English Abroad

"Amid the conflicts and convergences of our globalized era, literature can serve as an ample window onto the histories, hopes, and burdens borne by our global neighbors." In an international setting, the context of each literature course will serve to broaden your perspective within a global society. Step out into the world, rev up your resume, and earn academic credit by studying abroad in locations such as United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Japan, Poland, and many more.

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PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS

The programs highlighted on this page are a good fit for students studying English.

FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS

Country	Program	Available Courses
Ghana	Teaching & Learning Literacy, Language, & History	ENG 301: Teaching Reading & Writing in the Elementary Classroom (3 credits) AND ENG 401: Languages, Literacies, & Cultures (3 credits) AAA 333: Study Abroad
Netherlands	English Education	Students will register for a total of 6 credits: Secondary English Ed majors and AL/ESL minor: ENG 365: Teaching ESL (3 credits) ENG 400:* Critical Issues in Literacy (3 credits) Elementary Ed (PCKET & CSAT) students: ENG 355: Teaching ELs, PK-6 (3 credits) ENG 401:** Language, Literacies, and Culture (3 credits) Students who have already taken ENG 365 may substitute ENG 465 or 469. *Fulfills (1) General Education Issues course requirement. Reflection required.
Scotland	Writing	Undergraduate WRT 357: Professional Writing for International Contexts (3 credits) AND WRT 490: Writing Internship(3 credits) Fulfills (1) General Education Issues course requirement. Reflection required.

SEMESTER AND ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS

Country	Program	Program Type	Courses
Australia	Macquarie University	Exchange	Available Courses
Australia	University of Sunshine Coast	Exchange	Available Courses
Chile	Universidad del Bío Bío	Exchange	Available Courses
France	L'Université Catholique de L'Ouest	Exchange	Available Courses
Germany	Pädegogische Hochschule Schwaebisch	Exchange	Available Courses
Ghana	University of Cape Coast	Exchange	Available Courses
Ireland	API: National University of Ireland	Provider	Available Courses
Italy	John Cabot University	Exchange	Available Courses
Scotland	USAC: University of Stirling	Provider	Available Courses
South Korea	National University of Science and Technology	Exchange	Available Courses
Taiwan	National Taiwan Normal University	Exchange	Available Courses
United Kingdom	Edge Hill University	Exchange	Available Courses

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Country	Program	Program Type	Courses
Costa Rica	Universidad Veritas	Provider	Available Courses
Greece	American College of Greece	Provider	Available Courses
Italy	Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore	Provider	Available Courses
United Kingdom	Kingston University	Exchange	Available Courses
United Kingdom	New York University: London	Provider	Available Courses

PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

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Search courses in your major in the Course Approval Database to see other Pre-Approved Courses. If a course is not Pre-Approved, you can get it approved by following the Course Approval Process.

Course Approval Database

INTERNSHIPS

Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in an English internship abroad.

Internships Abroad

ACADEMIC ADVICE

FIRST YEAR AND SOPHOMORE STUDENTS

The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad.
Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement.

GENERAL ADVICE

Students may take courses that satisfy some requirements in their English major or the General Education program. Be sure to begin planning at least six months in advance.
Students should make sure they will have met prerequisites such as language and other foundation courses before they go abroad; it is important that students have prepared themselves adequately in the language of the country they will be visiting to maximize their study abroad learning experience.
NOT eligible for Study Abroad equivalences: ENG 307, ENG 308, ENG 400, ENG 495

To determine the GVSU Course Equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page.

Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.

For more information email the Department Contact.