The University of Southern California is again offering several programs abroad during Summer Session 2012. The purpose is to create opportunities for USC students to learn in an international environment. Each program features intensive courses from two to 10 weeks in duration, and many programs visit more than one country.
Experienced USC faculty serve as instructors, tour guides and coordinators, sharing with students the unique excitement of learning at an overseas location. Excursions to important cultural and historical sites supplement classroom lectures. Housing is prearranged for students in university dorms, hostels, inexpensive hotels or with local families.
These special programs offer travel and study opportunities at reasonable cost; programs planned for International Summer Session 2012 are listed below. Interested students should call the contact person indicated for further information about a specific program.
Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Journalism - Graduate Internship in the United Kingdom, China or South Africa
Journalism master's degree students may spend eight weeks at internships in London, Hong Kong or Cape Town during the summer following their first year of graduate study at USC. Students apply to Annenberg International Programs in the fall semester of their first year. From mid-May to mid-July, they enroll in JOUR 540 International Journalism Seminar I and JOUR 545 International Internships in the Media while working full-time at internships with prominent media organizations. For more information, contact Annenberg International Programs at (213) 821-2180, email ascintl@usc.edu and refer to annenberg.usc.edu/international.
Program dates: May 16 - July 14 (London); May 14 - July 22 (Cape Town); May 28 – July 28 (Hong Kong)
Shanghai will not be offered in 2012. Total number of units: 4
| JOUR 540 | International Journalism Seminar I | 3 |
| London | 770-21105D | |
| Cape Town | 770-21106D | |
| Hong Kong | 099-21108D | |
| JOUR 545 | International Internships in the Media | 1 |
| London | 770-21100D | |
| Cape Town | 770-21102D | |
| Hong Kong | 099-21104D |
Strategic Public Relations - Graduate Internship in the United Kingdom, China or South Africa
Strategic Public Relations master’s degree students may spend eight weeks at internships in London, Hong Kong or Cape Town during the summer following their first year of graduate study at USC. Students apply in the fall semester of their first year. From mid-May to mid-July, they enroll in JOUR 540 International Journalism Seminar I and JOUR 545 International Internships in the Media while working full-time at internships with prominent public relations organizations. For more information, contact Annenberg International Programs at (213) 821-2180, email ascintl@usc.edu and refer to annenberg.usc.edu/international.
Program dates: May 15 - July 14 (London); May 12 - July 22 (Cape
Town); May 28 - July 28 (Hong Kong)
Shanghai will not be offered in 2012. Total number of units: 4
| JOUR 540 | International Journalism Seminar I | 3 |
| London | 770-21105D | |
| Cape Town | 770-21106D | |
| Hong Kong | 099-21108D | |
| JOUR 545 | International Internships in the Media | 1 |
| London | 770-21100D | |
| Cape Town | 770-21102D | |
| Hong Kong | 099-21104D |
Communication, Public Relations and Journalism - Undergraduate Summer Study in London, Paris, Rome and Prague
The International Communication Studies (ICS) program provides undergraduate students an opportunity to study a range of approaches to public communication and media across Europe.
Students divide the five-week course into stays in Los Angeles, London, Paris, Rome and Prague. In addition to regular class meetings, students discuss the interplay of current world issues and international media practices with communication practitioners from international news and public relations media, government institutions, private industry and global organizations.
Students enroll in JOUR 482 Comparative Media in Europe. For further information, contact Annenberg International Programs at (213) 821-2180, email ascintl@usc.edu and refer to annenberg.usc.edu/international.
Program dates: June 11 - July 14
Total number of units: 4
| JOUR 482 | Comparative Media in Europe | 4 | 099-21050D |
Communication, Public Relations and Journalism - Undergraduate Internship Program in Dublin
This summer program offers Annenberg undergraduate students and select others the chance to participate in a formal international internship program in Dublin for two months each summer. The aim of the program is to provide students with theoretical as well as practical experiences working, living and navigating within the international global communications environment. The program is designed around a summer-long online Annenberg course and an 8-week full-time unpaid internship in Dublin.
Students enroll in JOUR 090x Internships in the Media. For further information, contact Annenberg International Programs at (213) 821-2180, email ascintl@usc.edu and refer to annenberg.usc.edu/international.
Program dates: May 28 - July 28
Total number of units: 1
Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
International Summer School in Cambridge, England
The International Summer School in Cambridge, England, offers students an excellent opportunity to study British literature, history, economics, poetry, arts and government and to examine the background of modern Britain and Britain’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. Students live in Cambridge Colleges and have the opportunity to visit and appreciate some of England’s major historic sights. Cultural excursions will be arranged to further enhance awareness and understanding of English history and culture.
Interested students may apply in January for this annual summer program by submitting written essays and application materials to Korijna Valenti, College Academic Services 200. Students admitted to the program must attend orientation meetings during the spring semester at USC in preparation for the intellectual and cultural environment they will experience in the lectures and specialized seminar courses at the International Summer School.
