ACM Brazil (2013): 
This program offers students an opportunity to study for a semester at Universidade de Brasilia (UnB) or the Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), one of Brazil's best-regarded universities. A wide variety of subject areas in the arts, humanities, sciences, environmental students and social sciences, as well as intensive Portuguese language, are offered. One option of this program focuses on environmental studies with an interdisciplinary, cross-cultural context. With the program’s global perspective, students can explore the interaction among environmental, agricultural, social, economic, and political forces, and the different solutions to environmental issues that may emerge in other regions and cultures.

Length of program: Spring Semester
Enrollment: 12 Students
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors with either two years of Spanish or introductory Portuguese and a willingness to take intensive, intermediate Portuguese prior to the start of the Brazil semester, or demonstrated proficiency in Portuguese and taking a class in Portuguese for foreigners at the Brazilian host university.
Course credit: 16 semester hours or equivalent
Campus representative: Ken Kramer (Environmental Studies) or Amy Caldwell (Liberal Arts and Sciences)
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ACM Chicago Program: Arts, Entrepreneurship and Urban Studies:

The ACM Chicago Program engages students academically, professionally, and personally with this dynamic city. The primary areas of emphasis in the program are Arts, Entrepreneurship, and Urban Studies – students have the opportunity to explore one of these topics in depth, or participate in classwork and projects across these disciplines.

Arts:
The  Arts Program is a 15-week semester of urban art immersion during which students
explore the arts through practical, creative, and scholarly activity. While living in Chicago, in
addition to attending a wide range of cultural events, students meet and work with local artists
and arts professionals in part-time internships, on independent study projects and in two
courses: the core seminar, Negotiating Chicago’s Artworld, and an elective studio-based special
topics workshop. Possible internship placements include, but are not limited to: museums
and galleries, artists’ studios, theatre and dance companies, recording studios and popular
music venues, literary organizations and publications, film and video production companies,
architecture firms, arts education and community outreach organizations, and graphic and
interior designers. Not limited to arts majors, the program benefits all students who have strong
career interests or graduate school aspirations in the arts and humanities.

Length of program: Late August to mid-December or late January to mid-May
Enrollment: 30 students in the fall semester; 20 students in the spring semester
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors in good academic standing
Course credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent
Campus representative: Tyler Hennings
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Entrepreneurship:
The Business, Entrepreneurship, and Society program is part of the ACM Chicago Program
offerings. Students will participate in three or four courses within the program. The first course
is the Chicago core course (emphasizing immersion in the city) with students from the other
ACM Chicago programs. The second course is a seminar in Business, Entrepreneurship, and
Society which features Chicago entrepreneurs, business leaders, governmental authorities, and
readings that ask for academic reflection. The third course is a substantive internship with an
established Chicago business, a non-profit organization, or start-up company. Students who
have a four-semester-hour internship will elect to participate in an independent study project
or another seminar course. Students will be asked to consider the organizational, psychological,
and sociological aspects of business in Chicago. The program benefits all students who wish to
explore the intersections between liberal arts education and the economic, social, and strategic
forces involved in the dynamic process of change and innovation central to the world of
entrepreneurship and business.

Length of program: September 1 to mid-December or February 1 to mid-May
Enrollment: 20 students
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors in good academic standing
Course credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent
Campus representative: Ken McMillan
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Urban Studies:
Chicago is a quintessential American city that was founded on economic exchange, grew with
America’s westward expansion, became the hub of Midwest economic and political power, and
continues to illustrate the best and worst of American society. The Urban Studies Program
immerses students in the life of Chicago while exploring both the historical and current forces
that define urban life. Through supervised internships, seminars, a core course, and independent
study, students experience the dynamics of a modern city while learning academic concepts
to frame those experiences. Possible internship placements include: legal, criminal justice,
community and social justice organizations, historical and cultural institutions, educational,
public relations, media, political and philanthropic institutes, along with a host of other possible
placements. Foremost, the Urban Studies Program develops the skills necessary for effective
leadership in civic and political life by exposing students to effective models of action in light of
the realities of urban America.

