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In addition to majors and minors offered by Knox’s academic departments, the educational program of the College makes available many special opportunities through which students enhance their four-year experience. These opportunities range from study abroad, to special intensive academic programs focused on a discipline, to student independent research, and to service activities that benefit the local community. Some special programs are linked closely to students working in specified academic areas, while others are open to any member of the student body.
Contents
Academic Honor Societies
Center for Career and Pre-Professional Development
Center for Community Service
Center for Global Studies
Center for Intercultural Life
Center for Research and Advanced Study
Center for Teaching and Learning
Clinical Term in Psychology
Cooperative Degree Programs
December Break
Ford Foundation Research Fellowship Program
George Washington Gale Scholars Program
Graduate and Special Fellowship Advisors
Green Oaks Term
Honors Program
Independent Study
International Summer Program in Management
Internships
Japan Term
Kemper Scholars Program
Lincoln Studies Center
Clare Booth Luce Scholars Program
Ronald E. McNair Program
Open Studio
Peace Corps Preparatory Program
Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship Program
Pre-Professional Advising
Quick-Start Language Instruction
Repertory Theatre Term
Richter Memorial Scholarships Program
Student Teaching Assistantships
Study Abroad and Other Off-Campus Study Programs
Academic Honor Societies
Several honor societies initiate student members who excel in the activities and qualities emphasized by each society. Membership is based upon guidelines determined by each organization. Phi Beta Kappa is the most prestigious and oldest academic honor society. Others include:
Alpha Psi Omega: Theatre
Eta Sigma Phi: Classics
Mortar Board: General
Pi Kappa Lambda: Music
Pi Sigma Alpha: Political Science
Psi Chi: Psychology
Sigma Delta Pi: Spanish
Sigma Xi: Scientific Research
Center for Career and Pre-Professional Development
Located in its new office suite at 362 South Academy, the Center assists students in the career development process. Individual counseling sessions, workshops and seminars are scheduled to guide students in their decision-making about potential career paths. The Center coordinates recruiting visits from graduate schools and employer representatives. The College’s internship program is also headquartered here. The Center maintains a library of career-related information, including job postings, internship opportunities, resume, interview, and job search advice, information on graduate and professional school exams, and graduate study information. Ms. Poppy, Director.
Center for Community Service
Working closely with the Center for Career and Pre-Professional Development, the Center for Community Service was established in 2006. The Center works with students, faculty and staff to make connections with community partners to enhance outreach activities. Current initiatives include several tutoring programs with local organizations, student musical performances at local nursing homes, and the recent "Alternative Spring Break" through which nearly 100 students traveled to New Orleans and Mississippi to participate in Katrina relief projects. In 2006-2007, the Center for Community Service formed a partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters Organization to create a Knox College based program focused on mentoring youth from Galesburg and Knox County. Ms. Ridlon, Coordinator.
Center for Global Studies
Knox established its Center for Global Studies, located in the Old Jail, in September 2002. The Center sponsors speakers and colloquia on international topics, provides information on off-campus study opportunities and application procedures, coordinates faculty development projects focused on strengthening international expertise, and works with students who need pre-departure orientation for overseas study. Prof. Seibert and Prof. Ragan, Co-Directors.
Center for Intercultural Life
Located in a building known as “The Cottage,” surrounded by residence halls, the Center provides a meeting place for many campus organizations that provide support for diversity, pluralism and intercultural issues. Supported by members of the Office of Student Development, these organizations regularly sponsor events or speakers designed to inform the campus community about these issues. The Office of Intercultural Life, located in Old Main, provides leadership in nurturing a positive and supportive campus environment that promotes respect, civility, and social equity. Ms. Walters, Assistant Dean of Students for Intercultural Life.
Center for Research and Advanced Study
Scheduled to open in January 2010, the Center for Research and Advanced Study, located in Old Main, coordinates the undergraduate research programs of the College. The Center will supervise the College Honors Program, provide support for independent research and creative projects, and offer special workshops to help students develop the capacity for independent work. The Center is supported by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Prof. Bailey, Director.
Center for Teaching and Learning
Located in a newly renovated facility at 466 S. West Street, the Center nurtures academic excellence through one-on-one or group instruction in writing, peer tutoring in all subject areas, academic counseling and learning skills instruction. Along with the Associate Dean of the College, the Center is responsible for assisting faculty with the provision of federally mandated academic accommodations. The Center is also responsible for the College’s TRIO Achievement Program, a federally funded program that provides support for academic excellence for first-generation college students from underrepresented groups and those who have academic needs. Mr. Haslem, Director; Ms. Lopez, Director, TRIO Achievement Program.
Clinical Term in Psychology
Students interested in the areas of clinical psychology, counseling psychology and social work have an in-depth experience of the field, both in and out of the classroom. Students register in two courses, PSYC 300A, Clinical & Abnormal Psychology, and PSYC 300B, Counseling Processes, while completing an internship in the Galesburg area that is related to clinical psychology. Students gain an increased knowledge of clinical psychology through the integration of academic information and assignments in the two classes and the hands-on experience of working in settings typical of clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workers. Prof. Kasser, Chair, Department of Psychology.
Cooperative Degree Programs
For a small number of specialized programs outside the core liberal arts disciplines, Knox offers cooperative degree programs with institutions that recognize liberal arts as the best preparation for more specialized study. Typically, these programs involve 3 years of Knox study combined with two years of more specialized study at a cooperating institution. Students interested in cooperative programs should consult early in their careers with the advisors listed below.
Architecture: Prof. Gilbert
Engineering: Prof. Moses
Forestry/Environmental Management: Prof. Allison
George Washington University Early Selection Program (Pre-Med): Associate Dean Bailey
Knox-Rush Early Identification Program (Pre-Med): Associate Dean Bailey
Law: Prof. Sunderland
Medical Technology: Prof. Welch
Nursing: Prof. Welch
Occupational Therapy: Prof. Varakin
Optometry: Prof. Thorn
December Break
An optional three-week interim session is scheduled between Fall and Winter terms. A small number of courses are offered; they are announced in the Fall term and are of the type that fit well into a concentrated format. During this time, the College also offers internships to upperclass students who wish to earn credit by working with an off-campus organization. Occasionally, study trips to foreign countries or other off-campus locations are scheduled. Students electing a course may enroll for up to one credit. Registration takes place in early November, with the balance of fees due prior to the end of Fall term classes. Tuition and room fees for December Break are listed in the "Tuition and Fees" section of the Catalog.
Ford Foundation Research Fellowship Program
Knox juniors interested in pursuing careers in teaching and research can apply or be nominated by faculty for selection as Ford Fellows (exceptional sophomores may also apply or be nominated). Applicants should have grade-point averages of 3.0 or higher and submit well-written essays of application. Application forms are available in the Office of the Associate Dean of the College early in Fall Term. Those selected participate in a one-week seminar on campus during December Break, focusing on graduate education and on the rewards and realities of scholarly careers. During the winter and summer of the junior year, Ford Fellows work with selected faculty mentors to design and carry out a research project in an area of interest. Fellows receive substantial stipends to support them during their summer research projects. In addition, Fellows observe and assist their chosen mentor in the preparation and teaching of an introductory course.
