University of Calgary

Study Abroad Program

Chinese

Spring/Summer Study Abroad Programme in China, 2012

Chinese 311 - Chinese in an Immersion Setting I

A course in Chinese stressing the oral skills in an immersion environment. This course is given during Spring/Summer Sessions in the People's Republic of China.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Department.

Chinese 313 - Chinese in an Immersion Setting II

A continuation of Chinese 311. This course is given during Spring/Summer Sessions in the People's Republic of China.
Prerequisite: Chinese 311 or consent of the Department.

 

Youth International Internship

Please visit the AUCC web site to find out more information about this programme.

 

Canada-Taiwan Student Exchange

Please visit the AUCC web site to find out more information about this programme.

German


Canadian Summer School in Kassel, Germany

The Canadian Summer School in Germany (CSSG) offers university-level language and culture studies in Kassel, in a unique and intensive immersion program. The CSSG is organized under the auspices of the Canadian Association of University Teachers of German (CAUTG) and offers courses at the intermediate and advanced level. For a period of approximately 6 1/2 weeks, from early May to mid-June, students participate in a full course (approximately 85 hours of classroom instruction) and in numerous additional activities: lectures at various museums, visits to theatres and operas, excursions to cities with cultural and historical significance, and a three or four day trip to Berlin. The main feature of the program, though, is the students' rapid progress in linguistic skills enhanced mainly by the fact that they are immersed in German life, culture and civilization. Transfer credits (to any Canadian university) will be given for the completion of any of these courses. Please apply online at www.cssg.ca . Application deadline is January 31.


Waterloo Program in Mannheim, Germany

[primarily for 2nd and 3rd year students]

Organized through the University of Waterloo, the program offers Canadian students the opportunity to study October to July at the Universität Mannheim in Germany. Course selection is wide and includes one course given by a resident University of Waterloo instructor. Applicants should have completed at least 3 semesters of German. Accommodation is in university residences. Cost is estimated at about 15-20% more than at a Canadian university.  Application deadline January 15.

Canadian Year in Freiburg, Germany

[primarily for 3rd year students]

Organized by the German departments of Acadia University, Brock University, Trent University and the University of British Columbia, the program offers students the opportunity to study September to July, for Canadian university credit, at the Universität Freiburg. A resident Canadian professor teaches a four-week immersion course and two other courses in language, literature and culture, and helps students integrate into the German university environment. The program arranges a group flight plus ground transportation, accommodation in university residents and many activities. Students in all fields may apply, but they should have completed at least an intermediate-level university German course with a grade of B (75%) and have a B- average in all other courses. For full-time students only (5 full courses). Cost is estimated at about $13,100, including all fees, living expenses, and health insurance but excluding travel between Canada and Germany. Application deadline: February 28, but earlier applications are strongly encouraged. (http://www.trentu.ca/cyf)

 

Study Abroad Programs through Non-Canadian Institutions

[primarily for 2nd and 3rd year students]

There are many private institutions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (e.g. Goethe Institute) which offer German courses throughout the year. Dozens of American universities have established semester abroad or year abroad programs throughout the German-speaking countries.

Summer and Full Year Programmes in Germany ( DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst )

The DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) offers several scholarships for summer language study at a German university, as well as full-year scholarships for students who will have completed their bachelor’s degree. Detailed information and application forms are available online at http://www.daad.org .

Teach in Germany ( PAD - Pädagogischer Austauschdienst )

[primarily for 3rd and 4th year students]

The Canadian Association of University Teachers of German (CAUTG), in cooperation with the German Pedagogical Exchange Office or Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD), coordinates this exchange program which annually places approximately 30 Canadians in positions as English-language assistants at secondary schools in the Federal Republic of Germany. They receive a stipend of DM 1370 DM per month (as of 2001). Applicants must be in the final year of their B.A. degree, which they will have completed upon assuming the position, and have a very good command of German. Applications must go through your department advisor. January 31 (ealier departmental deadlines might apply).


