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WIU in Belfast, July 15-August 4, 2012 - HIST 379/679 (3 hrs) and UNIV 379 (3 hrs)

Come to an interest meeting!

Thursday, February 2nd 12:30 p.m. Morgan 302

Wednesday, February 15th 3:30 p.m. Morgan 302

 

View current information sheet (PDF)

Download program application - Due March 1, 2012

View travel grant information - Due March 1, 2012

Download acceptance packet

Study Abroad Medical Report Form - Belfast - Due April 2, 2012

 

Important dates:

Application deadline: Thursday, March 1, 2012

Deposit deadline: $ 1,000 - Extended to April 9th!

Finaly payment: $3,995 due May 1, 2012


Program overview:

 


Based at the Institute of Irish Studies at Queen’s University in Belfast, this Study Abroad Course combines on-site classroom instruction with excursions to give you a fuller picture of Northern Ireland. Your on-site lectures are taught in an interdisciplinary approach by leading academics from various departments at Queen’s University, including history, Irish studies, management, English, and politics. Outside experts present additional information on various topics, both in lectures and site visits. Your evening activities include Irish dancing, music, and cinema. No matter your major or areas of interest, Northern Ireland has something for you.

 

Course Information:

UNIV 379 (3 hrs) and HIST 379 (3 hrs) will be taught by Dr. Jennifer McNabb and Queen’s University staff.
Class sessions will be held online prior to departure and on-site in Belfast. You are also required to attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation session conducted by the Office of Study Abroad.
Class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course. Questions about course content should be directed to Dr. McNabb.

Eligibility requirements (degree-seeking students):

All majors welcome! Total enrollment is limited to 20.

1. Completed at least 12 semester hours
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
3. Clearance of Student Judicial Programs

 

Cost: Based on 10 participants: $4,955 - see information sheet for what is included/not included

 

 

Contact Information:

Academic Information                      Study Abroad
Dr. Jennifer McNabb                        Kim McDaniel
461 Morgan Hall                              344 Memorial Hall
298-3693                                          298-2504
JL-McNabb@wiu.edu                       KD-McDaniel@wiu.edu