2007-2008 Catalog

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International Programs

Washington 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. Time in a foreign country opens a student's mind to political, social, cultural, and economic traditions different from his or her own. Study abroad opportunities can serve to enlighten and prepare a student for the challenges that lie ahead. 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 three programs in cooperation with the University of Delaware. The programs are jointly administered by both institutions. Qualified Washington College students, in any major, may spend a semester at any of the following sites: London (England), Siena (Italy), and Granada (Spain). The fall semester is designed for more intensive language study, with all courses undertaken in the target language. Washington College offers three additional semester abroad programs, one with the Hansard Scholars Programme in London, one at the American Business School in Paris, and the other at Rhodes University in South Africa. 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.

London, England

Washington College students can experience one of the world's most historic, cosmopolitan, and cultured cities. London offers a spectacular array of museums, and an unsurpassed literary tradition.

ART

ECONOMICS

ENGLISH

HISTORY

MUSIC

POLITICAL SCIENCE

SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

Siena, Italy

Washington College students may spend the spring semester abroad studying Italian language, culture, and history in Siena. Siena is a medieval city in central Tuscany that has preserved its Old World character. The location is convenient for excursions to Florence, Rome, and other major cultural centers. Siena is an ideal setting for study in this ancient Mediterranean country. Advisor: Noetzel

ART

FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURE S, AND CULTURES

HISTORY

Granada, Spain

Students can spend a semester in Granada, the capital of the province of Andalusia in southern Spain. There they may study Spanish language, history, and contemporary Spanish life. The Mediterranean climate, romantic location, and excellent academic program make the semester in Granada an experience to be enjoyed. Advisor: Noetzel

ART

FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND CULTURES

HISTORY

POLITICAL SCIENCE

American Business School, Paris, France

The American Business School was established in 1985 and is one of the first Englishspeaking 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 also taught in the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Advisor: Harvey

The Hansard Scholars Programme

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, Taylor

South Africa

Washington College students, in any major, may spend the spring semester at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, one of South Africa's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education. Students will attend a special interdisciplinary course on South Africa and the Eastern Cape Region and then choose from pre-approved courses offered in anthropology, drama, economics, English, environmental studies, history, political studies, and sociology. Advisor: Shad

ANTHROPOLOGY

DRAMA

ECONOMICS

ENGLISH

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND CULTURES

HISTORY

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

POLITICAL SCIENCE

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. Advisor: 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 campus and associated research park are among many original architectural buildings that create a master plan of lasting beauty. Modern-day facilities include basketball courts, squash courts, gymnasium, 50-meter swimming pool, and a 2,300-meter Olympic rowing course with sweeping views of the lakes of the extensive canal system of the Gold Coast. 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: Lynch

University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Situated in the heart of Sydney, UTS emphasizes the professional orientation of its courses and the flexibility of its learning programs by seeking involvement of industry, business, and the professions. Despite its title, UTS offers extensive programs in various areas including business, design, education, engineering, humanities and social science, mathematics and computer science, nursing, and international studies. In the vibrant and exciting city of Sydney, a wide range of cultural and culinary experiences, beaches, harbors, the Sydney Opera House, theatres, festivals, and much more, constantly surround UTS students. Advisor: Harvey

The University of Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica

The University of Costa Rica is a national university, located in one of the most biologically diverse countries on earth. Students must have a strong intermediate to advanced proficiency in Spanish, as all classes will be taught in that language.

Students will be able to take courses in the following disciplines: fine arts, philosophy, literature, political science, economics, and the natural sciences.

University of Copenhagen, 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. Although courses are primarily taught in the native Danish language, 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: Harvey

Universidad San Francisco de Quito, 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.

University of Hull, Hull and Scarborough, England

The University of Hull has a long tradition of enhancing the education of students from overseas, and in any year around 10% of the students are from countries outside the European Union. 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, Psychology, 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. Today, a combination of distinctive character, academic vision and membership of the University of London has established Royal Holloway among the top ten research-led university institutions in the country.

