373. South African History in the19th and 20th Centuries
HIS 374. Race, Class, Nationalism and Ethnicity in Twentieth Century South Africa

Political Science

POL 302. International Politics
POL 304. South African Politics and Government
POL 306. Government and Politics in Africa
POL 308. International Relations

Sociology

SOC 101. Introduction to Sociology
SOC 201. Intermediate Sociology
SOC 259. Industrial Sociology

Washington College Exchange Programs

Exchange programs offer students the opportunity to study in a foreign university, while remaining a registered Washington College student. These programs located throughout the world allow students to immerse themselves in a foreign culture as they experience foreign academics.

Universidad Católica Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina

One of the finest and largest private universities in Argentina, Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) is located in Puerto Madero, an architecturally-acclaimed US$2.5 billion urban-renewal project in the old port of Buenos Aires. Since its foundation in 1958, UCA has been a pioneer in many fields and attracted leading scholars in each academic discipline to its faculty. The University offers courses and degrees in: Economics, Commerce, Marketing, Business, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Engineering, Computer Science, Philosophy, Literature, History, Music and Musicology, Education, Journalism, Institutional Communications, and Advertising. Students choose from different types of accommodations: home-stay, student residences, or flats. All courses at UCA are taught in Spanish, so Spanish language skills must be at the strong intermediate or advanced level. Advisors: Stein and Wade

Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia

Students can take courses in a wide variety of subjects including business, humanities, social sciences, information technology, and languages. Bond's small class sizes and low student:staff ratio are a real strength and a distinguishing factor between it and most, other Australian universities. Advisor: Harvey

Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

Monash University's overall size allows for a vast breadth of course offerings. Students will be able to take courses in the following disciplines: Koorie (Aboriginal) studies, Australian studies, anthropology and sociology, Asian languages, history, politics, computing, business economics, and the natural sciences. Advisor: Harvey

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

PUC-Rio is a private non-profit Catholic University created in 1941, now recognized as one of the top five universities in Brazil. Located in the exciting city of Rio de Janeiro, PUC-Rio offers courses taught in English along with Portuguese Language courses for the beginner through advanced level. Courses in English are offered in the following areas: Art and Design, Business, History, International Relations, Literature, and Sociology. The International Office at PUC-Rio provides a week-long orientation for newly arrived international students, and arranges housing for the students in a family homestay for their period of study. Advisor: Stein

University of Copenhagen, Denmark

The University of Copenhagen is the oldest university in Denmark and has fostered many prominent scholars. Although the city of Copenhagen is a relatively small capital, it is characterized by the large number of young people living and studying there. Courses are primarily taught in the native Danish language, however, students will be able to take courses taught in English in the humanities, social sciences, media and communication, law, natural sciences, and computer sciences. Advisor: Sorrentino

Universidad San Francisco De Quito, Ecuador

The University is located in historic Quito, the capital of Ecuador. Students must have an intermediate proficiency in Spanish as most courses are taught in that language. By living with a host family, students may greatly improve their language skills. USFQ's International Programs Office will assist students with family placements. Students may take courses in art, sciences, economics, business management, mathematics, humanities, music, philosophy, political science, international studies, psychology, and environmental studies. Advisor: Stein

The American University in Cairo, Egypt (this program is temporarily on hold due to the U.S. Department of State Travel Warning for Egypt)

The American University in Cairo was founded in 1919 as an English-language based college that would provide an opportunity for a liberal arts education as well as develop awareness for the needs of Egypt and the region. AUC has become a leading institution in the Middle Eastern region by emphasizing the importance of studying humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences in becoming an educated student and future leader. AUC has completed a larger, newly constructed campus located in an area known as New Cairo located 35 km east of Tahrir Square. All of the buildings are beautiful examples of traditional Islamic architecture with the added bonuses of modernity and state of the art educational resources. Students are able to take courses in a wide range of topics including Arabic Language and Arabic Studies. AUC housing offers air-conditioning, computer labs, cafeterias, study rooms, wireless high-speed internet, satellite TV, and a fitness facility in all of the residence facilities. Advisor: Shad

University of Hull, Hull and Scarborough, England

The University of Hull has a long tradition of enhancing the education of students from overseas. Located in northeast England, Hull, is an attractive city of 350,000 with a rich history and excellent transport links to major cities in the UK. Students have the choice of studying at the main Hull campus (15,000 students) or at the smaller Scarborough campus (1,500 students) located in a scenic coastal town 40 miles north of Hull. The teaching staff value and encourage the University's mix of UK and international students as one that creates a positive and enriching learning environment; and the International Student's Association is one of the largest and most dynamic of the Students' Union societies organizing numerous trips and social events. Students may choose classes from a long list of departments: Archaeology, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Coastal Studies, Drama, Economics, English, History, Languages, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Sociology and Anthropology and more. Students are housed in University accommodations, adjacent to the campus. Advisors: Daniels, Munson, Volansky

Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, England

Royal Holloway is a unique blend of history, tradition and innovation. Famous for its Founder's Building, one of the most spectacular university buildings in the world, the College also enjoys an international reputation for the highest quality teaching and research across the sciences, arts and humanities.

