Overseas and Off-Campus Programs

A liberal arts college committed to international education, Lewis & Clark offers an extensive selection of off-campus study programs. Each year about 280 students participate in approximately 25 programs, either abroad or in selected areas of the United States. Overseas and other off-campus programs form an integral part of the total educational experience at the College. They support and enhance on-campus curricula and provide unique academic and experiential opportunities abroad. The purpose of overseas programs is to immerse students in a foreign culture so that they may become informed firsthand of the host country’s history, culture, and contemporary issues. In the process, they gain insights into their own culture by comparing and contrasting American institutions and values with those of the host country. In addition, programs provide students with academic knowledge and experience related to specific fields of study not available on campus.

Language Intensive Programs 2005-06

Chile: Santiago/Valparaiso

Prerequisites: Fall semester participation in the Dominican Republic (Santiago) program or three years of college Spanish courses. Cumulative GPA of 2.75 and 3.0 in the language.

Program (Fall/Spring/Full Year): Housing at either site is with Chilean families. In Santiago, following a four-week advanced intensive Spanish language course, students enroll in regular university courses at the Universidad de Chile and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where they choose from courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. In Valpara'so, following a four-week advanced intensive Spanish language course, students enroll in regular university courses at the Universidad Católica de Valpara'so (UCV), where they choose from courses in literature, history, environmental studies, oceanography, and psychology. This program is not appropriate for students who intend to study political science, anthropology, or sociology, because these courses are not offered at UCV.

China: Beijing/Harbin

Prerequisites: Two years of college Chinese for Beijing. Three years of college Chinese for Harbin. GPA of 3.0 in the language.

Program (Fall/Spring/Full Year): At the Chinese Language Training Center on the campus of Beijing Normal College of Foreign Languages or at the Harbin Institute of Technology study focuses on language, history, and contemporary culture. Students live in college dormitories, and there is an opportunity to room with host nationals.

Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo

Prerequisites: Completion of 300-level Spanish courses. Cumulative GPA of 2.75 and 3.0 in the language.

Program (Fall/Spring/Full Year): Focus is on history, culture, and political issues. Students enroll in regular university courses at the Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales and may also take courses at the Instituto Tecnológico and the Instituto Filosófico Bonó. Students choose from courses in the humanities and social sciences. The program includes a practicum in which students gain exposure to development issues and participate in social service programs. Students live with host families.

France: Nancy

Prerequisites: Two years of college French. GPA of 3.0 in the language. Junior standing.

Program (Fall/Spring/Full Year): At the Service Universitaire des Etudiants Etrangers, advanced students may be admitted to courses open to French students. Students live with host families.

Germany: Munich

Prerequisites: Two years of college German. GPA of 3.0 in the language. Junior standing recommended.

Program (Full Year): At the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, students may be eligible to take courses at the university. Special courses are also provided by the Lewis & Clark faculty. Students live in dormitories.

Japan: Osaka

Prerequisites: Two years of college Japanese. GPA of 3.0 in the language.

Program (Fall/Spring/Full Year): Program offers advanced students intensive Japanese language study in cooperation with Kansai Gaidai University. Students live with host families.

Russia: St. Petersburg

Prerequisites: One year of college Russian. GPA of 3.0 in the language.

Program (Fall/Spring): Fall semester program is at the St. Petersburg State University. By special arrangement with the Russian language department, students may be able to attend the program in the spring. Academic focus is on Russian language and culture. Includes excursions to local sites of interest. Students live with host families.

Senegal: Dakar

Prerequisites: For nonmajors, two years of college French; for majors, three years of college French. GPA of 3.0 in the language. Junior standing.

Program (Spring): Study focuses on the historical, cultural, and socioeconomic institutions of sub-Saharan francophone Africa. Special attention is paid to colonial heritage, postcolonial politics, and contemporary Senegalese society. Students live with host families.

General Culture Programs
Fall Semester 2005-06

China: Guilin

Prerequisites: One year of college Chinese.

Program: Emphasis is on intensive language study and the history, culture, and socioeconomic institutions of China. Particular attention is given to the accommodations made to the Han Chinese culture by the other peoples of south China. The program is centered at the Guangxi Teachers University and includes major excursions to the autonomous regions of the south and to northern China.

Dominican Republic: Santiago

Prerequisites: Two years of college Spanish.

Program: Emphasis is on intensive language study and the history, culture, and socio-economic and political institutions of the Dominican Republic. Includes a practicum in which students gain exposure to development issues and participate in social service programs. Students may also take an ESL teaching course. Students live with host families.

