Sydney Internship Program

The Sydney Internship Program combines a full semester of academic coursework taught by Australian faculty with an internship in one of the most progressive cities in the Pacific Rim region. Coursework focuses on various aspects of Australia’s dynamic history and contemporary culture, including its literature, politics, economy, and media. Internship placements are available in advertising and public relations; arts and architecture; business and economics; film and television; health and human services; hospitality administration; journalism; and politics and international organizations.

The Sydney semester begins with a six-week period of intensive classroom study, followed by eight weeks of internship during which students spend four days per week in an internship and one day per week in class. The supervised internship experience carries 4 credits, and students enroll in three other courses for a total of 16 course credits.

Internships in advertising and public relations include work in marketing, product development, design, and presentation for specific advertising agencies or public relations departments of larger organizations. Students in the arts may work for museums, theatres, or galleries. Internships in business and economics include placements in accounting, banking, corporate finance, economic research, marketing, or operations. Internships in film and television include work in the research or administrative offices of television stations or for film or video production companies. Internships in health and human services include clinical and nonclinical placements in the fields of psychology, physical and occupational therapy, social work, and social action. For placements in hospitality administration, students work in the hospitality industry in fields such as hotel or restaurant management. For internships in the journalism field, students may work at magazines or newspapers or for publishing houses. Politics and international relations students are placed with government officials, constituency groups, or in election campaigns.

Housing is in fully furnished flats within easy access of public transportation, the University of Sydney, and Boston University’s classroom and administrative center.

Required Course

• CAS AN 368 Australian Culture and Society

Electives

• CAS AH 374 Australian Art and Architecture
• CAS EC 464 The Pacific Basin: Economic and Political Orders
• CAS EN 383 Writing in Australia
• CAS IP 401 Sports Management in Australia and the Asia-Pacific Region
• CAS PO 350 The Australian Political System
• CAS SO 308 Australian Social Policy
• COM CM 406 Brand Advertising and Promotion
• COM CO 350 Mass Media in Australia
• COM FT 345 Australian Cinema
• COM FT 352 Film-Style Video Production
• SHA HF 328 The Australian Wine Industry

Internship Courses

• CAS AH 505 Practicum in Arts/Architecture
• CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics
• CAS IR/PO 455 Internship in International Organization Abroad
• CAS PO 451 Internship in Politics Abroad
• CAS PS 495 Internship in Human/Health Services
• COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film and Television
• COM JO 411 Professional Journalism Internship
• COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising or Public Relations
• SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration

Sydney School of Education Program

A collaborative program between Boston University and fully accredited local organizations. The host institution and Boston University conduct classes, supervise student teaching, coordinate cultural activities, and provide housing and other services for program participants. Students earn 16 semester-hour credits in specialized coursework in cross-cultural studies, international education, and student teaching in a community institution. This program is offered during the fall semester only. For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.bu.edu/abroad.

Shanghai Programs

The Boston University Shanghai programs offer a semester of study and internship experience, in the vibrant and booming metropolis of Shanghai, to students at beginning and advanced levels of Chinese language study. Hosted at Fudan University, the Shanghai programs offer two different experiences for students.

Beginning students of the Chinese language and China and East Asia are invited to participate in the Chinese Language & Culture Program. Students with at least two years of Chinese are invited to consider the Shanghai Internship Program, combining a professional work experience with language and culture coursework. Upon successful completion of the semester, students earn 16 Boston University credits.

One of China’s leading universities, Fudan University (www.fudan.edu.cn) was founded in 1905. Fudan now has an enrollment of 25,000 full-time degree candidates and the second-largest foreign student population in China: some 1,650 students from around the world. Fudan boasts a faculty of over 2,300 full-time professors and researchers.

Chinese Language & Culture Program

This program is designed to allow beginning students of the Chinese language the opportunity to study Chinese on an intensive basis while also doing coursework in English on traditional and contemporary Chinese culture. Students register for an 8-credit intensive language course and two 4-credit courses to fulfill the requirements of the program.

Required Courses

Students enroll in two of the following courses.

• CAS LC 111/112 Beginning Intensive Chinese
• CAS LC 211/212 Intermediate Intensive Chinese
• CAS LC 311/312 Advanced Intensive Modern Chinese

Elective Courses

Students choose one of the following (taught in English):

• CAS HI 365/IR 371 Shanghai: The Key to Modern China?
• CAS SH 301 Chinese Culture and Society in the Global Era
• CAS SH 303 Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Management

Other elective course offerings at Fudan University change from year to year. Those previously chosen by students have included courses in Chinese Diplomacy and The Global Chinese Marketplace.

Shanghai Internship Program

This program gives advanced students the opportunity to experience the professional culture of China and apply their coursework in language and culture on a day-to-day basis. Advanced students who have completed a minimum of four semesters of college-level Chinese, or are already fluent in Chinese, are eligible to participate. The program provides opportunities in a variety of disciplines, so students from all majors are encouraged to apply.

Required Course

Students choose one of the following:

• CAS LC 311 Third-Year Modern Chinese I
• CAS LC 312 Third-Year Modern Chinese II
• CAS LC 411 Fourth-Year Modern Chinese I
• CAS LC 412 Fourth-Year Modern Chinese II
• CAS LC 421 Topics in Chinese Culture (in Chinese)

Elective Courses

Students choose one of the following elective courses (taught in English):

• CAS HI 365/IR 371 Shanghai: The Key to Modern China?
• CAS SH 301 Chinese Culture and Society in the Global Era
• CAS SH 303 Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Management

Other elective course offerings at Fudan University change from year to year. Those previously chosen by students have included courses in Chinese diplomacy and the global Chinese marketplace.

Internship Courses

• CAS AH 505 Internship in Arts/Architecture
• CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics
• CAS HU 425 Practicum in the Arts
• CAS PO 453 Internship in Comparative Law Abroad
• CAS PO/IR 455 Internship in International Organization Abroad
• CAS PS 495 Internship in Human/Health Services
• COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising/Public Relations
• COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film/Television
• COM JO 411 Internship in Journalism
• SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration

For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.bu.edu/abroad.

Quito Language & Liberal Arts Program

The Quito Language & Liberal Arts Program immerses students in the cultural and ecological diversity of the northern Andean country of Ecuador through direct enrollment in university coursework and fascinating, all-inclusive excursions throughout the country.

Students in this program are considered full-time undergraduates at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), a modern private university located in the valley town of Cumbayá, on the outskirts of Quito. At USFQ, students enroll in five to six courses in the liberal arts and sciences for a total of 15–18 Boston University credits. Students have access to the full curriculum of USFQ. All courses are taught in Spanish by USFQ faculty. Students live with Ecuadorian families. The program also features a guided excursion to the Galápagos Islands and an excursion to the Amazon rainforest, two trips to the famous Otavalo Indian market, a guided tour of the colonial architecture of Quito, and several other day trips. Boston University resident staff members accompany students on all excursions.

Ecuador Tropical Ecology Program

The Ecuador Tropical Ecology Program offers biology and environmental science majors the opportunity to spend a semester studying the vast and diverse ecosystems of tropical Ecuador through intensive hands-on experiences. The program consists of four ecology courses based on field research in the montane, tropical rainforest, and coastal regions, as well as a Spanish language course. All ecology courses are taught in English by faculty from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito and Boston University’s Department of Biology. Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn 18 Boston University credits. Graduate credit may be awarded to full-time graduate students for conducting additional independent research.

During the first nine weeks of the program, students complete three upper-level ecology courses on the various ecosystems of Ecuador. Lectures at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito are combined with studies lasting from several days to four weeks at different environments in Ecuador. Students also enroll in a required, 2-credit, intensive Spanish course during the first three weeks of the program. The highlights of the field experience include a one-week guided scientific excursion to the Galápagos Islands, a ten-day coastal project at Los Piqueros, near Machalilla National Park on the Pacific coast, and a four-week stay in the Amazon rainforest at the Tiputini Biodiversity Station.

Students complete the semester with a capstone course that requires them to analyze field data, prepare reports, and give oral presentations based on individual and group projects conducted in the field.

Courses

• CAS BI/GE 438/638 Tropical Montane Ecology
• CAS BI/GE 439/639 Tropical Rainforest Ecology
• CAS BI/GE 440/640 Tropical Coastal Ecology
• CAS BI/GE 441/641 Studies in Tropical Ecology
• CAS QU 300 Intensive Spanish

Quito, School of Education Program

Students in the field of education have the opportunity to gain international teaching experience through Boston University’s School of Education Program and the Colegio Menor. The program includes specialized coursework in cross-cultural studies and student teaching in a community institution. Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn a minimum of 12 Boston University credits. For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.bu.edu/abroad.

