University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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All non-Illinois students |
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LAS, Study Abroad Office (campus-wide) |
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Political Science 394
Summer LAS/SAO Course Abroad
Crisis Diplomacy: The View from Vienna
Vienna, Austria
Application Deadline: February 11, 2013
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Course Description
Program Eligibility
Academics
Student Life
Additional Resources
Application Information
Program Fee
Scholarship Opportunities
Withdrawal, Change of Program, or Cancellation Policies
Passport/Visa Information
Contact Information
Course Description
A comparative historical study on the struggle of the European states to create a peaceful world and how they succomb to the temptation to use war to bring about change. The course looks at selected cases from 1815 (the Congress of Vienna) through to the present, in light of international relations theory, to see how diplomacy works; what distinguishes crises that lead to war from those that do not; and how various systems of global governance (including those at work today) are constructed and break down. All of the major wars are reviewed but the emphasis is on Austria and Italy through the wars of Italian and German Unification and World War I and World War II. Contemporary diplomacy is reviewed through an visiting and examining OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries); the UN; the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency); the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna; and the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe); among others located in Vienna. Field trips include visits to Austro-Hungarian State Archives, the Military Museum, Schonbrun (Maria Theresia's and Franz Josef's summer palace), as well as one classical concert and one art museum.
Please see an example of the syllabus for a summary of course requirements and assignments. Ps394Syllabus.pdf
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Program Eligibility
Application Requirements: UIUC undergrads and graduate students
Language of Instruction: English
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Academics
This course is worth 3 credits and is taught by a U of I professor during Summer Session I.
Program Dates: May 12, 2013 - June 9, 2013
*Program dates and fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants.
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Student Life
Housing: Dormitory style housing
Meals: Students are responsible for their own meal costs.
Additional Resources
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Application Information
First Steps Info Session
Watch the First Steps videos found on our website or attend a First Steps Info Session in person. These resources will get you thinking about important themes to consider before selecting a program including: academics, housing, duration, location, and cost. You will learn how to research a program, understand cost (with a segment on scholarships and financial aid too), and even how to apply! First Steps for the Spring 2013 semester will be held Monday through Thursday from 4-5pm in Lincoln Hall room 1027.
Application Process
Apply for this program through the Study Abroad Office. In order to determine if program expenses will be Financial Aid eligible, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 217-333-0100 as soon as possible. All participants are expected to adhere to the policies and procedures of the University of Illinois Study Abroad Office.
Click the "Create App" button on this web page to apply. Note that you will be charged a non-refundable $25 application fee by clicking "Create App."
You may apply to only one program per term. Please consider your program options carefully before beginning a new program application, as you will be charged a non-refundable $25 application fee each time you begin a new program application by clicking "Create App."
Application Components
Program applications vary. All SAO-sponsored, faculty-led course abroad applications include:
- An unofficial Illinois Transcript (not required for first semester Freshmen)
- Photocopy of Passport or receipt verifying application or renewal of passport
- Signature verification form (downloadable from your online application)
- 5 short-answer essay questions
- Online questionnaires and online signature documents
- Note: NO letters of recommendations are required for SAO-sponsored, faculty-led courses abroad
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by the deadlines established by the Study Abroad Office for timely review. The Study Abroad Office reviews program applications as a batch after the deadline has passed. The decision dates listed below indicate the earliest possible date that a student's application may be reviewed. Most decisions will be released two to three weeks after each deadline.
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Program Fees
If the Study Abroad Office nominates or accepts you to the study abroad program you have applied for, the Study Abroad Office will bill your Illinois student account a non-refundable $305 advance fee. This fee will be deducted from the final cost of your program fees; however, please note that this fee is not refundable should you decide to withdraw from the study abroad program.
2013 PROGRAM FEE: $3,150
*Fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants.
Total cost is ESTIMATED and is BEFORE scholarships.
Program Fee Includes: round-trip airfare, housing, orientation, program excursions, and international insurance
Program Fee Does NOT Include: Summer Range III Tuition, visa fees, books, meals, and personal expenses
2013 TOTAL including off-budget expenses and program fee: $5,520
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Scholarship Opportunities
All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences receive a scholarship toward the program cost. The amount varies depending on the program destination. Scholarship amounts are announced when program fees for each program are announced. Non-LAS students should contact their college about scholarship opportunities. All participants should also apply for the Illinois for Illinois (I4I) Study Abroad Undergraduate Scholarship. For more information, click here.
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Withdrawal Policy
All withdrawals must be made by email to the Study Abroad Office. Online withdrawals without emails may result in extra charges. Withdrawal by 5:00 pm on February 11, 2013 loses only the $25 application fee. Withdrawal after having been accepted to the program loses the $305 advance payment. After committing to the program, the student is responsible for all costs incurred.
Change Policy
To change an application, an applicant must withdraw from the original application and start another one. Such withdrawals will lose the original $25 application fee. To avoid confusion and double charges, all changes should be accompanied by an email to the Study Abroad Office.
Cancellation Policy
If a student is denied, they lose only the $25 application fee. If the University of Illinois cancels a program, the student loses the application fee but will receive a full refund of the advance payment and any other billed expenses.
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Passport/Visa Information
You must have a valid passport to participate on this program. If you do not already have a passport, or if it needs to be renewed, you must begin that process now, even before program acceptance.
You may also be required to get a visa for your program. Please consult the host country’s consulate website or a visa agency to determine whether or not a visa is required to travel to your destination country or countries. For more information, click here.
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Contact Information
For any questions you may have or for more detailed information on the program, please contact the faculty leader, Prof. Vasquez (vasqueja@illinois.edu) or Adam Heinz (heinz2@illinois.edu) in the Study Abroad Office (SAO). The SAO is located at:
910 S. Fifth Street
124 International Studies Building
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-6322
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:45pm. We are closed on holidays and when classes are not in session.
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