Length of program: Early September to mid-December or Late January to mid-May
Enrollment: 40 to 50 students (fall semester); 25 to 35 students (spring semester)
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors in good academic standing
Course credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent
Campus representative: Steve Buban
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ACM Chicago Urban Education Program:
Chicago’s three million residents come from a wide range of ethnic, linguistic, socio-economic and religious backgrounds. With more than 80 cultures represented, the city’s schools reflect this diversity.  The nation’s third largest school system, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) enrolls more than 400,000 students in 675 schools, providing many opportunities for student teachers. CPS offers a range of schools — such as magnet, traditional, technical and career, performance, and military — and more than ten percent of CPS schools are charter schools, with a wide variety of missions and academic emphases.

Length of program: Late August/early September - early December or mid January to mid-May
Enrollment: 40 to 50 students (fall semester); 25 to 35 students (spring semester)
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors in good academic standing
Course credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent
Campus representative: Craig Vivian
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ACM Culture and Society in Africa (Botswana) Program:  
Located at the University of Botswana in Gaborone, this interdisciplinary program gives
students the opportunity to experience the breadth of Botswana society and to study its culture,
language, politics, and socioeconomic structures. Courses include: a program director’s course,
taught by a visiting faculty member from an ACM college in their own area of academic
expertise, a Setswana language course, taught by professors from the African Languages
department, an elective at the University of Botswana chosen from a menu of options (taught
by University of Botswana faculty), and an independent study project. The program will be
enriched by several field trips. Students will live in international graduate student housing.

Length of program: Early January to mid-May
Enrollment: 20 to 25 students
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors in good academic standing
Campus representative: Mary Bruce
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ACM Florence:  
The Florence Program provides an excellent opportunity to study Renaissance painting, sculpture,
architecture, history, and literature for students interested in art, history, Romance languages and the humanities. Italian language instruction, a studio art course, and courses providing a broad perspective on Italian contributions to world civilization facilitate the study of Florentine artistic and cultural heritage. Visits to museums and galleries, short field trips to other cities throughout Italy, and discussions with local scholars supplement this course work. Staying with Italian host families enriches participants’ awareness of modern Italian life as well as the academic study of Italian Renaissance culture.

Length of program: Late August to December
Enrollment: 25 to 30 students
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors
Course credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent
Campus representative: Brian Baugh
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ACM India Studies Program:  (Powerpoint Presentation)
The Indian subcontinent provides a rich and complex background for the study of a non-Western
civilization. India Studies program participants live with Indian host families in Pune, a city that is
both traditional and highly industrialized. This offers students an excellent opportunity to observe the interaction of tradition and modernity that characterizes contemporary India. While there, students enroll at Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth for an academic session, where they have language instruction, choose four other courses, and complete independent study projects. Additionally, students enjoy field trips, which can include nearby cultural sites such as the Ajanta and Ellora caves. A variety of extracurricular activities, such as dance, yoga, weaving, and batik, can be arranged.

Length of program: Mid-July to mid-December
Enrollment: 20 students
Eligibility: Juniors or seniors in good academic standing
Course credit: 18 semester hours (equivalent to one extended semester on the home
campus)
Campus representative: Farhat Haq
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ACM Japan - Akita (2012): 
Students study at Akita International University (AIU) after a brief orientation providing an overview to life in Japan and study at a Japanese university. In addition to required language study, 3-4 electives may be chosen from a wide range of Asian studies and business courses taught in English each term. Students choose from living in on-campus dormitories or a family living experience. Each option provides an informal education in Japanese culture since international students room with native Japanese in the dorm. The program is recommended for a full year of study, although a term or semester option is available.

Length of program: Early September to late July (academic year), Early September to late December (fall semester)
Enrollment: 6 Students per year
Eligibility: Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5
Course credit: Equal to an equivalent period on the home campus
Campus representative: Don Capener
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ACM Japan Study:
Students study at Waseda University’s School of International Liberal Studies in Tokyo after a
brief orientation providing intensive language practice and cultural discussions. In addition to
required language study, electives may be chosen from a wide range of Asian studies courses
taught in English. A family living experience in Tokyo provides an informal education in
Japanese culture and is in many ways the dominant feature of the program, offering total
immersion in the Japanese way of life. The program is recommended for a full year of study,
although a term or semester option is also available. The full academic-year program includes a
month-long cultural practicum or internship in another region of Japan, usually in February or
March. Administered by Earlham College, Japan Study is recognized by both ACM and GLCA.