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, Drama and Theatre, 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, Oulu, Finland

Oulu is a modern and rapidly growing university in northern Finland's cultural and commercial center. Students may take courses in Finnish, modern European languages, 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, Aras, 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 takes classes in foreign languages (German, Spanish, French, Latin, Greek, Chinese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, and English), 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

Université de Provence Aix-Marseilles I, Provence, France

Students with a strong background in French language may study at this university located in Marseilles, on the Mediterranean coast. Students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements, but will be assisted by the international office located at the university. Students may take courses in languages, French literature, sciences, history, geography, ethnology, philosophy, sociology, history of art, archaeology, mathematics, computer science, biology, physics, and chemistry. Advisor: Maynard

Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, 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, 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. The city of Mainz, with a population of 190,000, is the capital of Rheinland- Pfalz. 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. Advisors: Deckman, Scout

University of Pecs, Pecs, Hungary

This university of 4,000 students is located in the south of the Transdanubia region. Students may take courses in criminology, politics, sociology, philosophy, foreign languages, history, business management, economics, art, biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and education. A broad range of classes are taught in English. Advisor: Black

University College Cork, Cork, Ireland

Founded in 1849, the university is located in Ireland's second-largest city on the south coast, 160 miles west 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. Advisors: Gillin, McColl

Universitã 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. Students must have completed two semesters of college level Italian before participating in the program. An Intensive Italian Language and Culture course is offered both prior to and during each semester. Advisors: Shad, Noetzel

Meiji Gakuin University, Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan

Meiji Gakuin has two campuses and a student population of 10,000. Students will be able to take courses in Japanese, economics, politics, culture management, and history. Many courses are taught in English. Advisors: Oros, Scout

Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico

The University is located in Mexico's second- largest city. Known for its beauty and spring-like climate, Guadalajara is a mix of cultural heritage and modernism, with numerous events and activities. A strong intermediate proficiency in Spanish is required, as all courses are taught in that language. Students live with host families during the semester. These home-stays are arranged by UAG, and provide students with another opportunity to improve their language skills. Students may take classes in art, sciences, economics, international studies, psychology, law, education, and more. Advisor: Noetzel

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. Providing the perfect backdrop for both intellectual and physical pursuits, the beautiful setting echoes their mission: "To become a cradle of knowledge and a place for training, for personal growth and intellectual gratification, where our prospective alumni learn for themselves how to find the key to success in life." 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. Advisor: Ibrahim

Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands

Leiden University was founded in 1575, making it the oldest university in the Netherlands. The university offers a range of courses in English. Leiden is known for its high quality of education and research facilities. The university has programs for students to experience other cultures of Europe. Advisor: Harvey

Pontificia Universidad Catolica Del Peru, Lima, Peru

The Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (PUCP) is a highly prestigious worldrenowned 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. PUCP offers those foreign students interested in acquiring a more profound understanding of the country the possibility of obtaining the "Certificate of Peruvian 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 have the option to board with Peruvian families. This option offers the unique experience of social and family life in Peru while providing the maximum opportunity for practice in the use of 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: Wade

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

Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa

Located in the beautiful and historic city of Grahamstown, Rhodes University is nestled in the hills of the city, just 45 minutes from unspoiled beaches. Rhodes University is one of South Africa's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education. Students participating in this program are housed on campus in single rooms in one of the residence halls equipped with its own dining hall, washer/dryer, TV, and lounge area. Students may choose from a wide range of courses in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Advisors: Munson, Shad

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 University was founded 11 7 years ago as a learning center based on Christian principles. Since then, 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 Center for Spanish Studies at NU 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 Center, 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: Noetzel

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: Ibrahim

Cooperative Study Abroad Programs

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

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

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

Exchange Programs in the United States

Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, Maryland

Students with an interest in the fine arts may spend a semester studying at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Students can maintain a strong liberal arts education at the Maryland Institute during their stay. Students will be able to take courses in the following disciplines: Liberal Arts, Art Foundation, Two-Dimensional Studies, Design, Three-Dimensional Studies, and Art Education. Advisor: McColl

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