Royal Holloway is renowned for having a friendly environment—home for a vibrant community of 6,600 undergraduate and postgraduate students of all ages and backgrounds from more than 120 countries. The spacious 135-acre campus provides an impressive range of modern academic and social facilities in a parkland setting in Surrey, close to London. Students may choose classes from a long list of departments: Biology Sciences, Classics, Computer Science, Economics, English, European Studies, French, German, Hispanic Studies, History, Italian, Management, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Politics and International Relations, and Psychology. Advisors: Shad, Sorrentino, Vowels

University of Oulu, Finland

Oulu is a modern and rapidly growing university in northern Finland's cultural and commercial center. Courses offered in English include Scandanavian studies, northern cultures and societies, northern women's studies, Japanese studies, American studies, and northern nature and environmental studies. Finland's relatively remote geographical position in northernmost Europe has helped the country remain rich in vegetation and wildlife. Advisor: Harvey

Université d'Artois, Arras, France

Students in any major who have a strong background in French language may study at the Université d'Artois. The University is located in a small town about 100 miles north of Paris. Students may take classes in foreign languages, history, geography, business, computer science, sociology, and more. Advisor: Pears

Université Pierre Mendes France, Grenoble, France

This university is one of three located in Grenoble, France, and the only one that concentrates specifically on the social sciences. Students must have a strong background in the French language as all classes are taught in French. Students are able to take courses in law, political science, philosophy, music, social sciences, history, and art. Advisor: Pears

Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, Germany

Tübingen Universitat, established in 1477, is one of the most respected universities in Europe. Students can take a wide range of courses in different disciplines including business, economics, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, geography and the arts. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated and independent students with strong language skills (ability to succeed in 300 level German courses at Washington College is a prerequisite). Advisor: Martin

Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany

JGUM was founded in 1477 and is located near Frankfurt in the central region of Germany. Because of its prime location, JGUM offers easy access to airline routes, rail links, and motorways to other parts of the country, such as Cologne, Dusseldorf, and Bonn. JGUM has 30,000 students with 10% of the student body being international students. The city offers many spectacular tourist sites including museums, monuments, churches, and theatres. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated and independent students with strong language skills (ability to succeed in 300-level German courses at Washington College is a prerequisite). Students will be able to take courses in the following disciplines: Arts, Business Management, Drama, Economics, Education, English, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Foreign Languages, Music, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Political Science, International Studies, Sociology, and Psychology. Advisor: Martin

Lingnan University, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

One of the few liberal arts institutions in Hong Kong, Lingnan University offers a unique combination of eastern and western traditions. Located in the New Territories, Lingnan University provides a campus environment that promotes self-learning and maximizes opportunities for social, cultural, and extracurricular activities, as well as sharing the belief of the importance of their bilingual society: English and Chinese. Students can choose from a variety of courses taught in English in the following faculties: contemporary English studies, cultural studies, business administration, social sciences, history, and philosophy. Advisor: Oros

University College Cork, Ireland

Founded in 1849, the university is located in Ireland's second-largest city on the south coast, 160 miles southwest of Dublin. It is one of three colleges that constitute the National University of Ireland. Students may take courses ranging from the natural sciences to social sciences and humanities. All of the university's facilities will be available to students from Washington College, including specially designed programs for students from the USA. Advisor: Gillin

Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy

Since its founding in 1921, the university has become a central point of reference for the Milanese intellectual community. It's a true campus, offering everything that makes this university a unique and unrepeatable experience: study, research, the chance to meet the lecturers and to become part of the dialogue of an academic institution, contact with the outside world, and the opportunity to extend the personal development it offers through cultural and recreational extracurricular activities. The University offers courses and degrees in: Communication and Performance Sciences, Economics and Business Administration, Foreign Languages and Literature, History, Humanities, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. Approximately 25 courses are offered in English each semester in these various faculties. An Intensive Italian Language and Culture course is offered both prior to and during each semester. Advisor: Shad

Meiji Gakuin University, Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan

Meiji Gakuin has two campuses and a student population of 10,000. Students can take Japanese language courses. Courses in economics, politics, culture management, and history are offered in English. Advisors: Oros, Narita

Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane, Morocco

Located in the resort town of Ifrane, nestled in the Middle Atlas Mountains, Al Akhawayn University is set in the heart of a region known for its beautiful forests, mountains, lakes, and waterfalls. This small university offers programs in business administration, humanities and social science, and science and engineering. The language of instruction at the university is English. Advisors: Scout and Shad

Pontificia Universidad Catolica Del Peru, Lima, Peru

The Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (PUCP) is a highly prestigious world-renowned academic institution. Founded in 1917, the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru is the oldest-established private higher educational institution in Peru. Lima is the cultural center of Peru and offers entertainment for young people in the form of theaters, cinemas, cafes, bars, and discotheques, which are to be found especially in Miraflores and Barranco, the city's two foremost cultural districts. Exchange students enroll at the School of Special Studies. The University offers courses and degrees in: Fine Arts, Management and Accounting, Science and Engineering, Social Sciences (Anthropology, Sociology, Economics), Law, Arts and Humanities (Archaeology, Philosophy, Geography, History, Literature, Psychology), Communication Arts and Sciences, Education. Overseas students live with Peruvian families and are immersed in the social and family life of Peru as well as the Spanish language. Students must demonstrate a strong intermediate or advanced knowledge of the Spanish language, as all courses at PUCP are taught in Spanish. Advisor: Stein

St. Andrews University, St. Andrews, Scotland

Founded in 1411, St. Andrews is the oldest university in Scotland. With 6,000 students and faculty, the university comprises approximately one-third of the total population of the city of St. Andrews. Local and university events in the town blend to offer a rich cultural and social life for students and townspeople alike. Washington College sends students to St. Andrews University to study a broad range of subjects including philosophy, sociology, psychology, mathematics, and the natural sciences. A minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively in a tutorial educational system are prerequisites to recommendation for the program. Advisor: McColl

Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea

The oldest university in Korea, Yonsei celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1985. Yonsei sits quietly in a well-wooded area outside Seoul, a city of 11 million people. Yonsei has provided many opportunities for foreign students to learn more about the Korean language, history, and culture. The University is recognized not only in Korea, but also the Asia-Pacific area and the international community as the most forward-looking, internationalized, and comprehensive university in Korea. Courses offered in English fall under three main areas of study: East Asian Studies, International Relations, and International Business. The Korean language is also taught. Dormitory housing is available for students accepted to the program and there are 100+ student clubs and organizations, all covering a variety of interests. Advisor: Oros

Universidad De Nebrija, Madrid, Spain

Nebrija University is located in the university district of Madrid. The Hispanic Studies Program at UN offers exchange students various cultural activities such as lectures, films, and guided visits to major museums, monuments, and other sites of interest. With the assistance of the International Office, students are placed in homestay living arrangements. Students who have an elementary Spanish level take courses in the Spanish studies program. Those who are proficient in Spanish may also enroll in courses that are part of the normal curriculum for Spanish students. Students choose courses from the following disciplines: Spanish studies, business administration and economics, advertising and journalism, computer science, modern languages, political science and international studies, history, and English. Advisor: Casado Presa

Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey

This university grew out of the long history of Robert College, the first American college to be established outside the United States. With a distinguished academic tradition, Bogazici has five campuses, six institutes, a school of foreign languages, a school of applied disciplines, and a school of advanced vocational studies. Its historic Kandilli Observatory is the center of a nationwide network of seismic stations and a prominent research center. The Kilyos Campus is situated on the shores of the Black Sea. Students may take courses in the arts, sciences, economics, political science, international studies, and education. All classes, except Turkish language, are taught in English. Advisor: Shad

Cooperative Study Abroad Programs

Washington College can offer students the opportunity to study at additional programs with our cooperative study abroad agreements.

The Washington Semester and World Capitals Programs

The Washington Semester and World Capitals Programs conducted by The American University are open to students who are in either semester of the junior year or in the first semester of the senior year. The Washington Semester Program is an opportunity to observe government in action and includes study with government officials and exposure to government bureaus, agencies, and departments. A Washington Semester student will be able to earn a full semester of credit by pursuing a course of study in one of the following seven areas: American Government and Public Law, Foreign Policy, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Economic Policy, International Environment and Development, Justice, and Journalism. Preparation of a major research paper is assigned as partial fulfillment of the semester's requirements. The World Capitals Program provides an opportunity for students seeking to combine internship experience and study abroad. This program is administered by the International Studies Program: Beijing, Brussels, Buenos Aires, Madrid, Mexico City, Poznan, Rome, and Vienna.

Eligibility: Juniors and first-semester seniors in good academic standing who have an appropriate background and the approval of the program's advisor. Advisor: Deckman