Students participating in this program must complete two seminars offered through the University of Cambridge Summer School and may earn 4 units of elective credit upon completion of a term paper for each course taken while in Cambridge. Paper evaluation is done by the Cambridge Tutors.
The program is open to qualified undergraduate students in good academic standing. For further information, contact Dean Joan M. Schaefer, Emerita Director of Cambridge Program, Hancock 209D, (213) 740-9346 or Korijna Valenti, Academic Programs Coordinator, Dornsife College Dean's Office, Undergraduate Academic Programs, College Academic Services 200, (213) 740-8555.
Program dates: July 9 – August 3 (four-week program)
Total number of units: 4 units of elective credit
Chinese — Beijing, China
The East Asian Languages and Culture Department operates the USC Chinese Summer Program in Beijing. This program gives students the opportunity to improve their language skills, learn about China's culture and history, and gain valuable international experience by living in one of the world's most rapidly progressing cities. Students complete one level of Mandarin during the four-week program or two levels of Mandarin during the eight-week program. All students receive USC course credit and can seamlessly transition to the next level of Chinese upon their return to USC. Smaller class sizes provide greater personal attention and enable students to improve their Mandarin ability even more quickly. In addition to daily classes, the curriculum includes one-on-one speaking sessions with trained local teaching assistants. Homework consists of useful assignments like interviews with locals to improve speaking skills.
Each week students will go on one or two excursions to see China's most famous attractions, including the Great Wall, Peking Opera and Olympic sites. Excursion fees are included in the program tuition. The co-curricular activities also include language exchange, Tai-Chi class, singing at a karaoke club and more.
The USC Chinese Summer Program in Beijing immerses students in the Chinese language and culture, allowing them to experience a new lifestyle in a completely different part of the world and significantly improve their Mandarin ability.
For further information, contact Dr. Nansong Huang, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Taper Hall 356, at nansongh@usc.edu or visit dornsife.usc.edu/beijingsummer.
Program dates: May 23 – June 19 (four-week program)
Total number of units: 4
| EALC 204 | Chinese III | 4 | 764-25350D |
| EALC 304 | Advanced Modern Chinese I | 4 | 764-25354D |
Program dates: June 25 – July 20 (four-week program)
Total number of units: 4
| EALC 206 | Chinese IV | 4 | 765-25369D |
| EALC 306 | Advanced Modern Chinese II | 4 | 765-25370D |
Program dates: May 23 – July 20 (eight-week program)
Total number of units: 8
| EALC 204 | Chinese III | 4 | 764-25350D |
| EALC 206 | Chinese IV | 4 | 765-25369D |
| EALC 304 | Advanced Modern Chinese I | 4 | 764-25354D |
| EALC 306 | Advanced Modern Chinese II | 4 | 765-25370D |
East Asian Studies Center - Global East Asia Program in China, Japan and Korea
The East Asian Studies Center’s “Global East Asia” summer international program offers USC undergraduate students an opportunity to study abroad in China, Japan or Korea for a 4-week summer course. Students must successfully complete two language and/or area studies courses related to the country of study prior to being accepted into the program.
Application to the program is required. The summer study abroad course offers students 4 units of upper-division USC credit, an opportunity to study with USC faculty members in an East Asian country and service learning through an outreach activity upon their return.
This program is designed to expand undergraduate interest in East Asian studies, and if accepted into the program, students will have all major expenses associated with the travel abroad portion of the course covered, including roundtrip international airfare, basic lodging and meals, local transportation and entrance fees related to the study abroad course. Students are responsible for the tuition.
Program dates: China May 18 – June 17 (four-week program); Japan May 25 – June 24 (four-week program); Korea June 29 – July 29 (four-week program)
Total number of units: 4
| EASC 360 | Global East Asia | 4 |
| China | 099-25801 | |
| Japan | 099-25803 | |
| Korea | 099-25805 |
French — Dijon, France
The Department of French and Italian offers a summer program in the city of Dijon, France, where students have the opportunity to study the French language and culture in a beautiful, culturally rich setting. Dijon is the ancient capital of the former Duchy of Burgundy and is renowned for its lovely old streets, monuments, churches and fine cuisine. The program will be held from June 3 to June 29 and will be centered at the University of Bourgogne.
Students live with French families near the city center or in a residence hall within walking distance of the main campus of the university. Classes are taught by French instructors from Dijon. In addition, supplementary small group sessions are taught by USC on-site instructors to help students achieve even greater fluency in French.
Cultural visits and excursions are arranged to further enhance awareness and understanding of French history and culture. Opportunities for daily interaction with townspeople and students from other countries will be plentiful. The 4-unit program is offered at the undergraduate level. The cost of field trips is included in tuition fees.
Program dates: June 3 – June 29 (four-week program)
Total number of units: 4
Application deadline: March 1. Applications and other materials may be picked up in the Department of French and Italian, Taper Hall 155. For further information, contact Dr. Colin Keaveney, Department of French and Italian, Taper Hall 155-G, keaveney@usc.edu.
