Designed to engage students in meaningful activities while studying abroad, to maintain a connection with students while abroad, and to foster continued development of skills and knowledge during the study abroad period. Students will be introduced to specific strategies in culture and/or language learning in the target culture to help students achieve an experience in the host culture that is meaningful and productive. Students take this course concurrently with their first-semester study-abroad experience.
Corequisite(s): IDS 2700E Study Abroad-Exchange Program, IDS 2700N Study Abroad-Nonexchange, or MLANG 2500 Faculty Led Trip.
(Offered every semester.)
IDS 2700E Study Abroad-Exchange Program (12 hours)
Students participating in approved exchange programs abroad enroll in IDS 2700E Study Abroad-Exchange Program to maintain continuing student status and advance enrollment for the following semester. As official records are received, final determination of credit is made, and course titles, credits, and grades are posted on the permanent transcript in lieu of IDS 2700E Study Abroad-Exchange Program. May be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Director of International Education.
IDS 2700N Study Abroad-Nonexchange (12 hours)
Students participating in approved non-exchange programs abroad enroll in IDS 2700N Study Abroad-Nonexchange to maintain continuing student status and advance enrollment for the following semester. As official records are received, final determination of credit is made, and course titles, credits, and grades are posted on the permanent transcript in lieu of IDS 2700N Study Abroad-Nonexchange. May be repeated. Students pay an administrative fee.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Director of International Education.
MLANG 2500 Faculty Led Trip (0 hours)
Our faculty regularly lead short-term study trips abroad during the summer. Locations include Spain, Mexico, Japan, Germany, and Austria. Credits available vary by program and student language level. Detailed information about current trips and credits is available through the Modern Language Department of the Office of Global Engagement.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
Archway Curriculum: Essential Connections: Experiential Learning: Intensive