Germany - European Studies 2009
Student Information Package
Summary Facts
Second Summer Session, 2009Travel Dates: July 5 - August 4, 2009
6 Hours of Undergraduate Credits
Courses
ISTD 3381 - Business in a European Context
This course will identify the opportunities and problems brought about by the economic union of independent European countries. The leadership role of Germany will be explored. Topics will include monetary and fiscal policy, common trade policy, factor market
integration (financial capital, labor), regional wage and price differences, and social welfare. A closer look will be given to the European Monetary System, i.e., costs and benefits of monetary and economic union. The course will be enhanced by first hand
exposure to European financial institutions and individuals directly involved in international financial matters.
Instructor: Dr. Norman A. Sunderman.
A study of European classical music and visits to at least three art museums. An organ recital in Rothenburg ob der Tauber and an organ demonstration and mini-concert at Johanniskirche in Lüneburg, Bach’s church, will be included.
Instructor: Dr. Norman A. Sunderman.
Check with your academic advisor to determine how these courses can be used in your degree plan.
Student Eligibility
The program is limited to 20 currently enrolled ASU students in good standing who are in academic programs for which the classes offered are appropriate. Student participants normally will be full-time undergraduate students. The selection of students to participate in the program will be the responsibility of the faculty director and will be based on a number of criteria, including: the student's classification, academic program, GPA, and ability to relate cooperatively with all group members. Students must satisfy the faculty director that they are committed to the educational objectives of the program in order to be selected.
Participants in the program are subject to and are required to abide by all policies and provisions in the 2007-2009 University Catalog, including the Student Life Regulations and Policies. Participants are also responsible for obeying the local and national laws of the country in which they are studying, as well as for conducting themselves in a manner consistent with local customs.
Applications
Application forms will be available in the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance, Rassman Building, room 258. The forms include the following: Application, Health and Medical Information, Release of All Claims, Medical Authorization, and Student Life Regulations. Additionally, the forms can be accessed on the Center for International Studies website.
All forms must be completed and returned to the instructor.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is October 1, 2008. Students who apply early will be given first preference toward acceptance.
Personal Interviews
Personal interviews with the program director or an authorized person will be scheduled as the applications are received.
Initial Deposit
Students selected to participate in the program will be required to make an initial deposit of $500 upon notification of selection. This deposit is necessary in order to make airline reservations.
Program Cost
Please refer to the Costs page for more information.
Financial Aid
The Carr International Studies Scholarships will pay for various course-related expenses for students who participate in study abroad, leaving the students to provide only their standard tuition and fees and personal spending money. The new scholarships will not affect the funds available for existing Carr Academic, ROTC or Student Research Scholarships.
Release of Liability
All students are required to sign a standard waiver releasing Angelo State University and all related parties from any and all liabilities arising from the program.
Insurance
All program participants must have adequate health and accident insurance in case hospitalization or other medical care is required during the study tour. Participants will be required to provide the director with their insurance company name, policy number, and telephone number. Health insurance covering international travel is available to students on a short-term basis. Further information is available from the Center for International Studies, Rassman 101.
Council Travel Student Identity Card
Students must purchase an identification card from Council Travel. This card provides limited health insurance and discounts on many services throughout Europe. It is also a widely recognized form of identification. The faculty director will have application forms available. Students may apply for the card directly by going to www.statravel.com, or he/she may call 1-800-781-4040.
Passport
Students are responsible for getting their own passports. Students can get applications and passport photographs at the main Post Office, One North Abe Street or at the Southwest Station 3201 Loop 306, San Angelo, Texas. Applications should be submitted when the initial program deposit is made because it often takes six to eight weeks to receive a passport. A passport costs about $100 and is valid for 10 years.
Special Provisions
The international education program is offered as an integral part of Angelo State University’s academic program, and participants in the program are subject to and are required to abide by all policies and provisions in the University Bulletin, including Student Life Regulations and Policies. Participants are also responsible for obeying the local and national laws of the country in which they are traveling, as well as for conducting themselves in a manner consistent with local customs.
Program Director
The program director is Dr. Norman A. Sunderman, Professor of Accounting. He has taught at the university level for 39 years and has traveled in Europe three times as well as attending two week conferences for American faculty members in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2004,
and Strasbourg, France, in 2008.
Dr. Norman A. Sunderman, RAS246.
Phone: (325)942-2284, Ext. 245.
Email: Norman.Sunderman@angelo.edu
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