International Programs
International Commitment
The Florida State University recognizes that a great university ideally builds and extends its service, its potential for research, and its scholarly standing, and enhances its contribution to the education of students and citizens of the state by providing an international dimension to its educational programs. This is true in the professions, the sciences, the arts, and the humanities.
The University recognizes that in our interdependent world, the welfare of the state and the well-being of its citizens are linked to the welfare of all peoples. Thus, it is urgent that the teaching, research, and service of The Florida State University support the economic and social development of the state, the nation, and other countries; protect the world environment; lead individuals and groups to better understanding of themselves and others; and contribute toward international understanding, world peace, and community self-awareness.
The University, in serving the community, recognizes its major responsibility is to educate students in a manner that provides them with the understanding, skills, and knowledge that will allow them to be creative and useful citizens not only of the state, but of the world. In this process of education, students from other countries who study at our campus and The Florida State University students who have studied overseas play an important role.
To accomplish these goals, The Florida State University encourages and seeks students from abroad for its undergraduate and graduate programs, and professional colleges and schools in such numbers, and with such geographic origins, as to have an impact on the achievement of the University’s educational goals. It also seeks to provide opportunities for study abroad for its students and to afford them guidance and assistance in integrating these experiences with regular University study. Finally, the University encourages the development of an international dimension in the teaching, research, and service through the exchange of persons, ideas, and materials with other countries.
The Florida State University seeks to accomplish these objectives through evaluation of existing and proposed international programs and services and by both short- and long-range planning for continued improvement and innovation to further the goals of international education in the University. Consistent with these goals, the University resolves to make available its facilities and resources to offer diversified international educational programs of quality and usefulness for all its students. The financial support needed for the accomplishment of these goals will be provided by University resources and is actively sought from state, federal, and foreign governments, as well as from international organizations, foundations, private organizations, and individual donors.
Beyond Borders: International Service and Cultural Exchanges
Coordinator:
Roberta Christie, International Center
Beyond Borders is a university-to-university exchange program that provides opportunities for students to engage in intensive, short-term intercultural experiences while performing community service. Currently, The Florida State University has exchanges with the University of Costa Rica, Atlantic Branch (Turrialba, Costa Rica) and the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus (Kingston, Jamaica). Participants live with local families or in university facilities and serve as volunteers in projects organized by the host institutions, which also arrange for housing and most meals. Air travel, required health insurance, special trips and some administrative costs are paid by participants. All Florida State University students are eligible to apply; groups are limited to 10-12 students.
107 South Wildwood, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4240; (850) 644-1702;
rchristi@admin.fsu.edu
;
http://www.fsu.edu/~fsu-isc.
International Programs
Director:
James E. Pitts;
Associate Director:
Michele E. Ceci;
Assistant Directors:
Mary A. Balthrop, Joan W. Cassels
The Florida State University offers a wide variety of opportunities for students to study overseas. Students learn not only from their exposure to the cultural resources of the host countries but also through their firsthand observations and participation in the political, economic, and social changes taking place outside the United States.
The University has operated international study centers in Panama City, Republic of Panama since 1957; in Florence, Italy since 1966; in London, England since 1971; and in Valencia, Spain since 2000. At each of these locations, courses are offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. In addition to FSU students, the centers are open to students from other U.S. institutions and throughout the world.
All of these Study Centers offer a broad curriculum, which include courses that particularly lend themselves to the international location. In Florence, the courses focus on the areas of art history, classics, English writing, literature, history, the humanities, Italian language, and politics. In Valencia, courses are offered in Spanish language, literature, and civilization as well as art, business, English literature, the humanities, and music. The FSU-Panama campus offers courses in a variety of disciplines including mathematics and the sciences. FSU-Panama also functions as a 2- or 4-year degree institution serving a large population of native Panamanians. The London center offers courses in the areas of art history, education, English literature, history, music, politics, social sciences, and theatre. In addition, the London Study Center also serves as a base of operations for a number of curriculum focused programs. Students may pursue study on specific topics such as English literature, international affairs, choral and instrumental music education, global sport management, theatre, graphic design, education technology, textiles, apparel, and merchandising, and world museums. Internships in a variety of areas are offered in London, Valencia, and Panama.
In addition to our Study Centers, International Programs offers programs in many of other locations. These include: Belgium, Belize, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Russia, Switzerland, and Vietnam. These locations host a variety of study abroad opportunities ranging from broad curriculum offerings to faculty-led programs focusing on a particular area or major. International Programs is constantly adding to and updating our program offerings and locations. Visit our website at http://www.international.fsu.edu or contact us: International Programs, A5500 University Center Tallahassee, FL 32306-2420, (850) 644-3272, (800) 374-8581, intprog1@admin.fsu.edu.
Other Programs
Archaeology Programs in Italy
Director:
Nancy T. de Grummond
The Department of Classical Languages, Literature and Civilization conducts archaeological excavations at two Etruscan/Roman sites in Italy—Cetamura del Chianti, near Siena, and San Venanzo, near Orvieto. Each summer the department sponsors field schools of approximately six weeks at these sites. The field schools are open to students from colleges and universities throughout the state of Florida and constitute a significant part of the master’s degree program with a concentration in classical archaeology. For further information, contact the Department of Classical Languages, Literature and Civilization,
205 Dodd Hall.
Florida–Costa Rica Institute
Co-director:
Joan W. Cassels
The Florida State University and Valencia Community College co-administer The Florida–Costa Rica Linkage Institute on behalf of the state’s higher education systems.
The Florida–Costa Rica Linkage Institute (FLORICA) is one of the three original linkage institutes established by the Florida Legislature in 1986. The International Linkage Institute Program has expanded since that time to include a total of 11 institutes throughout the state.
The intent of the Florida Legislature is for the Florida-Costa Rica Linkage Institute to offer opportunities at both the university and community-college levels for education and training; state development; curriculum development; collaborative research; technical assistance; cultural, faculty, and student exchange; intensive Spanish instruction; library materials exchange; computer linkage; and joint commercial ventures. These activities are to be undertaken in conjunction with Costa Rica’s four public universities, its Ministry of Education, and the State of Florida’s 11 state universities and 28 community colleges.
Florida–France Institute
Co-director:
Joan W. Cassels
The Florida State University, the University of South Florida, and Miami-Dade Community College co-administer the Florida-France Linkage Institute on behalf of the state’s higher education system.
The Florida-France Institute was established in 1989 and is one of 11 Florida bi-national linkage institutes created by the Florida Legislature to promote business, educational, cultural, and scientific exchange among Florida and other nations and regions of the world. France is a major trading partner with Florida and has growing business and investment interests in the state. Similarly, Florida seeks new opportunities for business in France, especially with its sister region Languedoc-Roussillon and the French Caribbean.
The intent of the Florida-France Institute is to serve a multitude of interest groups in Florida and France by providing opportunities for education, training, activities related to trade and business promotion, cooperative research, and mutual technical assistance, as well as educational and cultural exchange. Its purpose is to link the resources of the State of Florida’s 11 universities and 28 community colleges with those of state governments and business to forge a network of partnerships with French educational, governmental, and private-sector institutions.
Law Program at Oxford
The Florida State University conducts an international law program in the prestigious academic atmosphere of Oxford University. The program utilizes its unique setting to enhance the study of international and comparative law and the history of common law. ABA-approved law courses are taught by a combination of Florida State University College of Law faculty and approved adjunct professors from Oxford. The program is available to students in good standing at an ABA-approved law school who have completed at least one year of study. Visit our website at http://www.law.fsu.edu/academic_programs/international_law.
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