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CIP Summer 2010 Programs Buenos Aires — A Fusion of Cultures, A Passion of Ideas May 19-June 18, 2010 Highlights Buenos Aires, which celebrates its bicentennial in 2010, is one of Latin America’s most elegant and vibrant cities, and is known for its cultural diversity and dynamic atmosphere. A large immigrant population creates a fascinating blend of European and South American influences. Argentina continues to play a major role in shaping important debates surrounding the world economy and the emergence of international human rights. This program will focus on Buenos Aires through politics, language, literature and the arts. Studying in Buenos Aires will allow students to experience and learn about the complex political dynamics that underscore these ideas and trends in international relations. Additionally, students will engage with the culture of Buenos Aires, experiencing the allure of the tango, and attending musical and theatrical performances, as well as exploring the natural beauty of Argentina as part of planned excursions. Academic program All students enroll in UDI 310 (1 credit) and select two or three classes for a total of 7 or 10 credits. Students are required to participate in UDI 220 (1 credit) during the spring 2010 semester, with two follow-up sessions in the fall 2010 semester. Students are encouraged, but not required, to register for a Spanish language course during the spring 2010 semester. Honors students may earn honors credit for courses in this program. Contact Dr. Reynolds for more information. MUS 203 Sights and Sounds of Music: Buenos Aires (3 credits) An introduction to the diverse musical culture of Buenos Aires, with emphasis on the way music has been shaped by cultural, geographic and historical contexts. Fulfills Arts Studies general education requirement and an Arts and Human Experience cluster requirement. POL 101 Global Politics (3 credits) May also be taken as POL 300. Examination of major problems and trends in world politics such as ethnic and religious conflict, and economic integration and inequality. The course will utilize the Argentinean political system and structures as a window into exploring the many forms of power that states experience. Fulfills Social Sciences general education requirement. POL 300 Contemporary Political Issues: Human Rights and Women in Latin America (3 credits) May also be taken as POL 101. A study of the human rights movement, how women have impacted that movement and what the movement has meant for the advancement of gender equality. Fulfills Social Sciences general education requirement. SPN 270 Argentine Cultures (3 credits) Culture and civilization of Argentina through an exploration of Argentina’s history, literature, art and architecture, traditions, and the musical genre and dance form of tango. Prerequisite: SPN 141; Fulfills Arts Studies general education requirement. SPN 350 Hispanic Literature in Translation: Argentine Crime Fiction (3 credits) Special topics course designed to acquaint students with major Spanish and Spanish-American writers and literary movements. Fulfills Arts Studies general education requirement. MAXIE: Prepare (UDI 220) All students in the program will participate in this one credit-hour mini-course orientation during the spring 2010 term. Two post-trip sessions during the fall 2010 term will be required to complete the course.
This is a required class for your education abroad experience. Please check this schedule before registering for spring semester classes. Do not schedule another class at the same time. |
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