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Florence
January 2 - 9, 2008 – (Courses are Fall 2007)
CAMS 45 / CAMS 45U- Mythology - Dr. Arnold Markley (aam2@psu.edu)
IT 130 (GH, IL) - Italian Culture and Civilization - Dr. Alita Kelley (kak7@psu.edu)
London
March 2008 (Spring Break)
AMST105 (GH IL) - American Popular Culture-British and Irish Roots of American Popular Culture (kak7@psu.edu)
ENGL 129 (GH) / ENGL 129H (GH) - Shakespeare - Dr. Arnold Markley (Contact - mailto:pjd15@psu.edu
SOC 015 (GS) - Urban Sociology - Suellen Butler (sgb10@ps.edu)
Guatemala
March 2008 (Spring Break)
CI 296A - Service Project in Guatemala - Norma Notzold ( non1@psu.edu )
CM LIT 153 (GH; GI) - International Literature and Film - Dr. Barbara Daniel ( bfd1@psu.edu )
Paris
May 2008
FR 139 (GH GI) - France and the French Speaking World - Dr. Alita Kelly (kak7@psu.edu)
HD FS 287W - An Inter-cultural Community Building Experience - Dr. Michael Madden (mem28@psu.edu)
INART 1 (GA) - Arts in Paris - Dr. Paul Greene (pdg4@psu.edu)
Credit courses- Generally, at least one third of the course work must be completed prior to the trip, one third of the course work completed during the trip, and one third of the course work completed after the trip. Note that under-enrolled classes may be canceled and students will be notified.
Faculty, family, and friends are welcome to travel for no credit. Contact Celestial Voyagers directly to make travel arrangements.
Register in person in Main 105 or by e-mail to Registrar’s Office, Diana Grant (dwg6@psu.edu) if you are not a Brandywine Campus student. Courses are listed as “Closed.”
Students wishing to register for six credits (two courses) on a trip must first have the approval of both instructors. (Because of course requirements on the trip, it is not always physically possible to fulfill the on-site requirements of two courses.) Once the student has the approval of the two instructors, the student must also obtain the approval of his/her academic advisor and the Director of Academic Affairs, Dr. Paul J. deGategno (de-daa@psu.edu). Students must also have the approval of the Director of Academic Affairs if adding a trip course puts their credit level above 20 credits.
For information about travel arrangements, contact Celestial Voyagers at 1-800 651-6262 or web site http://celestialvoyagers.com/.
For academic information contact instructors of courses or Gail Wray at 610-892-1472 (gbw1@psu.edu). Price includes airfare and hotel double or triple occupancy. See trip details.
Travel Abroad @ Penn State Brandywine
Week-long trips abroad, with accompanying courses, were introduced at Penn State Brandywine in 1996. The program was designed with a threefold purpose:
- To broaden a student's world view and cultural horizons to meet new job market demands;
- To support the University's goal of students engaging in a significant international experience as part of their undergraduate years; and
- To accommodate students' limited financial resources and time constraints.
The courses are scheduled during semester breaks, and students may take up to two courses, for six general education credits, usually from three or more offered. The timing and length of the excursions make them particularly convenient for non-traditional students. For traditional students, the trips provide a testing ground for Penn State's longer international education courses.
Trip organizers try to keep the costs for flight, hotel, and breakfast under $1300. There are optional excursions available at extra cost, but students can do most of their academic work using low cost public transportation. Off-season travel keeps costs down and also provides opportunities to participate in local celebrations, such as Epiphany in Spain, with fewer tourists present than during peak travel times.
While many experiences are enhanced by familiarity with the host country's language, all courses are in English. Multilingual teachers are available to assist students. Once abroad, students usually form small groups that may function independently. Participants experience the benefits of working in a small, spontaneous learning group, and discover the advantages of teamwork that accommodates individual learning styles. The environment facilitates informal student/faculty interaction; interdisciplinary faculty cooperation is encouraged.
Participants range in age from 18 to 80. Some are seasoned travelers; others are making their first trip overseas. Students from other Penn State campuses take the courses, as do students from other universities.
Faculty from various disciplines take advantage of the host country's museums and historic sites in their course offerings.
As a result of their initial week-long introduction to Europe, students have changed their majors to language arts, scheduled additional foreign travel on their own, and report that the international experience on their resumes proves to be of great interest to prospective employers.
For more information, please contact Gail Wray at gbw1@psu.edu.
Ten Easy Steps for Travel Abroad at Penn State Brandywine
1. Review the list of destinations and courses offered on trips for the academic year on the campus website: http://www.de.psu.edu/Academics/intlprograms.htm or view the hard copy available in Vairo Library, Room 129 or contact Gail Wray at gbw1@psu.edu. Don’t Forget To Get Your Passport!
2. Choose a destination and courses (or courses – up to 6 credits) and contact the listed faculty member for syllabus details and any academic questions. Coursework will be completed as follows: 1/3 prior to the trip, 1/3 during the trip and 1/3 after the completion of the trip. NOTE: You do not have to take a course to travel on most trips, and non- Penn State students, friends and family may travel as well. Any non-Penn State student wishing to receive credit must register and pay Penn State tuition.
3. Register for the COURSE in person in the Registrar’s Office (105 Main Building). If you are not a student at Penn State Brandywine, contact Diana Grant (dwg6@psu.edu or 610-892-1403) to register. NOTE: If enrolling in a trip course brings you over 20 credits for the semester or if you intend to take two courses (6 credits) on a trip, you must have your academic advisor contact Dr. Paul J. deGategno (de-daa@psu.edu) to approve the “overload.”
4. Register for the TRIP itself by contacting Celestial Voyagers (1-800-651-6262) or via their website: http://www.celestialvoyagers.com/. They can answer all questions regarding the travel itself, hotels, itineraries, flights. Note: Penn State requires travel insurance and emergency contact information for participating students.
5. Send deposit and final payment to Celestial Voyagers by dates specified on the trip brochure and Celestial Voyager website. NOTE: Late penalties can apply.
6. Begin the independent work portion of the course (1/3 of the total course work should be completed before travel begins) and be in regular contact with the course instructor. If possible, attend scheduled information sessions for general questions and advice.
7. Pick up tickets and submit pre-trip work on date designated for each trip. NOTE: Late work will not receive full credit. If you are unable to pick up your tickets, you make arrangements with Celestial Voyagers prior to this date.
8. Go on the trip and complete assignments required during the trip.
9. Complete and submit all required coursework by the final due date indicated on the syllabus
10. Travel Again! Earn the 18 credits required for the International Studies Minor!
