Duquesne University professors offer a rich menu of summer short-term (1-4 weeks) study abroad programs. Enrollment is rolling until filled. As a general guide, these Summer 2008 offerings can give you a good idea of the broad range of possibilities. Many repeat each year. Please contact the faculty directors and/or Dr. Jean Anne Hattler, Director of Short-Term Study Abroad Programs (OIP), for more information on upcoming programs.
AFRICA
International Communicable Disease Control and Healthcare Delivery in Tanzania, Zanzibar and South Africa May 9-31, 2008 Faculty Directors: Dr. Greg Frazer and Dr. Bridget Calhoun
Students and faculty will visit hospitals, ambulatory clinics and public health facilities in order to gain first-hand experience of varied health care systems.
Empire: Core and Periphery – Case Studies in the UK and South Africa May 5-26, 2008
Faculty Directors: Dr. Charles Wilf and Dr. Trevor Jones
This history course will focus on empire building, the rise of nationalism, destabilization and the aftermath of empire collapse by studying and traveling to South Africa.
Global and International Educational Studies in Namibia, South Africa July 6-August 3, 2008
Faculty Director: Dr. Rodney Hopson
This course gives students an introduction to educational issues that beset an emerging democracy like Namibia. A number of topics are designed to highlight the realities of educational issues in a southern African context.
ASIA
Asian Study Tour: International Management Practice– Japan and China)May 5-26, 2008
Faculty Director: Dr. Matt Marlin
Students will study and visit the two major economies of Asia. The study trip will focus on the cultural context in which business is conducted.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
Study Tour of the Emerging Economies of South America: Chile, Peru, Argentina and UruguayMay 6-24, 2008
Faculty Directors: Dr. Bill Spangler and Dr. Matt Drake
This course offers students an in-depth exposure to the cultural and business practices of major South American nations.
Nursing and Healthcare in Nicaragua (UPNS 499-01) May 5-15, 2008
Faculty Director: Leah Vota Cunningham
This transcultural nursing experience offers students an opportunity to study and experience the health care system in a developing country.
EUROPE
Journalism and Multimedia Arts: Austria, Germany and FranceMay 5-20, 2008
Faculty Director: Dr. Maggie Patterson and Kelley Crowley
This course is an overview and analysis of international mass communication/media.
Spanish Cultural Experience in Salamanca, Spain June 26-August 1, 2008
Faculty Directors: Dr. Francesca Colecchia and Dr. Gregorio Martin
Students have the opportunity to perfect advanced language skills through immersion in a complete Spanish environment.
Socialand Public Policy Issues in Ireland
Faculty Director: Dr. Joseph D. Yenerall
Students will explore issues central to health care, education and environmental policy issues in Ireland.
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