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English majors who study abroad come to understand that cultural context is crucial for interpreting literary texts.  The opportunities for enhancing one’s understanding of literature through foreign study are almost boundless.  Who wouldn’t want to see Shakespeare performed in the rebuilt London Globe.  Studying abroad can help students become better equipped with ideas, cultural viewpoints, an understanding of human values, and a desire to create literary art.

See the list of recommended study abroad programs below.  Please be aware that for any external or exchange study abroad programs listed, students will need to check with their academic department to see if courses taken while abroad will transfer and fulfill needed requirements.


JMU Programs

Ireland: Business Minors Abroad - Summer

USA: JMU in New York Program - Summer

Switzerland and Italy: Science and Society - Summer

Italy: A Journey Through Language and Culture - Summer

Ghana: Summer Program and Internship - Summer

Canada: The Arts and Culture of Montréal - Summer

Egypt: Technology, Innovation, and Sustainability on the Mediterranean - Summer

England: JMU Honors College at Cambridge University - Summer

Zambia: Critical Minerals – Politics and Policies - Summer


JMU Exchange Programs

American University in Cairo (Egypt) - Fall, Spring, or Full Academic Year

University of Versailles (France) - Fall, Spring, or Full Academic Year

Malmö University (Sweden) - Fall, Spring, or Full Academic Year

University of Leicester (UK) - Fall, Spring, or Full Academic Year


External Programs

None


Other Related JMU Programs

UK Linguistics - Summer

Mediterranean Marvels - Summer


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