London Internship Program

The London Internship Program provides undergraduate students with a one-semester experience in London that combines an internship with academic courses offered by British faculty. London internship programs are available in 13 areas: advertising and marketing; public relations; arts and arts administration; economics and finance; film, radio, and television; hospitality and tourism; journalism; management and finance; politics; international relations; prelaw; psychology and social policy; and theater studies.

The London semester begins with a five-week period of intensive classroom study, followed by nine weeks of internship during which students spend four days per week in an internship and one day per week in class. The supervised internship experience includes an academic component and carries 4 credits, and students enroll in three other courses for a total of 16 course credits.

Internships in the advertising, marketing, and public relations area include placements in the planning, account management, and media sections of advertising firms, in promotions or press departments of public relations companies, or in marketing departments of multinational consumer firms. Placements in the arts area include those in arts administration, architecture and design, theatre and applied fine arts, or arts promotion and publishing. For students studying economics, internships are provided in multinational corporations and international organizations working with the European community. Internships in film and television include work in the research or administrative offices of television stations or for film or video production companies. For internships in the journalism field, students may work at magazines or newspapers or for publishing houses. Management and finance students are placed in the areas of accounting, banking, corporate finance, marketing, or operations. Politics students are placed with members of Parliament, constituency agents, at party headquarters, or with public interest groups. Students in prelaw intern with solicitors or legal departments of commercial organizations. Psychology and social policy internships include those in psychology, social work, health administration, occupational or physical therapy, or social action. The theater internship includes all aspects of the performance arts.

Housing is provided in furnished apartments in South Kensington, and courses are offered in the University’s own facility. The London Internship Program is offered during the fall, spring, and summer terms.

Courses

Required Courses

Advertising and Marketing

• COM CM 521 British and European Marketing Strategy

Arts and Arts Administration

• CAS AH 320 Modern British Art and Design

Economics and Finance

• CAS EC 364 Economic Policy: A British Perspective

Film, Radio, and Television

• COM FT 316 British Film and TV Since 1960

Hospitality and Tourism

• SHA HF 365 British Tourism—Knowing Britain Inside and Out

International Relations

• CAS IR 361 Understanding British Foreign and Domestic Policy

Journalism

• COM JO 358 British Journalism, Culture, and Society

Management

• SMG IM 345 International Management Environment

Politics

• CAS PO 360 British Political Institutions

Prelaw

• CAS PO 534 The British Legal System

Psychology and Social Policy

• CAS PS 365 Toward an Experimenting Society: Psychology Applied to Social Problems

Public Relations

• COM CM 413 Strategy and Tactics in British Public Relations

Theatre Studies

• CFA DR 443 Experiencing London Theatre in the Postwar World

Elective Courses

Some elective courses are open to all; others are track-specific. Please see the BU Study Abroad website for more details.

• CAS AH 381 London Architecture and Urbanism
• CAS AH 388 British Painting from Holbein to the Twentieth Century
• CAS EC 346 European Capital Markets
• CAS EC 360 British Macroeconomic Policy
• CAS EN 310 British and Irish Writing: Poetry and the Novel Since 1900
• CAS EN 357 Modern British Drama
• CAS EN 368 Seminar in Shakespeare Studies
• CAS HI 249/WS 310: London Women’s Social History from Aphra Behn to the Blitz
• CAS HI 250 British Youth Culture from 1950 to the Present
• CAS HI 251 Cultural Capital: The History of Popular Culture in London
• CAS HI 252 Class, Power, and the Making of British Identity
• CAS HI 253 London at War: From the Home Front to the Frontline
• CAS IP 401 International Brand Management
• CAS IP 403 Contemporary British Literature
• CAS IP 405 European Business Environment: Institutions and Enterprise
• CAS IP 406 Writing in Today’s Britain: Meet the Writer
• CAS IP 440 Current British Legal Issues
• CAS IR 427 Seminar in International Business
• CAS IR 392 Britain and the European Question: The Confluence of History and Politics
• CAS PO/IR 335 Britain and Europe—A New Beginning
• CAS PO 358 Issues in Contemporary Politics
• CAS SO 301 Challenge and Change in British Education
• CAS SO 321 Contemporary Issues in British Welfare
• CFA DR 507 Contemporary British Theatre
• COM CM 334 Advertising in the UK
• COM CM 335 Seminar in Advertising Strategy
• COM CM 457 Seminar in Global Promotional Strategies
• COM FT 317 British Cinema and Society
• COM FT 318 British Television Studies
• COM JO 416 The Foreign Correspondent: International Reporting
• SAR HP 522 Health and Wellness Through the Lifespan: A UK Perspective
• SMG MK 467 International Marketing Management

Internship Courses

• CAS AH 505 Practicum in Arts/Architecture
• CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics
• CAS HU 425 Practicum in Visual/Performing Arts
• CAS IR/PO 455 Internship in International Organization Abroad
• CAS PO 451 Internship in Politics Abroad
• CAS PO 453 Internship in Comparative Law Abroad
• CAS PS 495 Internship in Human/Health Services
• CFA DR 527 Professional Theater Initiative Internship
• COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising and Marketing or in Public Relations
• COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film, Radio, and Television
• COM JO 411 Professional Journalism Internship
• SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration

London Music Program with the Royal College of Music

Boston University’s London music program is offered by arrangement with the Royal College of Music (RCM), recognized as a leading institution for the education of the professional musician. The RCM provides specialized musical education and professional training of the highest international level for performers and composers. All music instruction is conducted at the RCM, and students choose liberal arts electives from courses offered by the Boston University London Academic Center. Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn 16–20 Boston University credits. This program is offered during the fall semester only.

Required Courses

• CAS AH 381 London Architecture and Urbanism
• CFA MU 301 Music Theory
• CFA MU 321 History and Literature of Music

London School of Education Program

BU students studying the field of education have the opportunity to gain international teaching experience through Boston University’s School of Education and University of Roehampton, a leader in teacher education. Situated in a parkland setting in southwest London, Roehampton is one of the largest teacher training centers in Great Britain, with approximately one-third of its 8,000 students enrolled in teacher certification programs. The program includes specialized coursework in cross-cultural studies and student teaching in a community institution. Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn 14 Boston University credits.

London Acting Program with LAMDA

Boston University’s acting program is offered in conjunction with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), one of the leading drama schools in the English-speaking world. This program is offered during the spring semester only.

Students are housed in the South Kensington area of London, and courses are taught at both the University’s own facility and nearby Imperial College. All courses are taught by professors from LAMDA, with the exception of CFA DR 507, which is taught by a faculty member from the Boston University London Internship Program. Upon successful completion of the semester, students earn 16 Boston University credits.

Courses

• CFA DR 316 Voice and Speech/LAMDA
• CFA DR 326 Acting Restoration/LAMDA
• CFA DR 327 Acting Shakespeare/LAMDA
• CFA DR 338 Movement/LAMDA
• CFA DR 339 Historic Dance/LAMDA

London Art History Program with the Courtauld Institute of Art

This program offers a full semester of art history at Britain’s preeminent art institute, the world-renowned Courtauld Institute of Art, on the Strand in central London.

Students in the program are considered full members of the Courtauld student body and study alongside Courtauld students. They receive all of the privileges of Courtauld students, including membership in the student union, library privileges at the University of London, as well as University of London email addresses and identification cards. This program is offered in the fall semester only.

Required Courses

• CAS AH 300 Frameworks for Interpretation: Historiography and Display
• CAS AH 320 Modern British Art and Design

Elective Course

Students choose one 6-credit, 400-level elective Courtauld seminar in a specific period of the history of Western art, selected from a varying menu of options spanning from antiquity to the present day.

• CAS AH 430 Seminar in Greek and Roman Art
• CAS AH 440 Seminar in Late Antique and Medieval Art
• CAS AH 450 Seminar in Renaissance Art
• CAS AH 460 Seminar in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Art
• CAS AH 480 Seminar in Modern Art
• CAS AH 490 Seminar: Special Topics in the History of Art

London History & Literature Program

Boston University’s newest program in London is about London itself—the stories, the voices, the history, and the literature of this great city. Open to all students fascinated by London, the curriculum appeals especially to serious English and history students. Directed research is combined with coursework dedicated to the city where you will be living, observing, reading, and writing. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive 16 Boston University credits. The program is available in the fall semester only.

