Description

Overview: This program focuses on examining the society in which the "economic miracle" has taken place. Besides economics, a variety of other courses are offered in Spanish (various levels), Latin American Film and Literature, Sociology.

Setting Description: The program is based out of Valparaíso, Chile, the country's most important port city, located in the Fifth Region on the coast due west of the capital city of Santiago. Valparaíso is linked by rail, road, and seawall to the city of Viña del Mar, an important tourist and residential area. Together, these two cities form the second-largest metropolitan complex in Chile, and provide students from around the country and the world an up-close look at the successes, failures, and ambiguities of Chile's "economic miracle."

Highlights

Knowledge of Spanish is not required. Students without prior knowledge of Spanish will enroll in the intensive introductory language course; all other students will be placed in a course at the appropriate Spanish language level. Participating students will have the unique opportunity to live with Chilean families. Being in daily contact with locals will help the students explore and practice the concepts and Spanish language studied in class.

Application Due: March 2, 2012

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Economics
• Foreign Language
• International Policy And Diplomacy

Cost in US$:

4500

Program Fees Include:

The cost of the 5-week program is USD4,500.

It includes:
* Six or seven Tulane University undergraduate credits
* Housing accommodations with a Chilean family
* Three meals daily when in Valparaiso
* Travel medical insurance
* Tulane-sponsored outings and events, including two weekend trips outside the Valparaiso/Vina area.

Applying students must be currently enrolled college students in good academic standing (including freshmen) and maintaining at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Please note that non-Tulane students are also welcome to apply to this program.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application