Argentina: Buenos Aires Semester

Program Overview

Buenos Aires is a big city in a big country. Famous districts like San Telmo and La Boca are vibrant, exciting places with unique architecture, inexpensive restaurants and cafes, and great nightlife. The culture and traditions of Buenos Aires, an exhilarating mix of Latin American and European influences, wait to be explored.

The Universidad de Belgrano is situated in a quiet residential area, and offers easy access to the rest of the city via public transportation. Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires is truly one of the great cities of the world! Students participating in the CCIS Buenos Aires Program can take classes in Spanish as a Second Language, Argentine and Latin American culture courses at Universidad de Belgrano in both Spanish and English, or directly enroll in classes for native Argentineans. All levels of Spanish proficiency are welcomed!

Program Highlights

Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires

Established in 1964, Universidad de Belgrano in the lovely Belgrano district of Buenos Aires enrolls around 11,000 students. In addition to the 9 academic departments on offer to matriculated students, it also boasts one of the best International Student programs in Argentina. UB's students come from across Argentina, Latin America, and the world--nearly a thousand international students are drawn to its programs. Modern facilities house classrooms and offices, and provide the base for numerous cultural and athletic activities.

Course Offerings

» Intensive Language Program
Ideal for students who wish to improve their Spanish language skills, this program offers intensive language courses at the beginning, intermediate, high intermediate, and advanced levels. Students complete the following number of course levels and credits during each of the following program sessions: Fall Semester: Students complete one course level and earn 14 semester (21 quarters) credits. Spring Semester: Students complete two course levels and earn a total of 14 semester (22 quarter) credits. In the first 4-weeek course, students earn 6 semester (10 quarter) credits. During the second 8-week course, students advance one language level and earn 8 semester (12 quarter) credits. Month-Long Sessions: Students complete one course level and earn 6 semester (10 quarter) credits during each 4-week session.
Language Courses	Language of Instruction	Contact Hours	Semester Credits	Quarter Credits
Spanish for Beginners	Spanish	100–210	6–14	10–21
Intermediate Spanish 1	Spanish	100–210	6–14	10–21
Intermediate Spanish 2	Spanish	100–210	6–14	10–21
Advanced Spanish	Spanish	100–210	6–14	10–21

» Language & Culture Program
This program option offers students at all levels a of Spanish proficiency the option of combining language study with electives on Latin American culture taught either in Spanish or English. Students typically enroll in 3 or 4 courses and earn 12 to 16 semester (18 to 24 quarter) credits. Intensive Language Pre-Session An Intensive Language Pre-Session is also available at the beginning of each semester for an additional 6 semester (10 quarter) credits.
Language Courses	Language of Instruction	Contact Hours	Semester Credits	Quarter Credits
Beginner Spanish	Spanish	90	6	9
Intermediate Spanish A	Spanish	60	4	6
Intermediate Spanish B	Spanish	60	4	6
Advanced Spanish A	Spanish	60	4	6
Advanced Spanish B	Spanish	60	4	6
Intermediate Oral Production	Spanish	60	4	6
Advanced Oral Production	Spanish	60	4	6
Spanish Writing Workshop	Spanish	60	4	6
Beginner Portuguese	Portugese	90	6	9
Culture Courses	Language of Instruction	Contact Hours	Semester Credits	Quarter Credits
Argentina: An Open Society	Spanish	60	4	6
Argentina: The Making of a Country through its Literature	English	60	4	6
Argentine Cultural Studies	Spanish	60	4	6
Argentine Economic History	Spanish	60	4	6
Argentine Economic Policy	Spanish	60	4	6
Argentine Economy	English	60	4	6
Argentine Literature	Spanish	60	4	6
Contemporary Argentine Art	Spanish	60	4	6
Critical and Academic Writing	English	60	4	6
Ethics	Spanish	60	4	6
Gender in Latin America	English	60	4	6
Gender Studies	Spanish	60	4	6
History of Latin America	English	60	4	6
Jorge Luis Borges: Visions of Culture and Knowledge	English	60	4	6
Latin America in the Global Economy	English	60	4	6
Latin America in the Global Economy	Spanish	60	4	6
Latin American Cinema	Spanish	60	4	6
Latin American Cultural Studies	Spanish	60	4	6
Latin American Literature	Spanish	60	4	6
Latin American Political Thought	Spanish	60	4	6
Political and Social Change	English	60	4	6
Political Systems: Populism in Latin America	Spanish	60	4	6
Social Ecomomy	Spanish	60	4	6
Social Economy in Latin America	English	60	4	6
Tango: The Expression of Buenos Aires	Spanish	60	4	6
Twentieth Century Latin American History	Spanish	60	4	6
U.S.–Latin America Relations	English	60	4	6
Urban Cartographies: The Representation of Latin American Cities	Spanish	60	4	6
Intensive Language Pre-Session Courses	Language of Instruction	Contact Hours	Semester Credits	Quarter Credits
Refer to the Intensive Language Program for course information.