English Literature Track Courses

• CAS EN 310 British and Irish Writing: Poetry and the Novel Since 1900 (4 cr)
• CAS EN 340 Visionary Capital: The Writing of London (4 cr)
• CAS EN 357 Modern British Drama (4 cr)
• CAS EN 368 Seminar in Shakespeare Studies (4 cr)
• CAS EN 391 Research Seminar in the Literature of London (4 cr)
• CAS IP 406 Writing in Today’s Britain: Meet the Writer
• CFA DR 507 Contemporary British Theatre (4 cr)

English History Track Courses

• CAS HI 246 London Since 1666: Imperial Capital to World City (4 cr)
• CAS HI 249/WS 310 London Women’s Social History from Aphra Behn to the Blitz (4 cr)
• CAS HI 251 Cultural Capital: The History of Popular Culture in London (4 cr)
• CAS HI 432 Research Seminar and Tutorial in English History (4 cr)

London & Paris Architecture and Urbanism Program (Summer)

In this eight-week summer program beginning in London and moving on to Paris, students study the historical development of architectural styles and aesthetics. Courses draw on the art and architecture of the cities themselves and on their extraordinary museums. Through classroom lectures and local excursions in both cities, students are asked to consider and account for points of similarity and difference in architectural detail and aesthetics. Students spend four weeks in London, completing one course before moving on to the remaining four weeks in Paris to complete the second course. This program is ideal for students interested in art history, architecture, and urban studies.

Courses are taught at the Boston University London Center in South Kensington and at the Boston University Paris Center in the 15th arrondissement within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower.

Required Courses

• CAS AH 381 London Architecture and Urbanism
• CAS AH 383 Paris and Its Architecture: From Monument to Urban Landscape

London Liberal Arts Program (Summer)

Boston University’s London summer liberal arts program provides an opportunity to study the many facets of contemporary British culture with courses on the British media, arts, literature, politics, economy, constitutional law, and social policy. The program also offers courses on graphic design and advertising. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn 8 Boston University credits.

Courses

Students choose two:

• CAS AH 319 Arts and Media in Britain
• CAS AH 381 London Architecture and Urbanism
• CAS AH 388 British Painting from Holbein to the Twentieth Century
• CAS EC 346 European Capital Markets
• CAS EC 364 Economic Policy: A British Perspective
• CAS EN 310 British and Irish Writing: Poetry and the Novel Since 1900
• CAS IP 401 International Brand Management
• CAS IR 392 Britain and the European Question: The Confluence of History and Politics
• CAS PO 360 British Political Institutions
• CAS PO 534 The British Legal System
• CAS PS 365 Toward an Experimenting Society: Psychology Applied to Social Problems
• CAS SO 321 Contemporary Issues in British Welfare
• CFA AR 514 Graphic Design in Britain
• COM CM 521 British and European Marketing Strategy
• COM FT 318 British Television Studies
• COM JO 358 British Journalism, Culture, and Society
• COM JO 416 The Foreign Correspondent: Covering London
• SHA HF 365 British Tourism: Knowing Britain Inside and Out
• SMG IM 345 International Management Environment

Geneva & London International Conflict Resolution Program

Please see Switzerland section for more information on this program. For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.bu.edu/abroad.

Grenoble Language & Liberal Arts Program

The Grenoble Language & Liberal Arts Program offers a semester or academic year of intensive language study and university coursework in one of France’s most beautiful cities. With its strong student population, both the city and the Université de Grenoble have longstanding traditions of welcoming students from all over the world.

The Grenoble program offers instruction on two different levels: Level I, for students at the intermediate level; and Level II, for students already proficient in French. Qualified students may move from Level I in the fall to Level II in the spring, thus participating for an academic year. It is recommended that students participate in Level II for the full academic year. Both levels are offered either semester. All students are fully integrated into university life and have ample opportunity to practice their French and acquire a firsthand knowledge of French culture.

Students earn 16 semester-hour credits upon successful completion of a semester’s work, or 32 credits for the academic year.

Level I: Intensive French Language

Level I offers an intensive French-language curriculum at the Centre Universitaire d’Études Françaises (CUEF) of the Université de Grenoble, which is among the best French-language teaching centers in France. Level I students take four classes for a total of 16 credits. Students are placed in a sequence of three language courses based on previous coursework and a placement exam; the language courses use audiovisual instruction and intensive drilling to improve speaking, writing, and reading skills, and allow students to complete three semesters of French in three months. In addition to 12 credits of language coursework, students also take a course in the development of French civilization and culture taught by the resident director, for which they conduct an ethnographic research project.

• CAS LF 211 Third-Semester French
• CAS LF 212 Fourth-Semester French
• CAS LF 261 French Civilization
• CAS LF 303 French Composition and Conversation I
• CAS LF 304 French Composition and Conversation II
• CAS LF 306 Advanced Oral Expression

Level II: Advanced University Studies

Level II offers advanced students the opportunity to enroll directly in the Université de Grenoble. Eligibility for coursework at the university is determined by a placement exam administered in Grenoble. Qualified students select four upper-level academic courses from offerings in the Faculté des Langues, Lettres et Communication (Université Stendhal), the Faculté des Sciences Sociales (Université Pierre Mendès), the CUEF, or a combination thereof. Students choose from a variety of subjects such as history of art & architecture, French literature, cinema, economics, political science, international relations, psychology, and more. In addition, all Level II students take a semester-long, advanced, 4-credit course in written and oral French through CUEF: Travaux Pratiques, for which they complete an ethnographic research project. Level II students take five classes for a total of 16 credits.

Travaux Pratiques (4 credits) is a required language class. Students choose four other courses (3 credits each) from the Centre Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises (CUEF) and Université de Grenoble Faculté (FAC) offerings, depending on course availability and placement test results. CUEF classes are designed for foreign students learning French, and FAC classes are regular French university classes.

• CAS FR 303 Travaux Pratiques I
• CAS FR 304 Travaux Pratiques II

Academic Courses

Students select four academic courses from CUEF or Université de Grenoble offerings. These 3-credit courses meet for one-and-a-half to two hours per week and require a final paper and/or exam. Course offerings change from year to year. However, the courses noted below are representative of those chosen by recent program students. All coursework is upper level.

Courses offered by CUEF (300 level)

Includes History of Art, French Cinema, and The Politics and Economics of Contemporary France.

Courses offered by the Université de Grenoble (300 level)

In the past, students enrolling in Université de Grenoble courses have taken a variety of courses in the humanities and social sciences. These courses have included literature, economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Grenoble Science Program

This program is designed for science students who want to combine science coursework in English with the study of French and an introduction to French life and culture. It is further designed to fit neatly into the existing curricula and requirements for prehealth and other science students.

Students take an intensive French language course (available at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels; there is no requirement for prior language study). Students then choose three or four elective courses. These courses are taught in English and are approved by Boston University. Fall semester only.

Required Course

• CAS LF 113 Intensive Beginning French

Students who have studied French previously can enroll in a 4-credit language course at the intermediate or advanced levels.

Elective Courses

Students choose three:

• CAS BI 203 Cell Biology (CM)
• CAS CH 203 Organic Chemistry 1
• CAS LF 299 Approaches to Contemporary French Culture and Society
• CAS MA 213 Basic Statistics and Probability

Optional Course

Taken in addition to above courses.

• CAS NS 291 Introduction to Scientific Research

Grenoble Engineering Program

The new Grenoble Engineering Program offers students the opportunity to study engineering at one of France’s leading universities, the Université de Grenoble. Set high in the Alps, Grenoble is one of France’s most beautiful cities and is a center of higher education and high-tech industry. The program carries no prior language requirement but allows students to engage with French language and culture while continuing regular progress toward their degrees.

The Grenoble Engineering Program is offered in the spring semester only and is ideally suited to second-semester sophomores in all engineering majors. However, students in various science majors such as physics, chemistry, and others are welcome. Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn 20 Boston University credits.

Required courses

• French language (students are placed in a course according to their level of proficiency)
• CAS LF 299 Approaches to Contemporary French Society and Culture
• CAS MA 226 Differential Equations
• ENG EK 307 Electric Circuit Theory

Elective courses: (students choose one)

• CAS PY 313 Waves and Modern Physics
• ENG BE 209 Principles of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology

Paris Contemporary Studies Program

Boston University’s newest program in Paris combines immersion in contemporary cultural study at the Université Paris 8 (Vincennes-Saint-Denis) with equal immersion in the artistic and intellectual life of this exciting city and the full co-curricular program and student life support of BU’s Paris Center. By combining a strong thematic grounding in contemporary studies with an interdisciplinary approach integrating literary studies, linguistics, and social theory, this program places students squarely in the Parisian tradition of critical study and creative productivity. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive 16 Boston University credits. The program is available in the fall semester only.

Required Courses

• Advanced French and Critical Workshop
• CAS LF 486 Penser le contemporain: Topics in Contemporary Studies

Elective Courses

During the second part of the semester students enroll in three courses at Paris 8. They continue to attend Topics in Contemporary Studies, and also the Critical Workshop (on a reduced basis). Academic staff of the BU Paris Center assist students in the choice of courses.

Paris Internship Program

The Paris Internship Program combines intensive French-language study and liberal arts coursework in French with an eight-week internship.

In the first half of the semester students enroll in three classes: one course to develop their language skills and two other courses of their choice, depending on their language proficiency.

