Application Information

Scholarships

Applications: Accepted starting August 29, 2016, after completing an International Programs advising appointment. Application deadline is March 10, 2017. Visit www.austincc.edu/studyabroad to schedule advising appointments and for program applications.

Twenty-five $2,000 Board of Trustees’ Study Abroad Scholar- ships are available to eligible applicants on a competitive basis. Applicants must apply to an ACC study abroad program. Other eligibility criteria includes:

Acceptance Policy: Applicants must meet all application criteria and be interviewed by the program faculty leader. Eligibility: Students must be at least 18 years of age and in good academic standing by the start of the program. Students must complete prerequisites prior to the program start date.

How to Apply 1. Download program brochure at www.austincc. edu/studyabroad. 2. Make advising appointment with International Programs at www.austincc.edu/studyabroad. 3. Download application at www.austincc.edu/studyabroad. 4. Complete application and all required items. 5. Submit completed application to International Programs. 6. Schedule and attend interview with program faculty leader. 7. Await notification from International Programs.

Benefits of Study Abroad

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Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.00 by the scholarship application deadline. Minimum of 5 ACC college credits earned in the fall 2016 semester. Minimum of 12 hours of ACC college credits earned by the start of the study abroad program.

Transfer credits or credit by examination will not count towards the totals. Only students accepted into a program can be awarded a scholarship. Applications: Visit www.austincc.edu/studyabroad for an application. Application period begins August 29, 2016 and ends March 10, 2017.

Financial Aid Specific information on financial aid can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/obtain-financial-aid. Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office if you have questions.

Payment Schedule Payment is not due at the time of application. A $400 non-refundable deposit is due within one week of acceptance notifications. Final program fee payment deadline is April 3, 2017. All program fee payments must be made on ACC Marketplace. Program fees are non-refundable.

ACC faculty-led study abroad programs provide the opportunity for more than just course credit. You’ll find personal enrichment in a variety of ways: • • • • •

Enhance the value of your degree with an expanded worldview. Gain new perspectives and experience other cultures. Participate in a multicultural exchange alongside fellow ACC students. Advance your foreign language skills. Make friends and network globally. Student participants must abide by all program rules and regulations. Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change. Program fees are non-refundable.

Highland Business Center Room 508.4 5930 Middle Fiskville Road Austin, Texas 78752 Telephone: 512.223.7114 Email: [email protected] Student participants must abide by all program rules and regulations. Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change. Program fees are non-refundable.

France Government

SUMMER SEMESTER 2017 JUNE 3 - JUNE 30, 2017

Course Information • This study abroad program offers the following courses: Introduction to Political Science (GOVT 2304/3 credits) and Undressing the Constitution: Philosophic Foundations of American Government (GOVT 2305/3 credits). Participants will be enrolled in both courses held during the first summer 5.5 week session. Austin course activities will take place May 16-27, 2017. Study abroad activities take place in Strasbourg, France from June 4 to June 29, 2017. • Faculty leader is ACC Professor Ted Hadzi-Antich Jr.. Program fee is $2,600 and includes: • In-country ground transportation • Accomodations at the University of Strasbourg • Classroom and guest lecturers • Excursions and entrances fee per the itinerary • Welcome and farewell dinner • 24/7 logistics support and emergency assistance Not included: • Round-trip airfare from Austin to Strasbourg, France • ACC tuition/fees/books • Meals (not included in the program) • Personal expenses Pre-departure expenses: • International Student ID Card (ISIC) • Passport and visa fees (if applicable) • Vaccinations (if applicable)

