Spring Term International Course Offerings
During Alma's one-month Spring Term in May, students apply to attend
a May term, taking coursework in other exciting locations. Spring Term
programs abroad are led by Alma faculty and staff. Many of the programs
allow students to conduct research abroad in their specific fields of
study. Spring Term opportunities have been offered in the following
locations outside of the U.S.
Alma College is on a '4-4-1' term schedule. This fairly unique academic calendar allows us to use the spring term to work with students in courses and projects that help them develop in new directions, broaden their perspectives on the world, and even fill some general education and major requirements. During spring term, students usually take only one course and may meet for several hours a day for that course. Some of the courses listed are entirely 'on campus' some travel locally, and others travel extensively within and beyond U.S. borders.
Students are required to have two spring terms prior to graduation. One Spring Term needs to be an 'S' course. 'S' courses cross geographic, cultural, or disciplinary boundaries, and take advantage of the unique format of spring term. Some of the 'S' courses include extensive travel, while some involve local travel. The opportunities available in spring term courses have helped many students focus their plans for a major, develop career interests, and deepen their cultural understandings.
Spring term provides a great opportunity for students to engage in the life of the campus, and to explore new venues off campus.
2007 SPRING TERM COURSES INVOLVING TRAVEL
