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Loyola University Chicago
PERSONNEL Patrick Boyle
Associate Provost for International Initiatives, Associate Professor of Political Science Phone: (773) 508-3899 Fax: 773-508-7125 E-mail: pboyle@luc.edu Mary TheisActing Director, Office for International Programs International Student and Scholar Services Phone: (773) 508-3899 Fax: (773) 508-7125 E-mail: mtheis@luc.edu
Shannon Olson
Assistant Director for English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Office for International Programs Phone: (773) 508-3880 Fax: (773) 508-7125 E-mail: solson@luc.edu
Kelly Heath
Study Abroad Coordinator, Office for International Programs Phone: (773) 508-3307 Fax: (773) 508-7125 E-mail: kheath2@luc.edu
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Total international undergraduate students (FTE): 140
Total international graduate students (FTE): 261
Country of Origin of International Students: 80 countries; Largest Numbers From:
India-#1
China-#2
South Korea-#3
Taiwan #4
Canada-#4
Japan-#5
Nigeria #6
Poland #7
INSTITUTIONAL VOLUNTEER/SERVICE PROGRAMS ABROAD
El Salvador
El Salvador with International Partners in Mission (IPM): Become familiar with current social issues in El Salvador during 3-day home stays with families in Zaragosa, in an urban community outside of the country's capitol. Visit several sites in San Salvador, commemorating the deaths of Oscar Romero and four North American churchwomen, the six Jesuits and their colleagues at the Universidad Centro Americana (UCA). Learn about the history and social concerns of urban and rural El Salvador, including the work and origins of Christian Base Communities (CBEs) and cooperative movements.
France
The Ecumenical Community of Taize, France: During the trip to Taize students can expect to be welcomed by an ecumenical community of brothers who have committed themselves to follow Christ, nuns who live nearby, and other young people from all over the globe. Brothers of the community give introductions to the Bible every day. These introductions are followed by times of reflection and discussion. In the afternoon, participants engage in group discussions regarding various issues that challenge contemporary global society. Participants enjoy opportunities for cultural exchange through prayer, dialogue and sharing work with others as they help with practical tasks around the Taize village complex.
Guatemala
La Parroquia San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala: Hosted by a parish in San Lucas Toliman (a Catholic mission organization with ties to New Ulm, MN), participants will build relationships with North American volunteers and local residents. Learn about Guatemalan history, culture, and politics, along with introductions to current social issues and conditions. Participants will observe modern liberation theology in practice and find opportunities to share work among a variety of seasonal service projects addressing community needs for infrastructure and sustainability.
Mexico
Cuernavaca Center for Intercultural Dialogue on Development (CCIDD), Cuernavaca, Mexico: CCIDD is a Christian, ecumenical, immersion/retreat center engaging participants in cross cultural experiences, spiritual reflection, and social analysis. Participants are given opportunities to work with urban and rural Mexicans striving for change, explore diverse communities and encounter God in the struggle for social justice in Latin America.
Annunciation House, U.S.-Mexico border (El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico): Annunciation House has been working in El Paso/Ciudad Juarez since 1978 operating houses of hospitality for migrants and refugees. Annunciation House is a Catholic organization that accompanies the migrant, homeless, and economically vulnerable peoples of the border region through hospitality, advocacy, and education. Participants will engage in the Border Awareness Experience (BAE) program. More than being an informational tour, the BAE seeks to immerse the participants in the border culture and realities of the many people and groups that live and work here.
