Temple University Summer Study Abroad Programs
Temple University faculty lead summer programs in various locations around the world. Our summer programs serve a variety of needs — whether you are looking to take courses in your major or minor, enhance your general studies, or acquire language skills, we hope that one of our programs will allow you to achieve your academic goals.
Temple summer faculty-led programs are open to matriculated students of all majors from any U.S. or Canadian colleges and universities.
PROGRAMS
COSTA RICA
Sustainability and Renewable Energies
Explore Costa Rica’s diverse landscape and fascinating culture while learning about sustainability and climate change. In Costa Rica, half of the energy matrix is supplied by geothermal energy, sugar cane waste, biomass, and other renewable sources. Over four weeks, you will experience new developments in renewable energies first-hand as the program travels to different sites in Costa Rica. Through experiential learning, students come together to explore alternative energy solutions to current global issues, such as the greenhouse effect and the depletion of the ozone layer. Find out more here about the Sustainability and Renewable Energies program.
CZECH REPUBLIC
The Global Good Program
The Global Good's four-week undergraduate seminars offer students the opportunity to complete a Temple gen-ed requirement, called Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good, in one of Europe's oldest capitals and cultural hubs. These courses pair small seminars, in which students read and discuss works of enduring philosophical, literary, and social value, with frequent field trips to sites of ancient and modern cultural significance in and around Prague. The program opens with an orientation session, and all courses are taught by Temple faculty from the U.S. campus with expertise in European culture, history, and literature. Check out the full details on The Global Good Program in Prague.
ENGLAND
Literature, Drama, and Film
This program explores London through the lens of literary figures, both canonical and those from historically underrepresented groups. “Shakespeare in the Movies” uses film to examine how one canonical author - William Shakespeare - remains relevant and appealing to artists and audiences today. Students study one major play and various film adaptations, including their cultural, social, and historical contexts, and learn to use appropriate terms for discussing drama and film. “Survey of American Literature” explores the literary productions and activism of American writers in London with a focus on the impact of wars on the artistic imagination; the role of gender, race, and immigration in the construction of identity; and the interconnections of the arts. “Representations of Gender in Film and Drama” addresses how society shapes our understanding of gender. It engages shifting gender dynamics in post-war England; racialized masculinities, postcolonial critique, and class; and conceptions of gender defined by post-industrial British society. Read more about the Literature, Drama, and Film program in London.
FRANCE
French Language at the Sorbonne
In this summer program, students will study French in Paris at the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS), one of the world’s great language institutes. Temple University’s program allows students to further their study of French language and culture with intensive in-class language instruction tailored to your language level while exploring life in the great city of Paris. Temple partners with IES Abroad in Paris to enhance on-site support. Learn more about the program.
GERMANY
German Language and Contemporary Issues
This summer program gives students the opportunity to explore the dynamic cities of Berlin and Leipzig while immersing themselves in German culture and language. During the first four weeks of this program (session I), students choose to delve into contemporary German issues with a Temple program director or to take their German language skills to the next level at our partner institution, interDaF. Students can also participate in session II and stay in Leipzig for an additional four weeks to begin or continue their language learning. Excursions and a robust cultural program complement the experience. Learn more about the German Language and Contemporary Issues program here.
GHANA
African Urban Hip-hop
This highly experiential program will focus on how African urban hip-hop functions as a decolonial framework and on sociopolitical movements against cultural and economic imperialism in the global African diaspora. Over four weeks, students will explore how hip-hop can be a means to create solidarity between African descendants and economically disenfranchised peoples across the globe. Visits to various sites in Accra, sessions with Ghanaian artists and producers, cultural activities, and excursions to Kumasi and Cape Coast, combined with lectures delivered by local faculty, practitioners at area organizations, and community members, will bring the course to life, prompting students to question dominant narratives and think critically about economic and cultural globalization, immigration, identity, nation, nationality, democracy, human rights, and equality. See what the African Urban Hip-hop program has to offer!
ITALY
Art Conservation using Biotechnology in Sicily
This program offers the opportunity to investigate the crossroads between biology and art conservation, using Sicily as an incredible experiential laboratory. Over the course of five weeks, students will travel from Cefalù to Palermo, studying the biological basis behind the technology used for art conservation, through practice in the classroom at the University of Palermo, as well as field lectures and tours at local museums, temples, and archeological excavation sites throughout the island. This program is open to students of all academic backgrounds and is particularly well-suited for those studying science and art-related disciplines. Dive into the Art Conservation using Biotechnology program and see what it’s all about.