The following courses are offered in Dijon:| FREN 150 | French II | 4 | 099-34350D |
| FREN 220 | French III | 4 | 099-34352D |
| FREN 250 | French IV | 4 | 099-34354D |
| FREN 300 | French Grammar and Composition | 4 | 099-34355D |
| FREN 310 | French Pronunciation and Conversation | 4 | 099-34356D |
| FREN 330 | Writing About Literature | 4 | 099-34357D |
| FREN 490x | Directed Research | 4 | 099-34359D |
International Relations — Brussels, Belgium
The School of International Relations offers students the opportunity to study and intern for five weeks in Brussels, Belgium. Students take a course on the contemporary issues in European foreign and security policy while interning at an international organization. Students enroll in IR 491x Field Study (4 units), which can be used to fulfill an IR major or IR minor requirement. Students intern full time for the first week, after which their schedule will consist of class in the morning and internship in the afternoon.
This program is open to IR and IR-related majors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications for this program are available in VKC 301 and the School of International Relations Website.
Program dates: May 28 – June 29
International Relations — Geneva, Switzerland
The School of International Relations offers students the opportunity to study and intern for five weeks in Geneva, Switzerland. Students enroll in IR 491x Field Study (4 units), which can be used to fulfill an IR major or IR minor requirement. Students intern full time for the first week at an international organization, after which their schedule will consist of class in the morning and internship in the afternoon. Different topics will be covered each week of class:
Week 1: Global Public Goods: Health and Environment
Week 2: Security, Human Rights and Humanitarian Actions
Week 3: Global and Regional Integration
Week 4: European Security
This program is open to IR and IR-related majors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications for this program are available in VKC 301 and the School of International Relations Website.
Program dates: June 4 – July 16
Spanish and International Relations — Valencia, Spain
The Departments of Spanish and Portuguese and the School of International Relations offer an interdisciplinary course in the city of Valencia, Spain, where students will be able to improve their Spanish and increase their knowledge of the history, current challenges of immigration, and legal and social shifts toward immigrants. Valencia is the third largest city in Spain and renowned for its medieval streets, Moorish monuments, numerous churches, and Santiago Calatrava’s City of Arts and Sciences. The program will be held at Fundación Universidad Empresa de Valencia (ADEIT).
Students will live in a student residence (the Colegio Mayor) within walking distance of the main campus of the university. Classes will be taught by Spanish instructors from the University of Valencia. In addition, a USC in-residence instructor will help to monitor the course and assist the students.
Visits to the Ecuadorian, Islamic and Columbian centers as well as other cultural events in Valencia will be arranged to provide students with firsthand experience with immigrants in Spain as well as native residents.
Program dates: June 27 – July 22 (four-week program)
Total number of units: 4
Prerequisite: permission of instructor
The program is open to to qualified undergraduate and graduate students who meet the prerequisites. Major and minor credit is available. For additional information, contact the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, (213) 740-1258.
Review of applications starts on February 1. Applications and other materials may be picked up in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Taper Hall 156. For further information, contact Professor Marianna Chodorowska-Pilch, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Taper Hall 156L, chodorow@usc.edu.
Spanish — Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers a five-week summer program in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for 2012. Students can improve their knowledge of Spanish language and culture and earn four units of credit while living in one of South America’s most exciting cities. Students take one course, live with a local family, and explore Argentine culture through visits to museums, cultural, and historical sites in and near Buenos Aires as well as participation in poetry gatherings, film screenings, theatrical and musical performances, sports events and more. There will be an optional short trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the conclusion of the program.
Courses are held Monday through Thursday.
The program is open to undergraduate students who meet the prerequisites and to graduate students. Major and minor credit is available. For additional information, contact the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, (213) 740-1258.
Program dates: May 26 – June 29
Total number of units: 4
| SPAN 311 | Advanced Spanish Through Contemporary Issues: Oral Emphasis | 4 | 099-62219D |
| SPAN 466 | Argentina, Society and the Arts | 4 | 099-62163D |
Spanish — Madrid, Spain
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese hosts a seven-week program in Madrid. Students improve their knowledge of Spanish language and culture and earn eight units of credit while living in one of Europe’s most exciting cities. They take two courses, live with a Spanish family, attend lectures in Madrid’s museums, visit the Basque Country and take day trips to the monastery of El Escorial and the historical cities of Córdoba, Segovia and Toledo.
Courses are held Monday through Thursday.
The program is open to qualified undergraduate students who meet the prerequisites. Major and minor credit is available. For additional information, contact the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, (213) 740-1258.
Program dates: May 20 – July 7
Total number of units: 8
| SPAN 260 | Advanced Spanish: Arts and Sciences | 4 | 099-62208D |
| SPAN 261 | Advanced Spanish: Society and the Media | 4 | 099-62204D |
| SPAN 311 | Advanced Spanish Through Contemporary Issues: Oral Emphasis | 4 | 099-62218D |
| SPAN 341 | Advanced Conversation and Culture | 4 | 099-62232D |
| SPAN 465 | Cultural Perspectives of the Iberian Peninsula | 4 | 099-62360D |
| SPAN 490x | Directed Research | 4 | 099-62368R |