Upon successful completion of the first half of the semester, students work as full-time interns for eight weeks, Monday through Friday. Students earn a total of 16 credits upon successful completion of the program.

All internships include an academic component and are contingent on requests for interns, students’ language ability, and their past professional experience. Internships in advertising, marketing, and public relations include work in marketing, product development, design, and presentation for specific advertising agencies or public relations departments of larger organizations. Students in the arts and arts administration may work for museums, theaters, or galleries. Internships in business and economics include placements in accounting, banking, corporate finance, economic research, law, marketing, or operations. Internships in film, radio, and television include work in the research or administrative offices of television stations or for film or video production companies. Internships in health and human services include clinical and non-clinical placements in the fields of psychology, health services, social work, and social action. For placements in hospitality administration, students work in the hospitality industry in fields such as hotel or restaurant management. For internships in the journalism field, students may work at magazines or newspapers or for publishing houses. Politics and international relations students are placed with government officials, constituency groups, or in election campaigns. Placements are also available in international organizations.

Curriculum

After a placement verification exam in Paris, students are placed in one of the following tracks:

Track I

Designed for those who have completed through fourth-semester French. It includes two language courses, one elective, and the internship course. Language courses:

• CAS FR 300 Advanced French Grammar Practicum
• CAS FR 301 French Communication Skills

Track II

Designed for more advanced students of French (six or more semesters). It includes one language course, two electives, and the internship course. Language course:

• CAS FR 304 Travaux Pratiques

Elective Courses

Elective coursework is taught in French. Track I students choose one of the following. Track II students choose two.

• CAS AH 356 French Art and Architecture
• CAS EC 361 Economic Development of Europe
• CAS LF 342 Paris Aujourd’hui: French Society and Civilization Through the Performing Arts
• CAS LF 343 La France à Paris: Paris in Literature and the Arts
• CAS LF 344 Post-Colonial Paris: Cultural and Political History of Colonization and Immigration in Paris
• CAS PO 450 Paris Politique

Internship Courses

• CAS AH 505 Practicum in Arts/Architecture
• CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics
• CAS IR/PO 455 Internship in International Organization Abroad
• CAS PO 451 Internship in Politics Abroad
• CAS PS 495 Internship in Human/Health Services
• COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising/Public Relations
• COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film/Television
• COM JO 411 Professional Journalism Internship
• SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration

Combined Academic Year Programs in French

The varied experiences and perspectives offered by Boston University’s semester programs in French may be combined for a full academic year of study. Students may want to compare the impact of French culture on the former French colony of Niger, West Africa, with life in Grenoble or Paris, or they may find that a semester of language study in Grenoble is excellent preparation for a semester of further study and an internship experience in Paris. For the second option, students spend their fall semester at the Université de Grenoble, participating in either the Intensive Language Program or the Advanced University Program, and the spring semester in the Paris or Geneva Internship Programs. The language training provided by the Université de Grenoble during the fall semester qualifies students for one of the two tracks offered in the Paris Internship Program. Applicants to the Combined Academic Year Program in Grenoble and Paris are admitted to the Grenoble program for the fall semester and are provisionally admitted to the spring program in Paris, with final admittance based on their progress in Grenoble.

London & Paris Architecture and Urbanism Program

Please see England section for more information on this program. For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.bu.edu/abroad.

Dresden Program

Boston University offers several fields of study at Technische Universität Dresden for students of any major. Qualified undergraduates are able to spend either the entire academic year or one semester in Dresden as visiting students directly enrolled at Technische Universität Dresden.

University Studies Program

Students with two or more semesters of college-level German may qualify for the University Studies Program. Prior to the start of university courses, students participate in a unique, seven-week/112-hour, intensive language and cultural immersion course. A series of excursions brings them into centers of German policy, industry, commerce, education, and the arts. During these excursions, students conduct interviews or other interactive work. At the start of the university semester (in October or April), students enroll in three university courses.

Dresden Science Program

Fall semester only

This program is designed for science students who want to combine science coursework in English with the study of German. It is further designed to fit neatly into science students’ existing curricula and requirements. Students take an intensive beginning German course and choose three electives from the following: Organic Chemistry I, Cell Biology, Basic Statistics and Probability, and Sociology of Culture. (These courses are taught in English and approved by Boston University.)

Required Course

• CAS LG 113 Intensive Beginning German

Elective Courses

Students choose three of the following courses, typical for science students in the first semester of their sophomore year:

• CAS BI 203 Cell Biology (CM)
• CAS CH 203 Organic Chemistry 1
• CAS IP 400 Sociology of Culture
• CAS MA 213 Basic Statistics and Probability

Optional Course

Taken in addition to the above courses.

• CAS NS 291 Introduction to Scientific Research

Dresden Engineering Program

Spring semester only

After completing the intensive German-language and cultural-immersion course, engineering and science students choose three from the following list of courses at the Technische Universität Dresden (TUD): Differential Equations, Electric Circuit Theory, Thermodynamics, Waves and Modern Physics, Principles of Biology, and Linear Algebra. They must also take The Social Nature of Technology. (These courses are taught in English and approved by Boston University.)

Students also participate in field trips to research institutions, technical museums, and companies offering insight into the history, the present, and the future of engineering technologies.

• CAS LG 113 Intensive Beginning German
• CAS SO 315 The Social Nature of Technology

Engineering and Science Courses

• CAS MA 226 Differential Equations
• CAS MA 242 Linear Algebra
• CAS PY 313 Waves and Modern Physics
• ENG BE 209 Principles of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology
• ENG EK 307 Electric Circuit Theory
• ENG ME 304 Energy and Thermodynamics

Internship Program

Students with four or more semesters of college-level German may qualify for the internship program. Academic internships vary according to students’ interests, backgrounds, previous work experience, and language abilities. Most internships are offered in the following areas: business and economics, engineering, film and television, health and human services, and journalism. However, the Dresden program provides opportunities in a myriad of disciplines; students from all fields are encouraged to apply. Complementary coursework runs in tandem with the internship.

Students begin their internships during week nine and continue to work for an average of 30 hours a week. They also enroll in two or more courses at the TUD and attend three to four faculty-directed sessions on the academic component of their internship. During the final week of the program, students attend a capstone seminar in which they deliver the final presentations on their academic internship projects.

Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn 16–20 Boston University credits.

Technische Universität Dresden

One of the oldest technical universities in Germany, the Technische Universität Dresden’s buildings and institutes cover over 650 acres and form an integral part of the city of Dresden. Since German reunification in 1990, new disciplines have been added to the traditional faculties of sciences and engineering. These include humanities, social sciences (economics, art history, political science, etc.), and medicine. As a result, the range of courses now offered at the Universität is extremely broad and unusual in Germany. In addition, the Universität sponsors a wide range of student clubs, cultural societies, sports facilities, and activities available to all students. Program students live in university dormitories with German students for the duration of their stay.

Selected TUD Courses

Economics and Business Management:

• Developing and Transforming Countries within the World Economy
• Environmental Economics
• International Financial Markets

German Language and Literature:

I. Linguistics

• Basis of Verbal Communication
• History of Linguistics
• History of the German Language from the 16th to the 18th Century

II. German Literature

• Classical and Romantic Literature in Germany
• Expressionistic Poetry and Prose in German Literature
• Novels of the Goethe Era

III. German as a Foreign Language

• Advanced German for Foreign Students in the Humanities and Social Sciences
• Advanced German for Foreign Students in the Technical and Natural Sciences
• German for Business

History:

• German History Between 1789–1871
• Germany’s Occupation Policy of the First World War
• History of the Education of Women/Girls
• The Nazi Accession to Power, 1933–1934

Music:

• Music Education
• Music History
• Music Theory

Political Science:

• Liberal Political Philosophy of the 20th Century
• Political Elites in International Comparison
• The United Nations as an International System

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Guatemala Archaeology Program

The Guatemala Archaeology Program provides students with an unparalleled experience in Maya archaeology, history, and culture through intensive language study in the beautiful colonial town of Antigua and archaeological fieldwork at San Bartolo, one of the premier archaeological sites in the Maya world. This program is offered in the spring semester of even-numbered years.

During the first four weeks of the program, students study intensive Spanish in Antigua, Guatemala’s colonial capital. For the remaining twelve weeks of the semester, students live, study, and work at the San Bartolo field camp and participate alongside the world’s foremost authorities in the ongoing investigation of this stunning Preclassic discovery. Recent investigations in the San Bartolo region of northern Guatemala have substantiated the view of Preclassic as the dynamic period when all aspects of later Maya civilization, including urbanization, hieroglyphic writing, and monumental architecture, were developed and refined. Students in this program work at the cutting edge of Maya archaeology.