» Advanced Program with Argentine Students
This program allows students with advanced Spanish proficiency to enroll in a combination of courses in over 30 different academic departments and electives from the Language & Culture Program. Students typically enroll in 3 or 4 classes and earn 12 to 16 semester (18 to 24 quarter) credits. Intensive Language Pre-Session An Intensive Language Pre-Session is also available at the beginning of each term and is worth an additional 6 semester (10 quarter) credits. This session is highly recommended to adequately prepare students for departmental classes with Argentine students. Eligibility: Students must have completed at least 5 semesters or 7 quarters of college-level Spanish (or the equivalent) prior to departure.
Language & Culture Courses (Courses with International Students)		Language of Instruction	Contact Hours	Semester Credits	Quarter Credits
Refer to the Language & Culture Program for course information.
Departmental Courses (Courses with Argentine Students)		Language of Instruction	Contact Hours	Semester Credits	Quarter Credits
Accounting	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Advertising	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Agribusiness	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Architecture	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Biology	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Business Administration	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Chemistry	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Civil Engineering	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Communications and Journalism	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Computer Science	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Economics	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Electromechanical Engineering	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
English Language	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Food Technology	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Graphic Design	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Hospitality Management	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Human Resources	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Industrial Engineering	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Information Technology	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
International Business	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
International Relations	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Interior Design	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Law	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Marketing	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Nutrition	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Pharmacology	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Political Science	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Psychology	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Public Relations	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Television, Film and Radio Studies	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Telecommunications Engineering	Catalog	Spanish	Varies	Varies

Eligibility Requirements

» Minimum GPA - Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

» Minimum Class Standing - Students must have completed at least one semester or quarter of college-level coursework at the time of application.

» Foreign Language Proficiency - The Intensive Language and Language & Culture Programs are open to students at any level of Spanish proficiency. The Advanced Program with Argentine Students requires an advanced level of Spanish proficiency and is only open to students who will have completed at least 5 semesters or 7 quarters of college level Spanish (or the equivalent) prior to departure.

» Judicial Standing - Students must be in good judicial standing at their current college or university with no major disciplinary violations in the past 12 months.

Program Dates and Costs

» Intensive Language Program
Semester	Arrival Date	Departure Date	Program Cost *	Application Deadline
Fall 2010	Aug 27, 2010	Dec 4, 2010	$5,508	Jun 4, 2010
Spring 2011	Feb 4, 2011	May 7, 2011	TBD	Nov 6, 2010
Fall 2011	Sep 2, 2011	Dec 10, 2011	TBD	Jun 4, 2011
Month-Long Sessions	Arrival Date	Departure Date	Program Cost *	Application Deadline
January 2011	Jan 7, 2011	Feb 5, 2011	TBD	Oct 9, 2010
February 2011	Feb 4, 2011	Mar 5, 2011	TBD	Nov 6, 2010
* Note: A program deposit of $300 is due upon acceptance and is applied toward the total cost of the program.

» Language & Culture Program
Semester with Intensive Language Pre-Session	Arrival Date	Departure Date	Program Cost *	Application Deadline
Fall 2010	Jun 18, 2010	Nov 6, 2010	$7,811	Mar 26, 2010
Spring 2011	Feb 4, 2011	Jun 25, 2011	TBD	Nov 6, 2010
Fall 2011	Jun 24, 2011	Nov 12, 2011	TBD	Mar 26, 2011
Semester without Intensive Language Pre-Session	Arrival Date	Departure Date	Program Cost *	Application Deadline
Fall 2010	Jul 16, 2010	Nov 6, 2010	$6,492	Apr 23, 2010
Spring 2011	Mar 4, 2011	Jun 25, 2011	TBD	Dec 4, 2010
Fall 2011	Jul 22, 2011	Nov 12, 2011	TBD	Apr 23, 2011
* Note: A program deposit of $300 is due upon acceptance and is applied toward the total cost of the program.

