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Center for Global Education, Augsburg College

http://www.augsburg.edu/global/mexico/fall...

2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 United States

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Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica

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Location
El Salvador: San Salvador; Mexico: Cuernavaca

Term
Fall

Dates
late August to mid-December

  • Description

    Examine diverse perspectives on social, economic, political and cultural issues viewed through the intersecting lenses of race, ethnicity, class, religion, gender and sexuality. Study the struggles of Mexicans and Salvadorans working for social change in many arenas.

    Internships and Independent Studies may be taken for credit in:

    * History
    * Interdisciplinary Studies
    * Political Science
    * Religion
    * Spanish
    * Women's Studies

    To learn more about field work opportunities offered through Center for Global Education semester programs, please visit our website.

  • Highlights

    Includes orientation at US/Mexico border, 2-week seminar in El Salvador, homestay with local family and small group intensive Spanish study.

  • Degree Level

    Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

  • Intern Types

    • History
    • Political Science/Politics
    • Religious Studies
    • Spanish
    • Women's Studies
    • Interdisciplinary
  • Languages

    • English
    • Spanish

  • Subject Areas

    • Intensive Language
    • Interdisciplinary
    • Internship Programs
    • Latin American Studies
    • Political Science/politics
    • Religious Studies
    • Spanish
    • Women's Studies
  • Cost in US$:

    USD 16,375 per semester

  • Cost Include Description:

    Tuition, room and board, medical/emergency insurance, regional travel and all other program costs in Mexico and El Salvador.

  • Experience Required

    no

  • This Program is open to

    Worldwide Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Group living
    • Home-stays

  • Participants Travel

    Independently

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently

  • Scholarships are Available

    For students who belong to historically disadvantaged groups.

  • Application Process Involves

    • Letters of Reference
    • Transcript
    • Written Application
  • Post Services Include

    • Alumni Network
  • Year Founded

    1982

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Testimonials

I had a wonderful study abroad experience with CGE in Cuernavaca!A few highlights that come to mind are the homestay, the instructors, the travelling and the internship. The homestay was initiall...

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