Courses

• CAS AR 503 Archaeological Field Methods: Survey and Excavation
• CAS AR 551 Studies in Mesoamerican Archaeology
• CAS AR 556 Archaeological Field Research Experience
• CAS SP 400 Intensive Spanish Language and Culture

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Dublin Internship Program

The Dublin Internship Program offers a semester of study and work in Dublin, Ireland. The program combines an internship with coursework on various aspects of Ireland’s dynamic history and contemporary culture, including its literature, politics, social policy, economy, and media.

During the first six weeks, students take two core courses: Contemporary Irish Society and History of Ireland. Study of these topics familiarizes students with Dublin’s society and prepares them to be more confident and competent interns. For the final eight-week period, students participate in Dublin’s local work-life through assigned internships with Irish and multinational businesses and organizations. Students work full time, four days per week, while also enrolling in an elective course on modern Irish arts, literature, or media. All internships include an academic component.

Internships in advertising and public relations include work in marketing, product development, design, and presentation for advertising agencies or public relations departments of larger organizations. Students in the arts and arts administration may work for museums, theatres, or galleries. Internships in business and economics include placements in accounting, banking, corporate finance, economic research, marketing, or operations. Internships in film, radio, and television feature work in the research or administrative offices of television stations or for film or video production companies. Internships in health and human services offer clinical and nonclinical placements in the fields of psychology, physical and occupational therapy, social work, and social action. For placements in hospitality administration, students work in the hospitality industry in fields such as hotel or restaurant management. For internships in journalism, students may work at magazines or newspapers or for publishing houses. Politics and international relations students are placed with government officials, constituency groups, or in election campaigns. For prelaw internships, students work in research and documentation for local Dublin law firms. Placements are also available in information technology and telecommunications.

Courses are taught by faculty from Dublin-area universities and are held on the campus of Dublin City University. Students live in Irish households in the Dublin area or in university residence halls. Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn 16 Boston University credits.

Required Core Courses

• CAS HI 254/PO 381 History of Ireland
• CAS SO 341 Contemporary Irish Society

Elective Courses

• CAS EN 392 Modern Irish Literature
• CFA AR 340 The Arts in Ireland
• COM CM 415 Mass Media in Ireland

Internship Courses

• CAS AH 505 Practicum in Arts/Architecture
• CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics
• CAS IR/PO 455 Internship in International Organization Abroad
• CAS PO 451 Internship in Politics Abroad
• CAS PO 453 Internship in Comparative Law Abroad
• CAS PS 495 Internship in Human/Health Services
• COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising or Public Relations
• COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film and Television
• COM JO 411 Professional Journalism Internship
• SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration

Health Science Track (offered each fall)

Students in all the health sciences, from premed to public health to PT/OT to nursing, are especially welcome in Dublin each fall. During the core phase, students in this track take Ethics in Health Care and Contemporary Irish Society, while also starting Health Care Policy and Practice in Ireland, which runs the length of the 15-week program. During the internship phase, students participate in an internship in the field of health sciences, while also completing the Health Care Policy and Practice in Ireland course.

Required Courses: Health Science Track

• CAS SO 341 Contemporary Irish Society
• SAR HS 422 Ethics in Health Care
• SAR HS 425 Health Care Policy and Practice in Ireland

Internship Course: Health Science Track

• SAR HS 405 Health Science Practicum

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Haifa Language, Liberal Arts & Internship Program

The Haifa program combines language study with a semester or two at the University of Haifa. The goal is to introduce students to Israeli cultural, intellectual, political, and social life, offering them a broader perspective on the entire country.

To ensure that students get the most out of their time in Israel, Boston University and the University of Haifa offer opportunities to live in Israel and gain credit before the regular semester begins at no additional cost. These opportunities vary from semester to semester, but may include a study tour, intensive Arabic language program, or an Ulpan (intensive Hebrew language program). Contact BU Study Abroad for more information.

Students then enroll in the University of Haifa’s International School. Generally, each student takes four or five courses (three credit hours each) per semester. A typical one-semester program includes a course in Hebrew language and one related to the culture or history of Israel and the Middle East. The remaining courses may be in the student’s major or the general liberal arts curriculum. Students proficient in Hebrew may elect courses offered in the regular university curriculum.

Students may also participate in internships for academic credit. Placements vary according to students’ interests, backgrounds, and language abilities. Internships have been offered in such fields as medical services, archaeology, education, public relations, social work, conflict resolution, and women’s studies.

The University of Haifa, founded in 1963, is one of Israel’s leading universities. It is situated atop Mount Carmel along the Mediterranean coast and, along with spectacular views of the Carmel Forest and the Zebulon Valley from its Eshkol Tower, it boasts modern facilities, one of the finest English libraries in Israel, and an internationally known museum of archaeology. It is the principal center for higher education in the social sciences and humanities in northern Israel. The university has the largest enrollment of Israeli-Arab students in Israel, including Muslim and Christian Arabs, Druze, Cherkessians, and Bedouins.

Subject areas include:

• Communications
• Hebrew and Arabic language
• History
• Literature
• Middle East studies
• Peace and conflict studies
• Political science
• Psychology
• Religious studies
• Sociology
• Women’s studies

Tel Aviv Engineering Program

The Tel Aviv Engineering Program is offered during the spring semester and is ideally suited to second-semester sophomores in all engineering majors. It allows students to pursue engineering in a dynamic international setting while making normal progress toward their degrees. The program carries no prior language requirement; engineering and science courses are taught in English by Tel Aviv University faculty members.

Required Courses

• Hebrew language Ulpan
• Humanities or Social Science elective

Students choose three of the following:

• CAS MA 226 Differential Equations
• CAS PY 313 Waves and Modern Physics
• ENG BE 209 Principles of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology
• ENG EK 307 Electric Circuit Theory

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Arezzo Physical Theatre Program

For students in the College of Fine Arts School of Theatre. Students can study at the Accademia dell’Arte in Arezzo, Italy, as an integral part of their academic program at Boston University.

The Accademia dell’Arte provides students of theatre, music, and dance the opportunity to study with world-renowned masters of their craft. The first half of the program comprises daily training in movement, extended vocal techniques and Italian language. In the second part of the semester, students enroll in workshops Commedia, and related performance topics including mask-making and clown.

In addition to local excursions, students are guest artists in residence participating in a professional workshop with Accademia faculty in Naples. Students may also have the opportunity to see professional performances, as well as present their own work generated throughout the semester. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn 15 credits.

Courses

Students enroll in the following five courses:

• CAS IT 113/114 Beginning Italian I/II
• CFA DR 314 Voice and Performance
• CFA DR 322 Commedia dell’Arte
• CFA DR 328 Extended Performance Topics
• CFA DR 330 The Philosophy of Art and Performance

Padua Language & Liberal Arts Program

A thriving and ancient university city with few tourists, Padua offers a unique opportunity for study abroad. Headquartered at the Boston University Center for Italian & European Studies (CIES) in Padua, the program is run in cooperation with the Università degli Studi di Padova (UNIPD). CIES is located in the historic center of Padua and within walking distance of most university departments. The program includes excursions in and around the Veneto region, as well as to other major Italian art cities.

Students begin their semester in Padua with a month of intensive language study at the Boston University Center for Italian and European Studies (CIES). After completing this intensive language course, students choose three electives from the CIES offerings. These courses cover topics in Italian art, history, literature, and film. For a wider selection of courses, students with advanced Italian language skills may also choose to combine CIES courses with courses taken directly at the Università degli Studi di Padova. Upon successful completion of the intensive language course, students may opt, with the advice of program staff in Padua, to select one or two Università degli Studi di Padova courses. The remaining one or two courses are chosen from CIES offerings.

Students earn 16 semester-hour credits upon successful completion of a semester’s work.

Curriculum

Intensive Language Program Courses

• CAS IT 310 Exercises in Italian Stylistics
• CAS LI 211 Third-Semester Italian
• CAS LI 212 Fourth-Semester Italian
• CAS LI 303 Self-Expression
• CAS LI 306 Advanced Italian Practicum

CIES Elective Courses

• CAS HI 260 The Venetian Republic
• CAS HI 330 Modern Italian History
• CAS IT 290 The Veneto: History and Culture
• CAS IT 310 Exercises in Italian Stylistics
• CAS IT 341 Introduction to Art History: From Giotto to Tiepolo
• CAS IT 343 Contemporary Italian Literature
• CAS IT 344 Topics in Italian Music History
• CAS IT 401 History of the Jews in Italy
• CAS IT 402 Making of the European Union
• CAS IT 403 History of Italian Cinema
• CAS IT 520 Art Seminar on Masterworks of the Italian Renaissance in Venice/Tuscany
• CAS LI 303 Self-Expression
• CAS LI 306 Advanced Italian Practicum

Venice Studio Arts Program

In conjunction with the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica, Boston University’s studio arts program in Venice offers coursework in graphic design or painting. Founded in 1969, the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica offers instruction in printmaking, book arts, drawing, and painting. All students enroll in History of Italian Art; one or two classes based on their designated course of study; and one language course.

