April in Europe Study Abroad Program
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Program Overview
April in Europe is a cutting-edge academic program that allows you to spend a
semester completing courses that fulfill University Studies requirements while
living in Europe for four weeks during the spring semester. Study popular culture,
history, literature, and sociology in an international setting. All courses begin at
UNCW, are taught by UNCW faculty, and are based on explorations beyond the
classroom. We begin along the Rhine River in Bonn, Germany, and we travel
to Cologne, Berlin, and Prague as part of the academic program. All program
excursions are covered in your program costs. And there will be ample time for
you to travel to other European destinations on your own.
Academics
Taught by UNCW professors: Dr. Paula Kamenish & Dr. Donna King
ENG 290/GER 209/INT 340 - Franz Kafka’s Stories
Get into the mind of this 20th-century genius by reading stories and traveling to
Prague, the inspiration of Kafka’s fiction.
HST 270/ENG 371 - Euro Lit and the Two World Wars
Explore the European continent’s most passionate and articulate reactions to
colonialism, war, holocaust, and terrorism through readings and excursions.
SOC 105/SOC 294 - Introduction to Sociology: Euro Culture
Develop a “sociological imagination” that links our individual selves to the larger
social world.
SOC 304 - Popular Culture: Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Critique popular representations of race, class, gender, and sexuality and explore
the role of corporations in the commercialization of culture.
Berlin Parody of Brandenburg Gate
Program Facts
Location(s):
Bonn, Cologne, and Berlin (Germany) and Prague (Czech
Republic)
Tentative Program Dates:
Students will begin courses at UNCW in January 2016.
The travel component of the program will occur from
April 1 - April 29, 2016.
Program Leader(s):
Paula Kamenish, kamenishp@uncw.edu, x23617
Donna King, kingd@uncw.edu, x23574
Application Deadline: Nov. 16, 2015
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To apply log in at: https://itsappserv02.uncw.edu/
intprogapp/ and select your program of choice
A $500 non-refundable deposit is due at time of
application
Eligibility:
Students are eligible to apply for this program if they
meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Degree-seeking student
• At least Freshman standing at time of participation
• Good judicial standing
• 2.5 GPA at time of application (or by end of Fall
semester for first-year students)
• Successful completion of ENG 101 or equivalent
• No knowledge of German necessary
German Bread
Bonn features a daily farmer’s market
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Program Activities and Features
Bonn
• Museum Mile, Castles, Rheinaue Park, and Boat Trip on the Rhine River
• World headquarters of DW, Germany’s international media broadcasting
service
Cologne
• House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany
• National Socialism Documentation Center in a former Gestapo headquarters
• Gothic cathedral with Roman mosaic of Dionysus
• Museum Ludwig (one of the largest collections of Picasso’s work)
Berlin and Prague (5-day excursion)
• German Historical Museum, Jewish Museum in Berlin, and Sachsenhausen
• Concentration Camp
• Museum of Communism, Hradcany Castle, and Jewish Museum in Prague
Location
We will live in Bonn for two weeks along the Rhine in western Germany, amid
natural attractions including the Seven Mountain range, the Eifel region, and
the Upper Middle Rhine valley with its many medieval castles and romantic
towns. This area provides myriad opportunities for hiking, biking, and other
outdoor activities. Our studies will then take us to the capital cities of Berlin and
Prague. From there you will pursue your own research plans in Brussels, Paris,
Amsterdam, Munich, Geneva, Venice, Warsaw, Vienna, Budapest, or wherever
your academic interests lead you.
Cost
Estimated Program Fee:
$3,700
Program Fee Includes:
Accommodations for 22 nights with breakfast,
class excursions each week, train travel to
Berlin and Prague, entrance fees, two group
dinners, and international health insurance.
Additional Costs: (not included in program fee)
Airfare from ILM or your home airport,
additional meals, textbooks (many materials
will be online), and personal expenses. Program
qualifies for DE (reduced) tuition rate.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Federal and state financial aid may be applied
toward this program. Even if you are normally
ineligible for financial aid, you should submit a
financial aid application (FAFSA). You may find
that you are eligible for additional funding.
UNCW students may also apply for a UNCW
Education Abroad Grant and additional study
abroad scholarships. Grant applications
and additional information are available at
www.uncw.edu/international/abroad/aid.html.
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Bonn in the Heart of Europe
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