Study Abroad
We (Political Science/History Department) will be offering a new study abroad program this coming summer (2008) in Europe that includes four courses (a semester's worth of work). You do not need to be a political science or history major to participate. You would travel and study in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Germany. The courses offered are Modern British History by Professor Michael Rutz, British Political Thought by Professor David Siemers, German Politics by Professor Tracy Slagter, and Genocide and Human Rights by Professor Druscilla Scribner. (Note, these offerings are designed to get political science majors classes in three of the subgroups necessary for the major). This is an incredible opportunity to learn more about the world by experiencing it firsthand.
Coursework would begin on June 9th. Professor Rutz' and Siemers' courses will be taught in the four week period running from June 9th to July 3rd. You will visit London, Bristol, and Edinburgh, Scotland, some of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world. These courses are followed by an optional break week in Ireland, where you will visit Dublin, the beautiful Irish countryside and the sea (without any coursework!). Then travel across to the continent to meet Professors Scribner and Slagter in Berlin Germany.
Dr. Slagter's and Scribner's courses will be offered from July 14th through August 8th and you will spend time in Germany's exciting and revitalized capital, Berlin, and visit and discuss not only important places in Germany's past (e.g., the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, remnants of the Berlin Wall) but also travel just outside of Berlin to see the beautiful cities of Potsdam and Dresden.
The total cost per student depends on enrollment and will be determined by the office for international education. Additional financial aid is available to most applicants, and your regular financial aid packages can be applied to study abroad. This is a once in a lifetime experience! We hope that you will seriously consider joining us for either the first or second half of the trip or, better yet, the whole experience.
Please let us know if you have any questions or if you are interested.
Dr. David Siemers, Political Science
siemers@uwosh.edu – (920) 424-0435
Dr. Michael Rutz – History
rutz@uwosh.edu – (920) 424-7178
Dr. Druscilla Scribner – Political Science
scribned@uwosh.edu – (920) 424-0924
Dr. Tracy Slagter – Political Science
slagtert@uwosh.edu – (920) 424-7161
Link to Study Abroad: http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/abroad/europe.php