Office of International Affairs
Clemson University
Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs
Expression of Interest
Spring and Summer 2008 Programs: If you plan to conduct a study abroad program in the spring or
summer of 2008, you should submit the information requested below by May 15, 2007. This will allow us
to begin planning for your program. Your complete proposal will be due on September 1, 2007.
Thereafter, the deadlines given below will apply to all programs.
Program Faculty Leader: Dolores A. Stegelin, Ph. D., Professor of Early Childhood Education
401A Tillman Hall, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0705 (864) 656-0327
Department: Teacher Education
Phone: 864 656-0327
Email: dstegel@clemson.edu
Program Name: Reggio Emilia, Italy Study Abroad—A Collaboration with Clemson University,
College of Charleston, University of South Carolina, and Other SC Colleges
Program Venue: City of Reggio Emilia, Italy and Italian Approach to Early Childhood Education
Program Dates: Maymester or Summer I of 2008: approximately 2 to 3 weeks (to be determined)
Program Tuition: 3 or 6 hours of Clemson graduate or undergraduate credits
Program Fees: $2600 for 3 weeks (approximate)
Courses Offered and Credits ED 438/439: Selected Topics in Italian Education; ED 738/739: Independent
Study in Italian Education; ED EC 810: Advanced Foundations of ECE; and ED EC 820: Advanced
Curriculum in ECE; ED EC 220: Family, School, and Community (each course is 3 credits;6 credits total
can be taken on this study abroad)
Brief Description of Program An in-depth study of the Reggio Emilia Early Childhood Education
Approach that includes a homestay with an Italian family; beginning Italian language lessons;
intensive study of the history and elements of the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood
Education; tours of Florence, Bologna, and other Italian cities; cultural experiences in the
community that include museums, art events, family festivals, shopping; theater; and other
student-selected activities. Opportunities for students to travel before or after the study abroad
experience.
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The following deadlines apply for submission of approval forms for programs conducted after Summer
2008:
Programs to be offered during: Deadline for submission of program
proposal and approval form:
Fall Semester September 15 of the prior year
Spring Semester January 15 of the prior year
Summer Semester/Maymester May 15 of the prior year
Examples:
To offer a program in fall 2008, you should submit your approval form and documentation by
September 15, 2007.
To offer a program in spring 2009, you should submit your approval form and documentation by
January 15, 2008.
To offer a program in summer 2009, you should submit your approval form and documentation by
May 15, 2008.
RETURN THIS FORM TO: Teresa E. Wise, Executive Director for International Programs & Services,
Office of International Affairs, twise@clemson.edu; 864-656-1753.
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