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Study Abroad

Summer 2008

Through SBA's study abroad courses, students explore different cultures, form new relationships and hone their international commerce knowledge and skills. These intensive two-week summer courses, offered in international settings, earn full academic credit. Classes are taught by Loyola's top professors and are offered in a variety of disciplines. Study abroad courses offered for Summer 2008 include:

Beijing, China: MARK 399. Special Topics: International Consumer Behavior

Instructors: Dr. Linda Tuncay and Dr. Mary Ann McGrath

Dates: May 18-31, 2008

This course develops an understanding of the similarities and differences between the Chinese and U.S. markets, from the perspective the consumer. This course will examine the lifestyles, motivations, and values that drive consumption behavior in China, while building an appreciation for the strong impact of cultural, economic, and social factors that influence Chinese consumers.

Special note: Course will be cross-listed with a graduate course.

Prerequisite: MARK 201

Course materials: For a full trip itinerary, click here.

Accommodations: On campus at the Beijing Center or a three-star hotel in Beijing near the university. Rooms are double occupancy and include private bath and shower and air conditioning. Room accommodations are booked and guaranteed only through the trip dates.

Transportation: The program deposit does not include flight transportation from Chicago. Students are responsible for booking their own travel. To arrive on Sunday, May 18, you must leave Chicago on Saturday, May 17, 2008.

Cultural activities/excursions: Tours of Tian An Men Square & Bell and Drum Tower, The Great Wall, Peking University & Old Summer Palace, Mu Tian Yu Great Wall, and Forbidden City; weekend trip; dinner or lunch with Chinese students; and 3-4 historical/cultural lectures.

Meals: Deposit includes 1-2 group dinners; other meals are paid for by student.

Student capacity: Minimum 12; maximum 30

Pre-departure class meeting: At least one, possibly two, class meetings will be held in Chicago.

Deposit: To be announced.

Tuition: $1650

Additional costs: Airfare, spending money, meals, passport, visa and additional travel

Application: Apply now!

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Dublin, Ireland: ECON 399. Special Topics: Trade & Economic Growth

Instructor: Mine Cinar

Dates: May 18-29, 2008

This course covers trade theory and various historical economic development stages of nations. Topics include the theory of international trade, trade policies, economic integration in the European Union and NAFTA, parallel imports and trade laws, trade sanctions, free trade zones, balance of payments and macroeconomic stabilization, financial reforms, globalization and world financial institutions. Within its scope, the course discussions include subjects such as the World Trade Organization, international financing institutions, the role of the European Union and Euro-Med agreements, transitional economies and sustainable growth. This course has been offered in Dublin before and utilizes the various academic resources offered in Dublin. Prerequisites for the course are ECON 201 and Econ 202, Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics. The course will meet in Chicago for at least 4 times to cover the theory of trade and development (16 contact hours) before traveling to Dublin for applications of theory to Ireland and the European Union.

Prerequisite: ECON 201 and ECON 202

Course materials: Main Textbook: Stuart A. Lynn, Economic Development: Theory and Practice in a Divided World, 2003, Prentice Hall plus handouts in class. Please note that the course will start meeting on weekends in Chicago for the first half and lectures will be taped.

Accommodations: Group accommodations with bathroom in rooms in a Dublin hostel, full Irish breakfast included.

Transportation: The program student activity fee does not include flight transportation. Students are responsible for booking their own travel. Please try Aer Lingus or student universe.com or kayak.com in Spring. Please note Ryan Air from Dublin has extremely cheap flights to cities in Europe. Highly recommended is to make this your first stop and to travel round trip to European cities from Dublin.Cultural

Activities/excursions: Academic lectures on trade and Irish economic history in University College Dublin, in the Central Bank and in the European Union Office. Visits to Trinity Library, Book of Kells , to National Museum, to Howth and Malahide Castle and first day City Tour. Weekend visit to Belfast or Cork can be arranged as optional, extra fee-basis.

Meals: Full Irish buffet breakfast is free and comes with lodgings. There are also two midweek spaghetti dinners. Lodging has a kitchen which is open for cooking in evenings. Supermarket is one block away.

Student capacity: Minimum 12, maximum 24

Pre-departure class meeting: There will be at least four pre-departure class meetings, and dates will be set to accommodate many schedules in late February/early March.

Student activity fee: $1200

Tuition: $1650

Additional costs: Airfare, spending money, meals, passport and additional travel

Application: Apply now!

Resources:

Rome, Italy: MGMT 399. Special Topics: Managing Across Cultures (CANCELED)

Instructor: Dr. Anne Reilly

Dates: May 31- June 13

A manager in any multinational company must learn to understand and deal effectively with cross-cultural issues, including the challenges of managing a culturally diverse workforce. This course compares U.S.-based organizations with their Italian counterparts to introduce students to the process of cultural analysis and its application in a cross-cultural context. The course format combines lecture, discussion, case analysis, and experiential exercises, using the opportunity of the study abroad experience to provide concrete examples of cross-cultural differences.

Prerequisite: MGMT 301

Course materials: To be announced.

Accommodations: Double-occupancy rooms with bathroom on floor

Transportation: The program student activity fee does not include flight transportation. Students are responsible for booking their own travel. Students must arrive on Saturday, May 31 and leave on June 13. Room accommodations are booked and guaranteed only through these dates.

Cultural activities/excursions: Welcome and farewell dinner; walking tour of Rome; visit to Vatican and Papal audience. Other must-see places are visited at student's leisure and cost, such as Coliseum, Spanish Steps and Catacombs.

Meals: Students are responsible for all meals, except the welcome and goodbye dinners. The Rome Center has a café on campus that serves breakfast and there are many restaurants in the surrounding area.

Student capacity: Minimum 12, maximum 26

Pre-departure class meeting: There will be at least two pre-departure meetings but dates have not been set.

Student activity fee: $1200

Tuition: $1650

Additional costs: Airfare, spending money, meals, passport, visa and additional travel

Application: Apply now!

Resources:

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Contact Us

For more information about these SBA study abroad programs, please contact Ann Bezbatchenko at: 312.915.6124, or e-mail: abezbat@luc.edu.

For more information about The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies, The John Felice Rome Center, or any of Loyola's other study abroad opportunities, see Study Abroad.