In addition to anthropology credit, students can take courses that fulfill other major, minor, distribution, or
elective requirements. Students should be prepared to show course materials to the department, for final course
approval, at the conclusion of the program.
I. IU Programs
By choosing one of the following IU programs, students will receive comprehensive advising from Overseas Study in
cooperation with major advisor(s). Unless otherwise noted the programs offer both semester (SEM) and academic year
(AY) options. Those with summer options are noted (SUM).
Eligibility, housing, program dates, cost, and financial aid details for each program can be found on individual
program flyers. The Information Center also has
comprehensive program notebooks with more detailed information. If you have further questions or want to speak with
an advisor about academic issues, please call Overseas Study to arrange an appointment.
- Mainstreamed Programs in English
Mainstreamed programs offer the widest range of courses through their university’s anthropology department and attract
the largest number of majors. These programs also offer the best opportunity for cultural immersion.
Programs:
Representative list of previous courses:
- Ethnic Identity
- Ecology, Evolution, and Society
- Systems of Ritual and Belief
- African Popular Culture
- Social Anthropology
- Australia Studies: Culture and Identities
- Anthropology of Gender
- Mainstreamed Programs in Other Langauges
These programs require proficiency in a second language and offer different degrees of mainstreaming. Variety and
number of courses varies by program, but all of them offer the opportunity to study at least one or two anthropology
courses in another language.
Programs:
Aix-en-Provence, France
Bahia, Brazil
Barcelona , Spain
Bologna, Italy
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Freiburg, Germany
Lima, Peru
Madrid, Spain
Santiago, Chile
Santiago, Dominican Republic (SEM)
Sao Paulo, Brazil
(Liberal Arts)
Valparaiso, Chile
Representative list of previous courses:
- Ethnologie de la Provence
- Protostoria euroasiatica
- Antropologia Cultural
- Cultura Azteca
- Arqueologia Brasileira
- Einfuhrung in die Volkskunde
- Programs for Americans Taught in English or Other Languages
We offer a number of programs that provide a limited selection of area studies courses that are taught exclusively
for Americans. Generally one language class is required for programs that operate in a country where English is not
the native language. Some of the programs offer classes only in the host country’s language. Coursework taken on the
programs would fulfill general education, elective, and possibly major or minor requirements.
Programs: in English:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (SUM)
Athens, Greece (SEM &
SUM)
Barcelona IES, Spain
Budapest, Hungary
Copenhagen, Denmark
(SEM &
SUM)
Chau Hiix,
Belize (SUM)
Dublin, Ireland
Hyderabad,
India
Melbourne, Australia
(SUM)
Khon Kaen, Thailand
Rome, Italy
Tokyo, Japan
Programs in another language:
II. Other IU Programs
Additional programs are coordinated by IU departments, schools, or campuses. In all cases information about the
programs (e.g. program details, credit awarded, financial aid, eligibility, deadlines, costs, application
instructions, etc.) must be sought from the sponsoring unit. See
the Big List for more information.
III. Affiliated Study Abroad Programs
IU does not offer programs in every location and language, so students may choose to search fromamong the list
of affiliated programs and AESOP programs that are
administered by other institutions.
As a general rule, the mainstreamed programs are most likely to include courses that fulfill major requirements.
Offerings in the programs designed exclusively for Americans are limited and students should review the courses that
are available and then consult Overseas Study for guidance.
IV. Other Non-IU Options
If students still do not find something that suits their needs, they should consult the
non-IU program instructions to get information on locating a program and
procedures to follow.
