Department of Bioengineering 2020 Study Abroad Opportunity Two Course Summer Program: Pamplona, Spain Spanish Culture and International Perspectives in Bioethics PAMPLONA, SPAIN Summer Study Abroad June 21-July 25, 2020
International Perspectives in Bioethics (BioE4610) and Spanish Culture (IS2100)
Join Clemson Bioengineering on Clemson University Credit this exceptional study abroad International Teachers opportunity for future eng- ineers, scientists and health care Group Program professionals as we explore the fascinating topic of bioethics, and immerse ourselves in the culture and language of Spain. This 5 week program at the Educational Services Pamplona will offer two Barcelona courses. The first, International Perspectives in Bioethics, is taught by international Madrid leaders in bioethics, and is supplemented by tours of biomedical facilities near the Valencia historical city of Pamplona. The second course offers immersive language and cultural lectures on Spain and Spanish culture, combined with numerous tours and day trips to local and regional sites. Together with the programs friendly home- Gibraltar stay accommodations, this study abroad opportunity promises a complete cultural experience for the future biomedical professional.
Apply today at http://www.clemson.edu/studyabroad/ Clemson University COURSE OFFERINGS Bioengineering in Spain BIOE4610: International Study in Bioengineering Special Topic: “International Perspectives in Bioethics” International Perspectives in Bioethics 3 credits, BioE lecture based technical elective (3,0) and Spanish Culture This course at the Ingenio International Institute is
June 21 - July 25, 2020 currently led by Dr. Ana Aldave, Assistant Professor of International Relations and Public International Law at Clemson University Department of Bioengineering, in the University of Navarra, and member of the Navarran collaboration with the Ingenio International, is pleased Government Ethics Committee. Prior knowledge of to offer its’ established program to Pamplona, Spain for bioethical issues is not required, but all students are Summer 2020. While designed to meet the needs of required to actively participate in classroom activities. Bioengineering students, the Clemson-Pamplona Taught in English, regular classroom lecture and debate program is suitable for any student interested in will be supplemented with regular weekly morning visits exploring the fascinating topics of international bioethics to local industry, medical and academic facilities. Topics and Spanish culture. The program is composed of two can include ethical theory, genetics, stem cells, abortion, required courses. The first is an IS2100 (Cultural death, euthanasia, assisted suicide, social and Communications) course taught by the Ingenio preventative medicine, biotechnology, clinical and International, to strengthen the students’ Spanish experimental research, and heath care. This course will language abilities and their appreciation of Spanish give the student a greater understanding of the impact culture. The second course is a BioE4610 (International that different international bioethical perspectives have Study in Bioengineering) course that explores the larger, in shaping biomedical and healthcare policy in the world, world view of Bioethics. This Bioethics class has been and enhance the student’s ability to recognize collaboratively developed with Clemson University, contemporary and ethical issues in a global context. Ingenio International, and international bioethics experts. The Bioethics course is taught in English, and the IS2100: Cultural Communications IS2100 course does not require any prior knowledge of Special Topic: “Spanish Language and Culture” the Spanish language. Only sophomore standing is 3 credits, H&SS elective, Satisfies a Cross-Cultural required for either course. There are no pre-reqs. Awareness (CCA) graduation requirement (3,0) This course will be provided by the teaching staff of Based in Pamplona, Ingenio International is located in Ingenio International. In addition to the formal the center of the city. Students will have easy access to classroom instruction, group activities and excursions public transport, museums, historic cathedrals and will be taken over the five week program to expand churches, and numerous parks. Pamplona is green city cultural, historical and geographic knowledge of Spain. with an abundance of historical parks, extensive gardens, The course objectives will be tailored to the initial level urban woodland and unique trees. It also is a vibrant of the students and will focus on conversational language industrial and academic city with numerous universities, skills related to their daily life and cultural perspectives entertainment venues and healthcare/ biotech centers. between U.S. and Hispanic cultures. No prior knowledge Pamplona is most famous throughout the world for San of Spanish is required, and the course is taught in a Fermines, the Running of the Bulls, an event (in early language immersive style. Students will take a July) dating back to medieval times when the bulls were placement survey and will be divided into groups driven through the streets to the square where they were according to their proficiency in Spanish. to be fought. The festival of the bulls may be familiar to many through Ernest Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises”. The novel and film made famous the unique nature of this festival cultural event.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS Students will be placed in pairs or threesomes in home- stays during the program. Students will have shared rooms and 3/4 board (breakfast and dinner) during weekdays, and full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) on weekends. Host families are carefully selected by the Institute and are prepared to warmly welcome students into their homes and families.
