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Santiago
Located at the foot of the Andes mountain range, Santiago, a city of four
million people, possesses a Mediterranean climate similar to Los Angeles.
Santiago is Chile's political, economic and culture center and this modern, bustling city
with European-style public transportation, contrasts sharply with many of the
towns further outside of the capitol. Chile’s relatively recent return to democracy
and the legacy of Pinochet, as well as the ongoing efforts to maintain the nation’s successful economic status
while neighboring countries in South America face increasing difficulties,
remain significant issues for Santiagueńos.
The Latin American Studies Program in Santiago is administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). The program is designed for advanced students of Spanish and fully integrates participants into university life. Students select courses at the country’s two foremost universities, the Universidad de Chile and the Pontificia Universidad Católica
de Chile.
CIEE also assists students interested in volunteering with local
organizations while living in Santiago.
Dates: Fall semester: mid-July to mid-December. Spring semester: mid-February to mid-July.
Fields of Study: Spanish language, Latin American and Spanish literature, art, anthropology, archaeology, architecture, chemistry, economics, geology, history, journalism, law, mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, theater, theology, urban studies, women’s studies.
Eligibility:
Minimum of six semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent. 8.25 GPA required.
Number of Students:
3 or more. Total group approximately 35-50.
 Academic Program:
The program begins with the required CIEE course, Contemporary Chile, (0.25 Pomona credit).
Following this course, students take an exam to determine whether they will continue with formal Spanish language study
throughout the semester.
During the semester students will typically take one of two programs: 1) A Spanish language course (0.75 Pomona credit) plus three university courses (3.0 Pomona credits); or 2) four university courses (3.75 Pomona credits).
CIEE also offers two optional elective courses taught in Spanish for students on
the program: Chilean Realities, and Historical Memory and Human
Rights in 20th Century Chile.
Courses at Chilean
universities carry varying amounts of credit. Pomona gives 1.0 Pomona course credit for 4.0 semester credits, so students should work closely with the
CIEE on-site director to plan an academic program in
keeping with the guidelines above. A maximum of 4.0 Pomona course
credits will be granted for the semester. Normally, Pomona students may not enroll in university courses taught in English.
Students enrolling in practical courses in dance, music or physical education
should audit these courses.
Students are not permitted to take any courses taught by the CIEE study center
on a P/NC basis, however, students may take direct enrollment university courses
on a P/NC basis.
The program also includes visits to historical and cultural sites of Santiago and excursions to places of interest in Chile.
Living Arrangements: Students live and take their meals in
Chilean homes.
Internet Links:
http://ciee.org/program_search/program_detail.aspx?program_id=181&type=part
www.uchile.cl/
www.puc.cl/
Weather and Time in Santiago
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