Work/Study Programme (Werkstudentenprogram)

"The Canadian Association of University Teachers of German (CAUTG), in co-operation with the Zentrale Arbeitsvermittlung (ZAV) and the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), organizes a program of work and travel in Germany from May until August each year. This program gives Canadian students looking for valuable work experience or who want to improve their command of the German language the opportunity to work at summer jobs in Germany."
Participants must pay their own fare to Germany, but will receive travel subsidies. No work visa is required. May be combined with the Canadian Summer School in Germany. Application deadline: January 15th

For more information about these programs, please contact shoenle [at] ucalgary [dot] ca(CH C209).

Russian

STUDY AT MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY

Center for International Education

Russian language (beginner through advanced)
Courses in English
Courses in Russian

14 week terms (Jan-May, May-Aug, Sep-Dec)
216 academic hours of language instruction (3 days/week)
Cost: US$1800 (not including meals or transportation)

The Center: 40 years of experience preparing foreign students to study at Russian universities. The Center has study rooms equipped with personal computers, language laboratories with a vast collection of audiotapes for individual work, and a large choice of educational and feature films, cartoons, and screen versions of works by Russian writers.

Teaching staff: 55 lecturers and professors having Ph.D. and D.Litt. degrees.

Canadian program: In addition to facilities and support provided by the Center, the Director of the Canadian Program, a Moscow-based group leader, their English-speaking Russian staff and their support network are available to help students prepare for their stay in Moscow, deal with problems arising there, and assist them in getting the most out of their stay.

Academic credit: Since Moscow State University is an accredited institution of higher education, your home university may give transfer credit.

Accommodations: In a dormitory of Moscow State University.

Meals: Not included in the cost of the program. Meals may be taken in Moscow State University cafeterias. Cooking is possible in kitchens located in the dorms. A minimum budget for meals would be about US$300, an average budget about US$500.

Sport facilities: Moscow State University has 12 gymnasiums, 2 swimming pools, tennis courts, and other facilities.

For further information and enrollment, contact:

Prof. Fred Eidlin,
Department of Political Studies,
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1.
Tel. 519-824-4120, ext. 3469
Fax: 519-837-9561
E-mail: feidlin [at] css [dot] uoguelph [dot] ca

STUDY OPTION IN MOSCOW
for Fine Arts Students

Students participating in the Russian language course at the Center for International Education at Moscow State University may simultaneously take a studio course for credit with a well-known Russian artist. The course may be conducted in the artists' own studios and/or in the studios of different types of art institutes in Moscow (for example, sculpture, painting in various mediums, photography, ceramics, and print making).

Placements will be made with the assistance of Russian-Canadian artist, Marina Popova and her network in Moscow.

Interested students should contact Professor Fred Eidlin.

Prof. Fred Eidlin,
Department of Political Studies,
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1.
Tel. 519-824-4120, ext. 3469
Fax: 519-837-9561
E-mail: feidlin [at] css [dot] uoguelph [dot] ca

MINI-ASPIRANTURAIN RUSSIA

The name for this program comes from the way Russians do their graduate studies. Departments of Universities or sectors of research institutions advertise a competition for a limited number (usually 1-3) "aspiranti". The successful candidates become something like junior members of the department. They participate in its meetings and collective research projects. Each has his/her own research project, supervised by one of the senior members of the department. The aspirant will, from time to time, present his/her research to the department. In short, the aspirantura is an apprenticeship as a member of an academic department. We ask the Russian institutions which receive our students to take the aspirantura as their basic model in designing the program for their guest Canadian graduate student. The most fundamental differences, of course, are: (1) Our student stays for only one semester, and (2) The student usually does not speak Russian. We find a senior scholar to be research supervisor for each Canadian aspirant. The supervisor's tasks include: arranging access to research libraries and other facilities, arranging contacts with other specialists who may be of interest to the advisee. He is also asked to assign one or more junior members of the department to provide additional assistance, including helping the Canadian aspirant get to know scholars his/her own age.