Students are taught by Italian instructors at the Scuola di Grafica, where teaching assistants are available to help international students. In addition to excursions in and around Venice, students participate in excursions with the Boston University Padua program. Students are housed in apartments at the Scuola di Grafica. Upon successful completion of the semester, students earn 16–20 Boston University credits.

Required Courses

• CAS AH 354 History of Italian Art

Graphic Design Courses

• CFA AR 225 Sophomore Graphic Design Studio
• CFA AR 381 Junior Graphic Design Studio
• CFA AR 382 Graphic Design 1
• CFA AR 385/386 Typography

Painting Course

• CFA AR 341/342 Painting Major I

Language Courses

• CAS LI 111 First-Semester Italian
• CAS LI 112 Second-Semester Italian
• CAS LI 211 Third-Semester Italian
• CAS LI 212 Fourth-Semester Italian

Elective Courses at the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica

• Bookarts (Venice and the Book)
• Digital Photography
• Glassblowing (at the Abate Zanetti School in Murano)
• Lithography
• Silkscreen
• Traditional Intaglio Printmaking
• Woodcut Printmaking

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Los Angeles Internship Program

The Los Angeles Internship Program offers students a wide variety of coursework and professional work experience in the heart of the film, television, advertising, and public relations industries. Boston University faculty and alumni, who serve as mentors in and out of the classroom, teach courses.

The program offers four tracks from which undergraduate and graduate students can choose: advertising & public relations, film & television, entertainment management, and Los Angeles studies. Each track consists of three courses and an internship. Concurrently with their courses, students intern at film or television sites or advertising and public relations companies. The internship complements their previous work experience and professional goals. Students work at one (or more) internship(s) at least 20 hours per week, in some cases up to 40 hours per week, and continue to meet with the resident director at various times during the semester.

All students live in furnished apartments in central Los Angeles.

Program Courses

Advertising & Public Relations Track

Required Courses

• COM CM 561 HL Survey of Entertainment Promotion
• COM CM 561 HW Careers in Hollywood for Advertising and Public Relations

Elective Courses

• COM FT 552 A1 Creative Life and Television
• COM FT 552 B1 Professional Production Methods
• COM FT 566 A1 The Business of Hollywood
• COM FT 566 B1 Careers in Hollywood for Film and Television
• SMG SI 438 Talent Representation and Management

Film & Television Track

Required Courses

• COM FT 566 A1 The Business of Hollywood
• COM FT 566 B1 Careers in Hollywood for Film and Television

Elective Courses

• COM FT 552 A1 Creative Life and Television
• COM FT 552 B1 Professional Production Methods
• SMG SI 438 Talent Representation and Management

Entertainment Management Track

Required Courses

• SMG LA 430 Entertainment Law
• SMG SI 435 Entertainment Management

Elective Courses

• COM CM 561 HL Survey of Entertainment Promotion
• COM CM 561 HW Careers in Hollywood for Advertising and Public Relations
• COM FT 566 A1 The Business of Hollywood
• COM FT 566 B1 Careers in Hollywood for Film and Television
• SMG SI 438 Talent Representation and Management

Los Angeles Studies Track

Required Courses

• The Entertainment Industry and Social Change
• Los Angeles: Case Study of a Global City
• COM FT 568/CAS EN 376 Adaptation

Elective Courses

• Students may choose a course from any elective offered in the Los Angeles Internship Program.

Internship Courses

• CAS AH 505 Internship in the Arts
• CAS PS 495 Internship in Human Health/Services

Postgraduate Tracks

The Los Angeles Internship Program also offers two special opportunities to graduated students to continue their education in acting or writing in conjunction with the College of Fine Arts (CFA) and the College of Communication (COM). The Writer in Hollywood and Acting in Hollywood are both 8-credit, four-month, intensive programs that consist of one course and an internship. Upon completion of the program, students receive a certificate and have the tools and knowledge needed to begin pursuing careers as TV and film writers or performers as well as many industry contacts that will be invaluable as they enter the world of Hollywood.

The Writer in Hollywood Courses

• CFA DR 580/COM FT 552 The Writer in Hollywood 1: Essentials for the Emerging Writer
• CFA DR 580/COM FT 552 The Writer in Hollywood 2: Preparing Your Script for the Entertainment Market
• CFA DR 582/COM FT 953/954 Internship in Hollywood
• Writer in Hollywood Lab

Acting in Hollywood Courses

• CFA DR 581 Acting in Hollywood
• CFA DR 582 Internship in Hollywood

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Rabat Arabic Language and Regional Studies Program

In this program, students study Arabic language and, through coursework, home stays, and excursions, examine the history, politics, and religion of Morocco and this ever-changing region of the world.

The Center for Cross Cultural Learning (CCCL), host to the program, is a private cultural institution founded and directed by Moroccan academics with many years of experience in cross-cultural education. Courses in Fus’ha (modern Arabic) and Darija (Moroccan Arabic) are taught by professionals trained specifically to teach Arabic as a second language. Lecturers include outstanding scholars in the areas of social science, humanities, literature, religion, and architecture as well as artists, journalists, NGO activists, artisans, and craftsmen. The CCCL is located in a 19th-century building in the medina (old city) of Rabat.

Courses

Students enroll in one or two 4-credit intensive Arabic language course(s) and choose two or three 4-credit electives. Electives are taught in English.

• Arabic language (all levels)
• CAS HI 354/RN 346 History and Religion: North African Issues
• CAS IR/PO 455 Internship in International Organization Abroad
• Security Studies and Foreign Policy: Europe and MENA (Middle East and North Africa)

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Auckland Internship Program

The Auckland program, hosted by the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the University of Auckland, offers students the opportunity to study and work in Auckland, New Zealand—the gateway to the South Pacific. Coursework focuses on various aspects of New Zealand’s unique ecology, history, and culture, including its literature, politics, and indigenous heritage. All students enjoy excursions to important New Zealand sites as well as several days on the Cook Island capital of Rarotonga or another important South Pacific Island.

The Auckland program requires students to take one course on the history and society of New Zealand. Otherwise, students enroll directly in courses at either the University of Auckland or AUT, choosing from the broad curriculum offered at both of these universities. All students must complete the full 16-credit program, enrolling in three academic courses and one internship course.

Required Course

• CAS SS 315 Aotearoa New Zealand: History and Society

Internship Courses

• CAS AH 505 Practicum in Arts/Architecture
• CAS CS 219 Internship in Information Technology
• CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics
• CAS IR/PO 455 Internship in International Organization Abroad
• CAS PO 451 Internship in Politics Abroad
• CAS PS 495 Internship in Health/Human Services
• COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
• COM FT 493/494 Internship in Broadcasting/Film
• COM JO 411 Professional Journalism Internship
• SAR HS 410 Internship in Human Physiology
• SHA HF 390 Internship in Hospitality Administration

University of Auckland Tracks

• Anthropology
• Biology
• Business
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Earth Sciences
• Economics
• Engineering
• Environmental sciences
• Geology
• Liberal Arts
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology

Auckland University Studies Program

Students in this program directly enroll at either AUT or the University of Auckland. Between the two universities, a wide range of academic disciplines are available. The combination of academic work, field trips and personal travel opportunities combine to give students a rich introduction to New Zealand life and culture. Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn 16 Boston University credits.

Required Course

• CAS SS 315 Aotearoa New Zealand: History and Society

Elective Courses

Students choose three elective courses, either from the University of Auckland or AUT. For more information, see Auckland Internship Program course elective offerings.

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Niamey International Development Program

The Niamey International Development Program offers a semester or academic year in Niamey, Niger. The program combines the study of development in West Africa’s Sahel region with individual community placements that examine Niger’s culture and ongoing development efforts. The courses and community placement examine fundamental questions about development: What exactly is it? Does it happen as a result of a World Bank loan or a change in U.S. foreign policy? Is it about communities gaining the knowledge, skills, and resources to define, analyze, and solve their own development problems? The program is offered in cooperation with the Faculté des Lettres et Sciences Humaines de l’Université Abdou Moumouni. Courses are taught by Nigerien, American, and other affiliated educators.

Niamey remains one of the few African cities still relatively untouched by Western influence. As the capital of Niger, Niamey is host to numerous foreign agencies and consulates as well as many Nigerien research and resource facilities. Program participants share communal housing in apartments at the National Literacy Training Center. Past participants have found the challenge of communal living—a very Sahelian experience—one of the greatest learning experiences of the program. The Niger program is offered in Spring 2012 only for the 2011/2012 academic year.

