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Study Abroad
The Department of Communication Studies encourages students to participate in study abroad opportunities. There are few experiences that can enhance a university education as much as studying abroad. The two broad programs available are short-term, faculty-led programs with semester- or year-long options.
In 2012, the department is planning Study Abroad trips to two new locations: Germany and Ireland.
2012 Study Abroad Trip to Ireland: "Exploring Irish Culture & Communication"
Tentative plans call for the trip to leave on May 12th and return on June 6th of 2012. The faculty coordinators for the Study Abroad trip to Ireland are James Coleman and A. J. Walsh.
Read the flyer about the 2012 trip to Ireland
2012 Study Abroad Trip to Germany: "Media and Life in Germany"
The trip includes visits to historical sites to see how history is remembered in the German culture. There will also be opportunities to explore German media culture and German life. Tentative plans call for the trip to leave on May 13th and return on May 30th of 2012. The faculty coordinator for the Study Abroad trip to Germany is Dr. Olaf Hoerschelmann.
Reader the flyer about the 2012 trip to Germany
Watch the Power Point presentation about the 2012 trip to Germany
Short-Term Programs
The department currently operates short-term, faculty-led programs to Australia and New Zealand. The 33-day program takes place in June.
- Read about the 2011 trip on Facebook.
- Read faculty member Leigh Bryan's blog about the 2011 trip.
- Visit the web page about the 2011 Study Abroad Trip.
Watch the video highlights of the program:
Read about the 2010 Study Abroad Trip.
More information on the program, including student testimonies, photos, itinerary, cost, housing, things to do and general links to things of interests, are available on the trip website. Additional information is also available from the Facebook group for the trip. For more information, contact Mark Borzi, faculty program leader at 217-581-2016 or mgborzi@eiu.edu.
The Communication Studies Department is also developing a Study Abroad program to Guatemala. Please check back as this program develops. T.M. Linda Scholz, Ph.D., is the faculty coordinator for the Guatemala program.
Semester and Year-Long Study Abroad Opportunities
The university offers students the opportunity to study at over 30 locations around the world. For communication majors, the department identified four particular locations you might find interesting:
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University of Otago (New Zealand)- The University of Otago was founded in 1869 by an ordinance of the Otago Provincial Council and is New Zealand's oldest university. The Department of Communication Studies at Otago is an interdisciplinary program that has been developed in response to the recognized need for graduates who understand the processes, effects, and cultural implications of communication in the Information Age. The campus is located in Dunedin on the South Island. |
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Massey University (New Zealand) - Massey University is one of New Zealand's leading educational institutions. It's a state-funded university with a proud 70-year tradition of academic excellence and a strong national and international reputation. The communications program brings together the Communication Management and Journalism Studies program and the Expressive Arts and Media Studies program into an integrated, comprehensive and unique program. Massey University has campuses in Auckland, Wellington and Palmerston North, all on the North island. |
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Central Queensland University (Australia) - Central Queensland University is an internationally, nationally and regionally networked and engaged university based in Rockhampton, Queensland. Communication programs include mass communication, public relations, multimedia and political communication. Campuses are located in Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mackay, Bundaberg and Emerald. Campuses in Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney and Fiji cater to international students. |
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Griffith University (Australia) - Griffith is an innovative university committed to multi-disciplinary teaching and research, and the creation and communication of knowledge. The Griffith community comprises students from more than 80 countries and academic staff who set a rigorous pace in the achievement of research and teaching excellence. Griffith offers programs in business communication, mass communication, multimedia and public relations. Campuses are located in Gold Coast and Logan (Brisbane). |
Financial Assistance
The Department of Communication Studies and the Office of Study Abroad both offer financial assistance for students. Students interested in financial assistance from the department need to complete an application (pdf) and obtain several faculty recommendations (pdf).
Where can I get more information?
You can get more information from the Office of Study Abroad (1207 Blair Hall) or contact the study abroad coordinator in the Department of Communication Studies.
