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Republic of ArgentinA Argentina: Buenos Aires The largest Spanish-speaking country in the world, the Republic of Argentina is known locally as "The Land of the Six Continents" for its geographic and climatic diversity, has a long and fascinating history and is a major Almost half of the population of 36 million Argentines are said to live in Greater Buenos Aires and its province. Even so, the city is renowned for its parks and squares, which give it a sense of spaciousness. A major economic and political center, it is also a lively and cultured city with a European feel. Tango was, of course, invented here and is today a virtual obsession; that and a wide variety of other musical styles are at the very core of the local, "porteño" culture along with the "gaucho" heritage of freedom and independence. The C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in Latin America is based in Buenos Aires and has an office in Santiago. Sites located outside these two capital cities seek to capture some of the diversity of this region. Students interested in a high degree of immersion are strongly encouraged to consider these more provincial sites where there are often few other U.S. students. All course work is conducted entirely in the local language. The program emphasizes acquisition of language skills and intellectual development through a curriculum of linguistic, literary, and cultural study exclusively in Spanish. This program is recommended for advanced students of Spanish, who are both independent learners and highly motivated. Dates Eligibility Academic Program The Cuaderno/Caderno transforms the out-of-classroom experience in Latin America into a structured part of the academic program. The required activity combines learning about culture with the writing process. The course is composed of several parts: an analytical notebook with your experiences, some required readings, and two reports. The reports and the Cuaderno/Caderno must be written in Spanish. Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA): One of the oldest, largest (over 200,000 students), and most prestigious public institutions in Latin America, its history of social activism and political opposition during the era of dictatorship resulted in a decline from which it is now emerging. Students enroll in one of two faculties: humanities (FILO: filosofía y letras) or social sciences (FSOC: ciencias sociales). While UBA is a typical large urban university, coursework is nonetheless widely regarded as among the most demanding available; students are highly motivated and socially involved; and many courses are equivalent to two U.S. college courses. Universidad del Salvador:The oldest and largest private, liberal arts institution in Buenos Aires, located in the heart of the downtown, USAL benefits from its Jesuit heritage and associations, and has a full range of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, including a new program in Environmental Sciences. There are also options to study on the Pilar campus, which is located one hour outside the city, yet has the same range of programs as well as a real campus that includes playing fields, a lake, etc. Internet Link Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán 500 miles northwest of Buenos Aires, San Miguel de Tucumán offers another option for study in Argentina. Tucumán is the vibrant economic and cultural center of the NOA--Andean Northwestern Region--and neighboring countries. Known as "the garden of the republic," the city of 400,000 is where Argentina claimed its independence in 1816. 18 different microclimates exist within the area surrounding the city, creating a diversity of plants and animals and a unique setting for study. Close to the eastern face of the Andes, Tucumán provides access to several national parks and a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and mountaineering. Andean indigenous groups are also more strongly represented in this region of the country than elsewhere and there are numerous traces of their cultural impact, both on contemporary life as well as in the many archaeological sites in the area. Dates Eligibility Academic Program To take full advantage of their stay abroad, students are expected to maintain the spirit of the Middlebury College Language Pledge and to speak only Spanish or Portuguese while in Latin America. No English will be used, except for emergency consultations with the Director. In Tucumán, students will enroll in the following institution at the Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Founded in 1912, the Universidad Nacional de Tucumán is today a modern university offering its 43,000 students twelve Facultades and several Escuelas and Institutos Universitarios in which to study. It is the intellectual and cultural center of the NOA--Andean Northwestern Region--and neighboring countries, and combines academic excellence, a commitment to regional development, and international visibility. A full range of courses is offered in the humanities and social sciences, with particular strengths in anthropology and archaeology. Areas such as Medicine and Applied Science are at the top of the national ranking. Tulane awards 500-level credit for coursework completed on this program. Internet Link Argentina: Buenos Aires More European than South American in flavor, Buenos Aires' heart boasts bustling streets, grand avenues, old-time cafes and stylish restaurants. It's a city of tragedy and elation; a vibrant, cosmopolitan capital where locals are renowned for their flair and cockiness, even in times of adversity. Founded in 1536, Argentina’s capital is often referred to as the Paris of Latin America. Within this immense, yet surprisingly navigable Latin American metropolis, elegant 19th-century buildings and café life offer glimpses of Europe and the Middle East. Students with advanced Spanish skills and an interest in working in an Argentine institution (human rights office, community center, film institute) in addition to taking university courses should consider this program. The Institute for Study Abroad at Butler University (IFSA-Butler) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1988 at Butler University. IFSA-Butler has teamed up with partner institutions (the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of Texas at Austin) that have extensive experience in Latin America to create what is known as the Cooperating Programs in the Americas, or as is more commonly referred to by its students as COPA. COPA provides study abroad opportunities for those students interested in pursuing academic excellence and cultural immersion experiences while living in Latin America. Program Dates Fields of Study Eligibility Academic Program Track 1: Directed Research Option: In addition to the Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture course, students will take one addition university course and a 6-credit Directed Research Project focusing on social problem analysis. The Fundación Simón Rodriguez appoints an Academic Director and a committee of field experts to oversee each student’s academic progress and research paper. Track 2: Human Rights Track: In addition to the Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture course, students enroll in a university course and an IFSA-Butler program courses while completing a field experience and research component. Track coursework includes: Human Rights in Argentina and Latin America, one to two university courses and Methodology of Research Seminar and NGO field experience. Track 3: Gender, Diversity and Minority Studies Track: In addition to the Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture course, students participate in both integrated and specialized program courses along with their research and field experience. Track coursework includes: Diversity, Minorities, and Gender Studies, one to two university courses and Methodology of Research Seminar and NGO field experience. Track 4: Cinema Track: This is a highly specialized track designed for students with six or more semesters of university-level Spanish who are pursuing a major/minor in the visual arts. This track is offered in cooperation with the renowned Fundación Universidad del Cine. Students will explore the booming Argentine film industry and its cultural impact in Argentina and beyond. In addition to the Advanced Spanish and Argentine Culture course, track coursework includes: Introduction to the Practice and Analysis of Argentine Film, two university courses at the Fundación Universidad del Cine and one university course at one of the AUP universities. University courses will be selected among the following universities: Students should work closely with the staff at Tulane and in Buenos Aires to select the appropriate university. Students primarily interested in taking university courses while in Buenos Aires should consider the Middlebury School in Latin America program. Tulane awards 500-level elective credit for coursework completed on this program; students earn 15-19 credits per semester for this schedule. Living Arrangements Web links: www.ifsa-butler.org/
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economic and political power in South America. The capital, Buenos Aires, famous for its 47 historically and culturally distinctive neighborhoods such as La Boca and La Recoleta, is, at the same time the most cosmopolitan city on the continent, largely as a result of a wave of European immigration in the early 20th century.
credit hours). Internships are available in many different fields, and students have worked in a variety of institutions including the arts, education, health care and job training agencies, women’s advocacy groups, neighborhood government offices, institutions of economic, social, and political research, and city planning offices. A minimum of 15 credit hours per semester is required.