Core Course

• CAS FR 342 Community Placement

Students choose one of the following courses:

• CAS AN 341 Topics in Culture and Society in Niger
• CAS FR 340 Culture and Society of Niger
• SED IE 490 International Development Studies

Language Courses

• CAS LA 111 Hausa 1
• CAS LA 112 Hausa 2
• CAS LA 211 Hausa 3
• CAS LA 212 Hausa 4
• CAS LD 119 First-Semester Zarma
• CAS LD 120 Second-Semester Zarma
• CAS LF 111 First-Semester French
• CAS LF 112 Second-Semester French
• CAS LF 211 Third-Semester French
• CAS LF 212 Fourth-Semester French
• CAS LF 303 French Composition and Conversation 1

Elective Courses

• CAS AN/PH 434 African Systems of Thought (fall)
• CAS FR 344 The Performing Arts in Niger 1
• CAS FR 400 Francophone Literature of West Africa 1
• CAS FR 401 Francophone Literature of West Africa 2
• CAS FR 440 History of Islam in Sub-Saharan Africa (spring)

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Burgos Language & Liberal Arts Program

Boston University’s program in Burgos, in northern Spain, offers students the opportunity to enroll directly in the University of Burgos (UBU), a modern university centered in a medieval complex of buildings that was once part of the Camino de Santiago. The program provides an excellent opportunity for students who prefer to live and study in a smaller city where there are very few Americans and very little English is spoken.

Burgos students enroll in an intensive language and cultural immersion course before the regular university semester begins. Once students complete this course, they enroll in courses offered by UBU departments, including Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, and Political Science. With approval in advance from the resident director, students may also enroll in a Directed Study. Upon completion of the program, students earn 16 Boston University credits.

Because of the Spanish academic calendar, the Burgos program is available only as a spring semester program.

Madrid Language and Liberal Arts Program

The Madrid programs, located at the Instituto Internacional en España, offer students many options. Madrid I students, those with a minimum of second-semester Spanish, enroll in an intensive language program that enables them to complete the College of Arts & Sciences language requirement. They also take a civilization course.

Madrid II students, those admitted with fifth-semester Spanish or the equivalent, have the option of doing an internship in place of one of the academic courses or (for spring semester and academic year students only) enrolling in coursework at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM). The Universidad Autónoma, a state university founded in 1968, currently enrolls about 30,000 students and also hosts international exchanges of students and professors. Its primary site, which includes libraries, computer labs, and a sports center, is the 548-acre Cantoblanco Campus, located 15 kilometers north of downtown Madrid.

In the spring semester only, exceptionally well-qualified students may participate in the Madrid III Honors Program, which combines direct enrollment in Universidad Autónoma with accompanying tutorials.

Students earn 16 semester-hour credits each semester upon successful completion of coursework.

Courses

Level I: Intensive Spanish-Language Studies Program

In cooperation with the Instituto Internacional, Boston University has designed a program of studies that enables students with a minimum of second-semester college-level Spanish to complete three semesters of language courses, and one course in Spanish civilization and culture, in one semester.

• CAS LS 211 Third-Semester Spanish
• CAS LS 212 Fourth-Semester Spanish
• CAS LS 241 Spanish Civilization
• CAS LS 303/304 Composition and Conversation in Spanish I/II

Depending on prior coursework or test scores, students are enrolled in one of the following sequences and take a total of four courses:

• CAS LS 211/212/303/241 (Level MIB), or
• CAS LS 212/303/304/241 (Level MIC), or
• CAS LS 303/304/241 (Level MID), and one course from Level II

Level II: Advanced Language Studies Program

The following courses have been offered at the Instituto Internacional and are representative of those available to Boston University Level II students. All students take a language course at a level appropriate to their proficiency (this requirement is waived for fluent students), and three additional courses of their choice, to earn a total of 16 credits per semester.

Level II students may choose to take courses at the UAM, pending admission to the UAM and the resident director’s approval. See course area listing below (Level III).

Instituto Internacional Courses

The course titles below provide a general idea of the types of courses that may be offered at the Instituto Internacional. Because course offerings tend to change, some of the courses listed may not be available during the specific academic year or semester that a student plans to study abroad. Likewise, many additional courses may be offered that are not listed. Language and culture courses are offered at the 300 level. The literature courses are offered at the 400 level.

• Advanced Language and Composition
• Art in the Museums of Madrid
• Cervantes and Don Quixote
• Contemporary Spanish Novel
• Contemporary Spanish Politics
• History of Spanish Culture
• Spain and the European Union
• Spain and Latin America: Anthropological Perspectives
• Spanish Film
• Spanish for Professional Use
• Survey of Classical Spanish Literature
• Translation Through Film and Literature
• Women in Spanish Society
• 20th-Century Latin American Narrative

Level III: University Studies (spring semester only)

Level III offers a specialized program for exceptionally well-qualified students who have a strong command of Spanish. Students enroll directly in coursework at the UAM. Prior to the start of the semester, students take an advanced-level course on contemporary Spain. Program participants choose three courses from a wide array of subjects offered at the university and participate in semester-long tutorials that assist them with their university coursework.

Selected UAM Course Areas

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Art history
• Cinema
• Economics
• History of philosophy
• Science
• Spanish language
• Spanish philosophy
• Latin American literature
• Politics
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Spanish literature

Madrid Internship Program

In the Madrid Internship Program, students enhance their Spanish-language skills while fully immersed in the Spanish work culture. Students spend a semester in one of Europe’s commercial centers studying at the Instituto Internacional or the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM). Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn 16 Boston University credits.

Internship Courses

Internships (4 credits each) include an academic component and are available in the fall, spring, and summer semesters to Level II students. Areas of internship include advertising and public relations; the arts/architecture; business and economics; health and human services; film and television; field placement in hospitality administration; journalism; politics; and comparative law.

• CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics
• CAS IR/PO 455 Internship in International Organization Abroad
• CAS PO 451 Internship in Politics Abroad
• CAS PO 453 Internship in Comparative Law Abroad
• COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising or Public Relations
• COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film and Television
• COM JO 411 Professional Journalism Internship
• SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration

Required Courses

Students enroll in three 4-credit courses from those offered through Level II or III of the Madrid Language and Liberal Arts Program (based on semester abroad and language proficiency).

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Geneva Internship Program

Geneva, Switzerland, on the shores of beautiful Lake Geneva, is an important hub of global diplomacy, business, and humanitarian activities. Geneva is home to over 100 international organizations including the World Health Organization, the World Trade Organization, the International Labour Organisation, the International Committee of the Red Cross, 20 United Nations agencies, and many more.

Boston University’s Geneva Internship Program, in collaboration with the University of Geneva, provides students with an opportunity to engage with these global concerns through an in-depth professional internship and carefully focused coursework.

The primary language of the program is English, but students have the option to do their internship in French. During the first five weeks of the program, students take one required core course and one elective course. During the final eight weeks, students enroll in an internship in one of the many international organizations in Geneva. Students intern full-time, four days per week, and also enroll in one elective course. Students choose from two tracks: international relations (IR) or public health.

Required Course (Core Phase) (students choose one)

• CAS IR 445 Public International Law (IR track)
• CAS IR/PO 446 Small States and International Security (IR track)
• SPH PH 506 Principles of International Health (public health track)

Elective Course (Core Phases, both tracks) (students choose one)

• CAS AH 308 From Caesar to Corbusier: The History of Switzerland Through Its Art and Architecture
• CAS FR 113 Beginning French I
• CAS FR 213 Intermediate French I
• CAS FR 313 Advanced French I

Required Courses (Internship Phase)

• CAS IR/PO 444 International Organizations (IR track)
• CAS IR/PO 455 Internship in International Organization Abroad (IR track)
• CAS PS 495 Internship in Human/Health Services
• SPH PH 507 Controversies in International Health (public health track)

Geneva Physics Program

Boston University’s Geneva Physics Program, in cooperation with the University of Geneva, brings students directly to the cutting edge of modern physics. With classes at the University of Geneva (UniGe) and directed research at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), straddling the French/Swiss border just outside of Geneva, students work with the world’s leading physicists to explore the universe on the level of its most basic constituent particles. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn 16 Boston University credits.

At the CERN, the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments are used to study the basic constituents of matter. By studying what happens when these particles collide, physicists learn about the laws of nature.

The UniGe, located in the center of one of Europe’s most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities, was founded in 1559 and is one of Europe’s leading universities. Like its host city and like the CERN, UniGe is a center of international and multicultural activities with a venerable cosmopolitan tradition. Students in this program are considered full-time UniGe students with all student privileges.

Students are required to take all of the following courses:

• Intensive French
• CAS PY 482 Undergraduate Physics Seminar (topics vary)
• CAS PY 392 Directed Study or Research in Physics
• Electrodynamics II, equivalent to CAS PY 406 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves II
• Quantum Mechanics I, equivalent to CAS PY 451 Quantum Physics I

Geneva & London International Conflict Resolution (summer)

This program introduces students to international conflict resolution in the light of contemporary conflicts and global security concerns.

