Description

Based at the Universidad de Buenos Aires, the Lexia in Buenos Aires program introduces students to the language, history, politics, economics and culture of Argentina, placing this fascinating country in the regional context of the Southern Cone. Coursework, language training, excursions, research projects and the experience of living in a homestay help students to understand the local culture and to confront the issues facing this nation.

The program strongly supports interaction and dialogue between Lexia participants and Argentine faculty and students. To this end, local students and faculty are involved with the program from the very beginning, giving the participants immediate and direct access to the culture. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required, as all courses are taught in English. However, intensive language training is provided, thereby helping students to develop the skills and confidence to live, study and conduct research in the Argentine setting. Social and academic encounters with local students, as well as organized field trips, contribute to a greater understanding of Argentina during this ongoing period of economic, social and political transformation in Latin America.

In addition to our program in Argentine Area Studies and Culture, Lexia in Buenos Aires is pleased to offer a program in Latin American Studies. Based at the Universidad de Buenos Aires, the Lexia in Buenos Aires program introduces students to the language, history, politics, economics and culture of Latin America, placing this fascinating region in its cultural context. Coursework, language training, excursions, research projects and the experience of living in a homestay help students to understand the local culture and to confront the issues facing Latin America. The program strongly supports interaction and dialogue between Lexia participants and Argentine faculty and students. To this end, local students and faculty are involved with the program from the very beginning, giving the participants immediate and direct access to the culture. Social and academic encounters with local students, as well as organized field trips, contribute to a greater understanding of Argentina and Latin America.

Highlights

The Lexia in Buenos Aires semester program is composed of several components, some of which run concurrently, while others follow in a sequence. The basic components of the program are:

Area Studies and Culture:
* Orientation
* Spanish Language Course
* Argentine Area Studies Seminar
* Research Methods Seminar
* Field Research Project (FRP)
* Review and Evaluation

Latin American Studies:
* Orientation
* Spanish Language Course
* Latin America Area Studies Seminar
* Research Methods Seminar
* Field Research Project
* Review and Evaluation

All components of the Lexia program are required of all students and, when completed successfully, yield 14-16 semester or 21-24 quarter credits per term. The program is designed to be academically challenging and demanding, but it allows ample time for students to become acquainted with the local culture.

The FRP is an opportunity to design an independent study project which focuses directly on a subject area within a student's academic major or minor.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

- Previous work experience
- communication skills
- strong working knowledge of Spanish

Intern Types

Languages

• Spanish

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

In general, on-site orientation, tuition and fees, scheduled program excursions, housing costs (options vary by program), partial board at some sites, student support services by Lexia Resident Director and program staff, comprehensive medical insurance, International Student Identity Card (ISIC), official transcript from Western Washington University. For specific information regarding Buenos Aires, please inquire at Lexia International.

Experience Required

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Home-stays