East Africa: Kenya/Tanzania

Program: Study focuses on the history,
natural history, ecology, culture, and socioeconomic institutions in East Africa. The itinerary includes intensive Swahili language training, study of human ecology in the Maasai Mara, and study of ecosystems of large mammals in the Moshi. Students live in houses, small hotels, tents, and Masaai bomas.

France: Strasbourg

Prerequisites: Two years of college French.

Program (Fall/Spring): A semester program at the Institut International d’Etudes Françaises. Students take courses in French language and culture, explore aspects of European politics, and experience the uniqueness of Alsatian old-world culture. Students live with host families.

India: Regional Area Study

Program: Study focuses on the history and culture of contemporary India with an emphasis on issues of social, economic, and environmental development. The program will be divided between North India (New Delhi) and South India (Bangalore) and includes field trips to Agra, Varnasi, Dehra Dun, and other regional sites of interest. Students live in guesthouses and shared apartments.

Japan: Sapporo

Prerequisites: One year of college Japanese.

Program: Emphasizes intensive language study and the history and contemporary culture of Japan. This program is part of a student exchange relationship with Hokusei Gakuen College in Sapporo, the capital city of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. Students live with host families.

General Culture Programs
Spring Semester 2005-06

Australia: Regional Area Study

Program: Study focuses on the history, literature, culture, natural history, marine biology, and contemporary issues of Australia’s urban coastal areas. Based in Brisbane, the program includes excursions to the Great Barrier Reef, rain forests, and other regional areas of ecological and ethnic importance. Housing varies at each site; options include hostels, homestays, and camping.

Dominican Republic: Santiago

Same prerequisites and program description as listed above in General Culture Programs Fall Semester 2005-06.

Ecuador: Cuenca

Prerequisite: Spanish 201.

Program: Academic study focuses on the language, history, natural history, and socioeconomic institutions of Ecuador. Following an orientation program in Quito, the program is centered in Cuenca and may include field trips to the Jatun Sacha (primary rain forest) as well as local areas of interest. Students live with host families.

England: London

Program: Study focuses on music, art, and drama as well as contemporary British politics. Students attend numerous concerts, gallery shows, and theatre performances and may participate in music ensembles at Imperial College or other nearby venues. Regional travel to other sites in England is included. Students live in student apartments.

France: Strasbourg

Same prerequisites and program description as listed above in General Culture Programs Fall Semester 2005-06.

Italy: Siena

Prerequisites: Italian 101. Art History 101 and 111 and courses in medieval and Renaissance literature and history are recommended.

Program: Emphasizes intensive language study and history. Using Siena as a base, students explore contemporary Italy through the study of its history, including its art and architecture, literature, and culture. Includes excursions to regional areas of interest and Florence. Students live with Italian families.

General Culture Programs
Summer Semester 2005-06

Programs will be offered in China, Ecuador, Kenya, and Scotland.

Domestic Programs
Fall Semester 2005-06

New York City

Program: Focus is on contemporary theatre and the arts in New York and the surrounding area. In addition, a course is offered in the history of the city as witnessed in its buildings and public spaces. An internship is an integral part of the program. The group is housed in hotel accommodations.

Washington D.C.

Program: Focuses on the policy process at the national level, initially by examining the organizational structure and behavior of the executive branch and then by examining the substantive policy that emerges. Students participate in intensive group interviews with Washington politicians, lobbyists, and other professionals. The group is housed in hotel accommodations.

Future Programs: 2006-07

Language Intensive Programs
Same as 2005-06 offerings.

General Culture Programs
Fall Semester: China, Dominican Republic, France, Japan, Kenya/Tanzania, Scotland.
Spring Semester: Australia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Spain, and one program to be announced.
Summer Semester: Same as 2005-06 offerings.

Domestic Programs
Fall Semester: Same as 2005-06 offerings.

Future Programs: 2007-08

Language Intensive Programs
Same as 2005-06 offerings.

General Culture Programs
Fall Semester: China, Dominican Republic, France, India, Japan, Kenya/Tanzania.
Spring Semester: Australia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Italy, and one program to be announced.
Summer Semester: Same as 2005-06 offerings.

Domestic Programs
Fall Semester: Same as 2005-06 offerings.

For an application, contact:

Office of Overseas and Off-Campus Programs
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road
Portland, Oregon 97219-7899
503-768-7295
503-768-7300 fax
overseas@lclark.edu
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