Global Citizen Study Abroad Program

A comprehensive Ivy League study abroad experience designed to foster the international compatibility and competitiveness of top university students

GCP helps internationalize each student’s university experience and, therefore, boost their

short- and long-term career prospects by providing:

• Individualized English language instruction to further develop and transform

global communication skills

• Guided social, cultural, and academic research projects to improve and enhance global

understanding

• Targeted Ivy League undergraduate credit coursework to explore and expand

global knowledge

www.elp.upenn.edu/globalcitizen

SESSION LENGTH

FOCUS OF STUDY

HOURS PER WEEK

PROFICIENCY LEVEL

4 or 8 months

Academic English and undergraduate course(s)

18 to 22 academic hours

Advanced

Session Program Dates Application Deadline

Summer 2017 - Fall 2017

April 26 - December 21, 2017 March 17, 2017

Fall 2017 - Spring 2018

August 30, 2017 - May 8, 2018 July 14, 2017

Session Program Dates Application Deadline

Spring 2017 January 4 - May 9, 2017 November 18, 2016

Fall 2017 August 28 - December 21, 2017 July 14, 2017

FULL PROGRAM (8 MONTHS)

ACCELERATED PROGRAM (4 MONTHS)

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Full program (TOEFL 74+) or Accelerated program (TOEFL 87+) and 1+ year undergraduate study

Full Program: Part 1 (4 months)

Intensive English Language InstructionEnglish language courses assist students in enhancing their academic English skills and building proficiency. Students choose from courses such as:

• Academic Vocabulary• Advanced Reading for Academic Purposes• Advanced Speaking and Listening for Academic

Purposes• Advanced Writing for Academic Purposes• Clear Pronunciation• Listening to Lectures• Reading Academic Texts• Speaking Clearly about the Issues• Writing Accurately and Clearly

Global Citizen Course Society & Culture: Research, Reporting, and ReflectionStudents explore different methods of academic inquiry, including writing and conducting surveys, interviewing, and analyzing data. Students report results through presentations and written reflection.

Full Program: Part 2/Accelerated Program (4 months)

Undergraduate Credit CourseStudents study along Penn undergraduates in semester-long credit course(s) through Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies. Students select from diverse subject areas such as Anthropology, Economics, Environmental Studies, International Relations, and Political Science.

Academic Support CourseStudents discuss experience in credit course and receive advice and instruction in order develop effective and efficient study skills.

Research Paper WritingStudents choose research topics and receive guided instruction on writing, research and citation practices to complete a final draft by the end of the semester.

English Language ElectivesStudents elect two seven-week courses to complement the global communication skill development.

www.elp.upenn.edu/globalcitizen