The first half of the program takes place in Geneva, where students analyze contemporary conflicts and the roles of human rights, religion, foreign intervention, and intercultural communication in conflict resolution. The second half of the program, in London, focuses on case studies in conflict resolution, including Northern Ireland, Cyprus, and the Cold War.

Required Courses

• CAS IR 562 (Geneva, first three weeks) Conflict Resolution: Concepts and Institutions
• CAS IR 565 (London, last three weeks) Conflict Resolution: Workshops and Case Studies

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Washington, D.C., Internship Program

The Washington, D.C., Internship Program offers a semester of study and work in the political and media center of the United States. The program combines a full-time internship with coursework on the legislative process, government, history, international relations, media, politics, and public policy. All classes are taught by full- and part-time adjunct Boston University faculty at the Boston University Washington Center. Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn 16 Boston University credits. An introductory course in either American politics or international relations is highly recommended prior to enrollment in this program. All participants enroll in three courses and an internship. Internships normally run four days a week throughout the semester.

Core Course

• CAS SS 350 American Institutions

Elective Courses

• CAS HI 281/IR/PO 356 American Governance: Foreign Affairs, Politics, and Presidents in the Twentieth Century
• CAS PPO 321 Strategies for Issue Development and Policy Change
• CAS PO 406 Introduction to Congressional Policy Making

In addition, students in the Washington, D.C., Internship Program have an opportunity to take one elective course at George Washington University or the Washington campus of Johns Hopkins University.

Internship Courses

• CAS AH 505 Practicum in Arts/Architecture
• CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics
• CAS EE 404 Internship in Energy and Environmental Policy–Washington, D.C.
• CAS HU 425 Practicum in Visual/Performing Arts
• CAS IR/PO 455 Internship in International Organization
• CAS PO 404 The Washington Internship
• CAS PO 451 Internship in Politics
• CAS PO 453 Internship in Comparative Law
• CAS PS 495 Internship in Human/Health Services
• COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising/Public Relations
• COM FT 493/494 Internship in Film and Television
• COM JO 411 Professional Journalism Internship
• SHA HF 390 Internship in Hospitality Administration

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Beirut Exchange Program

The Beirut Exchange Program provides Boston University students with an opportunity to spend a semester or an academic year at the American University of Beirut (AUB), one of the leading universities of the Middle East. The AUB was founded in 1866 as a private, independent, non-sectarian institution of higher learning and is now a major university with over 7,000 students located on a 73-acre campus overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The university provides a rigorous curriculum in the American liberal arts tradition and the language of instruction is English. Students live in AUB residence halls or suitable off-campus housing.

Bocconi Exchange Program

Students have the opportunity to spend a semester or an academic year at the Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi in Milan, Italy. Founded in 1902, Bocconi was the first Italian university to grant degrees in economics and is internationally recognized as a leader in the fields of economics, business, and law. Students can choose from a wide variety of business and economics courses offered in English.

Copenhagen Exchange Program

Boston University students have the opportunity to enroll directly at one of Europe’s top universities, the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, for a semester or an academic year. This program is of interest to students in all undergraduate fields. There is no prior language requirement and instruction is available in both English and Danish.

Dublin and Sydney Engineering Programs

Boston University’s programs in Dublin, Ireland, and Sydney, Australia, offer a special dedicated engineering track for upper-division students in all engineering majors. These programs combine coursework in the history and culture of the host country with direct enrollment in engineering courses at the host universities (Dublin City University or the University of Sydney), as well as the best of local university study and BU’s unmatched on-site housing and staff.

External Programs

Students can take a leave of absence from Boston University to study in overseas programs sponsored by other American colleges and universities, or to enroll directly in foreign colleges and universities. Credits from overseas can be transferred to Boston University, provided that the student selects an approved program and has obtained prior approval for the program through his or her academic advisor and the Study Abroad Office, and that academic performance overseas is satisfactory. A continuation fee applies.

Hong Kong Exchange Program

Boston University students enrolled in the School of Hospitality Administration have the opportunity to spend a semester studying at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Students directly enroll in PolyU’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management and can select from a broad range of course offerings. Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn between 15 and 18 credits.

Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po)

An exchange between Boston University and the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) in Paris makes it possible for well-qualified Boston University students to study at Sciences Po for one academic year, normally in their junior year.

Sciences Po is well known for its strong programs in political science, international relations, and history, although students from other disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Students must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and must have declared a major prior to their acceptance as an exchange student. Since all classes at Sciences Po are conducted in French, applicants to the program must have completed five semesters of college-level French and demonstrated a high level of proficiency in the language.

Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies

Boston University students with a serious interest in classics have an opportunity to study for a semester at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome (ICCS). It offers courses in ancient history and archaeology, Greek and Latin literature, and ancient art. A major part of the academic work is a required comprehensive and integrated course called The Ancient City. It is equal to and requires as much class and study time as two semester courses. It covers Roman archaeology and topography, aspects of social and urban history of Rome, and Roman civilization. Frequent site visits and explorations, intensive museum tours and lectures, and wider-ranging trips outside Rome are included as part of the course.

Keio University Exchange, Tokyo, Japan

The Keio exchange program, at one of Tokyo’s top universities, offers Boston University students the opportunity to study Japan’s language and unique customs and culture. There is no prior language requirement and instruction is available in both English and Japanese, but students are expected to take one or more courses in Japanese language. Students may choose to focus on Japanese language study or international relations.

Kyoto Center for Japanese Studies

Boston University students with a minimum of two years of college-level Japanese have the opportunity to participate in a semester or year of study at the Kyoto Center for Japanese Studies (KCJS). The KCJS is sponsored by a consortium of 11 American universities and is administered in Japan by the Overseas Studies Program of Stanford University. Each semester, all students take an 8-credit course in Japanese language. Additional disciplinary-based courses in the humanities and social sciences are taught in English by Japanese and American professors, including the KCJS director and a KCJS professor from one of the consortium universities. During the second semester, several Directed Reading courses are taught in Japanese by Japanese professors. Independent Study courses may also be arranged.

London College of General Studies Program

The London CGS fall program provides an opportunity for first-semester CGS sophomores to study in London. Students take the CGS core curriculum (History of Western Epics, Evolution and Biodiversity, and Revolutions in China and Russia) along with one 4-credit elective and a 3-credit British culture course.

Management Internship Programs

For students of management, finance, and commerce, several programs offer a special dedicated management track, including direct university enrollment and often an extended semester. These programs combine the best of local university study, Boston University’s unmatched on-site housing and staff, and customized internship placements. All programs are available spring semester only except Washington, D.C., which is available fall and spring semester. All award 16 Boston University credits upon successful completion of the semester. Some prerequisites apply.

Renmin University Exchange, Beijing, China

Boston University students have the opportunity to study Chinese governance and foreign relations in English through Renmin University’s Contemporary China Studies Program (CCSP). CCSP resides within the School of International Studies at Renmin University, China’s premier institution for higher learning in the humanities and social sciences.

School of Education Programs

Students in the field of education have the opportunity to gain international experience through Boston University School of Education. Refer to programs in Australia, Ecuador, and England for further information on the Sydney, Quito, and London programs.

Locations and Host Schools

Auckland, New Zealand: University of Auckland

Dublin, Ireland: University College Dublin

Madrid, Spain: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Paris, France: Université de Paris IX—Dauphine

Sydney, Australia: University of Sydney

Washington, D.C.: George Washington University and the BU Washington, D.C., Center

Seoul National University Management Internship Exchange Program

Boston University students have the opportunity to intern and study management and Korean culture by enrolling directly at Seoul National University (SNU), in the College of Business Administration. Being located in one of the world’s top financial and commercial cities, the internship experience in Seoul is well suited for management students wishing to gain global business experience. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn 16 Boston University credits. Currently, the program is offered in the spring semester only.

Singapore Exchange Program

Boston University students have the opportunity to study for a semester or an academic year at the National University of Singapore (NUS), one of Asia’s leading universities. The NUS is considered one of the top 10 universities in the Asia-Pacific region—reflecting its position as Singapore’s premier university. A comprehensive university, it offers courses in all major disciplines, ranging from the sciences, engineering, and technology to law, humanities, medicine, computing, business, and social sciences. Courses are taught in English.

Turkey Exchange Program

Boston University students have the opportunity to directly enroll at Bogaziçi University for a semester or academic year. All courses are taught in English. Located in Istanbul, the main part of this expansive campus sits on a hill overlooking the scenic Bosphorus Strait and is just minutes away from the shores of the Black Sea. As one of Turkey’s most competitive state universities, Bogaziçi University offers a wide array of programs, but its strengths lie in engineering, education, social sciences, natural sciences, and the arts.

Students must meet the admission requirements of the overseas program to which they apply in order to participate in Study Abroad programs. For more information, contact BU Study Abroad, 888 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-9888; abroad@bu.edu; BU Study Abroad website.