The mini-aspirantura program assumes no knowledge of Russian. The basic idea of the program is that it is quite possible to do a program like this entirely in English. To be sure, it is better for the student to know Russian. Yet lack of the language need not be a barrier to a successful program. Moreover, once a student has got interested in Russia, there is strong motivation to learn the language.

Although it is possible to do the mini-aspirantura without any Russian language program included, I strongly recommend combining it with language study.

Supervisor: Senior scholar; reaches agreement upon research program, preferably before arrival in Russia; provides advice, guidance and feedback throughout the semester concerning the student's ongoing research; strives to integrate student into the life of the institute, faculty, sektor, kafedra, etc., including arranging for the student to present his/her work; arranges contacts with scholars and other individuals useful for the student's research project; makes suggestions to and supervises the work of the student's Russian pilot.

Pilot: Junior member of the supervisor's academic unit. Responsible for helping the student integrate into the life of the host academic unit; facilitates contacts with other young scholars and students; helps the student with orientation and solving routine problems.

Libraries and archives: Participants in this program will have access to facilities required for their research, such as libraries and archives.

Cost: $650

MINI-ASPIRANTURA REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
With application:

  1. A research proposal that summarizes:
    1. the student's research goals in Moscow and how they fit into his/her overall program of studies; and
    2. why they want to go to Moscow.
  2. Two letters of recommendation, submitted to me directly by e-mail: one from a professor who knows the student's academic work and who is able to assess the proposal; the other from someone who is in a position to assess the student's ability to adapt to life in a foreign country.

Required by 5-weeks prior to departure:

  1. A bibliography of works in English (or other languages of which the student has command), that the student will use in Moscow.
  2. Establishment of contact and some kind of working relationship between student and supervisor by email or fax.

Students must take to Moscow:

  1. Photocopies of materials in English to be used in his/her research project.

Are you interested in what is going on in Russia in your own field of academic specialization?

Would you be interested in leading a group of students to Moscow for a month to hear a course of lectures given by Russian scholars in English, in your field of specialization?

Do you wonder how this is possible for someone who has never been to Russia (or has only been there as a tourist) and speaks no Russian?

If so, please read on. The following system of one-month courses has been developing since 1992. So far, nine courses have taken place, with seven universities participating. The following information represents a general framework only. If you have your own contacts in Russia, or would like to modify the proposed framework, please do not hesitate to make a proposal. If you would like further information, you can contact me at the following e-mail address: feidlin [at] css [dot] uoguelph [dot] ca, or phone me at 519-824-4120, ext. 3469.

ONE-MONTH COURSES IN RUSSIA

Set of courses with coordinated schedules, offered by several universities. Each is self-contained, however, the coordinated system offers students a choice of courses and a choice of months. Courses usually, though not always, have a shared infrastructure (accommodations, room and board, cultural program, and English-speaking student guides, provided by a partnership of the Russian firm "Indikator," in partnership with Professor Fred Eidlin, Department of Political Studies, University of Guelph).

Courses are advertised together. There is a centralized registration system. A participating department, university, or individual professor has considerable latitude with regard to its terms of association with the system of courses. For example, a participating institution may provide its own infrastructure, or make request different arrangements for the infrastructure of its course(s).

Most of the courses are joint projects of a Canadian or American professor and a partner (individual or group) at a Russian institution. The idea for the course may originate with either partner, but the contents and conception of the course are usually worked out jointly.

Responsibility for arranging credit at a Canadian or American university rests with the organizer-leader.

Each course consists of 24-30 hours of lectures delivered in English by Russian scholars. In addition to these lectures, the Canadian or American leader conducts an average of 2 hours of seminar sessions per week.

The Canadian or American leader is responsible for grading students and reporting grades to his or her respective university. Individuals from the Russian partner institution assist in the preparation of examinations and in the evaluation process.

