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Midwestern State University has both a fall and a spring semester abroad program in the Loire Valley that focuses on the humanities. The program takes place at L' Abbaye in Pontlevoy, France. Courses are taught in English except for the French courses. Within the humanities program, a more specific curriculum for those interested in French studies also exists with courses on language, literature, and culture.
Southern Mississipi University directs the program, and Midwestern is one of its consortium members. For a detailed description of this program, contact the International Education Department at its website at Midwestern or go directly to the the Abbey's website at www.theabbey.usm.edu
The French and German Departments have relations with companies and universities which sponsor other study abroad programs, for which a student may receive university credit. Call the Foreign Language Department at (940) 397-4309
The Spanish Department has a program with the Universidad de las Americas (UDLA) in Cholula, Mexico (State of Puebla). Tour the campus and area via the university's site: http://www.udlap.mx/internacional/cilc/default.aspx. There is an intermediate and an advanced program, both are six weeks, from May 18 to June 29, 2007, for which a student receives six hours of Spanish credit. A prerequisite for intermediate courses is Spanish 1134 and 1234. A prerequisite for the advanced classes is Spanish 2133 and 2233 (intermediate courses). Students in the advanced program receive six hours of credit for two Spanish 4013 class.Scholarships are available for qualified students. This trip will give you the opportunity to travel within Mexico, make new friends, learn Spanish, and have fun--all at the same time! Students will be lodged at UDLA student residences. Consult the program coordinator, Dr. Claudia Montoya at (940) 397-4259 (claudia.montoya@mwsu.edu) or the International Education Department (940) 397-4318 for details of this program.
There is also a similar program in Madrid, Spain at the Center for International Studies. The dates are May 18-June 23, 2007. Contact Dr. Adalberto Garcia at (940) 397-4144 or adalberto.garcia@mwsu.edu or the International Education Department for details of this program.
The Spanish department also has relations with companies and universities for study in other hispanophone countries. Contact the Foreign Language department at (940)397-4309 for further details.
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