Social Science Summer Program In Austria

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ANTICIPATED PROGRAM DATES: May - June, 2005

INTRODUCTION

Participants in this program will spend five weeks studying in Klagenfurt, Austria focusing on contemporary social and political issues in the region. Program includes field trips to Vienna and  Venice.  

Classes will be held on the campus of the University of Klagenfurt.  Courses will be taught by UNI faculty in collaboration with guest lecturers from the host university with whom UNI has a long-standing exchange relationship involving students, faculty, and staff. 

INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

Dates and times will be announced  

Program Courses 

940:186g Readings in Political Science: Contemporary Political & Social Problems (3 credits)  Instructor: D. Vajpeyi
Focus on current national and international political-social issues and their impacts on economic, political and social aspects of human life.  Emphasis on globalization, democratization, and environmental problems.  
940:186g Course Outline (PDF)

980:180g Readings in Sociology: Immigration and Population Issues (3 credits)   
Instructor: G. Lutz
Comparative study of current human immigration and population issues across the world.  Consideration of the social, political, and environmental consequences of changes in population patterns, with an emphasis on immigration issues, especially those of Europe and the U.S.
980:180g Course Outline (PDF)

Program Course 
900:159g Preparation for Study Abroad in Austria   (1credit)   
Instructors:  G. Lutz and D. Vajpeyi
Pre-departure orientation for Social Science Summer Program in Austria.  Requires written consent of instructor.  Second half spring semester course.  Credit/no credit.

Depending on the student’s major, these courses may be applied to meet graduation requirements for General Education/Liberal Arts Core, major, minor or electives. The 940:186g Contemporary Social & Political Problems course satisfies General Education requirement in Social Science (IV. C. Group C Topical Perspectives).

Dr. Gene Lutz; 273-2105, gene.lutz@uni.edu, Co-director

Dr. Dhirendra Vajpeyi; 273-2275, dhirendra.vajpeyi@uni.edu, Co-director

The program fee is approximately $2,100 and it includes housing, one meal per day, and excursions. Tuition (6 credit hours), airfare, two meals per day, international health insurance, any independent travel, and personal expenses are extra. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due upon acceptance into the program and will be applied toward the program fee. 

Students will be living in a guest house near Lake Worthersee, in approximately 25 minute walk or a 10-minute bike ride from campus.  Breakfast is included in the program and will be served in the guest house. Other meals may be taken at the Mensa (student cafeteria on campus).  

All applicants must have at least sophomore standing by the time the program begins, and a 2.75 minimum G.P.A. German language skills are not required but it is recommended that students learn some phrases prior to going.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2005. Space is limited, so please apply early. 

To apply, please submit the originals and one set of copies of the following documents:

• Study Application for UNI Group Programs 
• Statement of Purpose (a 300 word essay outlining your academic and personal objectives for the program) 
• Copy of your official transcript (Available from the Registrar's Office)
• Letter of recommendation* from a professor or advisor (your choice of confidential or open)
• A non-refundable deposit of $100 in the form of a personal check payable to UNI
• A set of copies of all of the above.
• Study Abroad Scholarship Application (optional). If you wish to apply for the study abroad scholarship, additional copies of the above documents may be required. Please be sure to read all relevant scholarship application information on our web site under "Funding".  

* Confidential letters of recommendation should be sent to the UNI Office of International Programs (Attn: Social Science in Austria) by the referee.  

Inquires about the program details may be directed to the program directors and the UNI Office of International Programs. 

Dr. Gene Lutz, Program Co-director
Tel: 273-2105
E-mail:  gene.lutz@uni.edu

Dr. Dhirendra Vajpeyi; 
Tel: 273-2275, dhirendra.vajpeyi@uni.edu, Co-director

Yana Cornish, Study Abroad Coordinator 
59 Baker Hall, UNI 
Tel: 273-7078                                                                                         study-abroad@uni.edu 

Dates and times will be announced  

Gina DeLaVega
Experiencing another culture enabled me to see beyond my American eyes.  Klagenfurt provides students the opportunity to step out of their comfort zone while pushing the limits of the mind and spirit. 

Denise Martinez
I learned so much in Austria and while doing my traveling in Europe.  I learned about different cultures, history of the Germans and Austrians and their differences.  Being in Austria for five weeks was definitely an experience I will take with me wherever I go in life.  I will tell you it was definitely different, but it was beautiful.  If you have any questions you can e-mail me denigab@hotmail.com

Esmeralda  Rodriguez
Klagenfurt is a once in a lifetime experience. I told myself this before I went, but now I want to go back several more times.

Javier DeLaVega
It was an awesome life changing experience.  Words cannot express the experiences that I encountered.

Erin Milton
I learned so much in so little time.  I met so many fabulous people that I would never had had the chance to meet before.

Bruce Ernst
I highly recommend it.  The studies were interesting and having classes overseas really improved our cultural awareness.

Miriam Tyson
"A great learning opportunity for a lifetime."

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