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Academic Opportunities

ILC Course

The International Learning Community is proud to present the following Spring International Studies-310 Course sections (Formerly ILC 198). These courses are a great opportunity for students to connect with each other, with outstanding faculty from across campus, and with interesting topics on global themes. All IS-310 courses are taught in the Richardson, Basement Den in Adams Hall (unless notifies otherwise.) Students in a Language Program should take the course taught in their program language. Registering for this one-credit course is mandatory for all ILC members.

View the Spring 2010 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. It provides the 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 up to three academic credits of independent study in International Studies or within the department of the sponsoring faculty.

Annually the ILC grants three or 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. Deadline to apply for the grant is usually in early November. Grant recipients are announced at the last ILC Roundtable dinner. More information contact Faculty Director, Rubén Medina or Program Coordinator, Raúl Leon.

2008-2009 RECIPIENTS

Erik Dolson and Irene Smail worked with Professor emeritus Joseph Elder of Sociology on how the social and/or political atmosphere of a country or culture affects the type, and specifically the subject matter of political humor in plays and literature and more recently in editorial cartoons.

James Armstrong worked with Professor Rubén Medina of Spanish and Portuguese on the effect of globalization on the separate survival of physical expressionisms in Latin Europe (Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy).

Melinda Sarnicki worked with Associate Professor James Raymo of Sociology on the role Japanese legislation plays in shaping the relationship between parents and their children during and after divorce.

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.

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.

ILC Roundtable Dinners

A special component of the ILC is the Roundtable Dinners. Residents come together as a community and take part in this bi-weekly event, taking advantage of the breadth of expertise and knowledge present right here in our campus. Speakers, experts, and scholars are invited to each dinner, and are asked to prepare a presentation in regards their area of expertise, fostering a rich conversation with our students, while enjoying a meal especially prepared to match the country or region currently discussed. Roundtable Dinners Fall 2009.