CLA Short-Term Study Abroad Programs

CLA faculty led summer 2017 programs

• Belize
• Ecuador
• England
• Germany
• India
• Nicaragua
• Spain

Apply for a lifetime experience with UMD Study Abroad! Visit their site for application deadlines (varies depending on the program).

Program Highlights - GEOG/FORS 3205, 3 cr

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• Learn mapping techniques to study the of southern Belize landscape
• Experience the eclectic cultural and multilingual landscapes of Mopan Maya, Kekchi Maya, Hispanic, Garifuna, Creole, Lebanese, East Indian and Chinese peoples
• Stay in two Maya villages where you can partake in everyday life and be involved in a service learning project
• Learn about conservation efforts that are integral to sustainable development in Belize; “Ridge-to-Reef” - what happens on the land affects the sea. Hike in the jungle and snorkel at the reef
• Observe how conservation scientists support local communities who live sustainable lifestyles and rely on the forest for many of their needs
• Learn about the effects of deforestation, urbanization, agricultural practices, and other aspects of development that affect the ecology and biodiversity in Belize
• Exploring ruins of the Maya past and enjoy free-time activities such as snorkeling, scuba, hiking and the like
• Check out Punta Gorda Town and the Chocolate Festival!

Program Highlights - ANTH/FORS 3200, 6 cr

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• Learn about the diversity and complexity of Latin American cultures
• Explore the practice of sustainability in an international context
• Take part in a service learning experience in Ecuador, grounded in participatory research
• Interpret social, political and economic issues now and in future Latin America
• Acquire Spanish language skills and put them into practice the 6 weeks you’re there!

Program Highlights - ENGL/FORS 4300, 4 cr

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• Applies as a Genre elective
• Learn about the history and living and ephemeral art form of theatre
• Get ready to visit theatre sites that thrive today and sites that preserve its wonderful past—spanning from Roman times to the present
• Analyze plays and explore cultural contexts both on the page and on-site
• Approach research by exploring architecture, artifacts and performances during your time in England
  

Program Highlights - GER/FORS 3040, 4 cr

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• Study German history, culture, literature and politics while enhancing your language skills in the classroom and on field trips to museums, historic sites and other points of interest
• See the Berlin Wall, Museum Island, Checkpoint Charlie, the Bundestag and the Turkish Market
• Hike and bike through the heart of Berlin, through the green forests and near the blue rivers and lakes surrounding Potsdam

Program Highlights - GEOG/COMM/FORS 3800, 4 cr

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• Examine theories of social change at the Indian Social Institute, which is dedicated to empowering marginalized people in India
• Interact and learn from local communities involved in activism and advocacy efforts at the grassroots level
• Explore historical and cultural locations including the temples at Belur and Halebid and the Nrityagram Dance Village

Program Highlights - HIST/FORS 3313, 4 cr

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• Applies to the United States geographical area in the history program
  
• Analyze the history of surfing and past U.S. involvement in Latin America
• Explore how past wars and how current surf tourism coincide
• Learn how to surf!

Program Highlights - SPAN/FST 3040, 6 cr

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• Study Spanish language, literature and culture at Universidad de Salamanca (University of Salamanca)
• Live with a Salamantine family to further cement language skills and be a part of Salamantine daily life
• Stroll through the urban environment of the Old City
• Practice language skills with Spaniards and international students alike in a diverse and multicultural city
• Travel on three excursions within Spain and several field trips within Salamanca