STUDY ABROAD
Rome Center (year-long, semester and summer)
Beijing Center (year-long and semester)
Loyola Reciprocal Exchange Programs (year-long, semester, and some summer)
Jesuit Affiliate Programs (semester and some summer)
USAC (year-long, semester and some summer)
IES (year-long, semester and some summer)
Faculty Led Programs in France, Spain and Tunisia (summer)
Most popular countries: Italy, China, Australia, Chile, Spain, UK, France, Japan
Consortia programs: University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), Institute for the International Education of Students (IES)
Reciprocal Exchange:
Mary Immaculate College (Limerick, Ireland)
University of Birmingham (Birmingham, England)
University of Provence (Aix-en-Provence, France)
The Political Institute (Aix-en-Provence, France)
EDHEC Business School (Lille-Nice, France)
Sophia University (Tokyo, Japan)
Sogang University (Seoul, Korea)
La Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico City, Mexico)
Marquette Service Learning Program in South Africa (Cape Town, South Africa)
Facultat D'Economia IQS, Ramon Llull University (Barcelona, Spain)
Marquette Study Center in Madrid (Madrid, Spain)
Affiliate:
Casa de la Solidaridad (San Salvador, El Salvador)
Universidad Alberto Hurtado (Santiago, Chile)
Non-Institutional: USAC, IES
Institution's own programs:
Rome Center
Beijing Center
Modern Languages Summer Programs (Aix-en-Provence, France and Alcala, Spain)
Tunis, Tunisia Summer Program
Highlighted Programs:
ROME: The John Felice Rome Center ( http://www.luc.edu/romecenter/) in Italy offers an American undergraduate college experience in the heart of Western Europe. Students choose from more than 40 academic courses each semester and live together to form a tight-knit community in one of Europe's largest and most captivating capital cities with considerable cultural and religious importance for more than 2,000 years. Because the Rome Center is an actual campus and academic center of Loyola University Chicago, it is fully accredited and credits earned are easily transferable to other American universities. BEIJING: The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies ( www.thebeijingcenter.org) is a Jesuit-operated institution that utilizes the modern facilities and well-equipped classroom buildings of China's University of International Business and Economics. Undergraduate students are offered language training, extensive content courses, immersion experiences with Chinese students and extensive educational travel to far corners of China. Classes are taught in English by professors from Chinese universities, with a curricular focus on Chinese language and culture as well as international business. The Beijing Center enrolls 80 - 120 students per semester who are primarily from Jesuit colleges and universities across the U.S. CHILE: Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Santiago, Chile Program ( http://www.luc.edu/studyabroad/chile.shtml)- In this program, students will study at La Universidad Alberto Hurtado, a Jesuit university in Santiago, Chile to which Loyola is affiliated. The university is small, with a warm, familial atmosphere, and is located in the heart of the city of Santiago. Students will have three weeks of Spanish immersion classes (three hours of academic credit) followed by an opportunity to travel throughout South America during the month of February. Students will then begin the regular Universidad Alberto Hurtado semester in early March. The return to Chicago will be after final exams at the beginning of July. SUMMER PROGRAMS: Alcala, Spain; Aix-en-Provence, France; Tunis, Tunisia: http://www.luc.edu/studyabroad/summer.shtml Study Abroad Logistics: Requirements for studying abroad: 2.75 GPA for most programs; Good academic and disciplinary standing; 30 semester credit hours Financial aid available: Yes Other student services available (i.e. insurance, housing): Yes
INTERNATIONALIZATION OF THE CURRICULUM:
Related Majors/Minors/Concentrations:
Since the beginning of 2005, when Loyola initiated its new core curriculum, all students are required to take courses satisfying learning outcomes for global awareness. There are also several majors ( Environmental Studies, International Business, International Cinema and International Studies,) and minor (Asian Studies, Black World Studies, International Business, Latin American Studies. Medieval Studies, Middle Eastern/Islamic Studies, and Peace Studies, Polish Studies, World Literature and Languages) with an international focus.
