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"The courses I took in Argentina gave me a great understanding of the country's history.  The added information provided by the family I stayed with helped me to understand their opinions and feelings about the country." Luis G., 2006 Program Participant   Program Information Application Information Financial Information Contact Information

Program Information

Study Site

Buenos Aires, with its metropolitan flair is often referred to as the “Paris of South America.” This exciting city of 13 million people will be your home during the three-week study abroad program. During this intensive academic program, you will examine the history of Argentina within the context of Latin America, and you will examine the crash of the Argentinian peso which turned one of the world’s most expensive cities into one of the cheapest. Students will live with Argentinian host families in the upper-middle class neighborhoods of Belgrano and Palermo, known for their inviting green spaces and shopping districts.

Course Offerings

The curriculum consists of 3 weeks of intensive study. Students will take two classes, for a total of 6 University of Utah credits in Economics and History. Both classes will be taught in English and will include excursions to relevant locations in and around Buenos Aires.

ECON 5461: Topics in Latin American Economic History & Development (3 credits)
Analyze and understand the process experienced by the Argentine economy from independence to the present day. Argentina , once one of the richest and fastest countries in the world is now entrenched in the rankings of less developed countries. Several interpretations have been given to this phenomenon , but the main focus of the course will be placed in explaining this evolution using the theory of economic growth and capital accumulation linked with the political and institutional changes that characterized the different periods of economic evolution.

HIST 4300: Latin American History (3 credits)
The course examines the formation and evolution of the Argentinean and Latin American societies through a comparative approach from the Crisis of Independence up to the present. The course will examine some of the most influential personalities in the social and political thought of the continent; analyzing typical Latin American institutions, comparing the development of democracy in the different countries throughout the second half of the twentieth-century;, and locating the contents of the course within the frame of world history.

Accommodation

Students live with homestay families in the Belgrano neighborhood. Two meals per day are provided (breakfast and dinner).

Walking in Belgrano

Itinerary

Application Information

Eligibility Requirements

• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Minimum age of 18
• No previous Spanish experience necessary (classes taught in English).

Application Deadline

This program has been cancelled for Summer 2008.  Contact the International Center for alternate options in Argentina.

Application Process

• Students must submit a complete application, including a personal statement, letter of reference, and a photocopy of the first page of their passport.
• The application and $500 initial program payment should be presented or mailed to the Cashier's Window, 165 Student Services Building.  (Please be sure to include your U of U ID number).  The cashier will issue a receipt and stamp your application "Paid."  Return the application materials to the International Center.  All applications will be reviewed by the program director and the International Center staff to determine eligibility.  Applicants will be notified by email of their acceptance into the program.Non U of U students should submit their initial program payments directly to the International Center.
• Additional pre-departure materials will be emailed to all accepted participants.
• If an applicant is determined ineligible for program participation the $500 payment will be refunded in full.
• U of U students, students at other colleges or universities, alumni and qualified members of our community are welcome to apply to participate in U of U study abroad programs.
• Questions about the application process?  Contact the International Center.

Getting to Buenos Aires

Air travel should be arranged by program participants. You may want to meet others on the program at pre-departure meetings to arrange airfare together. You are responsible for arriving in Buenos Aires at the designated time and place.

Shopping in Recoleta

Financial Information

Most financial aid (student loans, grants, scholarships, etc.) can be applied to the program cost. Visit your Financial Aid Counselor for more information in SSB 105 or call 581-6211.  Scholarships are also available for University of Utah students.

Program Cost

$2955.

Includes: Tuition, room (double accomodations) and board (2 meals per day), international health insurance, and scheduled excursions.

Does Not Include: Airfare, passport, books, lunches, personal expenses, local transportation, and independent travel.

Although not anticipated, the program price may change due to fluctuation of currency exchange rates and contracted agencies, or number of participants.

Refund Policy

$200 plus any unrecoverable costs to the International Center at the time of withdrawal are non-refundable. To withdraw, the applicant must formally file a Withdrawal Form with the International Center. If an applicant is determined ineligible to participate, the $500 deposit will be refunded in full.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Most financial aid (student loans, grants, etc.) can be applied to the program cost.  For U of U students, there are also Study Abroad Scholarships available.  See the International Center for more information.

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Pre-Departure Handbook: The International Center would like you to have a safe and healthy experience abroad.  Therefore, we are asking that you read carefully the Pre-Departure Handbook then sign and return the required documents (at the end of the handbook) to the International Center:

200 S. Central Campus Drive
Union 159
Salt Lake City UT 84112
FAX: 801-581-5914

This information is available for printout in a brochure form.  If you would like to download (pdf/Adobe Acrobat) a copy, please click here.

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