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Instructor:
Dr.
Urs A. Cipolat
Instruction:
Sunday, June 29 - Friday, July 25, 2008 (60 contact hours: 20 hours lectures, 20 hours small sections, 20 hours field visits)
Location: This
course
is taught in Fribourg and Geneva, Switzerland, and Strasbourg, France (see map and pictures below). The language of instruction is English. For more information
about the program, go to the syllabus page and visit the website of the hosting university in Switzerland.
Units:
This course is offered through the American College Program at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. U.S. participants can take the course FOR CREDIT and receive 9 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) units, the equivalent of 4 to 5 U.S. units. Clarify all questions regarding credit recognition with your home institution.
Costs: $2,300 (course fees, covering all instruction, guest speakers, transportation, and site visits); $1,200 (27 days room & board; note that you can opt out of the $300 meal plan and/or the $900 dorm accommodation).
Note: The costs for air travel are not included in the course price.
Financial Aid: Financial aid students should work with their home institution to obtain support. In addition, the American College Program offers a $200 discount for students who receive financial aid at their home institution.
Essay Contest: The very best letters of application (see "Procedure for admission"), explaining how this course will serve an applicant's career goals, will be awarded a prize of $100 to $500.
Class size:
max. 35 students. First come, first served.
Registration: Register NOW online! All application materials must be submitted by April 15, 2008.
Early Bird Special: Applicants who complete their application by April 1, 2008 will obtain a $100 discount.
- To
learn more about the contents of this class, go to abstract.
- To
learn more about the schedule of this class, go to syllabus.
- To
read student reactions to the course, go to review.
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