Department of Modern Languages
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University of Northern Iowa



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Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Ph.: (319) 273-2749
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There will be no program in 2004. Students interested in attending
in 2005 should contact the department in fall 2004.


May 2004 Institute in West Africa



UNI May Institute in West Africa


May 2004


WHERE: Burkina Faso, West Africa

WHEN: UNI May Session 2004

COURSES: All students will choose ONE course from EACH of the following groups:

GROUP ONE OPTIONS:

  • Africa (680:128) - 3 hours. Interdisciplinary examination of contemporary African society and culture: historical heritage, problems, prospects, and importance. Prerequisites: 680:021; 680:022.

  • Introduction to Francophone Literature in Translation (720:031) - 3 hours. Understanding and appreciating basic forms of French-language literatures in English translation through close reading of literary texts.

  • Special Topics in Literature: Francophone Literature (720:122g) - 3 hours. Conducted in French. Thorough introduction to francophone literature and culture.
GROUP TWO OPTIONS:

  • Studies in Elementary French (720:086) 2 hours. Understanding the basic forms of language; development of vocabulary and emphasis on speaking.

  • Advanced Oral Practice (720:160g) - 2 hours. Development of oral fluency and greater accuracy through structured oral exercises; free conversation dealing with civilization and topics of current interest.

STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS
A limited number of scholarships will be available to qualified candidates. Students may access the scholarship information and application at www.uni.edu/studyabroad.

ESTIMATED COSTS
$5000. Includes program fees, excursions, lodging, most meals, airfare, visa, travel insurance, tuition.
Not included: passport, vaccinations, health insurance, some meals, beverages and spending money.

PRELIMINARY DEADLINE
Please express interest no later that NOV. 15, 2003.

MORE INFORMATION

Contact: Deirdre Bucher Heistad, 230 Baker Hall, 273-3092 (D.Heistad@uni.edu)

All participants will be required to register for the Spring 2004 course:
Preparation for Study Abroad: Burkina Faso (700:099)

 


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