Languages available/ Language requirements:
We offer majors in: French, Italian and Spanish
We offer minors in: Arabic, Asian Languages, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish and Spanish
Institutes or Centers promoting global awareness:
The Center for Ethics and Social Justice
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Contribution to University Outreach: The Center provides a gathering-place for scholars and other communities Loyola serves to engage in thoughtful multi-disciplinary reflection and application of ethical virtues and principles in their respective disciplines as well as supporting the Jesuit values of compassion and justice in discussions related to issues of pressing societal concern
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Contribution to University Voice: The Center Center promotes and assists the University in fulfilling its societal responsibilities as Chicago's Jesuit University for being a voice for reason, compassion, and justice in society
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Contribution to University Character: The Center develops programs and initiatives for the University administration, staff, students, and faculty to be more fully and effectively engaged in the scholarly application of ethics to all aspects of their work
The John Felice Rome Center
Students from universities across the U.S. are invited to join our community, established in 1961, for a summer, semester or academic year to:
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Experience Rome, one of the most stunning-yet livable-capital cities in Europe.
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Participate in unique internship and service-learning opportunities
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Explore Italy, Europe and the world
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Enhance your skills and marketability, and enrich your life
The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies
Undergraduates from universities all over the world are invited to apply to spend a semester or full year at our institution, where they can:
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Experience Beijing, the political, educational and cultural capital of China
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Learn about China from instructors of top Chinese universities
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Live in a safe, western-style residence hall with students from all over the world
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Opt for high immersion opportunities through intensive language courses, Chinese roommates, private Chinese tutors and a host student
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Explore the far corners of China during academic excursions
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Perform research at the library, which contains the largest collection of English-language books about China.
Center for the Human Rights of Children
Center for Catholic Intellectual Heritage
Center for Urban Research and Learning
Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy
FACULTY EXCHANGE/COOPERATIVE RESEARCH
Project Focus: Loyola University Chicago has developed faculty immersion programs to Mexico, East Africa, Vietnam, Indonesia and Peru and encouraging cooperative bilateral agreements with Jesuit and other universities in selected locations throughout the world.
OTHER PROGRAMS OR INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Faculty and staff may participate in our International Alternative Break Immersions as university advisors with a role in leading the trip. Administrators have also taken immersion trips to developing countries and the university has regularly sent immersion trips to East Africa and Latin America.
A number of Loyola graduate programs have their own study abroad opportunities. The Graduate School of Education, Business, and Social Work all provide summer programs at the Rome Center. Loyola's Law School and Business School also offer their own programs, which vary from year to year.
Immersion Trips:
Loyola University Chicago has been sponsoring local, national, and international immersion trips for its students for the past 12 years. Witnessing the transformative effect that similar trips have had on the lives of our students, the Jesuit Community and the Office of Academic Affairs have made this kind of experience available to other members of the university community, to Loyola's faculty, staff, administrators, and trustees.
The immersion trips provide Loyola's faculty, staff, administrators and trustees with an opportunity to deepen and expand their commitment to justice through direct contact with the poor. It enhances our understanding of social suffering, and promotes the infusion of social justice issues into the culture and classrooms of the University. It further develops skills to create methods for the promotion of social justice on Loyola's campuses.
The program has three goals:
1. To contribute to the spiritual and intellectual development of Loyola's educational community (faculty, staff, administrators, and trustees)
2. To infuse a deeper recognition of social justice into the individual as well as into the culture and structures of the University, particularly into the teaching, research and service practices of the institution
3. To connect Loyola University to the issues of global justice in a creative way and develop mechanisms for a continuing and mutually beneficial relationship between developing countries and Loyola.
Language Program- English as a Second Language (ESL)
Academic Year (Fall & Spring)
Limited to:
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Matriculated Loyola students who need ESL support in a particular skill area (part-time ESL study)
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Students who intend to join a Loyola degree program, and need more language skill development before matriculating (full-time ESL study)
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Open to undergraduate and graduate level students
Curriculum:
Summer Intensive
Curriculum:
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High-intermediate to high-advanced level classes
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Morning classes: 4-skill development
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Afternoon classes, 2 tracks: 1 - EAP, 2 - Business English
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6-weeks, Summer Session II
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F-1 visa available
Updated: 4/2/2008
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