Argentina: Spanish Language, Argentinean Culture and English
Argentina
Term: Summer
Dates: May 25-June 27
Description:
Experience multiculturalism at its best with the KIIS summer program in Argentina. Waves of immigration from Spain, Italy, England, France, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East have washed over this country, which is known for its hospitality. The program is based in Rosario, a compact city that combines a big city's attractions with the charm and security of a small town. Students learn and live the culture: courses provide an in-depth introduction to the history and nuances of the region, while home stays offer a chance to experience everyday life from a native perspective. Pop culture is not forgotten; students will have the opportunity to take lessons in tango, one of the most poignant and expressive dances ever known.
Highlights:
Students improve both their speaking and writing skills and their knowledge of Argentinean culture by interacting with specialists in Southern Cone and Latin American studies. This KIIS program provides an interdisciplinary perspective of the region without limiting participation to those students who have already attained advanced proficiency in Spanish.
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Minimum Education: High School
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Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching:
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Subject Areas :
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- Arts
- Culture
- History
- Latin American Studies
- Literature
- Spanish
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Cost in US$: 2,650 USD
Cost Include Description:
Cost includes accommodations in Buenos Aires and Rosario, all meals with host families in Rosario, some meals in Buenos Aires, transfers in Argentina to program sites, International Student Identity Card (ISIC) that provides basic accident/health insurance policy, and up to six credit hours. Cost with airfare is available upon request.
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Argentina
Independently
or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups of varies according to course
Scholarships are Available. Students presently matriculated at schools which are full members of the KIIS consortium may apply for a merit- and need-based scholarship through KIIS. Please contact your campus representative or the KIIS office for more information.
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Other
- Transcript
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
Kentucky Institute for International Studies's Mission Statement: The Kentucky Institute for International Studies is a consortium of colleges and universities dedicated to providing quality international education. KIIS is founded on the conviction that an international experience should be part of the education of as many people as possible.
KIIS programs have four primary objectives:
(1) to establish high-quality, low-cost, academically sound international study programs for students;
(2) to provide faculty from member institutions a means for professional growth;
(3) to create language and culture programs for professionals and develop links with their counterparts in foreign countries; and
(4) to promote the study of foreign languages.
KIIS also seeks to develop new opportunities for international experiences which meet the needs of students, faculty, academic institutions, and community organizations, always taking into consideration the changing times and shifting demands of a global society.
Year Founded: 1975
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