Study Abroad

. . . typically one-quarter courses offered in the Fall Quarter; these are of special relevance to political science majors.

Program/University	Courses
Northwestern University Emerging Global Structures Program	This program offers a broad examination of the legal and economic changes taking place in regions and countries of great strategic importance to the US and world economy – Mexico, China and the European Union – and is designed for undergraduate students interested in careers in law, business, economics, international relations, social policy, journalism, and government service.  There is no language requirement. Summer sessions: China: Emerging Legal & Economic Structures (Beijing) Mexico in Transition (Mexico City) Summer session deadline: March 3, 2007 Fall session: European Union Studies (Paris, France) Fall session deadline: February 1, 2007 For more information, please email international@northwestern.edu or make an appointment for an interview by calling (847) 467-6953.
Payap University - Thailand	NORTHWESTERN UNIVESITY SUMMER STUDY ABROAD-THAILAND 2007 This Summer: 20 June - 4 August, 2007      Hosted by Payap University, Chiang Mai http://www.northwestern.edu/studyabroad/ Northwestern University will again be offering its Thailand Summer Study Abroad Program in 2007.  It is a strong academic program for undergraduates interested in understanding the society, traditions and culture of Thailand and Southeast Asia.   *Students may choose to take either two or three of the credit courses - all taught in English; each course offers at least 30-hours of student-instructor class contact; free non-credit lectures on Survival Spoken-Thai and Thai Culture, are included.  Courses offered in 2007: *RELIGION:The Buddhist Religious Tradition *POLI-SCI: Southeast Asian Politics: focus on Thailand  (Security & Foreign Policy) *BIOL/ENVR SCI: Nature-Making & Society: Global Environmentalism in Southeast Asia *Visiting students from other universities are warmly invited to join our programs. For extra information, costs and online application, please visit http://www.northwestern.edu/studyabroad/ or contact Dana Bumpus, Assistant Director, Study Abroad Office: d- bumpus@northwestern.edu at (847) 467-2947. *For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.dcinternships.org or contact Mary Connell, Recruitment and Admissions Manager, at mconnell@tfas.org or 1-800-741-6964.   (Posted 11/6/2006)
Institute d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po)  (Northwestern Exchange) Paris, France ***NORTHWESTERN PROGRAM***	Direct university enrollment Political science, economics, political communication, international studies All courses in French World-class institution
European Union Studies (Sciences Po) (Northwestern) Paris, France  ***NORTHWESTERN PROGRAM***	Lectures and seminars on emerging institutional, legal, and economic structures in Europe All courses in English French language course required One of Europe’s most distinguished universities
London School of Economics (Direct Enrollment) London, England	Direct university enrollment Dozens of advanced level courses in all areas World-class institution
Syracuse in Hong Kong Hong Kong, China	Politics of Asia Pacific and East Asia Internship, guided research, or  intensive lecture course
Denmark’s International Study Program Copenhagen, Denmark	Danish, Russian, and Western European Politics; European conflict and security issues; environmental problems and policy; nationalism and minorities in Europe; health care in Scandinavia All courses in English
Argentine Universities Program (COPA) Buenos Aires, Argentina	Direct university enrollment A variety of courses focusing on Argentine and Latin American politics All courses in Spanish
Mexico in Transition (Northwestern) Mexico City, Mexico ***NORTHWESTERN PROGRAM***	Summer program Lectures on emerging legal and economic structures in Mexico, current political changes, US-Mexican relations, and NAFTA All courses in English Spanish language course required
Emerging Legal and Economic Structures in China (Northwestern) Beijing, China ***NORTHWESTERN PROGRAM***	Summer program Lectures and seminars on emerging structures and current political economy in China All courses in English Chinese language course required

Please note that the above is a list of affiliated study abroad programs that specialize in Political Science.

There are many other affiliated programs that offer courses in this field.

Earning Major/Minor Credit Abroad

• The Political Science Department will accept up to two credits from abroad for majors and minors (one in political science and one in an allied field).  Exceptions to this rule are possible, notably in the case of Northwestern University programs in France and China.
• Research the course descriptions of the classes you plan to take abroad so your advisor can consult them and ensure the classes correspond to major/minor requirements at Northwestern.
• For credit in Political Science, meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies or a member of the Undergraduate Advising Team.
• Figure out which courses you want to take at Northwestern when you return from study abroad. This is necessary because not all courses are offered every quarter.

Contact:

Karen Alter, Director of Undergraduate Studies
kalter@northwestern.edu
847-491-4842
Scott Hall 237

For more inforamtion, please visit the Northwestern University Study Abroad Office

Bill Anthony, Director
Jennifer Hirsch, Associate Director
Sue Kwan, Assistant Director of Financial Services
Liz Lee, Study Abroad Adviser
Robin Kazmier, Program Assistant
Dana Bumpus, Program Coordinator

630 Dartmouth Place, 2^nd Floor
Evanston, IL  60208
Office Hours: M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Phone: (847) 467-6400    Fax: (847) 467-6410
E-mail: studyabroad@northwestern.edu
Web site: http://www.northwestern.edu/studyabroad

All students hoping to studying abroad during fall, winter, or spring quarters must attend a "Study Abroad 101 Information Session" to learn about Northwestern study abroad policies and procedures. Those interested only in summer study abroad should call the Study Abroad Office to speak with the Summer Program Coordinator. For a schedule of Study Abroad 101 Information Sessions, click here . Only students who have attended an information session are eligible to receive an application to study abroad during the academic year.

Please visit our Resource Library for more information on our affiliated programs and study abroad policies and procedures.  Peer advisors and staff members are eager to work with you to find a study abroad programs that meets your needs!

For more information, please visit the Northwestern University Study Abroad Office.

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