The Web site for the University's pilot January term is now available with a complete listing of courses, registration instructions and financial details.
The term will run from Jan. 3 to 14 and will consist of 15 courses in different departments ranging from Anthropology to Drama to Politics.
Registration for January Term 2005 will run from Nov. 29 to Dec. 10.
The curriculum was started by the Office of the Vice President and Provost and is in conjunction with the Office of Summer Session, the School of Continuing and Professional Studies and the International Studies Office.
Some of the offered courses pertain to both international and local current events, including "Nation Building in Iraq: Past, Present and Future" and "Understanding Diversity in the Modern University: Research, Policy, Climate."
Karen Ryan, associate dean of the arts, humanities and social sciences, said the program offers "capstone courses which will complement and enrich fall courses."
January Term 2005 also provides students with the opportunity to study abroad. There currently are not enough registered students to meet the necessary requirements for the study abroad program, so the deadline has been extended until Oct. 8.
International Studies Office Director Rebecca Brown said a study abroad program during the January term is necessary because many students have requested a timelier study abroad schedule.
"The January term will provide multiple options in subject areas and is an opportunity for us to develop study abroad," Brown said.
Interim Director of Summer Session Dudley Doane said the January term study abroad program has the potential to introduce students to semester-long study abroad trips for those unsure about committing to a whole semester overseas.
January term professors soon will begin visiting current classes to target students with interests in their courses, and January term organizers said they will be posting fliers around Grounds for information sessions.
Students already have begun expressing interest in the program.
January term is a "chance for lower-classmen to explore different areas of interest," fourth-year College student Alex Buettner said.
First-year College Olubusayo Akanbi said she "would definitely like to participate in the program."
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