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• Honors: Modernism from a British Perspective

  London, England
  The modernist era was a fascinating period of transformation of western culture during the latter half of the 19th century and first half of the 20th when rapid industrialization, urbanization, and scientific advancements were forcing intense social changes that demanded new social, political, and philosophical perspectives. Many long-established conventions and mores inherited from the... Read More
  

• The Age of Enlightenment in London

  London, England
  This program in London is designed to earn students General Education credits in clusters two and three. Our studies will begin at JMU. We'll meet periodically in the spring term to begin our examination of the Enlightenment from political, cultural, and scientific perspectives. Then we're off to London! In London we'll continue our investigations, using the city's museums, architecture, and... Read More
  

• JMU North of England Programme (NOEP)

  Chester, Durham, York, and Manchester, England
  The North of England Programme immerses students in the rich culture of this distinctive region within the UK, especially in History, Literature and Politics. It covers the entire period from the ancient world to 1997 with fairly even coverage of Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern and Modern periods. The many sites and museums we visit in the four cities in which we stay both reflect and augment... Read More
  

• Linguistics UK

  York, England
  Linguistics UK is an immersive study of language in the diverse linguistic environment of York, England. Each student will take a Linguistics course (CSD 490) team taught by Dr. DePaolis and a linguist affiliated with the University of York’s Department of Language and Linguistics. Guest lectures will be given on topics ranging from conversational analysis (the study of how conversation... Read More
  

• CS Rigidity Theory in the UK

  London, Edinburgh, England, Scotland
  What do robot arms, origami models, spider webs, satellite arrays, bridges, and proteins all have in common? Each is a physical structure whose rigidity and flexibility is important to its use and function. The modern field of rigidity theory, a subfield of computer science, studies what sorts of structures give rise to flexible configurations (like a robot arm) and what sorts of structures... Read More
  

• COB 204 in Europe

  Galway, Dublin, Ireland
  Students who enroll in this program will be exposed to global culture and international business experiences. You will become a well-informed world citizen by immersing yourself in foreign cultures and establish a global perspective on business and your career in the business world. You will visit historical and cultural landmarks in Galway and Dublin Ireland. You will also visit Information... Read More
  

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Ireland

  Limerick, Dublin, Ireland
  This program gives students a chance to expand their entrepreneurial mindset and realize the importance of innovation as a critical component of business success. Students will explore how innovation and entrepreneurship are helping to revitalize a rapidly growing Irish economy. According to the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship monitor, one in every 23 people in Ireland, aged 18-64 years, is a new... Read More
  

• Ireland: Media, Culture and Society

  Dublin, Derry, Donegal, Galway, Ireland
  Experience Ireland and its culture for six weeks while earning a combined 6 hours of SMAD, ANTH, and/or ENG credits. Selected students will visit major landmarks and cities and come to appreciate Ireland’s rich culture and society by analyzing its films, media, and community dynamics.   During their stay, students will collaborate on a community and media based project... Read More
  

• Culture, Community, and Environment in Ireland

  Dublin, Scariff, Galway, Keel, Lehinch, Cork, Ireland
  In this program, students study how culture, community, and environment intersect in Ireland. We will accomplish this by exploring water as a central theme throughout our travels, and we will use interdisciplinary methods to better understand how this critical resource shapes how we interact with one another and the planet. The projects we will undertake in this program are in partnership with... Read More
  

• Geology Field Course in Ireland

  Clonbur, Doolin, Portstewart , Ireland, N. Ireland
  The Geology Field Course in Ireland is the James Madison University Department of Geology and Environmental Science capstone course for geoscience majors. After completing the field course, you will be qualified to work for an industry, government, or academic employer who needs you to travel to an isolated field area, assess the local bedrock and surficial geology, natural resources, natural... Read More
  

• Cross-cultural Field Experience in Northern Ireland

  Dublin, Newry, Derry / Londonderry, Belfast, Ireland, Northern Ireland
  This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing teacher licensure in any subject area including art, music, theatre, or special education and serving children of any age-early childhood, elementary, middle, or secondary. This cross-cultural field experience will provide valuable opportunities for JMU students to experience a variety of approaches to teaching and learning at... Read More
  

• Communication, Conflict and Culture in Ireland

  Inch Island, Derry, Dublin, Galway, Ireland, Northern Ireland
  Students enrolled in this 6-credit program explore the culture and communities of Ireland and Northern Ireland in order to reflect on the communication of conflict and identity in the Irish context. In weeks prior to departure, students receive reading assignments and on-line instruction that introduce the social and political tensions of Northern Ireland's past and present, provide resources... Read More
  

• Ireland and America: a Cross-Cultural Study of Identity

  Limerick, Dublin and Galway, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland
  Students enrolled in this course will explore psychological perspectives on the development of identity in a cross-cultural context. While in Ireland, students will be introduced to Irish history and culture, through classes, tours and attendance at cultural events. They will also have the opportunity to meet and interact with Irish students and to explore with them questions of the impact of... Read More
  

• University of Leicester

  Leicester, England
  The University of Leicester is a leading teaching and research university. Founded in 1921 and receiving its Royal Charter in 1957, it is one of the UK’s older universities. With a pristine campus stretching across 147 hectares and a total of 220 school-owned properties, the university is ideally located with supermarkets, a cinema complex, local shops, bars and restaurants all within... Read More
  

• Oxford University

  Oxford, England
  The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, with over 900 years of history.  Oxford’s deep roots are on display in its awe-inspiring architecture and traditions, and its focus on the future is evident in the university’s state-of-the-art facilities.  In the city of Oxford, you’ll discover many contemporary restaurants, a... Read More
  

• The University of Cambridge

  Cambridge, England
  The University of Cambridge is situated in a stunningly beautiful city on the River Cam in eastern England, and has provided university instruction for 800 years.  Cambridge has become a leading world-class institution and a center of international learning.  Cambridge enrolls around 19,000 students, about 12,000 of whom are undergraduates. Summer Option:  For detailed... Read More
  

• St. Andrews

  St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
  The University of St. Andrews, founded in 1413, has gained a worldwide reputation for teaching and research that makes it one of Britain’s “Ivy League” universities.  The university of around 7,000 students sits in the beautiful coastal town of St. Andrews on the northeastern shore of Scotland, in an area known around the world as the birthplace of golf. For detailed... Read More