Biomedical Research in Siena
In this program, students will experience a unique opportunity to learn alongside faculty, researchers, and physicians in the pathology and biotechnology lab at the Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine and to observe clinical work in the Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences at the University of Siena. Explore the Biomedical Research program in Siena here.
Excavation of the Roman Villa at Artena
On this program, students will gain hands-on experience in archeological fieldwork. Students participate at the excavation of a Roman villa in Artena, a small hill town approximately 40 miles southeast of Rome, under the direction of Temple University Rome faculty member and archaeologist Jan Gadeyne and his colleague Cécile Brouillard, who works for the French Institute for Preventive Archaeology (INRAP). In preparation for the excavation, students will be introduced to archaeological fieldwork, record their experiences and observations, and review scholarly literature to assist them in contextualizing the archeological sites. Weekly excursions to sites and museums nearby will deepen students’ understanding of the archaeological remains and artifacts in the broader context of the material culture in central Italy. Check here for more information about the Excavation of the Roman Villa in Artena program.
Film and Media Intensive at Temple Rome
Spend six weeks learning and living in one of the most magical countries in Europe. You’ll spend the first four weeks in the vibrant cinematic city of Rome, exploring its rich film tradition, including a visit to the famous Ciné Citta Studios. This part of the course will focus on filmmaking in the capital city and explore a broad range of films set in Rome. The last two weeks of the course will shift to the Cinema Ritrovato film festival in Bologna. Initiated by Scorsese as a means by which to preserve and showcase both classical and lesser-known films from around the globe, Cinema Ritrovato constitutes one of the most important film festivals, honoring the importance of the medium as a major art and cultural form. Learn more about this exciting Film and Media intensive program in Rome and Bologna.
MEXICO
Honors History in Mérida
In this four-week, excursion-based seminar, students take a deep dive into the history and legacies of colonialism in the Yucatán Peninsula. From Mayan dominance to Spanish conquest, nineteenth century struggles for independence to twenty-first century New Age and “eco” tourism, students will use the history of the Yucatán to understand broader trends in the development of the western hemisphere and engage with questions of the common good: issues of historical, social, and environmental justice. Along the way students visit ancient ruins, explore durable Yucatán folkways, and learn from local experts in the fields of Mayan history, indigenous cultures, and the colonial legacies of Mexico.
See what more the Honors History in Mérida program has to offer.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility is limited to students who:
- Are at least 18 years old at the time of application
- Are enrolled as a full-time matriculated student at the time of application as well as during the semester prior to studying abroad.
- Will have completed at least two (2) semesters of college-level study by the start of the program.
- Meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirement, on a 4.0 scale from all colleges/universities attended.
- Temple Summer Programs: 2.5
- Remain in good academic standing from the time of application until the start of your term abroad; students on academic warning are not eligible to participate.
We welcome the participation of qualified students from all U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities.
PROGRAM SERVICES
Pre-Departure Preparations
Once accepted, we provide you with detailed pre-departure materials designed to guide you in preparing yourself for your time abroad. Pre-departure materials include:
- Course registration information
- Passport information and visa information?
- Health and safety information
- Cultural preparation information and resources
- Travel and arrival information (as applicable)
Pre-Departure Orientation
After your acceptance, our staff hosts a mandatory pre-departure orientation for students. Non-Temple students participate virtually.
Housing
Housing options vary by program. Check the program page for specific information.
On-Site Orientation and Support
An on-site orientation typically takes place after you arrive in your host city and may include:
- Introductions to the faculty, staff, and resources of the program
- Facilities and neighborhood tour
- Cultural norms and expectations
- Review of health and safety matters and emergency procedures
- Cultural activities/excursions
- Immigration procedures (as applicable)
- Dorm/homestay orientation (as applicable)
Details about on-site orientation are provided to accepted students before departure.
International Travel Medical Insurance & Health and Safety Support
All program participants will be covered by international travel medical insurance and have access to 24/7 global assistance. Visit our
Health and Safety page to learn more about how we support your health and safety abroad and what you can do to prepare for a safe and successful experience.
See our
Education Abroad Support page for a full list of services.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Temple University summer study abroad programs deadline - February 15.
CONTACT US
Temple University
Education Abroad & Overseas Campuses
200 Tuttleman Learning Center
1809 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-0720
study.abroad@temple.edu