Vibrant Pamplona at night
TENTATIVE PAYMENT SCHEDULE Total Cost of Program: ~$5,900.00*
Payment Schedule
Please refer to Study Abroad online materials for payment schedule
A detailed cost and payment schedule will be distributed by the study abroad office, and questions can be addressed to Dr. John DesJardins or the Study Abroad Office. The program fee is billed from the Study Abroad Town Hall Square, Festival of San Fermines Office, and tuition is payable to the Registrar. Travel (Running of the Bulls, 6-14 July, 2011 ) insurance is included in the program fee, but an additional trip cancellation policy is always SITE VISITS AND TOURS recommended. Non-Clemson students and non- Students will participate in cultural and bioengineering Bioengineering majors are welcome to apply. South site visits as part of the program similar to the ones listed Carolina and non-South Carolina students pay the same below (subject to availability): in-state tuition.
Cultural *Subject to minimum number of accepted applicants Guided tour of Pamplona (Hemingway, Running of the Bulls, The Old City, and much more!) Tapas tour in Pamplona (visit 3 restaurants to sample APPLICATION DEADLINES exquisite tapas for which Pamplona is famous) The application deadline is March 1, 2020, but interested Visit to a local winery, and the Interpretation Centre of persons should discuss their intent with Dr. John St. Bartholemew’s Fortress DesJardins as soon as possible to insure room in the program. Late applications will be considered if space Visit to the Medieval Castle and Town of Olite remains available. Program viability depends upon Full day visit to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and securing a minimum number of qualified applicants. to the Hanging Bridge at Portugalete Clemson University and the Educational Services Full day visit and guided tour of San Sebastian Pamplona reserve the right to modify the program, its listed activities or its costs, or to cancel the program if Bioengineering necessary. Visit and tour of the Centro de Investigación Médica Aplicada (CIMA) biotech research center COST INCLUDES Visit to Clínica Universidad de Navarra (Hospital) Tuition for courses listed in brochure Visit to other local biotech research centers and Home stay accommodations (double) bioengineering companies Part board Monday-Friday (breakfast and dinner) Full board on weekends Orientation Lunches and Farewell dinner HOW TO APPLY All listed cultural site visits, transportation and Students should first meet or email Dr. John DesJardins tour admissions to discuss any questions. Then they should complete and All listed bioengineering site visits and excursions submit a Study Abroad Application along with a $350 International Student Insurance through the placement deposit for consideration of acceptance into Clemson Study Abroad Office the program. This application is available on the study abroad website at This Study Abroad Link. Students will COSTS NOT INCLUDED be notified via email of acceptance into the program. Airfare Students must meet financial deadlines to remain in the Transportation to and from airport (U.S.) program. Scholarship information is available on the Transportation to and from airport (Spain) Clemson Study Abroad website. Weekday lunches Personal spending money Passport related costs Personal weekend travel expenses
Plaza de Castillo, Pamplona City Center
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information about the BioE-Pamplona program, course requirements, and other Bioengineering study abroad opportunities, please contact
Dr. John D. DesJardins Clemson University Department of Bioengineering 301 Rhodes Research Building Clemson, SC 29634
Office: 204 Rhodes Annex Office Phone: 864.656.4178, Fax: 864.656.4466 email: [email protected]
For general questions about study abroad, please contact:
Office of International Affairs Clemson University E-307 Martin Hall Box 345714 Clemson, SC 29634 Phone: 864.656.2457 Fax: 864.656.6468
www.clemson.edu/ia
Spanish architecture welcoming the Pyrenees Mountains