Each course contains course-related excursions and other activities that belong to the academic part of this program. In addition to the academic aspects of the course, a cultural program and a number of excursions are offered. English-speaking Russian students serve as guide-interpreters and "seeing-eye dogs" providing access to Russian society.

Cost per student will be US$865, not including meals or transportation to Moscow. A choice of meal plans is available. Students who do not want a meal plan may buy food inexpensively at markets.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF HOST ACADEMIC INSTITUTE

  1. Assisting the Canadian leader with design of the course.
  2. Selection of lecturers and scheduling of lectures.
  3. Providing assistance in evaluating the students.
  4. Providing a lecture room.
  5. Coordinating schedule and activities with "Indikator" (the firm which takes care of infrastructural arrangements.)
  6. Hosting the group leader, in the sense of facilitating contacts with colleagues and providing advice and contacts relevant to the leader's research interests.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF GROUP LEADERS

  1. Arrangement of course credit at leader's home institution.
  2. Assistance with recruitment of students. This includes distribution and collection of registration forms and fees of those students you recruit, and transmission of this to the central program office.
  3. Preparation of course in conjunction with the host Institution.
  4. Providing students with course outlines, bibliographies and reading materials before the beginning of the course.
  5. General oversight of the course while it is in progress: academic program, liaison with hotel management, liaison with Russian support group, handling of problems that arise.
  6. Providing intellectual stimulation to the group to help it benefit as much as possible from the experience.
  7. Group leaders are not expected to act in loco parentis or to attend all the functions that have been organized for the students. However, in conjunction with their Russian staff and contacts, they should strive to group spirit and a lively learning atmosphere.

DRAFT AGREEMENT
between GROUP ORGANIZER/LEADER and FRED EIDLIN

  1. You agree to the inclusion of your course in our system of courses.
  2. You accept the responsibilities set forth in the attached summary of responsibilities of group leaders.
  3. I will serve as intermediary between you and your Russian partner(s) during my visits to Moscow. I answer their questions, explain things to them for you, explain things to you for them, and answer you questions about what they are doing.
  4. I will include your course in advertisements for our system of 4-week courses, and provide orientation materials prepared for our system of 4-week courses. This includes, among other things, liability waivers, receipt forms, and information about life and current conditions in Moscow. I provide advise and assistance and advice in recruitment and orientation.
  5. I will provide you with the backup of my Moscow staff and network and, in general, troubleshoot for you and your students. You will receive a list of resource persons who speak English, indicating who these people are and under which circumstances they may be helpful.
  6. You receive a free air transportation, room, and a meal plan if there are at least 16 students in your group.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ACADEMY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • Provides Russian visa support.
  • Houses students in dormitories in double rooms (single rooms available at extra charge).
  • Arranges for security and duty-watch on those floors where the students are living.
  • Offers meal plans to those students who do not wish to arrange for their own meals. (Meals will be provided to all students for the first 2 days, before they will be asked to choose a meal plan or opt out.)

RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDIKATOR

  • Meets students at Moscow International Airport (Sheremetyevo II), and takes them back at the end of the program.
  • Provides students with monthly passes valid for all forms of public transportation in Moscow (buses, trolley buses, streetcars, and metro)
  • Provides students with guides (upper-level students of Moscow State University having a command of the English language)
  • Provides a cultural program which conforms to the proposals that have been presented. Included in this program will be: (a) survey-tour of Moscow in busses; (b) a visit to one of Moscow's theaters; (c) a trip to Sergeyev Posad with lunch in one of the tourist restaurants in the center of the city; (d) visits to the Vernissage, museums, monasteries, parks of culture and recreation, etc.
  • Organizes additional cultural events for additional payment (for example, a 3-day visit to St. Petersburg, a visit to Vladimir and Suzdal', a visit to Kiev)
  • Arranges for events of an academic-cultural character (agreed upon between the leader of the group and the President of "Indikator.")
  • Arranges for the students to meet with elected representatives at various levels, leaders of different political parties, responsible officials of local organs of power, etc.

