2009 Summer Programs

Temple University’s summer study abroad programs allow you to use the world as your classroom. Students choose to study abroad during the summer for a variety of reasons. Many have academic requirements that do not allow them to spend an entire semester abroad. Some students want to improve their language skills, while others seek to experience daily life in another country. Finally, many students participate in short-term summer programs early in their college education, and then spend a semester or year abroad as juniors or seniors.

Click here for general information about all of Temple's summer programs.

Brazil  

Portuguese Language & Afro-Brazilian Culture. For students with a background or interest in Portuguese, Spanish, African-American studies, Latin American studies, music, dance, or art. Undergraduate credit available. Summer session II.

CHINA

Cultural Identities and Medical Pluralism in Yunnan Province. For students interested in everyday life in modern China, cultural anthropology, national identity and diverse medical knowledges. Summer session II.

COSTA RICA

For students with a background in health, medicine, social work, political science, sociology, economics or international studies. Undergraduate and graduate credit available. Summer session I.

France 

French Language at the Sorbonne. For students with a background in French or who want to begin the study of French. Undergraduate & graduate credit available. Summer session II.

Germany  

Intensive German Language. For students who would like to continue their study of German.  Undergraduate credit available.  Summer session I.

GhanA

West African Civilization & Aesthetics. For students with a background or interest in classical and contemporary African history, politics, literature, music, dance, or theater. Undergraduate and graduate credit available. Summer session II.

India

Culture, Art and Religion. For students with a background or interest in anthropology, art, religion, or history. Undergraduate and graduate credit available.  Summer session I.

Italy

• Rome Summer Session 
  

For students with a background or interest in international business, art history, history or studio art, or who would like to begin the study of Italian language. Undergraduate and graduate credit available. Summer session I.

• Art & Culture Seminar  

For advanced undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students in fields such as literature, film studies, philosophy, art and social theory. Graduate credit available. Summer session I.

JAMAICA  

International Service Learning. For students with a background or interest in education (both formal and community-based), development and service learning.  Undergraduate and graduate credit available.  Summer session I.

Japan

• Tokyo Summer Session 
  Temple University, Japan Campus, offers a summer session for students with a background or interest in Asian studies, Japanese language, and a range of other disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Undergraduate credit available. Summer sessions I & II.

• Japanese Visual Anthropology 
  For students with a background or interest in Asian studies, Japan, visual anthropology, visual sociology or inter-cultural communication.  Undergraduate and graduate credit available. Summer session I.

• Explorations in Contemporary Media Culture
  For students with a background or interest in Japan, Asian studies, media
  studies, journalism or inter-cultural communication. Undergraduate and graduate credit available. Summer session I.

• Studies in Japanese Popular Media: Manga and Anime

Studies in Japanese Popular Media: Manga and Anime is a six-week, six-credit program based at Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ). Undergraduate credit available. Summer session I.  

Mexico   

Spanish Language & Mexican Culture. For students who want to begin or continue studying Spanish, and have an interest in Latin American studies, media studies or Mexican literature. Undergraduate credit available. Summer session I.

Scotland

Studio Art Workshop in Scotland. For students with a background in studio art. Undergraduate and graduate credit available. Summer session I.

SenegaL 

Global Health and Economic Development. For students with a background in public health, medicine, social work, political science, sociology, economics, African and African American studies or international studies. Undergraduate and graduate credit available. Summer session I. Please note that this program will not be offered in summer 2009 but is scheduled to be offered in summer 2010.

Spain   

Spanish Language, Literature & Film. For students with a background in Spanish and an interest in Spanish culture, film or literature. Undergraduate credit available. Summer session II (Note: In 2009, students must arrive in Spain before the official close of summer session I, which is June 29.)