- Yogyakarta, Indonesia
The Study Abroad Program in Indonesia focuses on intercultural communication experiences and an in-depth look at environmental matters in this biodiversity hotspot. Indonesia, as the fourth largest country and the largest Muslim majority country in the world, offers a rich array of cultures, languages, and ecosystems that students will get to experience through daily interactions with Indonesian students, faculty, and community members. Students will also have the opportunity for field trips in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bali, and two national parks, along with major cultural and religious locations on the islands of Java and Bali.
Sponsored by College of Communication
Course(s)
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CMS 355K
- Intercultural Communication
and
CMS 362E - Environmental Communication
Academic Information
CMS 362E: Environmental Communication (3-credits) CMS 355K: Intercultural Communication (3-credits) This program will be taught asynchronously in the US from 6/6-6/22 then will travel to Indonesia from 6/23-7/13.
Faculty
Dr. Stacey Sowards teaches courses in communication theory, rhetorical theory, environmental communication, gender and communication, and intercultural communication. Her research focuses on environmental, intercultural, and gender and communication in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the United States.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Good academic standing
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Housing will be in hotels in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Bali.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Program fee: TBD. Program fee includes housing, excursions, administrative and instructional costs, and on-site orientation. Program fee does not include airfare, books, insurance, local transportation and personal expenses.
Dates:
- Program: June 6, 2024 to July 13, 2024
- Instructional: June 6, 2024 to July 13, 2024
- Final Deadline: February 1, 2024
Application Code
353049
Program Coordinator
Barbara Barstow
Additional Resources
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Fin Responsibility Policy
Registration
Frequently Asked Questions
Information Session
Information Session
Next Step
Plan to attend an info session in Fall 2023 to learn more! Dates/times coming soon. For more info, contact program coordinator Barbara Barstow at barbara.barstow@austin.utexas.edu.