Crossing Borders

  Denmark

Copenhagen

Term: Summer 
Dates: May 23, 2008 - June 12, 2008 and/or June 13, 2008 - July 3, 2008

Description: The DIS Crossing Borders program addresses the dynamics of international migration and immigrant integration as well as the consequences of controlling migration, and introduces specific theories pertaining to these dynamics and stemming from various academic disciplines (sociology, human geography, sociocultural anthropology, history, development studies, and political science).

The program is made up of two courses:

- East Meets West: Migration and Emerging Identities (May 23 - June 12); study tour to Turkey.
- Human Trafficking in Europe (June 13 - July 3); study tour to Amsterdam.

The courses are offered in two consecutive sessions. Students may choose to take one course (3 weeks) for 3 credits or two courses (6 weeks) for 6 credits.

Highlights: The program features two week-long study tours tied to each course (see above).

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Denmark Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. - please contact us for more information.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

DIS - Danish Institute for Study Abroad's Mission Statement: DIS is a specialized Danish institution offering study abroad programs in English for primarily American university students in their third or fourth year of study, with credit transfer to their home school. Among alumni and partners, we have a reputation of being intense, demanding and rewarding, and of providing a challenging educational environment in a full-service framework.

Year Founded: 1959