Many Ford Fellows elect to continue their projects for College Honors and present the results of their work at national and regional scholarly conferences. Associate Dean Bailey, Director.
George Washington Gale Scholars Program
Knox College, Carl Sandburg College, and Galesburg School District 205 sponsor the George Washington Gale Scholars Program. Gale Scholars are a group of high-potential, high risk middle-school students involved in a 4-year program that provides special counseling and educational planning to augment their high school experience and encourage college attendance. After graduating high school, Gale Scholars attend Carl Sandburg College to earn an A.A. degree, and transfer to Knox to complete their B.A. Knox students participate as tutors, summer program counselors and in other capacities in the Gale Scholars program.
Graduate and Special Fellowship Advisors
Knox students are encouraged to consider applying for national fellowships for graduate and post-baccalaureate study. Faculty and staff serve as special advisors for these programs and interested students are encouraged to contact them early in their academic careers.
Fulbright: Dean Breitborde
Javits: Associate Dean Bailey
Marshall: Associate Dean Bailey
Mellon: Associate Dean Bailey
National Science Foundation:
Prof. McAndrew (Natural Science)
Associate Dean Bailey (Social Science)
Rhodes: Associate Dean Bailey
Others: Associate Dean Bailey
Green Oaks Term
In Spring 2002, the College introduced the Green Oaks Term, a residential interdisciplinary off-campus program at Green Oaks, Knox’s 704-acre field station. The program involves a small group of students with majors in the sciences, social sciences and humanities in the exploration of ecological, cultural and historical, and aesthetic qualities of the landscape. Staffed by three faculty from departments in the Arts, Social Sciences, and Sciences, students have an intensive, 10-week experience, including sharing responsibility for cooking, cleaning and the stewardship of the field station. The College offers the Green Oaks Term every two to three years. Students participating in the program receive 3.5 credits. The courses are as follows; full descriptions may be found in the Courses of Study section of the Catalog under Environmental Studies.
ENVS 282/382 Deep Maps of Place
ENVS 283/383 Natural History of Green Oaks
ENVS 284/384 The Natural Imagination
ENVS 285 Dynamics of Intentional Community
There is no additional cost for students who are on both room and board. For other students, a program fee is calibrated to cover room and board expenses for the term. Financial aid eligibility and arrangements are the same as for on-campus study.
Sophomores, juniors or seniors of all academic persuasions are eligible. An applicant should have enough introductory work in biology, creative arts, or anthropology-sociology to enroll in at least one of the three courses 282-284 at the advanced (300) level.
Applications should be made to the Program Director in the month of November. Notifications of acceptance are mailed during Winter Break. Prof. Wagner, Green Oaks Term Director.
Honors Program
Students may seek to graduate with College Honors through completion of a program of advanced independent study, producing a major piece of research or creative work. The Knox Honors Program has been recognized by graduate, law and medical schools around the country as offering outstanding preparation for careers in research and the professions. It has been cited by the federal Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education as one of two model programs in the nation.
Honors may be undertaken as early as the junior year. Normally it is done in the senior year. Each candidate completes three to five credits (two in special cases) of advanced study, under the supervision and guidance of a faculty advisor and committee chosen by the student. Credit is only awarded for work done on campus. Courses undertaken for Honors may be either in addition to or in place of regular departmental requirements. At the end of the project, the student submits a thesis or creative portfolio and takes a final examination. The examination, which is oral, is given by the student’s advisory committee, assisted by a scholar from another college or research university who has special knowledge of the student’s field.
A candidate for College Honors must have the endorsement of his or her major department, (and of the department in which the work is done, if different from the major department). An applicant is expected to have a cumulative index of 3.3 or above. The Honors Subcommittee of the Academic Standing Committee gives final approval for undertaking College Honors. Applications should be submitted to the Associate Dean of the College by the third term of the junior year and must be submitted by September 15 of the senior year. Application forms are available from the Office of the Registrar.
Independent Study
Independent study is used to enrich Knox’s academic program by providing students with opportunities for study that cannot be pursued in regular courses. While all students who would benefit from independent study are encouraged to pursue it, this opportunity may be limited by the faculty’s obligations to the regular offerings of the College. Hence, independent study may not be used to duplicate in whole or in part courses regularly offered, nor may it be used for introductory work of any kind.
A student discusses the proposed plan of study thoroughly with the faculty supervisor. Once that faculty member has agreed to direct the project, the student works out a final application. Enrollment in independent study can be done by the student on the web at the Registrar's site, accompanied by the signed consent of the supervising faculty member, using a form obtainable from the Registrar's Office.
Independent study pursued “off-term,” i.e., during vacation periods or when the student is not regularly enrolled for the term, must have the approval of the Associate Dean of the College. The deadline for such applications is registration day of any regular term or December Break, and in May for the summer, as noted in the Academic Calendar. Off-term independent study work is due by the last day of examinations of the term during which it is undertaken and by Fall Registration Day for summer work. The usual procedures for incompletes or dropping the course apply.
International Summer Program in Management
In 2005, Knox became an affiliated College with the International Summer Program in Management, operated jointly by the University of Michigan-Dearborn School of Management and the University of Padua (Italy) School of Economics and Business, and located at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. This program teaches about recent business trends in a cross-cultural setting. Scholarships sponsored by the program are available for students to take one or both of the following courses: Organizational Behavior and Business Models, and Strategic Management and Corporate Reporting. Coursework is transferable to Knox. For more information, see Dean Breitborde.
Internships
Knox College offers internships to those students, usually sophomores or juniors, who are interested in working and learning with an off-campus organization. Such internships often prove of great value for students who are preparing for careers or who intend to undertake further study in graduate or professional school. Interested students should contact the Center for Career and Pre-Professional Development.
The following list of those institutions that have recently sponsored internships for Knox students, although not exhaustive, provides an idea of the range of experience covered by the internship program:
American English Academy, Chicago (Marketing)
American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago (Communications)
Animal Disease Laboratory (Training in disease identification)
Argonne National Laboratory (Training in research)
City of Chicago (Alderman’s Assistant)
City of Galesburg Police Department (Law Enforcement)
The Education Center, Gainesville, FL (Teacher)
Mary Davis Home (Law Enforcement)
St. Mary’s Square (Social Services)
Joliet Crime Lab (Forensic Science)
Indianapolis Children’s Museum (Archival Internship)
Galesburg Register-Mail (Journalism; Sales)
Galesburg Clinic Association (Laboratory training in immunology)
Department of Children and Family Services (Field experience)
Galesburg and Chicago Public Schools (Teaching internships)
Student Conservation Association (Training in natural resources management)
Indiana School of Medicine (Internship in research)
Azer Clinic (Physical Therapy)
Galesburg Clinic Laboratory (Pre-health)
Galesburg Clinic Pharmacy (Pre-health)
Dr. Charles Fifield (Pre-dental)
Hewitt Associates (Benefits Consulting)
Kemper Insurance (Actuarial Science)
Krumm and Associates (Economic Modeling)
Knox Veterinary Clinic (Pre-veterinary Medicine)
Moon of Hope Publishing (Accounting, Composer Biographies)
A.C. Nielson Corporation (Data Analysis)
Northern Trust (Banking)
Performing Arts Resources (Performing Arts Intern)
Prairie Valley Orthodontics (Pre-dental)
Prompt Care (Pre-health)
St. Mary Medical Center Pharmacy (Pre-health)
Edward D. Jones, Galesburg, IL (Market Analyst)
English News Service at the Goetheanum, Dornach, Switzerland (Writer)
In addition, members of the Knox faculty commonly supervise student internships with other social agencies and businesses in Western Illinois (including radio stations and public relations firms), and also with historical societies and medical laboratories.
