(1 cr.) (2nd 8-weeks) (MW, 3:35 – 4:25) This 8-week course prepares
students for the rewarding educational experience of studying
abroad. Taught from an interdisciplinary perspective, the course
will stimulate students both to think about and to openly discuss,
their primary goals/concerns with overseas study. The course is
structured around four major topics: 1) pre-departure
considerations; 2) life in the host country; 3) strategies for
recognizing obstacles and overcoming challenges; and 4) integrating
study and daily personal experiences with post-travel educational
goals. Students will be expected to complete weekly readings for the
course, participate in weekly discussions, and present a short in-
class presentation focusing on the host country they plan to visit.
Maximizing Study Abroad (2002) will be used as the primary text for
the class. International students and faculty members from IU will
visit the class throughout the semester to share their personal
experiences studying abroad and conducting research outside of the
U.S.