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Program Terms
Summer
Program
Participants
Undergraduate
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Graduate
(College)
Subject Areas
Croatian
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Quick Look
Location:
Zadar - Croatia
Language of Instruction: English and Croatian
Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
The University of Kansas Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures and the Office of Study Abroad offer students the opportunity to spend the summer in Zadar, Croatia, studying Croatian language and culture. The University of Kansas has more than 30 years of involvement in Croatian language programs.
In addition to intensive intermediate or advanced-level Croatian study, the program offers afternoon and evening programs that include lectures (in Croatian), films, and visits to museums. Cultural and sightseeing trips to local places of interest are planned for this years program.
The ancient city of Zadar is situated close to four national parks and 50 attractive tourist resorts. The region of Zadar covers picturesque coastline and an archipelago of more than 300 islands and islets rich in peaceful, sandy beaches and numerous small coves and bays. In its history, Zadar has passed through different stages of development. In the 9th century B.C., Zadar was known as the settlement of Liburns (Illyrians). Then it became a Roman colony. Later, Zadar was for a time under the Byzantine rule. After the 9th century, well known as the period of Croatian rulers, the Croats settled there.
A great number of archaeological sites, historical and cultural monuments tell us about the rich history of the city (city walls, the Roman Forum, numerous early Christian churches, various buildings dating from Romantic, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods, a famous collection of sacral silver and gold objects, etc.). The first university center on the eastern Adriatic coast was founded in Zadar in 1396.
Zadar has many cultural sight-seeing opportunities and events in town. There are three national parks near Zadar as well as natural parks and cultural sights. Students have the option of taking boat trips to islands off the coast. In addition to swimming and visiting the beaches, students can take part in various sports activities such as surfing, water-skiing, sailing, and scuba diving.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Eight hours of credit are granted by the University of Kansas Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures upon successful completion of the program. Students receive 150 hours of instruction. The program adheres to FLAS guidelines.
Eligibility
Open to students from any accredited U.S. college or university. A minimum of one year of Croatian language study is required. Minimum 2.5 GPA required (exceptions considered after submission of a petition).
Housing/Accommodation
Dormitory
Accommodations include single rooms for all students. Meals are arranged independently by the student, except for during excursions. Meals can be found at a reasonable price ($10-15/day) and all rooms are equipped with a shared kitchen.
The accommodations and the school are in the same building or very close.
Program Costs
(2008) Program Fee: Approximately $4,150 ($4,350 non-KU).
Costs
Include: The program fee includes tuition, fees, lodging and some meals, cultural activities and day excursions, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation services, KU orientation, and administrative costs.
Additional costs: Airfare, passport, and personal expenses.
Note
All dates, costs, and program information are subject to change as necessary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate or other reasons.
Financial Aid
Yes.
Since this Program meets all Department of Education requirements for intensive summer language programs, eligible graduate students may use FLAS Summer Fellowships. Non-KU students should check with their home institutions.
KU students who qualify for summer financial aid in the form of Stafford and/or other loans, Pell or SEOG Grants, and scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a Study Abroad Program.
Limited supplemental scholarships are available to KU undergraduates. Applications are available at the Office of Study Abroad. The scholarship application deadline is March 1.
Non-KU students should check into the financial resources available to them at their home institutions.
Dates
Depart US: Saturday, May 24, 2008
Arrive Zadar: Sunday, May 25, 2008
Depart Zadar: Sunday, July 6, 2008
Deadlines
March 1
Contact
University of Kansas
Office of Study Abroad
Lippincott Hall
1410 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 108
Lawrence, KS 66045-7515
Tel:
785-864-3742
Fax:
785-864-5040
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