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 Undergraduate Majors Overseas Programs |
Overseas ProgramsStudy Abroad opportunities in languages taught in the Department of Foreign Languages and Linguistics are found most actively in German, Polish, and Russian. In addition to programs organized here at UWM, our students can partake in a large number of nationally-based programs. Germany There are several study abroad opportunities in Germany. The main German overseas program for undergraduates takes place at the Justus Liebig Universität in Giessen, Germany. It is an exchange program which takes place either during our spring semester, from Mid-March till mid-July or for the entire academic year. We encourage our German majors to participate in the Giessen exchange. The program is available to students at any Wisconsin university or college. Students must have sophomore standing and the equivalent of at least four semesters of college German. Details can be found at the Center for International Education. Students can also participate in one of three International Summer University programs in the state of Hesse, Germany. These programs are approximately one month long and take place in the cities of Marburg, Frankfurt, and Kassel. The content of these programs changes annually but often include seminars in the areas of cultural studies, political science, economics, engineering, and banking and finance. Students take German language courses and seminars in either English or German. The University of Wisconsin system also has a special exchange with the state of Hesse. The Hessen-Wisconsin Student Exchange is a broad-based program with a variety of courses offered among participating institutions. These may include total German immersion classes, courses in various disciplines taught in English, or German language and culture for non-native speakers. In general, at least four semesters of college level German is necessary. Students can choose to study in Kassel, Marburg, Giessen, Fulda, Wiesbaden, Frankfurt, or Darmstadt. Overseas Courses in Germany are occasionally offered by faculty members. In the summer of 2003, for example, Professor Jenny Watson is offering a three-week course in Berlin entitled "The Art and Politics of Reunification." Poland Russia UWM students can study in Russia for a summer semester, or year through other university programs. UWM also has an exchange program with the Kuban University in Krasnodar, Russia. Students interested in Russian study abroad should get in touch with the department, (414) 229-4948, or stop by, Curtin Hall 829. For further information on Study Abroad opportunities in the College of Letters and Science, click on the Overseas Office homepage. There is further information on the Overseas Programs website of the Center for International Education. |
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