International Study Tour
In support of the University of Regina’s goal of internationalization and its expressed objective of providing educational opportunities of high quality, the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is committed to develop strategies that will provide graduate students opportunities to study and do research in Canada and abroad. It is important for them to have opportunities to work with experts and researchers from other countries, not on just their research, but also to learn and understand the people that they are working with.
For thesis, project, and practicum based programs, 3 credits might be from the graduate research hours or as additional credit hours. For course based programs, this can either replace an existing course or as an additional course decided by the program and approved by the FGSR.
Length: A spring or summer course: One week preparation classes to clarify students research project, two weeks of international tour, followed by the submission of a report.
Destination: Can be determined between FGSR and faculties. This will be based on the students’ needs, funding available and availability of the course coordinators. Destination may vary from year to year.
Organization: FGSR will take the lead to work with the Faculties to design the study tour of the year. It will then be promoted among all the current graduate students. Faculty and/or graduate programs are welcome to take the initiative
Contents: Students research and decide an area of interest for the tour and design a project proposal. The course will be a Pass and Fail mark, based on the course requirements: participation (attendance), field journal, and a final report. Pre-departure classes include lectures and information sessions regarding the country of destination.
Course Description
GRST 900AA-ZZ – Graduate International Study Tour Option (3 credit hours)
This course promotes global understanding and experience for graduate students through a guided visit to a foreign country. One week-pre-departure classes will include lectures, information sessions, and preparation of a project proposal. Students will explore an area of their interests in addition to learning about the culture and people. A report is to be submitted upon return.
