Communication Exchange at Jönköping University, Sweden
Fall 2012
Sweden
- Program Description:
Jönköping is one of the ten largest cities in Sweden and is also one of the most beautifully located at the juncture of three sprawling lakes. Jönköping University has some 12,000 students, of which 1,300 are international students from 72 countries. The School of Education and Communication is one of four schools constituting Jönköping University and hosts approximately 5,000 students. The school's vision is to build for the future through learning, communication and research, and to prepare students to master the challenges that flow from continuous change in local and global society. The modern campus with all four schools, the University Library, and the Students' House is situated right in Jönköping city centre, close to everything that the town has to offer.
Minimum Requirements:
- GPA: 3.0 Cumulative
- Must be in good standing (academic, conduct and financial) with UCF
- Must be registered full time while participating in the exchange
Application Process:
You can apply online for this program. The application includes the submittal of a brief essay (500 words) that clearly describes your academic and personal goals, as well as how this program would further them. We recommend you work on your essay outside the application environment and then paste it on the appropriate field.
In addition, the application process requires that you select one instructor familiar with you who is willing to provide an Academic Reference. The instructor must be able to explain why you are a good candidate for this program.Selected participants must meet with their Academic Advisor to discuss and register for the appropriate coursework. Coursework completed through the program may count as equivalent UCF course credit and/or as restricted or general elective credit.
All applications will be reviewed by the Nicholson School of Communication and selected applicants will be notified of how to follow up. Assessment of the applications will be based on the academic qualifications of the applicant, as well as fit with the courses that the applicant has taken. UCF does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and/or veteran status.Additional Information:
Student Blogs:
http://blogsandboots.blogspot.com/
- Learning Outcomes:
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Participants of this program will be expected to realize the following outcomes:
DISCIPLINARY OUTCOMES (per course syllabi)
GEOGRAPHIC AWARENESS
- Describe the main cultural, geographic, physical, politico-economic, and social characteristics of the host country.
- Discuss how the host country fits within the global physical, cultural, political or economic systems.
SELF-AWARENESS
- Describe how the program impacted their personal culture and values.
- Provide examples on how the program experiences affected their academic, professional, or personal goals.
SELF-RELIANCE
- Provide examples of how they may use their program experiences to deal with challenging situations in the future.
- Provide examples of how to avoid conflicts from misunderstandings due to cultural differences.
COMMUNICATION
- Communicate in writing how their program experience makes them more valuable to a prospective graduate program or employer.
- Program Prerequisites:
- Minimum GPA: 3.00 cumulative
- Language: English
- Proficiency Level Required:
- Other Prerequisites:
Courses[click to expand]:
- COM-4461 Intercultural Communication - Jonkoping
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Education and Communication, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
Intercultural and International Communication. The descrpition of this module can be found here.
- Course Prerequisites:
Per syllabus.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- COM-3955 Study Abroad: News Production
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Education and Communication, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
News Production. The descrpition of this module can be found here.
- Course Prerequisites:
Per syllabus.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- RTV-4271C Radio Production and Programming
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Education and Communication, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
Radio Production. The descrpition of this module can be found here.
- Course Prerequisites:
Per syllabus.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- RTV-3283C Production of Interactive Multimedia
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Education and Communication, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
Multimedia Production. The descrpition of this module can be found here.
- Course Prerequisites:
Per syllabus.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- VIC-3001 Visual Communication
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Education and Communication, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
Visual Communication. The descrpition of this module can be found here.
- Course Prerequisites:
Per syllabus.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- RTV-3955 Study Abroad: TV Production (RTV Production Track only)
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Education and Communication, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
TV Production. The descrpition of this module can be found here.
- Course Prerequisites:
Per syllabus.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- RTV-4280C Webcasting I
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Education and Communication, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
Internet and Web Design. The descrpition of this module can be found here.
- Course Prerequisites:
Per syllabus.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- ADV-3955 Brand Management - Jonkoping
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Education and Communication, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
Description of this module can be found here.
- Course Prerequisites:
Per syllabus.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- COM-2955 Communication and Technology - Jonkoping
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Education and Communication, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of this module can be found here.
- Course Prerequisites:
Per syllabus.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- JOU-3955 Journalism and Media Analysis
- Academic Institution: Jonkoping University, School of Education and Communication, Sweden
- Catalog Description:
The description of this module can be found here.
- Credit Hours: 3.00
- Program Components and Costs:
- Component: Administration
- Services:
- Price (in US Dollars): 250.00
- Requirement: Mandatory
- Payments:
- Payment due: Pending application approval
- Study abroad fees are posted to the UCF student account. Payment procedures, types and cashier locations can be found here, on the UCF Registrar's website.
- Faculty Program Coordinator:
- Name: Rebecca Morales
- Email: rebecca.morales@ucf.edu
- Office: NSC 143
- Program Dates:
- Program Begins: 2012-08-17
- Program Ends: 2012-12-20
- Program Deadlines:
- Last day to apply:
- Last day to withdraw:
- Academic Institution:
- Jonkoping University, School of Education and Communication, Sweden
- Additional information:
- Program Map
- Nearest US Embassy Abroad
- US State Department Country Information
- Currency Exchange Information
- Visa Information:
- Visa Required: Yes
- Visa Application Date:
- Estimated Cost of the Visa: 160.00
- Additional Visa Information
- Your visa requirements and cost may vary if you are not a US citizen. Please let OIS staff know if you are not using a US passport to ensure that we can address any differences in the immigration requirements.
Disclaimer: The cost does not cover UCF tuition, airfare (for most programs), independent travel, and personal expenses. Cost is approximate and may fluctuate due to changes in foreign currency. UCF reserves the right to alter or cancel the program at any time. In such cases, the university shall not be liable for airfare or other transportation costs incurred by the student. Students should consult their travel agent about buying travel insurance to defray unanticipated costs in the event travel plans change. Students will be notified via Knights email if there are any significant changes made to the program.
