Fall Semester  -- Dates for 2011:  30 August to 17 December

Since 1975 the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has provided extraordinary study/travel programs in East-Central Europe for those who seek an enriched and enhanced education beyond the bounds of the classroom or campus: The semester offers you the exceptional opportunity to visit the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary and to live in the cultural splendor of ancient Krakow, Poland. You will take courses at the School of Polish Language & Culture, which is part of the Jagiellonian University founded in 1364, the oldest University in Poland and the second oldest north of the Alps.  This is a unique opportunity not only to study Polish language, culture and society in Krakow but also to experience over 1000 years of history, magnificent architecture and art.

Application Deadline: March 1st of the prior academic semester for guaranteed consideration; though late applications are often taken. Please check with the International Programs Office for available positions.

Go to the Applications page to find out how to get an application.

Eligibility

Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and special students from all academic disciplines with maturity, motivation, and preparation. Knowledge of foreign languages is not required. Attendance at orientation meetings is strongly recommended.

Costs

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*based on a group of 15 students

Cost Includes:

• 15 Week Total Academic Program.
• 12 Weeks in residence in Krakow.
• Three-week entry tour through  Prague,  Budapest, Szeged and Vienna. Includes all lodgings, board, lectures and some museum entrance fees.
• Arrangements are made to have students meet with Hungarian and Slovak students to discuss current political issues and life in contemporary East-Central Europe.
• Air travel, Chicago-Berlin and return from Warsaw (arrangements can be made to depart from other major airports).
• Room and Board throughout the semester.
• UWSP tuition for Wisconsin Residents; Minnesota students qualify for reciprocity, surcharge for other out-of-staters is $1000.
• Study tours within Poland during the semester may include: Zakopane and the Carpathian Mountains, Malbork Castle, Gdansk and the Baltic Coast, Warsaw, Eastern Poland, Auschwitz Concentration Camp, the Wieliczka Salt Mines.
• UW-System mandatory health insurance.
• Plan your budget to cover, passport, personal expenses and a five-day break period.

  Scholarship Opportunity for undergraduates:  Click here,

Itinerary

International Flight: Chicago-Krakow-Chicago.

Entry tour generally includes Prague (CZECH REPUBLIC), Szeged and Budapest (HUNGARY) and Vienna (AUSTRIA). Housing is in hostels/dormitories, travel by train and bus.

Program Leader

A UWSP faculty member or appointee will accompany the group and teach in his or her discipline. In the fall of 2011 additional classes in Art will be offered, for 2012 additional options in Music will be available.

Fall 2012:  Dr. Susan Bender                                                                                         Department of  Music,  Office:  0323 NFAC
Phone:  715-346-4080   
Email: sbender@uwsp.edu  

Dr. Bender will teach courses in music.  For more innformation please contact her.

Sample Core Class List

Required Core Courses:

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 300 - East Central European Study Tour
1 credit

Held during the entry study tour through Prague in the Czech Republic, Bratislava in the Slovak Republic, Vienna in Austria, and Szeged and Budapest in Hungary. Letter grade based on attendance at ALL scheduled lectures, field trips and written assignments.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 381 - Polish Culture and Civilization                               3 credits.   UWSP GDR: HU4

Survey of Poland's cultural development, including an examination of contemporary society, Polish musical traditions, religion, education, and literature.  This course is usually taught by a combination of instructors and lecturers.

POLISH 101: First Year Polish
4 credits, GDR: FL BA BM/BFA
--For students with no prior Polish language training.         OR . . .

POLISH 211 - Second Year Polish Language
4 credits, Prerequisite: 102 or equivalent

*If your language skills are beyond Polish 211, contact us for appropriate placement and course information.

Electives*

ART 397 - Art History in International Programs: Poland                          
3 credits, GDR: HU1                                                                                                                                    An outline of the history of Polish art, covering architecture, sculpture and painting.  Lectures and site visits, usu. including Wawel Royal Castle, Old Town, museums, churches, etc.

History 396 -- Regional History through Study Abroad:                                         Poland and its Neighbors in Modern Europe                                                                             3 credits, GDR: HU4

An introduction to Poland's modern history: from the downfall of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the end of the 18th century, to the re-emergence of an independent Poland following World War I, to Poland's tragic role during World War II, to the establishment of Communist rule, and finishing with the collapse of the Communist system in 1989.        

POLITICAL SCIENCE 362 - East European Politics
3 credits, GDR: SS1 NW

Political structures, processes, and institutions of Central and East Europe. Emphasis on the politics of transition and challenges to democratization. Includes field trip to Warsaw with a visit to Parliament.

WELLNESS 199 A/A - Independent Study
1 credits, GDR: WL

Obtain standardized forms from the International Programs Office.

INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-3 credits

See Director / Associate Director for approval and procedural details. Independent Study credits are taken in addition to the 13 credit minimum.

Withdrawal

Up to ten weeks before the start of the program, all fees except the initial $250 deposit will be refunded. After the time, tuition, airline, tour costs and housing charges are assessed. If the program would be cancelled, all fees will be refunded. Because exchange rates and airline prices fluctuate, International Programs reserves the right to cancel, surcharge, or to alter the program.

Special Offers

A second semester option based in Szeged, Hungary will also be available. See UWSP International Programs Staff for details and click here for latest price estimates.

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