Language and Culture in Croatia

  Croatia

Zadar

Term: Summer 
Dates: May 23 - July 4, 2009

Description: 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.

Highlights: Academic Program

The partner organization in Croatia is Lingua Croatica. Instructors are professional language-pedagogy specialists under joint contract by Lingua Croatica and University of Zadar. The KU Director will be on-site for support and academic assistance, when needed.

Students will take intermediate and advanced Croatian and will earn eight hours of Croatian language credit. The program offers 150 contact hours of instruction over a six-week period. The program meets FLAS (Foreign Language and Area Studies) fellowship guidelines for contact hours and duration.

Cultural Program

Students will have the opportunity to attend music, dance, and theater performances as well as participate in organized field trips to sites of historical and cultural interest, including Nin and the islands of Paaman and Ugljan. Students will also have free time to explore Zadar and get to know the local people.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Approximately $5,070

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.   

Experience Required: yes

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).

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application