Length of program: Early September to late June (academic year)
Early September to late December (fall semester)
Early September to early February (fall semester)
Early September to mid-March (fall semester with cultural practicum)
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0. No Japanese
language study required for acceptance, but at least one semester or
term of Japanese must be completed before departure.
Course credit: Equal to an equivalent period on the home campus
Campus representative: Don Capener
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ACM London & Florence Arts in Context:  
The London and Florence Program compares the artistic achievements of two historically
prominent cities. Participants study the historical and political context of art, architecture,
literature, and theatre as well as Italian language. Visits to museums, galleries, and theatres, short
trips to other areas of England and Italy, and discussions with local scholars supplement this
course work. Students spend eight weeks in each city and enjoy a week-long mid-semester break.
An optional intensive course in Italian language is offered every January in Florence (three semester hours). In addition, a pilot program running from January through March based in Florence is available for a small number of students, particularly those from colleges with term calendars.

Length of program: Late January to May
Enrollment: 50 students (25 begin in London, 25 in Florence)
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors in good academic standing
Course credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent
Campus representative: Brian Baugh
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ACM Newberry Seminar in the Humanities:  
Students in the Newberry Seminar do advanced independent research in one of the world’s great
research libraries. They join ACM and GLCA faculty members in close reading and discussion
centered on a common theme, and then write a major paper on a topic of their choice, using
the Newberry Library’s rich collections of primary documents. The fall seminar runs for a full
semester; the spring seminars are month-long. Students live in Chicago apartments and take
advantage of the city’s rich resources. The Newberry Seminar is for students looking for an
academic challenge, and a chance to do independent work, and for those possibly considering
graduate school. The seminar is administered by ACM and recognized by the Great Lakes
Colleges Association, Inc.

Length of program: Late August to early December (semester-long fall seminar)
January to May (month-long spring seminars)
Enrollment: 15 to 25 students (semester-long fall seminar)
8 to 15 students (month-long spring seminars)
Eligibility: Exceptionally qualified juniors and seniors for the fall seminar
Instructor’s discretion for the spring seminars
Course credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent for the fall seminar
Equivalent of one course for each short-term seminar
Campus representative: Hannah Schell
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ACM Oak Ridge Science Semester:
The Oak Ridge Science Semester is designed to enable qualified undergraduates to study
and conduct research in a prestigious and challenging scientific environment. As members
of a research team working at the frontiers of knowledge, participants engage in long-range
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investigations using the facilities of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) near
Knoxville, Tennessee. The majority of a student’s time is spent in research with an advisor
specializing in biology, engineering, mathematics, or the physical or social sciences.
Students also participate in an interdisciplinary seminar designed to broaden their exposure to
developments in their major field and related disciplines. In addition, each student chooses an
elective from a variety of advanced courses. The academic program is enriched in informal ways
by guest speakers, departmental colloquia, and the special interests and expertise of the ORNL
staff. Administered by Denison University, the Oak Ridge Science Semester is recognized by
both ACM and GLCA.

Length of program: August to December
Enrollment: 20 students
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics, or social sciences
Course credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent
Campus representative: Chris Fasano
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ACM Studies in Latin American Culture and Society (Costa Rica):   (PowerPoint Presentation) Studies in Latin American Culture and Society is an interdisciplinary program for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of life in Latin America and wishing to develop fluency in Spanish. This program, which focuses on the humanities and social sciences, is
designed to take full advantage of its Costa Rican setting. Language study is stressed as the key
to understanding the culture. Course work in language, literature, geography, anthropology,
politics, and culture enables students to develop insights which are reinforced by field trips and
two weeks of field work in rural areas. In San José and its environs, students live with families
both to improve their language ability and enjoy personal involvement in the daily life of a Latin
American community.

Length of program: Late August to December
Enrollment: 25 to 30 students
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors, with at least two years of college-level Spanish or
the equivalent
Course credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent
Campus representative: Tim Gaster
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ACM Tanzania Program:  
The Tanzania program offers undergraduates a unique opportunity to conduct field work in some of the world’s greatest paleoanthropological and ecological sites. Students divide their time between the University of Dar es Salaam and the Northern Region of Tanzania. At the university, they take courses in intensive Swahili, human evolution and the ecology of the Maasai Ecosystem while developing a field project. For the next six weeks, students live in field camps and pursue individual field projects in the Tarangire/Ngorongoro area before returning to the University for final work on their projects. The program is both physically and academically demanding.

