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Study of the U.S. Institutes (for Scholars)

Study of the U.S. Institutes (for Scholars)

Scholars from around the world share ideas after attending the seminar Religious Pluralism in the United States. (Photo: State Dept.)

Scholars from around the world share ideas after attending the seminar Religious Pluralism in the United States. (Photo: State Dept.)

Study of the United States (U.S.) Institutes are six-week academic programs for multinational groups of university faculty from abroad. Institutes are held at university campuses throughout the United States and focus on a particular theme or topic in American studies. Approximately 18-30 foreign educators participate in each institute.

These institutes strengthen curricula and improve the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions overseas. Each program includes two components: an intensive, four-week academic seminar and a two-week study tour designed to reinforce the academic content of the seminar.

Cultural activites of all kinds complement the programs and help to increase the participants' understanding of U.S. society.

 

Summer 2012 Study of the U.S. Institutes Programs

The American Institute in Taiwan Public Diplomacy Section is pleased to invite candidates to apply for one of the Summer 2012 Study of the U.S. Institute programs.  The Study of the U.S. Institute programs are designed for mid-career university-level educators.  Each institute will typically last six weeks and take place during various dates between mid June and early August of 2012.

Interested applicants please contact the American Cultural Center Office at (02) 2723-3959, ext. 224 or application@mail.ait.org.tw for application forms.  Applications may be sent by e-mail to application@mail.ait.org.tw.

Programs Overview
Name of Institute
(Click for Details, PDF Format)  		Date Location Application Deadline
American Politics and Political Thought Mid June to early August, 2012** University of Massachusetts December 31, 2011
Contemporary American Literature Mid June to early August, 2012** University of Louisville December 31, 2011
Journalism and Media Mid June to early August, 2012** Ohio University December 31, 2011
Religious Pluralism in the United States Mid June to early August, 2012** University of California at Santa Barbara December 31, 2011
U.S. Culture and Society Mid June to early August, 2012** New York University December 31, 2011
U.S. Foreign Policy Mid June to early August, 2012** University of Florida December 31, 2011
Study of the U.S. Institute for Secondary Educators Mid June to early August, 2012** A. Institute for Training and Development in Amherst, Massachusetts
B. California State University, Chico		 December 31, 2011

** Tentative

Official Program Portal

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