Evita, Maradona, Che Guevara: Latin American Icons

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 1 -July 29

Description: This program is designed as an introduction to Argentine Culture through the written and visual representation of some of its most iconic figures (Che Guevara, Eva Perón, Jorge Luis Borges, the mothers of Plaza de Mayo, Diego Maradona, Quino's Mafalda, and Carlos Gardel among others). One of the objectives of the course will be to familiarize ourselves with the work of these authors/and or political figures and to study the ways in which they have been represented in different biographies and film. Taught in Buenos Aires, one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in Latin America, the course will take advantage of the rich cultural resources of the city. We will be visiting the Evita Museum, the Che Guevara house, historical sites (Plaza de Mayo), and a soccer museum.

Courses Offered:

* Spanish 175 (4 units) - Topics in Spanish American Culture
    - Specific historical tendencies and issues in Spanish American culture(s) from pre-colombian times to present. Sources studied may include literature, film, art, journalism and performance. Approaches to material may address issues of aesthetics, politics, identity, and globalization May be repeated one time for credit if content differs.
    - GE credit: Arts and Humanities, Diversity

* Spanish 198 (4 units) - Directed Group Study
    - GE credit: None

Highlights: The program has a social awareness component in which students will be able to perform community work at "Del niño Latinoamericano" soup kitchen, a non profit organization to help disadvantadged children in Buenos Aires. There will also be a trip to Colonia and a three day visit to the Iguazú Waterfalls.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Fee Breakdown

* UC Students - You are a UC student if you are currently enrolled at any of University of California main campuses: (UC Berkeley, UC Merced, UC Davis, UCSB, UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Santa Cruz, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UCSF). All other students are considered Non-UC students.

$1200.00    Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit)
$1392.00    Course Fee ($174.00/unit X 8.00 units)*
TBA             Accommodations and Activities Fee**

* Non UC Students

$1200.00    Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit)
$1952.00    Course Fee ($244.00/unit X 8.00 units)*
TBA             Accommodations and Activities Fee**

Students who enroll before the Accommodations and Activities Fee is posted will be notified via email as soon as the fee is available. If they choose to withdraw within 10 days of this notification, their deposit will be refunded.

* This fee level is based on the proposed governor's budget. The fees are subject to Regental, legislative, and gubernatorial action and may change without notice.

** This fee is subject to change based on fluctuating exchange rate and unexpected change in activities.

Experience Required: yes

Language of instruction: Spanish Prerequisites: Spanish 24 or 24S or 33 or consent of instructor.

This Program is open to American and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 16-25

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home