Internships for course credit may be taken in the summer or during a regular academic term (including the December Break). In addition, the Center for Career and Pre-Professional Development sponsors paid and unpaid internships that do not confer academic credit.
Students interested in the internship program who wish to earn credit should bear in mind that they work closely with a faculty supervisor and that, in addition to field work, a major paper is usually required. Internship courses may be graded S-U or on the conventional A-F scale. Some departments offer internships as part of the regular course listings; others treat them as special courses. Among the departments for which internship study is appropriate are: Anthropology and Sociology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, History, Political Science and Psychology. Ms. Saline, Internship Coordinator.
Japan Term
Japan Term is an integrated set of Fall Term courses combined with a December Break study trip to Japan. It is designed to provide students with intense study of Japanese language and society. Students will enroll in a Japanese language course at the 100- or 200-level, HIST 242 Modern Japan, and PHIL 114 East Asian Philosophy, together with a 1/2-credit course IIS 240 Japan Term I. This course will consist of weekly meetings to help students design study projects during the December Break trip. Students will also have the option to enroll in an additional 1/2-credit course IIS 241 Japan Term II during the Winter Term. This course will operate as a seminar for students to discuss their experiences and complete longer research and creative projects from their experience. A special program fee covering airfare, housing in Japan, group travel within Japan, a modest stipend for meals, and special event fees will be assessed. Professors Matsuda, M. Schneider, and Young, Co-Directors.
Kemper Scholars Program
In 2002 Knox was selected to join a small group of institutions nationwide who participate in the Kemper Scholars Program. Operated by the James S. Kemper Foundation of Chicago, the program is meant to encourage outstanding students in the liberal arts to gain experience, contacts, and training, potentially leading to careers in administration or business. One new Kemper Scholar is selected each year from the first-year class. The selected Scholar receives an annual scholarship of between $3000 and $8000 during each of the sophomore, junior, and senior years, a $6000 stipend for work in a major nonprofit organization in Chicago during the summer following the sophomore year, and is eligible for a project grant ranging from $2000 to $6000 for a summer experiential learning project during the summer of the junior year. Associate Dean Bailey, Campus Coordinator.
Lincoln Studies Center
To honor Knox’s Lincoln connections and to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the life and work of Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Studies Center was established in 1997. The Center is engaged in research projects, publications, public events and occasional classroom instruction. These projects include a new edition of William A. Herndon’s 1889 biography of Lincoln, which appeared in 2006 as the inaugural volume of the Knox College Lincoln Studies Center Monograph Series (University of Illinois Press). The Center also co-sponsors the Lincoln Colloquium, an annual national presentation by leading Lincoln scholars; every four years the colloquium is held on the Knox campus. In addition to its research and writing projects, the Center has participated in the production of a video commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas debate held on the Knox campus, which was distributed nationally on Public Broadcast System stations. Student research assistants and summer interns are regularly employed to work on the Center’s projects. Prof. Wilson and Prof. R. Davis, Co-Directors.
Clare Booth Luce Scholars Program
In 2006, the Henry Luce Foundation granted funds to Knox to support the Clare Booth Luce Scholars Program, which provides special support for women students majoring in physics or computer science. The program is inspired by Ms. Luce, who sought "to encourage women to enter, study, graduate, and teach" in fields where there have been barriers to their advancement. Support includes scholarships for the junior and senior years, funding for a summer research project and the opportunity to attend scholarly conferences. Through the program, Knox also provides broader support for women in the sciences through special mentoring opportunities, speakers, and departmental activities. Prof. Armon, Coordinator.
Ronald E. McNair Program
Funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the McNair program encourages students from under-represented groups to prepare for academic careers. McNair Fellows participate in special career-focused seminars, receive special counseling, and are supported for summer research experiences. Admission to the McNair program is by competitive application. Ms. Moschenross, Director.
Open Studio
For art majors, Open Studio involves full-time intensive work for an entire 10-week term with an art faculty tutor. Students immerse themselves in building a body of work, often followed by a Senior Show which exhibits the work in the gallery of the Ford Center for the Fine Arts. Profs. Gant and Lombard, Co-Chairs, Department of Art and Art History.
Peace Corps Preparatory Program
In June 2007, Knox College and the United States Peace Corps signed an agreement to create a Peace Corps Preparatory Program at Knox to better equip students for international service. Through this pilot program at Knox, the Peace Corps aims to widen its pool of qualified candidates by developing similar arrangements with other colleges and universities around the country.
Students who are majoring in any field may apply to the program in the second half of their sophomore year. During their junior and senior years, accepted students will be expected to incorporate the requirements of the Peace Corps Prep program, which include: two years of second language study and four courses from a list of designated culture area-focused classes. Students interested in teaching must also take several Educational Studies classes. In addition, participants must enhance their preparation through off-campus study, community service, internships, or other approved experiences.
Participation in Peace Corps Prep does not guarantee that applicants will be accepted as volunteers; however, the specialized curriculum and experience should make them strong candidates for Peace Corps and other international organizations. Prof. Ragan, Program Coordinator.
Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship Program
The Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship program is designed to provide a special opportunity for a limited number of Knox students to complete additional academic work immediately after graduation, combined with a project which helps strengthen the educational programs of the College. In the past some students have taken courses in areas of the curriculum that they did not have the opportunity to pursue while earning their B.A., or which strengthen their preparation for graduate and professional school. In addition, these students have completed an array of campus projects, including, for example, serving as a teaching or department assistant, updating the catalog of the College’s art history slide collection, curating parts of Knox’s natural history collections, assisting faculty members in their laboratory research, and designing a departmental web page.
Post-Baccalaureate Fellows receive a waiver of tuition for the academic courses they complete. Grades for courses completed while on a Post-Baccalaureate fellowship appear on the Knox transcript but do not alter the student’s Bachelor’s degree. All other costs (room and board, if requested) are the student’s responsibilities. More information on the Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship program is available from the Office of the Dean of the College.
Pre-Professional Advising
Several faculty and staff serve as special advisors for pre-professional areas of study. Students with particular career interests should discuss their plans with the pre-professional advisors and with the Director of Career Development. These individuals assist students in formulating their plans; they do not substitute for the student’s regular faculty advisor.
