Description

The University of Kansas Department of Slavic Languages and Literature 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)

Subject Areas

• Culture
• Languages / Linguistics

Cost in US$:

Approximately 5,070

Program Fees Include:

Approximately USD 5,070 (USD 5,270 non-KU). 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.

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

University of Kansas's Mission Statement

The university is dedicated to preparing its students for lives of learning and for the challenges educated citizens will encounter in an increasingly complex and diverse global community. Over 100 programs of international study and cooperative research are available for KU students and faculty at sites throughout the world. The university offers teaching and research that draw upon and contribute to the most advanced developments throughout the United States and the rest of the world. At the same time, KU's extensive international ties support economic development in Kansas.