Jan Term Study Abroad Information
Each year, Linfield offers faculty-led off-campus courses to locations around the world and destinations within the U.S. These are 4-credit courses that are planned and led by Linfield faculty and offer a deep dive into a breadth of interesting, international topics from coral reef ecology of Tahiti to healthcare in Peru.
- Applicants must have completed at least one semester at Linfield.
- Applicants must be in good academic and social standing, with a minimum GPA of 2.75 at the time of application.
- IPO will be hosting an information table in Dillin Hall during the dinner hour on Friday, February 9.
Qualified students are chosen for each site through a competitive selection process that includes a completed application, a personal interview with the faculty and other selection criteria deemed appropriate for particular courses.
January Term off-campus courses
Linfield will pay the cost of the first round-trip air transportation from Portland, for eligible students. Please see the current university catalog for details. Estimated airfares are listed here for students who do not qualify for the subsidy provided by the university.
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ECON 398 Economics of Association Football (Soccer) in England Faculty: Randy Grant
Explore the economic structure and issues related to association football (hereafter “soccer”) in England. Examine how soccer (the dominant spectator sport outside the United States) and professional leagues in England operate very differently from professional sports leagues in the U.S. Study how structural differences elicit different decisions and yield different economic outcomes. Utilize the tools of economic analysis to critically evaluate and compare the two models (England v. U.S.) in terms of both input (labor) and product markets. Consider how various policy recommendations will impact both competitive balance in leagues and the financial positions of professional clubs.
Prerequisites: ECON 210. Fall semester prior to JT ’25 departure, students will be required to enroll and participate in the IDST 098 Orientation to International Study (1 credit).
4 credits (GP or IS)
Program Fee: $5000
Estimated Air: $1300 -
BNSS 398 International Impact of Sport Tourism in Italy Faculty: Damian Williams & Emily Kosderka
Explore the responsibility of hosting the World University Games, Winter and issues related to what happens to the Olympic facilities once the Games are over. Examine the impact of hosting major sporting events such as the 2006 Winter Olympics, the 1960 Summer Olympics, the Champions League, and Classic Roman sporting events such as gladiator fights and chariot races. Critically evaluate the impact of sports tourism on a major international city.
Prerequisite: Fall semester prior to JT ’25 departure, students will be required to enroll and participate in the IDST 098 Orientation to International Study (1 credit).
4 credits (no LC's)
Program Fee: $5000
Estimated Air: $1700 -
BIOL/ENGL 298 Ethics, Culture, and Conservation: The Story of National Parks in Patagonia and the American West (Argentina & Chile) Faculty: David Sumner & John Syring
Explore how Chile and Argentina are handling the ecological promise and cultural conflicts surrounding the establishment of National Parks within Patagonia. As we tour multiple national parks, we will participate in directed inquiry to consider all angles of what is a challenging and vexing problem in the preservation of public land – and we will consider how the United States handled this same promise and conflict 150 years ago. We will investigate both the benefits (economic and ecological) and controversies (cultural) of public land designations in the American West and in Patagonia with the goal of asking these questions: What did the US get right? What can Chile and Argentina learn from public land designation and management in the US? What are the best practices in the preservation of ecological diversity and cultural diversity simultaneously? Throughout our travels we will be hiking and backpacking in the beautiful remote national parks of southern Patagonia in their summer.
Prerequisite: Fall semester prior to JT ’25 departure, students will be required to enroll and participate in the IDST 098 Orientation to International Study (1 credit).
4 credits (NW or GP)
Program Fee: $5000
Estimated Air: $1500 -
NURS 398 Health Care in New Zealand Faculty: Kristen Krum & Ashley Goar
Examination of the health care system in New Zealand with emphasis on delivery of care in various settings. Impact of history, economy, policies, culture, and religion on health care. Study of nursing and other health-related provider roles in selected health care agencies.
Prerequisite: Fall semester prior to JT ’25 departure, students will be required to enroll and participate in the IDST 098 Orientation to International Study (1 credit).
4 credits (GP or IS)
Program Fee: $5000
Estimated Air: $3100 -
NURS 398 Traditional and Modern Health Care in Southeast Asia: Thailand Faculty: Henny Breen and Naomi Pitcock
The course will take place in the Southeast Asia country of Thailand where we will be inspired through exploration of food, culture, art, beaches, education, and national parks including the elephant nature foundation. We will study the political, economic, religious, and social forces that impact traditional and modern health care for its citizens. This course is an excellent learning opportunity for both nursing and non-nursing students who are interested in exploring this beautiful part of the world.Prerequisite: Fall semester prior to JT ’25 departure, students will be required to enroll and participate in the IDST 098 Orientation to International Study (1 credit).
4 credits (GP or IS)
Program Fee: $5000
Estimated Air: $1400 -
HHPA/JAMS 398 The Story of Japan’s Health and Food Innovations Faculty: Sarah Coste & Kevin Curry
This January term course focuses on Japan and its discoveries and innovations related to food palatability, nutritional health, and physical activity. Students will explore the wide range of Japanese contributions that are embedded unassumingly in our daily American lives; from the identification of the fifth basic taste ‘umami’ (deliciousness) in neuroscience, to the 10,000 daily step count and the development of the first pedometer. In addition, students will be exposed to Japanese tastes and cuisines that have been attributed to longevity, as well as the ubiquitous ‘konbini’ convenience stores that supply healthy foods and provide community. Discussions will include cultural differences in eating, comparisons to convenience stores of the United States, and food deserts. Students will gain skills in storytelling and multimedia content expression by creating and sharing their experiences, ideas, and discussions via written, photo, video, and podcasts
Prerequisite: Fall semester prior to JT ’25 departure, students will be required to enroll and participate in the IDST 098 Orientation to International Study (1 credit).
4 credits (CS)
Program Fee: $5000
Estimated Air: $1400
Academic information
- Jan Term off-campus courses bear the same rigorous standards and expectations as all other Linfield courses.
- Each syllabus will outline course requirements, expectations, prerequisites and will specify which particular graduation requirements (such as Linfield Curriculum designation, major or minor credits) will be satisfied.
- The courses are thematic and interdisciplinary in nature and are available to McMinnville and Portland students, regardless of their discipline or major, provided they meet the minimum requirements.
- Each course is subject to revision if there are compelling factors not within Linfield’s control.
- Courses listed are always subject to approval via the university’s budget process.
Cost
While Linfield pays for the round trip airfare of the tuition-paying student’s first experience abroad; participants are responsible for:
- A program fee* that covers most on-site logistical expenses and mandatory insurance. Jan Term is billed the beginning of December.
- The prevailing Linfield January Term per-credit fee
- Passport, visa and luggage fees
- Any required vaccinations
- Other costs not specifically covered in the program fee-participants will be informed of what additional funds will be needed.
- All items associated with each course are subject to revision if there are compelling factors not within Linfield's discretion.
*Costs NOT included in the January Term program fee.
**Students: Before you begin the application process, we recommend that you share course information and the associated costs with your parents. See the link above for costs not included in the program fee.
Student resources for Jan Term
- Application process
- Jan Term Student Handbook
- January Term Application and costs not included in the Program Fee