Business Administration: Prof. R. Andersen
Dentistry: Prof. Kirkley
Engineering: Prof. Moses
Government: Prof. Seibert
Journalism: Mr. Amor
Law: Prof. Sunderland
Medicine, Veterinary Medicine: Prof. Thorn
Nursing and Allied Health Sciences: Prof. Welch
Occupational Therapy: Prof. Varakin
Optometry: Prof. Thorn
Religious Vocations: Prof. Factor
Social Work: Dean Breitborde
Quick Start Language Instruction
Initially established through a major grant from the U.S. Department of Education, “Quick Start” is an innovative introductory beginning language program integrating grammar and cultural studies on the Knox campus with a short intensive course abroad. The goals of the program are (1) to prepare students for an active personal and professional life within the emerging global economy; (2) to give them a broad feel for how the study of language is, in fact, the study of an entire historical and cultural context; (3) to give the students a sound footing for their continued language study; and (4) to motivate and prepare students for a longer-term study of language both within language classes and in others as well. The program began in the 1995-96 academic year with German; in 1996-97, the program included Spanish; in 1997-98, French was added, with expansion to other languages possible in subsequent years. See entries under these languages in “Courses of Study.” Quick Start is not offered in each language every year. Prof. Davis, Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures.
Repertory Theatre Term
Since 1970, the Knox Theatre program has offered a Repertory Theatre Term every two or three years. Rep Term students spend an entire ten-week term researching, designing, rehearsing and performing in two full-length plays. The term includes in-depth academic work on the historical and literary periods of the plays, and on other playwrights and plays from those periods, plus an examination of production techniques and theatre history. While Rep Term is part of the Theatre program, it draws students from every major in the College. Prof. Blackadder, Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance.
Richter Memorial Scholarships Program
Special support is available for students in their sophomore, junior or senior years who are engaged in independent study or research in any discipline under the supervision of a faculty member. These funds are for the costs the student incurs, including those for materials, publications and travel. Awards range from $100 to $1000 for one-term projects and may exceed $1000 for work done for College Honors. Application forms are available in the Office of the Associate Dean of the College. Associate Dean Bailey, Program Director.
Student Teaching Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships allow highly qualified students to work closely with individual professors in course management and development. Responsibilities can entail a range of supportive assignments, including assistance with classroom instruction, facilitating discussions, evaluation of student work, organizing and preparing course materials, and maintaining classroom facilities.
At Knox, Teaching Assistants never take the place of their mentoring professors. Arranged at the discretion of individual faculty members, Teaching Assistantships are incorporated into certain courses only when they will enhance academic instruction and student learning. Teaching Assistantships provide students with a number of important and unique opportunities. Working under the close supervision of a faculty member further strengthens the TA's knowledge and skill in a particular subject area. Assisting professors with their pedagogical and academic endeavors also serves as an important and widely recognized preparation for graduate schools and professional careers.
Study Abroad and Other Off-Campus Study Programs
France-Besançon
Spain-Barcelona
Argentina-Buenos Aires
Tanzania: Studies in Human Evolution and Ecology (An ACM Program)
Culture and Society in Africa (An ACM Program)
Buddhist Studies (An AEA Program)
India Studies (An ACM Program)
Japan Study (An ACM/GLCA Program)
Kansai Gaidai Asian Studies Program
Denmark: Denmark’s International Study Program
London and Florence: Arts in Context (An ACM Program)
England: London Semester (An IES Program)
Roger Williams University London Program
Scotland: St. Andrews University
Germany: Humboldt University, Berlin (An IES Program)
Germany: Flensburg (A Reciprocal Exchange Program)
Greece: College Year in Athens
Hungary: Budapest Semesters in Mathematics
Italy: Florence Semester (An ACM Program)
Italy: Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome
Brazil Exchange Program(An ACM Program)
Costa Rica: Studies in Latin American Culture and Society (An ACM Program)
Costa Rica: Tropical Field Research (An ACM Program)
Argonne Science Semester
ACM Chicago Programs
Newberry Library Program in the Humanities (ACM/GLCA Programs)
Oak Ridge Science Semester (An ACM/GLCA Program)
Washington Semester – American University
Student Initiated Programs
Knox encourages participation in off-campus programs, both abroad and in the United States, when such study enhances a student’s liberal education. The College provides a wide-range of off-campus study opportunities to meet the varied needs of its students.
Knox offers three off-campus programs of its own (Knox Programs): one in Besançon, France, one in Barcelona, Spain and one in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Knox also offers an array of programs (Pre-Approved Programs) in other parts of the country and the world through its affiliation with other colleges. In addition, students may make arrangements to enroll in programs other than those listed in this section of the catalog (Student Initiated Programs).
All applicants for off-campus study must submit a two-part application. The first part is a Knox off-campus application and the second part is the program application. Both parts along with a minimum of two faculty recommendations, and a transcript, must be submitted to the faculty advisor for the program, who passes it on to the Off-Campus Study Coordinator. The program advisor and the Off-Campus Study Committee review the applications. Applicants for the Knox programs in Barcelona, Besançon and Buenos Aires apply directly to the program advisor.
Evaluation of applications focuses on the extent to which participation in an off-campus program is demonstrably central to the student’s academic program. In the application, a student should explain in what ways the student is prepared academically and culturally for the program and why participation would improve the student’s liberal arts education. Approval of off-campus study is based on merit, including the quality of the student’s overall academic program, the student’s ability, the student’s specific preparation for the program and the quality and persuasiveness of the application.
Students wishing to participate in an off-campus program are advised to plan their schedules well in advance in order to satisfy the prerequisites for the program (listed with each program description). Planning ahead also allows students to complete the requirements for graduation, including majors, in a timely manner after returning to Knox.
Students normally earn a maximum of 3 credits for a term, 4.5 for a semester, or 9 credits for a year program. Credits applied toward a major must be approved by the Registrar and by the chair of the major program. Approval for off-campus study is granted with the understanding that Knox is not responsible for any difficulties students may encounter while studying elsewhere, or for alterations in programs that make it difficult for students to earn as many credits as they like. Students are expected to be in good academic standing to be eligible for off-campus study.
Credits and grades earned on off-campus programs are included on a student’s Knox record when evidence that the student has successfully completed the program is received by the Registrar. Grades from off-campus programs are not calculated into the student’s grade point average.
Students who receive permission to study off-campus are, if they regularly receive financial aid awards, eligible for assistance to study off-campus. Specific questions as to the amount of their eligibility should be addressed to the Director of Financial Aid.
Application Deadlines
Knox Programs
Barcelona, Besançon, Buenos Aires Rolling Admissions
Approved Programs
Japan Studies January 11
All other programs February 1
Student Initiated Programs February 1 unless the program itself has an earlier deadline
Knox College Programs
France-Besançon
The Knox program is the principal American program at the University in Besançon. Besançon is a city of 120,000 people, with 20,000 students at the University. Participants take courses for foreign students in language and culture, plus several courses chosen from the regular University curriculum to meet individual needs. All courses are taught in French by the University of Besançon professors. Students with majors other than French may continue study in their major fields. All students stay with French families for the October orientation period, then live during the year or term in University dormitories with French and foreign students. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing with good academic record; a minimum of two 200-level French courses or equivalent. Credits: 3 or 3.5 for one term (fall), 3 for one term (winter or spring), 9 or 9.5 for the academic year. Period: the academic year, fall, fall-winter, winter-spring. On-site director: Prof. Akuetey.
