The Program in Latin American Studies at The Johns Hopkins University offers a 6-week Summer Program in Argentina. The program combines one course on Literature and Culture and one course on Argentine History and Politics. The courses will be complemented by several field trips around Buenos Aires. This program will be offered through the National University of San Martin. Students will attend classes specifically offered by distinguished faculty for participants and will live with Argentine families.
During July and August cultural and intellectual life is at its peak in Buenos Aires. Besides attending classes at the National University of San Martin, students will attend craft and book fairs, theater, tango clubs, poetry readings, art exhibits, and experience night life.
The Summer Program in Argentina offers two courses for credit.
Culture and Literature - 3 credits (taught in Spanish) The class will meet 2 times a week for 2 and a half hours at a time. It will be complemented by a Spanish Workshop (Tallar de Español) also held twice a week.
Argentine History and Politics - 3 credits (taught in English) The class will meet twice a week for two hours each time. A professor from the National University of San Martin will teach the course. Other Argentine academics and intellectuals will be invited to offer guest lectures for a total of 5 lectures.
Intermediate proficiency in Spanish is recommended. An enrollment of at least 10 participants will be needed to run the program. Students will receive 3 Interdisciplinary credits and 3 Spanish credits (Department of Romance Languages and Literatures).
Students must apply to be enrolled in the Program and must fulfill the following requirements:
• A minimum of 2 years of Spanish courses at the college level is recommended.
• Good academic standing.
• Valid passport and visa.
• Participants will sign a Release and Waiver of Liability and will be responsible for their own health insurance or other provisions.
The program cost is TBA and varies according to the final number of participants. The cost includes instruction, room & board, field trips, and a round trip ticket from either Miami or New York to Buenos Aires. Accepted students will hold their place by paying a non-refundable advance of $1,000.00 by April 15, 2009. Deadline for total payment is TBA. All checks must be payable to The Johns Hopkins University.
Admission to the program is limited to undergraduates. All interested students should submit the following materials:
- Application Form
- 1-page detailing study and career objectives. (double spaced)
- Transcripts
The deadline for applying to the program is March 28, 2009. Applications will be accepted after that date on a space-available basis. Interested students should visit the PLAS office in Macaulay Hall 405, e-mail plas@jhu.edu, or visit our website: www.jhu.edu/plas.
Johns Hopkins University
Program in Latin American Studies
Macaulay Hall 405 / 3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 516 5488
(410) 516 6080 (fax)
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