International Programs
Through these programs, small groups of students led by professors of The University of Montana explore the cultures, languages, literatures, and history of other countries, in most cases earning credits toward their degrees at The University of Montana as they do so. Cost and length of these programs vary, depending on location and time of year. Students apply directly to the faculty member leading the program.
Earn 6 credits while studying the relationship between societies and the environment during this 4 week course in northern Queensland. Attend lectures at James Cook University, explore the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback and tropical rainforests, and learn about Aboriginal culture and communities. Contact: Dr. Bill Borrie, College of Forestry and Conservations, bill.borrie@umontana.edu or www.cfc.umt.edu/studyabroad. Next Program: May-June 2010. More details...
Participate in six week music study abroad program in Vienna, Austria. The program consists of a selection of offerings in music and art history and performance to meet upper-division writing and general education requirements. Field trips to Salzburg and Eisenstadt. Walking tours to include Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Haydn, Schoenberg and museum tours. Contact: Dr. Maxine Ramey, School of Music, Maxine.ramey@umontana.edu, Next Program: May-July 2010. More details...
Earn 3 credits(graduate or undergraduate) during this 2-week program in Guatemala. Students will focus on the environment, human rights, and efforts towards sustainable development in Central America. No previous language required. Contact: Dr. Dan Spencer, daniel.spencer@umontana.edu or 243-6111. Next Program: May-June 2010. More details...
Students will earn 6 UM credits trekking through the remote parts of the Himalaya, living in a remote mountain village, meeting with development officials, sustainability activists and stakeholders in the region, and learning through readings, discussions and field experience. Contact: Dr. Keith Bosak, College of Forestry and Conservation, keith.bosak@umontana.edu; or www.cfc.umt.edu/studyabroad/. Next Program: May/June 2010. More details...
Spend winter session in Ireland and earn 1 credit exploring the history, literature, religion, politics, and other elements of Irish culture. Required academic preparation in fall 2009. Contact: Laure Pengelly Drake, laure.pengellydrake@umontana.edu , 243-6140. Next Program: winter session 2010. More details...
This 6-credit program will concentrate on the workings of the literary mind through study of 20th century Anglo-Irish writers and analysis of language and literature using literary theory, evolutionary biology, and cognitive neuroscience. Students experience Irish culture and the arts using Dublin's abundant resources. Contact: Dr. Christopher Comer, Christopher.comer@umontana.edu , 243-2632. Next Program: May-June 2010
Earn UM credit over winter session while touring Rome and Florence. No previous language experience required, but an orientation class during the fall semester prior to departure is mandatory. For more information contact: Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures at:mcll@mso.umt.edu, 243-2401. Next program January 2011
Spend a summer semester living with a Mexican family in Patzcuaro and earn at least 9 credits while taking three courses: Spanish, Inter-American Affairs, and Development Administration. Spanish study through 102 recommended, though not required. Contact: Dr. Paul Haber, Political Science, paul.haber@mso.umt.edu, 243-4862. Next Program: Summer 2010?
Live in Oaxaca with a host family and earn UM credit while attending the Institute Cultural Oaxaca (ICO). Take intensive language classes, attend lectures and workshops, and participate in guided excursions to historical sites. Introduction to Contemporary Spanish-American Literature and Mexican History/Culture classes are offered. Contact: Naomi Shin, naomi.shin@mso.umt.edu or visit: http://www.instculturaloax.com.mx/ . Next Program: Spring 2010
Earn 3 Upper-Division credits in 3 weeks while exploring Moscow and ancient Russian towns. Contact: Dr. Ona Renner Fehey, ona.renner@mso.umt.edu, 243-4602. Next Program: Summer 2010. More details...
A spring semester program in Salamanca, Spain that alternates with the semester in Oaxaca, Mexico. Students will take an orientation class and leave for Spain at the beginning of Spring Semester. Students stay in private homes and attend language and culture classes at the host institute, which are taught by native Spanish instructors. Participants register for a full course load as well as participate in scheduled trips and activities. Three semesters of university-level Spanish required. Contact: Professor Stanley Rose, LA 326, email: stanley.rose@umontana.edu, 243-2101. Next Program: Spring 2011.
From year to year, other programs may be made available that are usually one-time-only experiences. Students should check with the International Programs to see what may be offered during a given academic year.