Spain-Barcelona
Knox, in cooperation with the University of Barcelona, offers academic study in language, the humanities and the social sciences. Students pursue a combination of courses, all taught in Spanish by professors from the University of Barcelona. Some of the courses are fitted to the particular needs of program students; other courses are from the regular University curriculum offered to Spanish students. All students live in the homes of Spanish families in Barcelona. The program has a two-week trip throughout southern Spain during Winter Break as well as other shorter educational field trips. Prerequisite: Three 200-level courses in Spanish and good academic standing; preference given to juniors and seniors. Credits: 9 for the one-year program, 6 for two terms, 3 for one term. Period: the academic year; two terms (fall-winter or winter-spring); or any one term. On-site director: Prof. Gomez.
Courses offered:
ART 331, ART 333, ART 335 Spanish Art I, II, III
HIST 315, HIST 317 History of Europe and Spain I, II
PS 346 Comparative European Governments
PS 347 Spanish Political System
SPAN 303 Contemporary Spanish Novel
SPAN 311 Golden Age Drama
SPAN 313 Contemporary Spain
SPAN 314 Don Quixote
SPAN 323 Language and Culture
SPAN 327 Picaresque Novel
SPAN 337 Generation of 1898
SPAN 340, SPAN 341 Advanced Syntax and Composition I, II
SPAN 361, SPAN 362 Spanish Cinema I, II
SPAN 363 Contemporary Spanish Theatre
Argentina-Buenos Aires
In cooperation with the University of Palermo in Buenos Aires, Knox offers a term of accredited academic study specially designed to emphasize the social sciences and language. Distinctive features of the program are its social justice outlook, its concentration on the southern cone of South America, and the possibility of internships. Courses are taught in Spanish by University of Palermo professors. The program includes three field trips to Iguazu, Puerto Madryn and Perito Moreno Glacier Park. Shorter educational trips to NGO's and social justice groups are arranged throughout the term as well. All students live in the homes of Argentine families in Buenos Aires. Prerequisite: Three 200-level courses in Spanish and good academic standing; preference given to juniors and seniors. Credits: 3 Fall term. On-site director: Prof. Oldfield.
Courses Offered:
ANSO 200 Introduction to Anthropology
ANSO 202 Culture & Society in Argentina
ANSO 343 Argentine Society, Social Thought, and Culture
ART 324 Latin American Art
HIST 314 Modern Latin America
PS 331 Politics and Government in Latin America
PS 332 Evolution of Argentine Society
SPAN 312 Latin American Literature
SPAN 320, 321 Advanced Spanish Language
SPAN 333 Social Cinema of Argentina
Pre-Approved Programs
Many of the approved programs are organized by the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) of which Knox is a member, or by the ACM in cooperation with the Great Lakes College Association (GLCA). Others are organized by the Institute of European Studies (IES), of which Knox is an affiliated member, or by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). A strong preference is given to students with junior standing unless otherwise stated. Most course work is at the advanced level. With departmental approval, a student may substitute appropriate courses for major requirements. Additional information on each program is available from each program advisor.
A list and description of pre-approved programs organized geographically follows. At the end of this section, there is a list of pre-approved and recommended programs organized by theme or discipline.
Africa
Tanzania: Studies in Human Evolution and Ecology (An ACM Program)
The Tanzania program offers undergraduates an unusual opportunity to conduct field work in some of the world’s greatest paleoanthropological and ecological sites. Students divide their time between the University of Dar es Salaam and the Northern Region of Tanzania. At the University they take courses in intensive Swahili, human evolution and the ecology of the Serengeti while developing a research topic. For the next six weeks, students live in tent camps and pursue individual field projects in the Serengeti/Ngorongoro area before returning to the University for final work on their projects. The program is both physically and academically demanding, and only well-qualified students are selected. Recommended preparation includes coursework in biology (including ecology) and anthropology (including human evolution). Coursework that addresses African history and culture is also useful. Period: one semester (fall). Program advisors: Prof. Mountjoy and Prof. Templeton.
Botswana: Culture and Society in Africa (An ACM Program)
The Associated Colleges of the Midwest offers a new program focusing on social, economic, and political development in Botswana, in southern Africa. The program will pay particular attention to the politics and social structure of contemporary Botswana and its place in the south African regional economic and political systems, and will offer language instruction in Setswana. Each student completes an independent study project under the direction of the Program Director or a member of the University of Botswana faculty, which will include significant field observation. Students will either stay with host families or will live in University of Botswana graduate student dormitories. Period: one semester (Spring, January - mid-May). Program advisor: Prof. Wagner.
Buddhist Studies (An AEA Program)
The Buddhist Studies program is located in Bodh Gaya, India, the small north Indian town where the prince-ascetic Gotama became the fully enlightened Buddha. The program weaves the diverse resources of Bodh Gaya into a three-month study program. Emphasis is placed on a comparative approach to both theory and practice, so that participants may reach their own understanding of that essence common to all varieties of Buddhism, while learning to appreciate the many cultural and historical environments in which it has flourished. The program consists of three core courses-Buddhist Philosophy, History of South Asian Buddhism and Contemporary Buddhist Culture-language instruction in Hindi or Tibetan, a meditation practicum and field research on selected topics. Prerequisite: two of the following: RELS 114, HIST 140 or HIST 143. Credit: 4.5 (Fall semester). Program advisor: Prof. Matsuda.
India Studies (An ACM Program)
The Indian subcontinent, home to almost one-sixth of the world’s population, provides a rich and complex background for the study of a non-Western civilization. After an intensive ten-week orientation term, including language study, at one of the ACM colleges, India Studies program participants spend six months in Pune living with Indian families. Pune is at once both traditional and highly industrialized, offering an excellent opportunity to observe the interaction of tradition and modernity that characterizes contemporary India. Students enroll at Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, where they continue language instruction, choose four other courses (over two terms) and complete their independent study projects begun during orientation. In addition to the formal academic program, a variety of extracurricular activities is available: music and dance recitals, field trips to nearby cultural sites such as the Ajanta and Ellora caves, the pilgrimage to Pandharpur and other religious festivals. Prerequisite: at least two courses from the following: HIST 143; ANSO 102, ANSO 205, ANSO 228; PS 322; or RELS 114. Credits: 9. Period: March to December. Program advisor: Prof. R. Ragan.
Japan Study (An ACM/GLCA Program)
Students spend the academic year at Waseda University’s International Division in Tokyo after a brief orientation providing intensive language practice and cultural discussions. In addition to required language study, electives may be chosen from a wide range of Asian studies courses taught in English. A family living experience in Tokyo provides an informal education in Japanese culture and is in many ways the dominant feature of the program, offering total immersion in the Japanese way of life. In March, a three week rural stay lets students experience another type of Japanese life. Prerequisite: HIST 242 and at least two other courses related to Asian culture and development. The options for attending the Japan Study Program include the academic year (mid-September to early July): 9 credits; Fall Semester (mid-September to early February): 4.5 credits; and Fall Semester with Cultural Practicum (mid-September to mid-March): 6 credits. Program advisor: Prof. Matsuda.
