Study Abroad Opportunities in Germany and Panama

For students seeking to expand their educational opportunities at UAH, the University is offering the Space Weather Summer Camp this summer in Germany and at UAH and The Research and Study Abroad Program in Panama. Both programs offer UAH credit and offer students incredible opportunities to study and research at top-notch facilities in Germany and Panama.

Please click on the links above for more information on these programs.

Information Sessions for Global Studies Abroad

If you would like to get more information or ask questions about study abroad opportunities available through the UAH Global Studies Program, you can come to one (or both ) of two information sessions:

Tuesday, November 9, 12:00pm to 1:00pm, Morton 343

Thursday, November 11, 12:00pm to 1:00pm, Morton 343

This Spring! GS 400: Europe - Culture, Society, Politics

The name “European Union” suggests a union of European states, cultures, and identities. In many ways, this has occurred. The EU now has 27 members, 16 of which have introduced the common currency, the Euro. EU enthusiasts speak of a “Europeanization” and the development of a postnational “European identity” that will bring Europeans of different languages, faiths, and habits together under a common idea of “Europe.” Yet, if we go beyond the political and economic structures that have produced common policies in multiple areas of politics, economics, and daily life, we can identify tensions and fissures in this idea of “Europe.” Conflicts between old and new members of the EU, between East and West, between North and South, between pro- and anti-immigration voices, and between advocates and opponents of EU membership for Turkey all complicate the vision of an ever-unifying Europe. In this seminar, we will read, discuss, and view various articulations of “Europe.” We will explore the complexities of cultures and identities in Europe. We will also critically approach various recent appraisals of Europe and the European Union project. Students at junior level or above from ANY major are eligible to take this course. Questions? Email Dr. David Johnson or call 256-824-6288.

Study Abroad Opportunities for 2011

The Global Studies Program is offering a number of exciting study abroad opportunities for 2011, including offerings in Greece, Italy, England, and Spain. Please click here to see a list of these opportunities.

Questions? Email globalstudies@uah.edu.

UAHuntsville Students in Spain

UAHuntsville students have been learning Spanish in Pamplona, Spain and have created a YouTube channel. Please click here to see the incredible sights and experiences. In 2011, students will again have the opportunity to study in Spanish in Spain. Stay tuned for more details.

Congratulations to Mary Crouch and Nathan List

Mary Crouch, a December 2010 graduate of UAHuntsville (major in Spanish and minor in Global Studies), has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship for Colombia. As a Fulbright fellow, Mary will spend the 2010-2011 academic year in Colombia helping to teach English to Colombian high school students.

Nathan List has been chosen as the 2009-2010 Outstanding Student in Global Studies. Nathan is majoring in political science and has completed the requirements for the Global Studies cognate.

Congratulations to Mary and Nathan!

Informational Meeting for Fulbright Program

On Wednesday, April 7 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm in Morton Hall 312, Dr. Johnson will host an informational session for the United States Fulbright Program.

The Fulbright is a competitive program that offers academic-year length fellowships for research, creative work, and teaching English in 140 countries around the world.

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Johnson at david.johnson@uah.edu or 256-824-6288.

You can also find more information about the Fulbright program by clicking here.