Description

* The City of Buenos Aires

- A cosmopolitan, capital city
- Home to the University of Palermo
- The perfect city to explore the world's diversity

* Academics

- Language and the social sciences combined
- A wide variety of course offerings
- Courses taught by Argentine professors in Spanish

* Special Academic Opportunities

- On-site Knox faculty director
- Educational trips around Buenos Aires and in the interior
- Internships and independent studies are available
- Orientation with other group members
- Homestay with Argentine host families

Highlights

* Course of Study

A student's course of study is determined according to current program offerings and the student's individual needs. All courses are taught in Spanish by University of Palermo professors, and all assignments and
examinations are prepared and corrected by them. Students pursue a combination of courses, the majority chosen from those offered by the Program. Additional courses are selected from the regular University courses. Tutoring in Spanish is available to all participants.

A sample of program courses for a semester would be:

The required core course: Ecology, Peace, and Development in the Southern Cone (1960-Present) (1 course credit). The required language course: Advanced Spanish Composition/ Conversation (1/2 course credit)

* The Electives:

- History of 20th Century Latin America (1 course credit)
- Politics and Society in Argentina (1 course credit)
- Journalism, the Media, and Popular Culture (1 course credit)
- Independent Study/Project (1/2 course credit)

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Inquire for more information

Program Fees Include:

The basic program fee covers:

- Tuition and university fees.
- Room and board.
- Hospital insurance for payment of medical expenses up to USD 12,500.
- One transcript sent to the home institution.
- Round trip airline ticket
- The educational trips described.
- USD 200 for travel in Argentina.

Not included in the basic program fee are:
- Passport and travel documents.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses such as books, entertainment and travel.

Experience Required

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Year Founded

1969