» Advanced Program with Argentine Students
Semester with Intensive Language Pre-Session	Arrival Date	Departure Date	Program Cost *	Application Deadline
Fall 2010	Jun 18, 2010	Dec 4, 2010	$8,565	Mar 26, 2010
Spring 2011	Feb 4, 2011	Jul 23, 2011	TBD	Nov 6, 2010
Fall 2011	Jun 24, 2011	Dec 10, 2011	TBD	Mar 26, 2011
Semester without Intensive Language Pre-Session	Arrival Date	Departure Date	Program Cost *	Application Deadline
Fall 2010	Jul 16, 2010	Dec 4, 2010	$7,246	Apr 23, 2010
Spring 2011	Mar 4, 2011	Jul 23, 2011	TBD	Dec 4, 2010
Fall 2011	Jul 22, 2011	Dec 10, 2011	TBD	Apr 23, 2011
* Note: A program deposit of $300 is due upon acceptance and is applied toward the total cost of the program.

Costs Included

Tuition, momestay with two meals per day (breakfast and dinner), medical insurance, and a Lonely Planet travel guide

Costs Not Included

Application fee ($50), passport ($130), visa/immigration fees ($140), airfare ($1,200), books and supplies ($25/class), additional meals ($200/month), local transportation ($100/month), and personal expenses ($250/month)

Student Life

Interaction with locals and with other international students is key to a successful study abroad experience. Many campus activities, e.g., Noche Internacional, showcase UB's strong international student program. Joining a student club or sports team is a great way to meet local students--soccer, running and yoga are just a few options. Attending concerts, trying the tango, or spending a lazy Sunday afternoon picking through the colorful streets and flea market of San Telmo are just a few of the possibilities. There's so much to discover in and around Buenos Aires-one can even visit neighboring Uruguay for the day!

Housing

Students are provided housing with an Argentine host family, which allow students to further develop their language skills outside of a classroom setting and increase their understanding of modern Argentine culture. The assigned host family is likely to live within easy reach of the university in a pleasant, secure neighborhood; the daily commute will be no more than a short bus ride or a reasonable walk. The home might be found in a century-old heritage structure or a contemporary apartment building. The program fee includes a private room with two meals per day (breakfast and dinner).

CCIS Argentina Application Checklist:

1. CCIS Application Adobe Document - Be sure to print legibily in pen.

2. Statement of Purpose - In a 300 to 500 word essay, introduce yourself and explain your objectives for studying abroad. Also, describe the personal benefits you expect to receive from the program, and how you plan to incorporate this experience abroad into your current and future academic and career goals.

3. Two (2) Confidential Reference Forms Adobe Document - Reference forms must be completed by two professors that you have had in the past or have currently.

4. Spanish Language Proficiency Report Adobe Document - This form must be completed by a Spanish language professor at your current college or university.

5. Universidad de Belgrano Application Adobe Document - Type your responses on this application before printing the form.

6. Homestay Application Adobe Document - Type your responses on this application before printing the form.

7. Official Transcript(s) - Request an official transcript from each college or university you have attended and submit them, in signed and sealed envelopes, together with your other application materials. Be sure to request transcripts as early as possible.

8. Passport-sized photo - Guidelines for an acceptable photo can be found at: travel.state.gov.

9. Disciplinary Clearance Form Adobe Document - This form should be completed by the Judicial Affairs Officer, Study Abroad Advisor, or other university official that can verify your judicial standing at your college or university.

10. $50 Application Fee - This fee can be paid by check, money order, or cashier's check and is made payable to Central Washington University. Please note, once submitted the $50 application fee is non-refundable.

Mail Application Materials To:

Ray Bates, Study Abroad Advisor
Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7407

batesr@cwu.edu
(509) 963-3621
(509) 963-1558 (Fax)

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

CCIS Argentina Study Program Sponsor:
Central Washington University
Larry Laffrey,
Director, Study Abroad & Exchange Programs

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