Kansai Gaidai in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan. Asian Studies Program
Kansai Gaidai is a private university focusing on foreign language studies. This program provides international students with a means of exploring Japan and Asian studies through classroom instruction and interaction with Japanese people. Japanese language courses range from the introductory through the advanced levels. All courses, except for Japanese language courses, are taught in English. Homestay is available. The program includes a three-day orientation program in which students stay in the dormitories and learn about academics, immigration procedures and basic Japanese culture. Other features are a multitude of extracurricular activities, a speaking partner program and the Experience Japan program. Prerequisite: Must have completed JAPN 103 before enrolling in the program. Period: One semester or one year. The Fall program runs from September-February. The Spring program runs from April-July. Credits: 4.5 per semester. Program advisor: Prof. Matsuda.
Europe
Denmark: Denmark’s International Study Program
This program offers a wide variety of courses in the humanities, social sciences and marine and arctic biology. Program tracks include: Architecture and Design, Biotechnology & Biomedicine, Communication & Mass Media, Danish Language & Culture, European Culture & History, European Politics & Society, International Business & Economics, Medical Practice & Policy, Migration & Identity, Public Health, Psychology & Child Development. Most of the courses are taught in English by the faculty of the University of Copenhagen, and special attention is given to Scandinavia and the Baltics, and more generally to the European Union. Many involve travel to field sites. Prerequisite: junior standing. Period: one semester (fall or winter-spring). Program advisor: Profs. Seibert and McAndrew.
England and Italy: London and Florence: Arts in Context (An ACM Program)
The London and Florence Program compares the artistic achievements of two historically prominent cities. Participants study the historical and political context of art, architecture, literature and theatre as well as Italian language. Visits to museums, galleries, theatres, short trips to other areas of England and Italy, and discussions with local scholars supplement this course work. Students spend eight weeks in each city and enjoy a week-long mid-semester break. An optional intensive course in Italian language is offered every January in Florence. Prerequisite: courses chosen from classical, medieval, and Renaissance history (including the history of art, music, and the theater), or in British history and literature. Credits: 4.5 (one additional credit awarded to students who take intensive Italian before the beginning of the regular semester). Period: one semester (winter-spring). Program advisor: Prof. Regiacorte.
England: London Semester (An IES Program)
The London Program offers three options: International Relations, Humanities, and International Business. The International Relations Program concentrates on the economic life and public policy in the new industrial society of Western Europe from the British point of view. The Humanities Program concentrates on British history, British painting, British architecture, and British literature. The International Business Program concentrates on business issues related to the EC, European business law, international marketing, and international finance. All students must take two courses in one of the programs and a tutorial related to their major field of study. To earn full credit, students may select additional courses from any of these three programs or an internship. The London program also offers a special program whereby qualified students are able to take one of their courses at a University of London college. Prerequisite: International Relations: four courses chosen from ECON 110, ECON 120, PS 210, PS 220 or European history. Humanities: two courses in British literature and two courses in European or English history, or European art history. International Business: ECON 110, ECON 120 and ECON 211. ECON 371 is recommended. Students taking the International Business Program should note that the College accepts a maximum of 9 IES credits from the international business concentration including the internship. Credit is not granted for the course “Introduction to Finance.” None of these credits apply towards the economics major. Credits: 4.5. Period: one semester (fall or winter-spring). Program advisor: Prof. Stout.
The Roger Williams University London Program
The Roger Williams University London Program was founded by Knox graduate William Grandgeorge ’55 over 30 years ago. With an emphasis on the performing arts and British culture, the 12 week RWU London program features an independent study component that adjusts the focus to meet many other discipline interests such as art history, education, creative writing, English literature, classics, history etc. Students engaged in an independent study substitute discipline specific events for events in the performing arts. Course components are two required courses: British Theatre and the Performing Arts along with Cultures in Contact: British Heritage and its Impact. Students also take three additional electives. Courses in Acting, Modern Drama, Dance, Museums, Society, Shakespeare, Directing or Design are also available. An independent study may be proposed as a credit substitution. Students attend classes five days a week and performances and events four evenings per week plus field trips. Students live in a hotel with kitchen privileges. Program runs from early Sept-early December. Program advisor: Prof. Carlin-Metz.
Scotland: St. Andrews University
St. Andrews, founded in 1413, is Scotland’s oldest university. Located on the sea in a medieval town, the student body is around 6,000 students with about 20% international. Students live in university dormitories and enroll in one of four faculties: Arts, Divinity, Medicine or Science. Prerequisites: St. Andrews requires a minimum 3.0 g.p.a. However, in our experience, students with at least a 3.3 and a solid preparation in background coursework are most likely to be successful in the rigorous academic environment typical of St. Andrews. Period: Fall semester runs October-January (departure prior to Jan 1 possible), Spring semester runs Feb-late May. 4.5 credits per semester. Program advisor: Prof. R. Smith.
Germany: Humboldt University, Berlin (An IES Program)
The IES Berlin program provides semester and full-year opportunities for rigorous undergraduate study in German language, social sciences, humanities, and business. The program, organized in cooperation with Humboldt University, follows an American-style university calendar. Students enroll in a German language course and four area studies courses each semester. Language courses are held on the Humboldt University campus; area studies courses in art history, business, economics, history, literature, and politics are held at the IES Center. All courses are taught in German by native German faculty. Students have access to numerous University facilities including libraries and University Mensas (cafeterias). Prerequisite: fall and full-year students must have GERM 202 and GERM 210, and two courses in European culture and history; spring term students must have, in addition, one 300-level German course. Program advisor: Prof. Klocke.
Germany: Flensburg (A Reciprocal Exchange Program)
This program provides students the opportunity to join directly in the life of a small German university. Flensburg is a port town on Germany’s northern border with Denmark. Its two-thousand student university with new facilities overlooks the quaint town, the farm fields, and the harbor below. The university’s intimate size allows it to provide a highly personalized international student support network as well as an unusually high level of student interaction with internationally recognized professors and scholars. Students live in residence halls with their German colleagues and attend regular university classes. Prerequisite: GERM 201, GERM 202, and GERM 210 or equivalent plus consent of program advisor. Credit: 4.5 for one semester; 9 for full year. Program advisor: Mr. Romano.
Greece: College Year in Athens
Although the primary focus of the Athens Program is on classical Greek studies, attention is given to Byzantine and contemporary Greece as well. Courses are offered in history, literature, art and archaeology, philosophy, and classical and modern Greek. In addition to coursework in Athens, the program offers field trips to other parts of Greece. In special cases, students may participate in only the first or only the second semester of the program. Prerequisite: junior standing and strong preparatory coursework in classics and history. Credits: 9 (4.5 for one semester). Program advisor: Prof. S. Fineberg.
