Academics

Course Overview

Students attending UIW-Strasbourg during the fall and spring semesters will have an opportunity to take courses at the Château and our partner institution, University of Strasbourg.

During the summer, a unique experience awaits students as the Summer Intercultural Communication and Global Leadership Program offers leadership courses and lectures aimed at engaging students to develop their leadership skills and abilities. This program promises students an opportunity of a lifetime, as special guests, dignitaries and lecturers from both Europe and the U.S. are invited to share their experiences and knowledge.

All courses are taught in English and credits are issued by the University of the Incarnate Word so that students can efficiently work toward graduation while experiencing student life in France. Each course taken at the Château is three U.S. semester credits, unless otherwise specified.

All courses are taught in English and are attended by international students. Courses at the University of Strasbourg, Sciences Po department, are taken during the fall and spring semesters only.

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Courses Spring 2026

  • GOVT 1000/3350/3000 - The European Union and Contemporary European Affairs
  • CLST 1000/3000 - European Identity and Cross-Cultural Communication
  • GOVT 4399 ST: Borders, European, Identity and Integration (*Note: Contingent upon student demand, this specific course may not be available starting Spring 2026 onward. Inquire with the Study Abroad Coordinator)

The following course pairings are examples of classes and their UIW equivalencies offered at the University of Strasbourg. Note, courses must be taken together in order to earn the equivalent UIW course(s). Students are encouraged to visit with the Study Abroad Coordinator to inquire about additional course options offered during the semester.

GOVT 3399 – Politics of Visual Culture (3 UIW credits)

  • Understanding Contemporary Africa: National Constructions, Democratization and Development - 3 ECTS
  • The Politics of Visual Culture in Divided Societies: The Case of Northern Ireland - 3 ECTS

GOVT 4330 – International Law (3 UIW credits)

  • European Union Law - 3 ECTS
  • Public International Law - 3 ECTS

*Please contact UIW's Study Abroad and Exchange Coordinator, [email protected], to receive up-to-date courses available at University of Strasbourg.

Courses Summer 2025

Summer Intercultural Communication and Global Leadership Program

A challenging and innovative 4-week summer study abroad program for the next generation of leaders

Dates: May 31 - June 28, 2025

Courses

BINT 4390 International Policies & Relations

This thought-provoking course takes students on a journey as they explore international policies and relations, while expanding on leadership philosophies and styles that influence policies that adhere to our diverse global community. Students will learn how to effectively interact in culturally appropriate and sustainable ways. Through readings, research, dialogue, critical analysis and interactive learning, students will discover how to be global leaders in a complex world.

SOCI 3332 Culturology-Cross-Cultural Communication – BINT 3366 Intercultural Communication

This course introduces students to key concepts and theories surrounding international and intercultural communication. In our interdependent world, intercultural communication is an asset to students of all majors as they require the knowledge, skills, insights and sensitivities to be upstanding citizens and successful leaders.

Courses Fall 2025

  • GOVT 1000/3350/3000 - The European Union and Contemporary European Affairs
  • CLST 1000/3000 - European Identity and Cross-Cultural Communication
  • GOVT 4399 ST: Borders, European, Identity and Integration

The following course pairings are examples of classes and their UIW equivalencies offered at the University of Strasbourg. Note, courses must be taken together in order to earn the equivalent UIW course(s). Students are encouraged to visit with the Study Abroad Coordinator to inquire about additional course options offered during the semester.

GOVT 3399 – Politics of Visual Culture (3 UIW credits)

  • Understanding Contemporary Africa: National Constructions, Democratization and Development - 3 ECTS
  • The Politics of Visual Culture in Divided Societies: The Case of Northern Ireland - 3 ECTS

GOVT 4330 – International Law (3 UIW credits)

  • European Union Law - 3 ECTS
  • Public International Law - 3 ECTS

*Please contact UIW's Study Abroad and Exchange Coordinator, [email protected], to receive up-to-date courses available at University of Strasbourg.