Study Abroad Options for History Majors

• Mainstreamed programs in English-speaking countries
  (Mainstreamed programs involve taking regular classes with host national students.)
• Mainstreamed programs that require proficiency in another languages
• Programs for Americans in English or other languages

In addition to history 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.

Eligibility, housing, program date, 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 equivalent of IU’s history department and attract the largest number of history majors. These programs also offer the best opportunity for cultural immersion.

Programs:

Adelaide, Australia
Cairo, Egypt
Canberra, Australia
Canterbury, England (AY)
Cape Town, South Africa
Legon, Ghana
Perth, Australia
Wollongong, Australia


Representative list of previous courses:

• Aborigines in 20th Century Australia
• Africa in the World
• History of Ghana
• History of the Roman Empire
• Making of Modern Indonesia
• Medieval Christendom 768-1100
• Women’s Movement in the US & Britain
• The European Union: 1945-1995

Mainstreamed Programs in Other Langauges

These programs require proficiency in a second language and offer different degrees of mainstreaming. Variety and number of courses vary by program, but all of them offer the opportunity to study one or more history courses in another language each semester.

Programs:

Aix-en-Provence, France
Alicante, Spain (SEM)
Athens, Greece (SEM)
Bahia, Brazil
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:

Histoire de l’Union Europeenne
Byzantine History
Geschichte des Amerik Westens
Historia Contemporanea

Programs for Americans taught in English or Other Languages

We offer a number of programs that offer 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 a 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 minor requirements.

Programs:

Barcelona, Spian (SEM)
Copenhagen, Denmark (SEM)
Dublin, Ireland (SEM & SUM)
Hyderabad, India
London, England (SEM & SUM)
London, England - CIC Internship (SEM & SUM)
Milan, Italy (SEM)
Paris, France (SEM or SUM)
Prague, Czech Republic
Rome, Italy (SEM)
Seville, Spain (Language & Society or Liberal Arts)
Vienna, Austria (SEM)

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 http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/programs/biglist.shtml.

III. Affiliated Study Abroad Programs

IU does not offer programs in every location and language, so students may choose to search from among 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.