www.austincc.edu/studyabroad

Message from the Faculty Leader

Program Itinerary

Dear Students,

Saturday, June 3 Day: Depart Austin to Strasbourg

Join me this summer in France as we explore the political philosophy and politics of the United States, France and the European Union. This program offers you the opportunity to live and study at the University of Strasbourg, founded in 1538. As home to the European Parliament, Council of Europe, European Court of Human Rights and other significant European political institutions, the city of Strasbourg offers us access to practitioners of European politics and their institutions. During this program you will learn about French and European politics from both faculty at the university and professionals in the field. This academically rigorous course should appeal not only to government and political science majors but also to those who are interested in international affairs, law, history, philosophy, and/or France. Our partner institution, the University of Strasbourg, offers exceptional faculty who will lecture and lead discussions on topics ranging from the political thought of the French Revolution to the founding of the European Union. Strasbourg’s situation in the Alsace region of France, which shares a border with Germany, allows us to gain a unique perspective on our studies from a region that straddles two cultures as well as a window into the legacy of WWII that provided the impetus for European integration. The history of the region and its people will inform our study and deepen our understanding of the importance and meaning of European integration. Expect to meet fascinating people, experience amazing lectures, and to participate in invigorating discussions and evening debates in the local “winestubs.” Outside of the classrooms and site visits we will explore the beautiful Alsace region of France, with a hike in the Vosges Mountains and an afternoon traveling the wine route. We will also be in Strasbourg during their annual summer music festival, fête de la musique, for which you will have the day off to enjoy. Bon voyage! Ted Hadzi-Antich Jr. Assistant Professor of Government (512) 223-3395 [email protected] Student participants must abide by all program rules and regulations. Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change. Program fees are non-refundable.

Program Itinerary Evening: Free Time

Saturday, June 10 Day: Hike in the Vosges Sunday, June 4 Mountains, Lunch, Morning: Arrive Strasand Visit to Struthof bourg. Check into Concentration Camp University of Strasbourg Evening: Free Time Dormitories Sunday, June 11 Afternoon: Meet Malou Free Day (Explore and Kury. University of Stras- Study) bourg Walking Tour Evening: Welcome Din- Monday, June 12 Week of Guest Lectures ner by Prof. Ffoulkes on EU Monday, June 5 Day: Class - Historical Morning: City and UniDevelopment of EU versity Orientation Evening: Free Time Afternoon: Meeting with Strasbourg Municipal Tuesday, June 13 Government Day: Class - How the Evening: Free Time EU Works - Key Institutions and DeciTuesday, June 6 sion-Making Processes Day: Class - Political Evening: Free Time Theory and French Revolution and French Political Institutions Evening: Free Time

Wednesday, June 14 Morning Class: Overview of EU Policies Afternoon: Visit EuropeWednesday, June 7 an Parliament Day: Class - Human Rights in France and U.S. Evening: Free Time Evening: Free Time Thursday, June 15 Morning Class: The EU Thursday, June 8 and the World Day: Class - ImmigraAfternoon: Visit to Countion and Integration cil of Europe; European in France and U.S. Court of Human Rights Evening: Free time Evening: Free time Friday, June 9 Day: Class - Policymak- Friday, June 16 Day: Class - EU Identiing in France and U.S. Student participants must abide by all program rules and regulations. Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change. Program fees are non-refundable.

ty, European Culture, National Perception of EU, and Careers in International Politics Evening: Free Time Saturday, June 17 Day: Visit to Castle Haut Koenigsbourg; Alsace Wine Road; and Historic Villages of Riquewihr and Kayserberg Evening: FreeTime Sunday, June 18 Free Day (Relax and Study)

Papers Evening: Free Time Sunday, June 25 Day: Deadline for Final Draft Paper Evening: Free Time Monday, June 26 Day: Class - Federalism and State Sovereignty and meeting with Secretary General of European Assembly of Regions Evening: Free Time

Tuesday, June 27 Day: Class - Federalism Monday, June 19 and State Sovereignty Day: Conferences with and meeting with SecreStudents on Paper Topics tary General of European Evening: Free Time Assembly of Regions Evening: Free Time Tuesday, June 20 Day: Individual Research Wednesday, June 28 and Writing Plans Day: Free Time Evening: Free Time Evening: Roundtable Discussion with Franch Wednesday, June 21 Faculty Free Day: Enjoy Fete de la Musique - Annual Street Music Festival Thursday, June 22 Day: Work on Final Papers Evening: Free Time Friday, June 23 Day: Work on Final Papers Evening: Free Time Saturday, June 24 Day: Work on Final

Thursday, June 29 Morning: Final Exam and Final Paper Due Afternoon: Free Time and Prepare for Checkout and Departure Evening: Farewell Dinner Friday, June 30 Dorm Checkout; Program Ends Depart to Austin

Student participants must abide by all program rules and regulations. Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change. Program fees are non-refundable.