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The following is a partial list of study abroad opportunities
for philosophy students. Many students consider their study abroad as one
of their best college experiences, since it allows them to travel, meet people,
obtain different perspectives in their field, and in some cases learn another
language, all while earning credit toward their degree. Most students go abroad
for their junior year, or one of the semesters of their junior year, but there
are students who go abroad for one of the semesters of their sophomore or
senior year. Currently, two programs are offered by AU
for which students may earn philosophy credit. Many philosophy majors, however,
go on a variety of programs (including programs in Italy, South Africa, and
China), and take a “semester off” from their studies in Philosophy
to pursue study in their other major or minor fields of study.
AU Abroad
Program
Madrid and the Mediteranean Program
This study abroad program, offered through the AU Abroad Program here at AU, is an excellent choice for philosophy students since “the Mediterranean has served as a fertile basin of ideas and history. This still-thriving modern area has profoundly influenced Western civilization through the first democratic government, the development of coinage and market economy, early theatre, the beginning of classical sculpture and architecture, and philosophers who articulated ideas on human reason…”
Canada Program at Carleton University
The Canada Program is another excellent AU Abroad choice for philosophy majors, since the philosophy department at Carleton University in Ottawa offers a broad range of philosophy courses.
University of Edinburgh, Scotland
The University of Edinburgh has “a distinguished place in the history of philosophy, having been home to David Hume and Adam Smith." For further information, visit their International Office, or their Department of Philosophy.
Study Outside the AU Abroad
Program
Some students choose to study philosophy intensively at a
foreign institution. Study in many of the great University Centers of the
world is a wonderful opportunity, and provides the chance to genuinely immerse
oneself in another culture. For example:
Australia National University, Canberra, Australia
Australia National University is another university frequented by our philosophy majors. The university has many philosophy resources, such as the ANU Philosophy Society and the Australasian Association of Philosophy. For further information, visit their International Office.
Study Abroad Procedures
Students first meet with an advisor in the AU Abroad Office
(located in the Rockwood building) to discuss their options and obtain a signature
of approval for their chosen program on a Permit to Study Abroad Program form.
Students then take the form to their academic advisor and the dean’s
office to obtain signatures of approval for academic credit. Students must
return the completed Permit to the AU Abroad Office for final approval and
recording.