ONE-MONTH COURSES IN MOSCOW IN SEARCH OF LEADERS

  • Russian Government and Politics. Host institution: Canada Department, Institute for the USA and Canada, RAS (Russian Academy of Sciences)
  • The Russian Economy. Host institution: Department of Public Administration and Department of Economics, Institute for the USA and Canada, RAS
  • Law in Postcommunist Russia. Host institution: Institute of State and Law, RAS
  • Politics and Government in Postcommunist Eastern Europe. Host institution: Institute for International Economic and Political Research, RAS
  • History: Any of:
    • Russian Foreign Policy in the 19th and 20th Centuries or
    • The Crisis Rythm of Russian History in the 20th Century or
    • Sources, History, and Failure of Perestroyka: 1985-1991 or
    • The Russian Civil War or
    • Reforms and Reformers in Russia in the 19th and 20th Centuries or
    • The Russian Intelligentsia in the Years of Crisis or
    • The Revolution and Agrarian Reform or
    • People and Events In the Time of Troubles or
    • Ancient and Medieval Russian History Host institution: Institute for the History of Russia, RAS
  • Russian Security Problems. Host institution: Institute for the USA and Canada, RAS
  • The Foreign Policy of Post-communist Russia. Host institution: Europe Department, Institute for the USA and Canada, RAS
  • The Commonwealth of Independent states. Host institution: Sektor for the Near-Abroad, Institute for International Economics and International Relations, RAS
  • Political Ideologies in Contemporary Russia. Host institution: Gorbachev Foundation Course Director and principal lecturer: Boris Kapustin
  • National and Ethnic Problems in the Former USSR. Host institution: Gorbachev Foundation Course Director and principal lecturer: Aleksey Salmin
  • The Social and Spiritual Impact of Economic Transformation in Russia: Host institution: Institute for International Economics and International Relations, RAS.
  • Course Director: Mikhail Gelvanovsky
  • Philosophy: Any of:
    • Philosophy of science or
    • Russian philosophy, or
    • Social and moral philosophy.

Host institution: Institute of Philosophy, RAS

Breakdown of costs to students:

course (cost/student based on 15 students)US$ 110
accomodations in double room, 28 daysUS$ 252
single room - add US$ 224 
Services provided by "Indikator"US$ 290
Administrative costsUS$ 213
SUBTOTALUS$ 865
Roundtrip airfare from NYC, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal with flexible return date and stopover in Pragueca.US$ 900
without stopover in Prague - subtract US$ 50 
ittinerary change after ticket issues - add US$ 125 
TOTALUS$1702

Meals will not be included in the price for the course.
Students will have the following options:

In the (very good) dining room of the hotel: breakfast: US$1.00; lunch: US$3.00; dinner: US$2.00
In the private restaurant on the second floor: breakfast: US$2.00; lunch or dinner: US$5.00 (They will choose what they want to eat)
Taking care of their own meals.

ACADEMY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMME for businessmen and financiers

"INTRODUCTION TO THE RUSSIAN MARKET"
The program described below is 2 weeks long. Instruction takes place from Monday to Friday, 5 hours per day. The main aims of the course are to present knowledge, know-how and information, and to assist in the formation of personal links, necessary to foreign businessmen and financiers entering the Russian market.

The program includes a variety of cultural and athletic events. Participants will have access to a finnish sauna and a athletic facilities. Participants will visit Moscow enterprises, Government ministries and institutions of the Russian Federation. The course will consist of general lectures aimed at all participants, as well as study in small groups, put together according to professional interests. Representatives of central economic institutions of the Russian Federation, who will give lectures and take part in round tables and seminars. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with these invidividuals personally. Russian bussinessmen will also participate in the programme.

FIRST WEEK

MONDAY
Arrival, accommodation, introductory session. Evening party at the restaurant "Sveeblovo".

