Maymester Programs
Our staff will assist with pre-departure preparations and provide an orientation, including program itinerary, course content, cross-cultural communication skills and other important information. All GCSU study abroad participants are required to attend the scheduled Study Abroad Orientation on Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The GCSU Student Code of Conduct applies on all GCSU study abroad programs. You may download a complete listing of courses offered in Maymester 2010 (xls).
Ecology and Community Ecology on San Salvador Island, BAHAMAS
Study and Teach in London (ENGLAND) and Paris (FRANCE)
Spanish Language, Literature and Culture in SPAIN
Student Teacher Observation and Participation in SWEDEN
Environmental Sustainability in THAILAND
Politics of ARGENTINA and the Southern Cone
Argentina, Chile, Southern Brazil and Uruguay, commonly referred to the Southern Cone of South America, share a history of political turmoil and economic instability. Discover the history of political unrest in northern Argentina and how modern governments are working to secure a more stable future. Explore the culturally diverse backgrounds of the region, colonialism, neo-liberalism, and current politics of the country and region. Accommodations in hotels. 3 credits. Based in Salta.
Dates: May 11 – 28, 2010
Cost: $4,100 plus tuition and some meals.
Contact: Matthew Buchanan, (478)445-5163, matthew.buchanan@gcsu.edu
Argentina Application (.doc), Addendum (.doc) and Flyer (.pdf)
Ecology and Community Ecology on San Salvador Island, BAHAMAS
An opportunity to investigate ecology and environmental science using the unique history and environments of San Salvador Island. The coral reefs, caves and mangrove swamps provide a unique backdrop for understanding the mechanics of ecosystems and how human impact has altered these fragile environments. The scientific, environmental and cultural experience gained in the Bahamas will add diversity to students' academic preparation and enable them to view their own culture more critically and sensitively during both their academic and professional careers. Accommodations at Gerace Research Station. Ecology or Community Ecology (4 credits).
Dates: May 9 - 23, 2010
Cost: $1,967 plus tuition.
Contact: Dr. Melanie DeVore, (445) 445-2438, melanie.devore@gcsu.edu
Supplemental Information (.doc)
Bahamas Application (.doc) and Flyer (.pdf)
Study and Teach in London (ENGLAND) and Paris (FRANCE)
Experience the diverse cultural and historic sites of Europe's largest city, explore history dating back to the Roman Empire and enhance your educational opportunities by immersing yourself in the local color of living in London's Notting Hill area in an authentic English B&B. Shopping, touring, and theatre will all add to your enjoyment of this wonderful city. A trip to Paris will provide an unforgettable experience as you visit all the major attractions and get off the beaten path to see the parts of Paris little known to tourists but loved by Parisians. School observations and placements will be coordinated with Church Hill School, London. Appropriate for any education or pre-education major. Accommodations in hotels. 3 credits. Based in London and Paris.
Dates: May 16 – June 2, 2010
Cost: $3,700 plus tuition and some meals.
Contact: Dr. Craig Smith, (478)454-6477, craig.smith@gcsu.edu
London and Paris Application (.doc) and Flyer (.pdf)
Spanish Language, Literature and Culture in SPAIN
Students will be immersed in Spanish culture and receive a systematic grammar review that reinforces basic communication skills, while practicing the language through oral and written activities. Read Spanish cultural and literary texts and have discussions in Spanish with professors, local people and participants of the course. Themes will include the educational system, popular traditions, mass media and cinema, the status of women, the new multiethnic society, family, social classes, geography as well as artistic and literary life. For students of Spanish as a Foreign Language who have studied Spanish for three or more semesters. Accommodations in university housing or home stays. Up to 6 credits. Based in Valencia.
Dates: May 9 - June 9, 2010
Cost: $3,950 plus tuition and meals on weekends.
Contact: Tony Alcarria, (478) 445-7382, tony.alcarria@gcsu.edu
Spain Application (.doc) and Flyer (.pdf)
Student Teacher Observation and Participation in SWEDEN
Learn about education in Sweden through active observations, participation and teaching in a classroom with children and a host teacher. Includes discussions, local cultural and geographic excursions, outdoor adventure trips and four days in Stockholm during the beginning of White Nights, a period where there is almost 24 hours of daylight. Accommodations in home stays. 3 credits. Based in Edsbyn and Alfta, Sweden.
Dates: May 9 - June 1, 2010
Cost: $4,200 plus tuition and some meals.
Contact: Dr. Brian Mumma, (478) 445-2517, brian.mumma@gcsu.edu
Sweden Application (.doc) and Flyer (.pdf)
Environmental Sustainability in THAILAND
Explore environmental problems and solutions from a Southeast Asian perspective. Students will work in collaboration with faculty and students from the Asian Institute of Technology to research environmental sustainability issues and develop a project to address certain aspects of environmental policy in Thailand. Accommodations in university housing. Up to 4 credits. Based in Pathumthani.
Dates: May 8 – 22, 2010
Cost: $3,500 plus tuition.
Contact: Dr. Andrei Barkovskii, (478)445-4246, andrei.barkovskii@gcsu.edu
Thailand Application (.doc) and Flyer (.pdf)
