spanish language study in buenos aires

TENTATIVE DATES:
June 1st--July 1st, 2010 (6 credits)

COST: $4,140. This cost covers 6 credits of tuition, 2 night hotel stay upon arrival in Buenos Aires, all housing thereafter (one month (homestays), 2 meals per day, pre-departure orientation, your International Student Identity Card, emergency evacuation insurance, and the 3 excurions listed below. This will be one of our most affordable summer programs. This cost does not include airfare.

CREDITS: Earn 6 to 9 undergraduate credits in Spanish 210, 250, 301, 305, 306, 323, 324, 335, or 452 in one month!

TYPE OF HOUSING: Homestays.

EXCURSIONS: Recoleta, El Tigre, and a picnic in the Palermo forest. Optional trip to Iguazu Falls for an additional cost.

CONTACT: Denise or 703.993.2155
or toll free at (866) 468-1243

Apply online by March 26, 2010!

During this unqiue summer Spanish language program in South America, students stay with host families and attend classes daily at the University of Belgrano, one of the top private universities in Buenos Aires. The program's itinerary includes a general city tour of Buenos Aires, walking tours to the Boca District and Plaza de Mayo, and visits to museums like the Borges Museum, thereby complementing language study with cultural activities and field trips. Students will also have the opportunity to tango at Cafe Tortoni and attend at least two theater plays!

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Here is a more detailed description of the classes you can take for credit:

210: Intermediate Spanish
250: Gateway to Advanced Spanish
301: Grammar and Syntax
305: Spanish in Context I
306: Spanish in Context II
323: Field Study in Hispanic Culture
324: Study Abroad in Spanish
335: Topics for Proficiency: Buenos Aires and Contemporary Argentina
452: Advanced Written Spanish

Class activities include presentation of grammar topics followed by practice exercises; listening, reading and comprehension of texts and songs; viewings of Argentinean films and documentaries; conversation practice; oral presentations; debates on specific local cultural topics; reading of local newspapers; and production of written essays.

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All courses are taught by professors of Spanish at the University of Belgrano with experience and training in Linguistics and Spanish as a Second Language. In addition to overseeing all academic work, the George Mason faculty director will post weekly activities that students can attend in the local community.

*CGE reserves the right to make changes to a program in light of currency fluctuations, changing security and safety conditions, or any other unforeseen circumstances.