Summer in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Latin American Politics and Economic Development

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Term: Summer 
Dates: June - August 2010

Description: Georgetown University's Government Department and the Office of International Programs offer a six-week, six-credit program entitled, "The Politics and Economics of Power and Inequality in Latin America." Hosted by the Universidad Nacional de San Martin (UNSAM), the program explores Latin American politics and the economic causes of social stratification in the region. The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

All courses are taught in Spanish and students must have sufficient Spanish-language proficiency to understand lectures addressing political and economic concepts (and to take written exams and prepare essays on these topics). While prior coursework in economics is not required, it is recommended that students gain a basic familiarity with economic terms and principles before joining the program.

Students attend intensive courses at UNSAM throughout the six-week program. Coursework focuses on the political culture of Argentina, the evolution of social and political movements, the structure of Latin American economies, and the limited availability of social services and other resources for many of the region's people.

Curriculum:

The "Politics and Economics of Power and Inequality in Latin America" is directed by Dr. Eusebio Mujal-Leon of the Department of Government at Georgetown University.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded six Georgetown University credits in Government as follows:

GOVT 427-62: Latin American Politics and Culture (3 credits)
GOVT 428-62: The Economic Structure and Dynamics of Marginality in Latin America (3 credits)

Highlights: Cultural and Social Activities:

The "Politics and Economics of Power and Inequality in Latin America" program includes weekly cultural activities designed to acquaint participants with the key historical and artistic points of Buenos Aires and its surroundings. Among the planned activities are a historical and architectural city tour, a performance at the world-famous Teatro Colón, and a day visit to a traditional "estancia" (farmhouse) in the Pampas.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: Inquire for information.

Experience Required: yes

The program is open to both undergraduate students (including rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors) and graduate students. As all courses are taught in Spanish, students must have sufficient Spanish proficiency to understand lectures addressing political and economic concepts, and to take written exams on these topics. Students with less than two years of college-level Spanish instruction should contact Professor Mujal-Leon (Program Director) via Summer Programs to discuss their language abilities before applying to the program.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Georgetown University Office of International Programs's Mission Statement: The mission of Overseas Studies at Georgetown University is to promote, support, and develop international and intercultural educational opportunities for students, and in so doing, help to define the international character of Georgetown. These programs are developed and evaluated in collaboration with the wider Georgetown community to ensure that they are academically rigorous, linguistically appropriate, and complementary to the Georgetown curriculum. In keeping with the Jesuit philosophy of education and service, these overseas opportunities invite participants to reflect on the values that form their own identities, and encourage them to assume their roles as responsible world citizens. The Office of International Programs offers more than 120 programs in 39 countries.