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Buenos Aires
The largest Spanish-speaking country in the world,
Argentina is a major political and economic power in South America. Its capital,
Buenos Aires, is the country's largest city and port, located on the southern
shore of the Río de la Plata. The port was first
discovered in 1516, yet not until the late 1700s was Buenos Aires declared an
open port for trade with Europe. A few decades later, in 1816, Argentina gained
its independence from Spain.
Literally meaning "Fair Winds", Buenos Aires is considered the wealthiest
and the most cosmopolitan city on the continent. Because of the influence of
many Europeans who immigrated to Buenos Aires in the early 20th century, the
city is sometimes referred to as the "Paris of South America." The birthplace of
tango, Buenos Aires is a cultural metropolis. It is home to countless art
galleries, museums, and architectural monuments, and prides itself on its many
famous theatres, orchestras, ballets, and operas. As the country's capital,
several historical and political sites add to the cityscape, including the
famous Plaza de Mayo, from whose balcony many Argentine presidents, including
Juan Domingo Perón, have addressed their people.
Middlebury College's program in Buenos Aires offers
students the opportunity to study with Latin American peers, and students may
choose from which university they wish to take their courses. The program
includes an optional credit-bearing internship, a journal course, optional overnight
excursions, and several co-curricular activities from tango lessons to
mountaineering groups.
Dates:
Fall semester: late July to mid-December.
Spring semester: late February to mid-July.
Fields of Study: Humanities,
social sciences, natural sciences, internships
Eligibility: Completion of five
semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent, including one content course
taught in Spanish.
9.0 GPA in Spanish, 9.0 GPA in student's major, and 8.0 GPA overall. All
students are expected to enroll in a Spanish course the semester prior to the
term abroad. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed college
coursework with Latin American content.
Number of Students:
Approximately 4 Pomona students; total program enrollment
approximately 20 per semester.
Academic Program: All
coursework is conducted in Spanish. All students enroll in Cuaderno
Latinamericano, a course in which students keep a journal about their
experience in Argentina. The course is taught by local faculty, and students
must complete structured writing assignments and incorporate required readings
into their journal. The course receives a letter grade. (0.5 Pomona credits)
Students receive the remainder of their credits by
enrolling in courses at one of three local universities:
Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), Universidad del
Salvador
(USAL), or Universidad Torcuato Di Tella. Students
integrate into the university system and take their
courses alongside host university students. Students
enrolled at UBA take two or three university courses, while students at USAL or UTDT
take three or four courses. The number of courses
students take depends on whether or not they select an
internship.
Students may select a credit-bearing internship that will
receive a letter grade. Previous internships have been in, but are not
limited to, the following fields: health care,
neighborhood government offices, women's issues, and
political research. (0.5 Pomona credits)
Students must take courses that total the equivalent of
4.0 Pomona credits. A maximum of 4.0 Pomona course
credits will be awarded for the semester.
There is no P/NC option on this program.
Living arrangements: Homestays.
With permission from the director, students may also
choose to live in student apartments or residencias,
but students are not permitted to share housing with
other English-speaking students.
Faculty Liaison: Suzanne
Chavez-Silverman
Internet Link:
http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/sa/latinamerica/argentina/default.htm
www.uba.ar/homepage.php
www.salvador.edu.ar/home/index.html
www.utdt.edu
Weather and Time in Buenos Aires
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