Hungary: Budapest Semesters in Mathematics
This program may be taken for one semester (either fall or spring) or for an entire year. Students typically take three courses in mathematics and one intercultural course-all taught in English by Hungarian faculty-a semester. Prerequisite: students must have junior standing at the time they participate and should have completed at least one term of analysis (MATH 331) or one term of abstract algebra (MATH 341). Language instruction in Hungarian is available on an optional basis. Credits: 9 (4.5 for one semester). Program advisor: Prof. D. Schneider.
Italy: Florence Semester (An ACM Program)
The Florence Program provides an excellent opportunity to study Renaissance painting, sculpture, architecture, history, and literature for students interested in art, history, Romance Languages, and the humanities. Italian language instruction, a studio art course, and courses providing a broad perspective on Italian contributions to world civilization facilitate the study of Florentine artistic and cultural heritage. Visits to museums and galleries, short field trips to other cities throughout Italy, and discussions with local scholars supplement this course work. Staying with Italian host families enriches participants’ awareness of modern Italian life as well as the academic study of Italian Renaissance culture. Prerequisite: at least four courses chosen from classical, medieval, and Renaissance history (including the history of art, music, religion, and theater), study of Italian. An Italian self-study program including tapes is available in the Language Laboratory, Davis Hall. Credits: 4.5. Period: one semester (fall). Additional credit is earned for intensive course work in Italian during the month prior to the spring semester. Program advisor: Prof. Regiacorte.
Italy: Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome
This is an intensive program designed for classics majors. All participants are required to take a two-credit course called “The Ancient City”-an in-depth study of Roman history and archaeology including frequent field trips. In addition, students take two or three courses in such fields as intermediate or advanced Latin, intermediate or advanced Greek, or Renaissance art history. Prerequisite: junior standing and at least one year of Latin or Classical Greek and HIST 104 (or the equivalent). Credits: 4.5. Period: one semester (fall or winter-spring). Program advisor: Prof. B. Fineberg.
Brazil Exchange Program (An ACM Program)
The ACM has launched a new off-campus study program in Brazil, offering exciting opportunities for students to live in a dynamic country at the center of Latin American culture, economics, and politics. Students will take classes at the highly-regarded Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF) and become immersed in Brazilian culture. At UFJF, students will study Portuguese language, including a two-week “crash” course when they arrive, and choose among courses in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. UFJF is especially strong in the sciences, making this a good international program for science majors, as well as students from all other departments. Juiz de Flora, the site of the program, is a pleasant city about a two-hour bus ride from Rio de Janeiro. Students will have the option of living with a Brazilian host family or in an apartment with Brazilian students. Credits: 4.5. Period: one semester (winter-spring). Program advisor: Prof. Prado.
Costa Rica: Studies in Latin American Culture and Society (An ACM Program)
This is an interdisciplinary program for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of life in Latin America and wishing to develop fluency in Spanish. This program, which focuses on the humanities and social sciences, is designed to take full advantage of its Costa Rican setting. Language study is stressed as the key to understanding the culture. Course work in language, literature, geography, anthropology, politics and cultural change enables students to develop insights which are reinforced by field trips and two weeks of field work in rural areas. In San José and its environs, students live with families both to improve their language ability and enjoy personal involvement in the daily life of a Latin American community. Prerequisite: at least 2 200-level courses or equivalent and additional work in such fields as Latin American history, literature, political science, economics or anthropology and sociology. Credits: 4.5. Period: one semester (fall). Program advisor: Prof. Ragan.Costa Rica: Tropical Field Research (An ACM Program)
This program is designed for advanced work in the social and natural sciences. Independent research in the humanities is also encouraged. Costa Rica supports an extraordinary variety of plant and animal life and provides rich research opportunities for students of tropical biology and ecology. An equally broad range of research topics is available for students of anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, geology, history, political science and sociology. Students prepare for their research during a month-long orientation which includes intensive language training and a review of field work methodology. Their field study may be integrated with an ongoing project undertaken independently under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Prerequisite: appropriate advanced preparation in the proposed research discipline; at least 2 200-level Spanish courses. Credits: 4.5. Period: one semester (winter-spring). Program advisor: Prof. Ragan
Argonne Science Semester
Scientific research is the focus of this program, offered through Knox College in cooperation with Argonne National Laboratories. Knox students apply through Argonne in late winter for acceptance as junior members of research teams at the internationally prominent laboratory to begin the following fall. The scientific problems that Argonne investigates cover a wide variety of critical areas including nuclear chemistry, superconductivity, and energy resources. Students must also participate in an interdisciplinary seminar and take a specialized course. Each project entails a written research report. Prerequisite: junior standing, in-depth preparation in the natural sciences, computer science, or mathematics. Credits: 3. Program advisor: Prof. Moses.
ACM Chicago Programs
The ACM Chicago Programs offer three tracks (Urban Studies, Chicago Arts, and Business, Entrepreneurship & Society) through an innovative integrated semester residential experience. All students complete a core course that not only provides an orientation to the city but also explores the interrelationships of art, business, and politics, as well as race, class, and ethnicity. An urban internship is a valuable part of the experience. Each of the three tracks provides unique opportunities. Credits: 4.5. Period: one semester (fall or winter-spring).
Urban Studies - Educating for Social Change. The focus is on how neighborhoods and groups negotiate for power and resources, how social change is engineered. Groups of 2-4 students share a furnished apartment in a Chicago neighborhood. Prerequisite: at least three courses from two or more of the social sciences (economics, political science, history, or anthropology and sociology) or from arts and humanities courses with an emphasis on social problems. Program advisor: Prof. Oldfield.
Chicago Arts. Students enter the world of urban arts. Open to students from any major with an interest in any arts discipline. Students attend events, meet and develop artistic talents and visions. The program encourages students to see art in the context of the city, as integrated with issues of politics, economics, social justice, and neighborhood. Program advisor: Prof. Blackadder
Business, Entrpreneurship & Society. Creativity, innovation and problem-solving, in short, entrepreneurship, are fundamental tools used by successful businesses and organizations of all types. In this program, Chicago becomes a “business lab” in which, among other things, students explore case studies of Chicago entrepreneurs and gain hands-on experience in an internship. Program advisor: Prof. Powers
Newberry Library Program in the Humanities (ACM/GLCA Programs)
One of America’s great research libraries provides the setting and resources for this program. Two programs are available.
Fall semester: Students participate in a seminar and complete a research project under supervision of two faculty members who are chosen from ACM and GLCA schools. Each year the seminar focuses on a particular theme or issue, which is approached from an interdisciplinary perspective. Topics are designed to take advantage of the Library’s strong holdings in American, European, and Latin American culture. Prerequisite: sophomore standing at time of application; strong course work in history, the humanities, or another field relevant to the seminar; strong desire and ability to carry out independent research. Credits: 4.5.
Winter and spring seminars: ACM-Newberry faculty fellows direct three-week seminars on topics announced in advance. Prerequisite: necessary preparation varies according to particular short-term seminar to which application is made. Credits: 1. Program advisor: Prof. Factor.
