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Academic Opportunities

ILC Course

ILS - 198: A team of ILC Faculty Fellows teaches a special course on site for ILC residents. Registering for this one-credit course is mandatory for all ILC members. Click on the link for the Fall 2008 course schedule and course meeting information.

Click on the link for the Fall 2008 course schedule and course meeting information

Research Grant Opportunity

This research grant opportunity is dedicated to enhance the academic experience of students from the International Learning Community at the UW-Madison, by providing an opportunity to engage in a research project in international and/or language studies with a faculty during the academic year. This grant seeks to encourage diverse areas of knowledge in the sciences, arts, humanities, and social sciences, and work closely with a Faculty member. Students will earn three academic credits of independent study in Integrated Liberal Studies or within the department of the sponsoring faculty.

Annually the ILC grants four research projects. All students from the ILC are eligible to apply for this grant. Each recipient of the grant and Faculty sponsoring the student will receive up to $500. Each student receiving the grant will have to complete the project during the spring semester and be approved by the sponsoring faculty. Group projects will be considered depending on the nature of the project. More information will be provided in the fall.

2007-2008 RECIPIENTS

Amy E. Bowers worked with Assistant Professor Richard Keller of Medical History and Bioethics on contemporary Chinese medicine in today’s “flat” world. She explored the spread of Chinese medical ideas globally and the changes in the use of traditional medical techniques in today’s China.

Amy M. Moser worked with History Professor Jeremi Suri on Chinese trade intervention in Africa and its implications for re-colonization, development and human rights. Her project explored whether China is becoming a neo-imperialist superpower in Africa and how this may be affecting African human rights and development.

2006-2007 RECIPIENTS

Maria D. Putzer worked with Assistant Professor of Geology, Madeleine Wong, on the conflict between French national identity and immigrant group identity. She analyzed the historical immigration, economic policies and social practices that set the backdrop for the explosion of civil unrest and riots in France last year.

Constanza Liborio worked with Professor Paolo Hernandez, Assistant Professor of Spanish and Portuguese, to examine the lifestyle and traditions of the women surrounding the Spanish gauchos. She studied household objects used by women, letters written by women, clothes made and worn by women, etc. while on study abroad in Argentina spring semester 2007. Living in the Pampas region, she was able to work with native people in close contact with gaucho culture.

2005-2006 RECIPIENTS

Eugene Richard Belmonte worked with Assistant Professor Madeleine Wong of Geography. Friedericks P. Nathaniel worked Professor David Bethea in Slavic Languages. Maria B. Blohoweak worked with Assistant Professor Madeleine Wong of Geography.

Activities and Programming with a Global Perspective

Students who live in the ILC will plan and participate in activities representing many different interests and global cultures. This past year residents planned:

• A trip to see The Buena Vista Social Club at the Madison Civic Center
• A visit to Amish Farm Country
• A Celebrations of Cultures Festival
• An international Film Series

You can get involved in the ILC anyway you wish, whether it be organizing a one time event or taking part in the student lead ILC Planning Committee, the choice is yours.