Length of program: Late July to mid-December
Enrollment: 20 students
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors in good academic standing
Course credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent
Campus representative: Ken Cramer
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ACM Tropical Field Research in Costa Rica:
The Tropical Field Research Program is designed for advanced work in all disciplines. Costa Rica supports an extraordinary variety of plant and animal life and provides rich research opportunities for students of tropical biology and ecology. An equally broad range of research topics is available for students of anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, geology, history, political science, literature, fine arts, and sociology. Students prepare for their research during a month-long orientation which includes intensive language training and a review of field work methodology. Their field study may be integrated with an ongoing project or undertaken independently under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

Length of program: Late January to May
Enrollment: 25 to 27 students
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors with prior course work in the discipline in which they propose to do research, plus at least one year of college Spanish
(two years are strongly recommended)
Course credit: 16 semester hours or the equivalent
Campus representative: Amy Caldwell
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American College of Thessaloniki (Greece):  (Application)
American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) is a private, nonprofit institution fully accredited by
the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. ACT offers a wide range of courses in
business, computer science, mathematics, English, fine arts, modern Greek, history, international
relations, philosophy, social sciences, psychology, science, and physical education. All
courses are taught in English, except for instruction in modern Greek. While no prior knowledge
of modern Greek is required to apply, Monmouth College students are expected to study modern
Greek at ACT. ACT will assist Monmouth College students in finding off-campus lodging.

Length of program: Fall or spring semester
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors in good academic standing
Course credit: ca. 16 semester hours
Campus representative: Simon Cordery
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Central College (Granada):  (Application) Note: Paper application required by Monmouth College. Monmouth College participates in an arrangement with Central College in a program of study
at the University of Granada (founded 1531), in Granada, Spain. Granada is both an ancient
and a very modern university city that retains evidence of Phoenician, Greek, Roman, and
especially Arab civilizations. This latter culture left Granada’s most famous site, a magnificent
hill-top palace, the Alhambra. Classes are held at the University’s Center for Modern Languages,
where students from all over the world (including Spanish students majoring in foreign
languages) study language, literature, and translation. The program offers Monmouth College
students several different opportunities to study Spanish language and literature, as well as the
possibility of studying business and economics, art, geography, history, music, and sociology,
among other disciplines. Monmouth students can choose either a fall quarter or spring semester
option. Students are placed at the appropriate level of language study by a test administered by
the University of Granada and by an evaluation by the on-site director of Central’s Granada
program. Students are then offered class options appropriate to their language ability from one
of five different levels of Spanish, and at the superior level may study in a variety of disciplines
at the university. All courses are taught in Spanish by Spanish professors at the University of
Granada. The on-site director is a native of Spain and has taught in the United States. The
program has been operated since 1968. It offers a strong orientation, home stays, participation
in community service programs, cultural activities in Granada (flamenco dancing programs,
dance lessons, excursions to the opera and to museums) and educational excursions to other
areas of Spain. The different programs are open to any sophomore, junior or senior in good
academic standing at Monmouth. Although students who have never studied Spanish are
eligible, Monmouth recommends it especially for students who have passed SPAN 101 and/or
102 or the equivalent.

Length of program: Fall quarter or spring semester options only
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors in good academic standing
Campus representative: Michael Harrison
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Groupe Ecole Supérieure de Gestion - Paris Graduate School of Management: (Application / Housing Form) Ecole Normale Supérieure de Gestion et Commerce in Paris, France, one of the largest and well-known groups of business schools in France, is located in the heart of Paris in a charming residential neighborhood and offers a wide number of international business courses taught in both French and English at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All English-based courses are taught by native English speakers who have earned both academic and professional qualifications that allow them to guide students toward a theoretically sound yet applicable course of study. Academic standards are high and the social aspect is rich at ESGCI. All students are expected to participate in the Student Associations. Numerous sports, organizations, and clubs are available for the students’ enjoyment and leadership experience. Students from over seventeen countries are represented in this program. Housing can be arranged in school-owned apartments. The school also has the means to aid students in locating reasonable housing arrangements.

Length of program: Fall quarter or spring semester options only
Eligibility: Juniors and seniors in good academic standing
Course credit: 16 semester hours
Campus representative: Kenneth McMillan
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