TUESDAY
10:00-12:00: First study session, Study plan commentary. Distribution of documents. Forming small groups by interests. Definition of group leaders and assignments of interpreters.
12:30-14:30: Lunch
14:30-17:00: Getting acquainted with the IAE, the academic facilities, hotel and surrounding territory. Greetings from the Rector of IAE.

WEDNESDAY
10:00-12:30: National characteristic of market economy formation in Russia. Organizational structure of the national economy management in Russia. Programmes of Russian economic stabilization and development. Current situation in the State after election (18 June 1996) of the President of Russia.
12:30-14:30: Lunch
14:00-17:00: Law of small and medium-sized Enterprises, and prospects of small business development. Participation of North American businessmen and financiers in creation of small enterprise incubators on the territory of Russia.

FRIDAY
10:00-12:30: The work of a foreign enterprise and joint ventures on the territory of Russia. Procedures for establishment and the juridical bases for the functioning of a joint venture. Overview of positive and negative experience of joint venture activities in Russia. Regulations concerning export of profit. Lecture given by a representative of the Russian Ministry for Foreign Economic Relations.
12:30-14:30: Lunch
14:30-17:00: The accounting system in Russia and how it differs from the North American system.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Sightseeing tour around Moscow. Visit to orthodox churches. Lunch in downtown restaurants. Evening visit to the theatre.

SECOND WEEK

MONDAY
10:00-12:30: "Big" and "small" privatization. Information on implementation of the Programme of State enterprise privatization. Redemption of a State enterprise and it's valuation. Social problems of privatization: finance sources, nominal privatization accounts and deposits. The role of the local authorities and municipalities in denationalization and privatization.
12:30-14:30: Lunch
14:30-17:00: Opportunities for participation of North American businessmen, financiers and state institutions in process of privatization in Russia.

TUESDAY
10:00-12:30: The customs-tarif mechanism in the system of state regulation of external economic links. Declaration of goods by participants of external economic links and other physical and juridical persons.
12:30-14:30: Lunch
14:30-17:30: Financial markets. The capital loan market. The securities market. The money-market. Problems in the formation and functioning of the securities market in Russia. Main trends in credit and monetary reform in Russia.

WEDNESDAY
10:00-12:30: The federal system of contracts in Russia. Establishment of prices under conditions of emerging market relations in Russia.
12:30-14:30: Lunch
14:30-17:30: Transport and communication services on Russian territory. Sources of business information: republican, regional and branch systems of information.

THURSDAY
10:00-12:30: Regional characteristics of entrepreneurship in Russia.
12:30-14:30: Lunch
14:30-17:00: Round table with representatives of business circles and authorities from several regions of Russia.

FRIDAY
10:00-12:30: The seamy economy under conditions of transition to market relations in the Russian economy. Meeting with representatives of law-enforcement agencies
12:30-14:30: Lunch
14:30-17:00: Round table with Russian businessmen. Discussions between Russian and North American businessmen in small groups according to interests.

SATURDAY
Tours: The Golden Ring of Russia. Serguiev Possad (great centre of Russian Orthodox church, Monastery of XVI century) Farewell party at the restaurant "Sveeblovo".

SUNDAY
Departure to Canada.

  • Accomodations in comfortable rooms in Hotel Sveeblovo.
  • Meals will be provided in the private restaurant located in Hotel Sveeblovo.
  • Group flight to on Czech Airlines. Stop-over in Prague on return, for travel in Western and Central Europe is possible.
  • Cost: US$2500 + group air fare (approximately Can$1300)

APPLICATION FORM

Name:

Address:

Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Company name:

Type of business:

Nature of interest in the Russian market:

Send application to: Professor Fred Eidlin, Department of Political Studies, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1. Phone: 519-824-4120, ext. 3469. Fax: 519-837-9561. E-mail: feidlin [at] css [dot] uoguelph [dot] ca.

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