Oak Ridge Science Semester (An ACM/GLCA Program)
The Oak Ridge Science Semester is designed to allow qualified undergraduates to study and conduct research in a prestigious and challenging scientific environment. As members of a research team working at the frontiers of knowledge, participants engage in long-range investigations using the facilities of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) near Knoxville, Tennessee. The majority of a student’s time is spent in research with an advisor specializing in biology, engineering, mathematics, or in the physical or social sciences. Students also participate in an interdisciplinary seminar designed to broaden their exposure to developments in their major field and related disciplines. In addition, each student chooses an elective from a variety of advanced courses. The academic program is enriched in informal ways by guest speakers, departmental colloquia, and the special interests and expertise of the ORNL staff. Prerequisite: strong preparation in area of proposed research (biology, chemistry, economics, geology, mathematics, physics, political science or anthropology and sociology). Credits: 4.5. Period: one semester (fall). Program advisor: Prof. Clayton.
Washington Semester – American University
Students study government in action. A program seminar meets with public officials, political figures, lobbyists and others active in the federal government. Students also complete a research project, frequently based on the student’s internship in a governmental agency. Program theme options include: Foreign Policy, American Politics, Economic Policy, International Business and Trade, International Environment and Development, International Law and Organizations, Journalism, Justice, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Public Law, Transforming Communities, and Contemporary Islam. Prerequisite: depending on program theme, at least two courses in an appropriate field. Minimum grade point average 2.5. Credits: 4.5. Period: one semester (fall or winter/spring). Program advisor: Prof. Seibert.
Student Initiated Programs
Students may make arrangements to enroll in programs other than those listed above. They should apply for permission to study on an independent program, which is granted if the student is deemed prepared to participate and if the program of study is of an academic content comparable in quality to study at Knox and consistent with a liberal arts education.
Students complete both the Knox off-campus study application and the program application with the guidance of their faculty advisor. This two-part application is then submitted to the Off-Campus Study Committee.
The written application for approval of this type of program should also contain all the information specified in "Approved Programs." It should also contain:
If the Committee approves the student’s participation in the program, the student is eligible to continue receiving financial aid. The student is billed for program costs through the Knox College Business Office. Students receive credit for their work, although grades are not figured into the grade point average.
Theme or Discipline Based Off-Campus programming
The following programs are organized on the basis of their primary thematic focus; however many programs provide some flexibility with regard to a student's choice of an independent research project. In some cases, specific themes change from year to year. Students should not rely completely on this list but should review a program’s components to determine what opportunities each may present.
Art/Art History| *England | London The Slade School of Fine Art (IES—Contemporary Art) |
| *England/Italy | London/Florence: Arts in Context (ACM) |
| *Italy | Florence: Italian Renaissance Studies (ACM) |
| *Chicago | Chicago Arts (ACM) |
| Ethiopia | SIT: Sacred Traditions and Visual Culture |
| *Chicago | Business Entrepreneurship and Society (ACM) |
| *Denmark | International Business and Economics (DIS) |
| *England | International Business and Management London (IES) |
| *Washington DC/China | International Business and Trade Washington Semester,American University |
| *Washington DC | Economic Policy Washington Semester,American University |
| *Greece | College Year in Athens (CYA) |
| *Italy | Intercollegiate Classical Studies in Rome DUKE |
| *Italy | Intercollegiate Classical Studies in Sicily DUKE |
| *Botswana | Botswana: Culture and Society in Africa (ACM) |
| *Washington DC | International Environment and Development Washington Semester, American University |
| Jamaica | SIT: Cultural Heritage and Community Development |
| *Germany | Flensburg Exchange |
| *Tanzania | Tanzania: Studies in Human Evolution and Ecology (ACM) |
| Caribbean | S.E.A. Documenting Change in the Caribbean |
| Polynesian Islands | S.E.A. Semester: Sustainability in Polynesian Island Cultures and Ecosystems |
| Various sites | S.E.A. Oceans and Climate |
| Middle East | S.I.T. Water, Regional Politics, and Environmental Justice |
| Thailand | People, Ecology and Development International Sustainable Studies Institute |
| *Tanzania | Tanzania: Studies in Human Evolution and Ecology (ACM) |
| *Costa Rica | Tropical Field Research (ACM) (open to all disciplines) |
| Various sites | S.E.A. Ocean Exploration / Atlantic or Pacific Ocean |
| United States | |
| *Argonne | Argonne Science Semester at the National Lab |
| *Newberry Library | Independent research project (ACM) |
| *Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge National Lab – biology, engineering, math, physical science (ACM) |
| Europe | Comparative Gender and Women’s Studies in Europe. ANTIOCH |
| The Balkans | SIT: Gender, Transformation, and Civil Society |
| The Netherlands | SIT: International Perspectives on Sexuality and Gender |
| Mexico | Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Augsburg College) |
| *Buenos Aires | Knox College Program in Buenos Aires |
| *Denmark | Communication and Mass Media (DIS) |
| *Washington DC | Print and Broadcast Media Washington Semester American University |
| *Argentina | Knox College program in Buenos Aires |
| *Denmark | European Culture and History (DIS) |
| *France | Knox College Program in Besancon |
| *India | India Studies: Tradition and Modernity (ACM) |
| *Japan | Japan Study at Waseda University in Tokyo (year program) (ACM) |
| *Japan | Semester enrollment at Kansai Gaidai in Tokyo |
| *Germany | Humboldt University in Berlin (IES) |
| *Germany | Flensburg University in Flensburg, direct enrollment |
| *Spain | Knox College Program in Barcelona |
| *Brasil | Federal Univeristy, Juiz de Flora, Brasil (ACM) |
| *Costa Rica | Studies in Latin American Culture and Society (ACM) |
| China | China Studies Institute Beijing |
| *Hungary | Budapest Semester in Math, St. Olaf College |
| *Denmark | Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DIS) |
| Medical Practice and Policy (DIS) |
| Mali, West Africa | ANTIOCH Arts and Culture in Mali, West Africa |
| Austria | Vienna Music Program (IES) |
| *Denmark | European Politics and Society (DIS) |
| *Washington DC | |
| American Politics | Washington Semester, American University |
| Foreign Policy | Washington Semester, American University |
| International Law and Organizations | Washington Semester, American University |
| Justice Seminar | Washington Semester, American University |
| Public Law | Washington Semester, American University |
| The Netherlands | SIT: Islam, Diaspora Communities, and the E.U. |
| *India | Buddhist Studies ANTIOCH |
| Washington DC | Contemporary Islam. Washington Semester American University (Jordan and Egypt) |
| *Argentina | Knox College Program in Argentina |
| *Chicago | Urban Studies (ACM) |
| *Denmark | Migration and Identity (DIS) |
| *Washington DC | Transforming Communities Washington Semester American University |
| *Washington DC | Peace and Conflict Resolution Washington Semester American University |
| Various sites | SIT: Peace and Conflict Studies |
| Switzerland | SIT: International Studies, Organizations, and Social Justice |
| *England | Theatre in London, Roger Williams University |
| Ireland | Dublin Gaiety School of Acting (IES) |
| *United States | Chicago Programs (ACM) |
| Washington Semester, American University |
| *Scotland | St. Andrews |
| *Germany | Flensburg Exchange |
*Knox Pre-approved programs
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