12.11 International Programs

12.11.1 Study Abroad and Exchange Programs

Mount Allison has exchange and study abroad programs in several parts of the world and encourages participation in international experiences. Most programs allow qualified students to complete a period of study abroad for which students can be assessed for transfer of credit. To participate in one of these programs, students must be in Good Standing. In most cases, selection of participants is competitive and preference is given to students who have a GPA of 3.0 and who will be in their third year of study while abroad. Some programs have further specific criteria (such as language requirements) and students are encouraged to consult with the listed Program Co-ordinator or visit the International Centre.

Mount Allison currently has partnerships with:

AustraLearn, study abroad opportunities at 32 universities in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji: Program Co-ordinator: Robin Walker
Eberhard-Karls-Universität (Tübingen), Germany: Program Co-ordinator: David Hornidge
The Hague University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands: Program Co-ordinator: Nauman Farooqi
Killam Fellowship (tenable at a United States university): Program Co-ordinator: Michael Fox
Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan: Program Co-ordinator: John Perkin
Mid Sweden University, Sweden: Program Co-ordinator: Adam Christie
North American Mobility Programs (with Wilfrid Laurier, Université de Moncton, Université Ste.-Anne; and Bowling Green State, Georgia Southern, Nicholls State, Central Arkansas, Universidad Veracruzana, Universidad de Sonora, Universidad de Colima, and Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan.: Program Co-ordinator: Adam Christie
Norwegian School of Management and Norwegian School of Marketing, Norway: Program Co-ordinator: Nauman Farooqi
Ochanomizu University, Japan: Program Co-ordinator: Mohammad Ahmady
Queen's University - Herstmonceux Castle, United Kingdom: Program Co-ordinator: Adam Christie
University of Otago, New Zealand: Program Co-ordinator: Adam Christie
Phillips Universität Marburg, Germany: Program Co-ordinator: William Lundell
Mount Allison Summer Program in India: Program Co-ordinator: Robin Walker
University of Southern Denmark, Denmark: Program Co-ordinator: Adam Christie
Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France: Program Co-ordinator: Mark Lee
Washington Center for Academic Internships, Washington, D.C.: Program Co-ordinator: Adam Christie
Zhejiang University, China: Program Co-ordinator: Owen Griffiths

12.11.2 MASSIE PROGRAM

Mount Allison's MASSIE Program (Mount Allison Semester Studies in English) offers an on-campus, full-immersion language experience for students from Mount Allison's partner university in Japan. The Program was originally created to give 2nd year students from Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) the opportunity to live and study in an English environment for one university term. Students live with Mount Allison roommates during the Fall term and with residence assistants during the Summer session. Students in both groups are paired with volunteers from campus and the community who act as English conversation partners. Since the program's beginning in 2000, over 600 KGU students and 1000 Mount Allison students have been involved as participants and volunteers. Mount Allison and KGU enjoy a 24-year history of faculty and student exchanges. The program expanded in 2008 to include a partnership with Toyo-Eiwa University in Tokyo. The Toyo-Eiwa program brings small groups of students to Mount Allison for an intensive 4-week in-residence program during the Winter term.

12.11.3 Academic Credit for Independent Experiential Learning

Academic credit may be awarded for certain forms of independent experiential learning subject to the criteria listed below and with the approval of the appropriate committee. Normally, three credits per experience (to a maximum of 6 credits) may be assigned to an independent experiential learning course (EXPL 3/4000/01) as recommended by the course supervisor and approved by the appropriate committee. A letter grade will be assessed for the credit. A maximum of 6 credits may be included in a student's degree from this mechanism. Normally, students must have third year standing at the time of course approval and may not gain additional academic credit under this regulation where credit has been assigned as part of an existing Mount Allison course. Credit obtained from the independent experiential learning cannot be used to fulfill distribution requirements.

To be eligible for academic credit, the independent experiential learning must satisfy the following criteria:

the experience is provided through an organization or institution which supports open inquiry and intellectual freedom,
two months prior to the experience:
1. for international experiential learning the student must consult with an appropriate faculty supervisor and forward a study plan (see below, section c) to the International Programs Committee for approval. The Chair of the International Programs Committee will confirm the decision with the Registrar, including the course to which credit will be assigned;
2. for domestic experiential learning the student must consult with an appropriate faculty supervisor and forward a study plan (see below, section c) to the Continuous Learning Committee for approval. The Chair of the Continuous Learning Committee will confirm the decision with the Registrar, including the course to which credit will be assigned;
the study plan submitted to the faculty supervisor and the International Programs Committee or Continuous Learning Committee must contain:
1. a brief description of the intended experiential learning, including beginning and ending dates;
2. an overview of the sponsoring organization and supporting documentation on the particular program, including a letter of acceptance noting the student's involvement, where appropriate;
3. a description of any academic components required before or during the program (such as public seminars, pre-departure sessions, academic or cultural preparation); and
4. a plan for the academic evaluation of the experience that demonstrates its contribution to the student's scholarly development. The study plan must include an analytical assignment which forms the basis for the assigning of academic credit. All elements of the study plan are to be completed before credit will be assigned,
the requirements of the University’s policy on liability for student travel must be met,
following the experience, the student shall request that a letter from the director/co-ordinator of the experience or program be submitted to the faculty supervisor confirming that the student completed the experiential learning program successfully.

EXPL 3/4000 (6.00)
INDEPENDENT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Prereq: Normally third-year standing at the time of approval under regulation 12.11.3
This is a university-wide course that provides credit for academic analysis of independent experiential learning. Normally a student may earn three credits (and up to six credits) per experience (to a maximum of six credits in a student's degree program) based on an independent experiential learning program evaluated under regulation 12.11.3.

EXPL 3/4001 (3.00)
INDEPENDENT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Prereq: Normally third-year standing at the time of approval under regulation 12.11.3
This is a university-wide course that provides credit for academic analysis of independent experiential learning. Normally a student may earn three credits (and up to six credits) per experience (to a maximum of six credits in a student's degree program) based on an independent experiential learning program evaluated under regulation 12.11.3.