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2009 Study Abroad Programs
NOTE: Some program costs do not include the price of air fare and meals. Please check with the program's director for cost details.
Uncovering Belize's Past—
Archaeology Field School in Belize
Dates: July 13 - Aug. 10, 2010
Cost: Undergraduate, $2,104; Graduate, $2,650
Students are embedded in Belize culture as they learn archaeological field methods and research strategies. In the past, students have excavated ancient Maya ruins at Cahal Pech, where they made significant discoveries that improved our knowledge of the Maya's history. Students recently uncovered one of the earliest Maya burials on record, dating from approximately 1000 B.C., and artifacts uncovered by students are on display in the Belize National Museum. Future field schools will focus on uncovering Belize's recent history on St. George's Caye, the country's first capital.
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Spanish language and culture in a New World capital—
San José, Costa Rica
May 24, 2010 - June 25, 2010
Cost: $3,664
San José, Costa Rica,is one of the youngest capitals of Latin America, founded in 1738. It is a modern city with bustling commerce, brisk expressions of art and architecture, and it is a popular destination for international visitors. Students will study intermediate Spanish and Spanish culture and literature at the Universidad de Costa Rica, the country's largest university. Classes will be taught in Spanish by faculty of the Universidad de Costa Rica.
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Cathedrals, palaces, politics, and more—
Canterbury, England
Dates: TBACost: TBA
Students study on the campus of Christ Church University in Canterbury, with faculty from Texas State. The course offerings, which vary from year to year, can include courses in Anthropology, English, History, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Social Work, Business, Art, and more. Students take excursions to such places as Stonehenge, the Isle of Wight, Salisbury Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the London Museum and Imperial War Museum, Leeds Castle, Buckingham Palace, and the estates of Charles Darwin and Winston Churchill. Weekends are free for travel to places such as Scotland and Paris.
Learning French, understanding French values—
Rennes and Paris, France
Dates: June 27 - July 16, 2010 (Rennes only)
June 27 - July 25, 2010 (Rennes and Paris)
Cost: $3,368 (Rennes only)
$4,708 (Rennes and Paris)
This total immersion program helps students to become proficient in French as they develop an understanding of French culture and values. Students will study intermediate French in Rennes at The University of Rennes, with the option to take an honors class that travels to Paris for a week.
Studying German history and culture—
Hannover, Germany
Dates: May 14 - June 11, 2010Cost: $3,850
Texas State students live with German host-students in their homes. Courses, which vary each year, can be taken in fields such as writing, literature, geographic field study, and independent study. For example, in a course titled “The Individual and the State: What would I have done?” students examined 20th century Germany through literature and memoirs, from post World War I through reunification. Excursions can include visits to the homes of the writers Goethe and Schiller, and the concentration camp of Buchenwald. Students also take excursions to places such as Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, Weimar, the North Sea, and Hamlin, home of the Pied Piper.
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Examining the Irish mystique—Cork, Ireland
Dates: July 11, 2010 - August 13, 2010Cost: $3,490
Through courses in travel writing, Irish culture and literature, and Irish biography and autobiography, students expand their knowledge of the Irish and improve their writing skills. Recently, students read and saw a performance of a play by the Irish author J.M. Synge. They examined the Irish “mystique” created by Synge’s work and the effect of the landscape on the Irish identity. Students take group and individual excursions to places such as Blarney Castle, the Irish coast, the Ring of Kerry, Skellig Michael, Kenmare, Gougane Barra, Dublin, and Galway.
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Italian life and art—
Florence, Italy
Dates: June 6 - July 1, 2010
Cost: $5,456
In this cultural immersion program, students learn Italian as they explore Florentine life—its art, history, gastronomy, and everyday habits. In the past, students have attended a Papal audience at the Vatican in Rome and visited famous Roman landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain, the Roman Forum, and Michelangelo’s David.
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Learning Japanese in the heart of the country—
Nagoya, Japan
Dates: May 31 - June 25, 2010Cost: $4,281
Students learn Japanese language while living with a host family in Nagoya, located in the heart of Central Japan. With a population of 2.15 million, Nagoya is one of Japan's major cities, and an important industrial and cultural center. Students can take excursions to the Nagoya Castle, famous for the golden dolphins adorning its rooftop. Other destinations include Ise Bay, Nobi Plane, and Kiso River.
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Language and social service training—Cuernavaca, Mexico
Dates: June 14, 2010 - July 9, 2010
Cost: $3,464
In this cultural immersion program, students live with a Mexican family for eight weeks, enhancing their knowledge and skills for bilingual and cultural practice. Students study Spanish and Mexican history at Kulkulcan, a first-rate language school, and learn about social services in Mexico by visiting social service agencies, orphanages, and shelter homes. The experience prepares students to work with Mexican populations in the U.S.
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Comparing American and Spanish government—
Barcelona, Spain
Dates: July 12 - August 11, 2010Cost: $3,890
In one of Spain's most dynamic cities, students will learn how American Government compares to Spanish governments. Students will be exposed to different social and political cultures that shape the politics of Spain and Europe. This comparative study will give students a better appreciation of why American politics is the way it is. Students will also learn about the contrast between Texas and local governments in Spain.
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Immersion in the Spanish way of life—
Valladolid, Spain
► Spring Semester:
Dates: January 11, 2010 - April 30, 2010
Cost: $9,470
► Summer:
Dates: May 22 - June 18, 2010
Cost: $3,828
Students experience total immersion in the Spanish way of life as they study Spanish language, culture, and literature at a private university in the medieval city of Valladolid. Because it is possible to walk most places in Valladolid, the city’s pace is relaxed, and Texas State students find it easy to engage local Spaniards in conversation. From Valladolid, students enjoy excursions to other parts of Spain, including Córdoba, Gibraltar, Granada, Madrid, Peñafiel, Salamanca, San Sebastián, Segovia, and Toledo.
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