Description

Center for Cross-Cultural Study's (CC-CS) Semi-Integrated Spanish Studies with Local Students gives intermediate to advanced Spanish-level students the unique opportunity to take both survey courses, designed for international students studying Spanish, and integrated courses with students at Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, all while benefiting from the cultural guidance, language tools, and academic quality that defines CC-CS. The program integrates thoughtful synthesis of homestays, study visits, language exchanges, volunteer, and other cultural opportunities into the curriculum, so that you may more fully integrate into the cordobes culture.

The mission of Semi-Integrated Spanish Studies with Local Students is to guide you to live as a member of your host community, while gaining a profound understanding of your surroundings. Courses designed for international student learning Spanish, classes with Argentine students, and access to abundant cultural resources, workshops and activities allow you to more fully integrate into campus life at Universidad Nacional de Cordoba.

Program Features:
* Program dedication to academic excellence
* U.S.-compatible curriculum
* Guided direct enrollment with Argentine students
* Language & Culture courses with international students
* Guidance in synthesizing the immersion experience
* Intercambios with native speakers
* All inclusive day and overnight study visits
* Internships available for qualified students
* Time for independent travel
* On-Site Resident Director and access to campus resources

Highlights

Cordoba, the university capital of Argentina, is popularly known as La Docta because of its rich academic tradition. This warm and inviting city offers you an ideal environment for cross-cultural immersion in Argentine society. With the Andes to the west, the Pampas to the north, and the wild beauty of Patagonia to the south, Cordoba is a crossroads for intellectual and terrestrial explorers alike.

CC-CS students study onsite at Universidad Nacional de Cordoba (UNC). Founded by the Jesuits in 1613, UNC's history is closely intertwined with the city's. Located in the center of historic downtown, UNC is home to many of the city's unique and rich historical sites, architecture, and resources. Its prestige attracts students from all over Argentina and South America. You will share daily activities with your fellow students, whether attending classes or socializing. In this atmosphere of constant immersion, you will find a great opportunity to adopt the Argentine student lifestyle.

In your free time, you may take advantage of Cordoba's extraordinary setting. Located beside the foothills of the Sierra Chica mountain range and surrounded by lakes and rivers, the region is renowned worldwide as a site for hiking, horseback riding, and other outdoor activities.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please see CC-CS website for up-to-date costs.

Program Fees Include:

CC-CS program fees include tuition, room & board, meals, support of the onsite Resident Director, predeparture support, laundry, overnight and local study visits, cultural activities, orientation, health insurance, computer access, and a CC-CS transcript.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

yes

Prerequisite: The successful completion of one semester of intermediate college Spanish or the equivalent. Minimum 3.0 for overall GPA and in Spanish coursework; exceptions may be made with strong recommendations from faculty.

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

CC-CS awards up to 2,500 USD in scholarships to students enrolled in our semester programs. All students are encouraged to apply.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Spanish Studies Abroad's Mission Statement

The mission of Spanish Studies Abroad is to promote our students' in-depth understanding of Spanish-speaking countries, through specifically designed academically rigorous university-level programs. We consider all of our students to be willing to cross cultural boundaries, to live as members of another culture, and to thus learn about others as they learn about themselves. In accordance with our mission to encourage our students to cross cultural boundaries, Spanish Studies promotes equal opportunities within our programs and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, physical ability, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. We believe in educating students on cultural tolerance and sensitivity, acceptance of differences, inclusiveness, and how diversity is viewed in other cultures.

Year Founded

1969