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Study Abroad in Buenos Aires

Program Overview

In Buenos Aires, you have the opportunity to significantly enhance your advanced Spanish language skills, while exploring regional politics, social issues, and economic development in contemporary Argentina.

Through intensive language study, enrollment options at multiple local universities, homestays, and a variety of cultural activities and excursions, studying abroad in Buenos Aires offers you a dynamic academic and cultural experience.

Study abroad in Argentina and you will:

Become part of the local university community through unique CIEE courses about Latin American and Argentine issues
Enroll in challenging courses alongside Argentine students at the most prestigious Argentine universities, while using CIEE Spanish classes and language tutorials to support you in your language learning
Get involved in local community organizations and development through CIEE’s community service seminar
Learn outside the classroom on CIEE educational and cultural field trips in and around Buenos Aires, including visits to museums, festivals, and soccer matches

The CIEE Difference

Coursework

Develop your Spanish through various advanced language workshops, and your knowledge of Argentina through a variety of specialized Area Studies electives.

You’ll also enroll directly in courses within a wide array of academic departments at the Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA), and Instituto Universitario Nacional de Arte (IUNA). This arrangement allows you to combine the more personalized “think tank” atmosphere offered by CIEE, with the vibrant and challenging Argentine university life of UBA, UCA, and IUNA.

Excursions

Enjoy a four-day academic field trip to the Argentine province of Jujuy to learn about the indigenous history of the country. Students attend lectures by archaeologists and explore indigenous ruins and historical sites, all of which are located in the Quebrada de Humahuaca region.

A shorter day-long field trip outside of Buenos Aires is also offered. During this excursion, you'll have the opportunity to explore a more rural landscape and experience a distinct way of life as lived in the outskirts of the cosmopolitan capital.

Immersion

Study abroad in Buenos Aires offers a number of programs and activities to help integrate you into the local and university communities including special interest groups, student clubs, intramural sports, and volunteer opportunities.

Dates, Deadlines & Fees

We want to make sure you get the most out of your experience when you study abroad with CIEE, which is why we offer the most inclusions in our fees.

Tuition and housing
Pre-departure advising and optional on-site airport meet and greet
Full-time program leadership and support
Field trips and cultural activities
CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits

Please note, program dates are subject to change. Please contact your CIEE Study Abroad Advisor before purchasing airfare. Click the

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Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Costs

Fall 2013 (20 wks)

Extended to: 05/01/2013

07/25/2013

12/14/2013

$15,850

Program Fees

In addition to the items outlined below, the CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, orientation, language partners, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

Participation Confirmation *

$300

Educational Costs **

$10,648

Housing ***

$4,800

Insurance

$102

This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

* non-refundable

** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

*** Includes two meals daily

Estimated Additional Costs

Meals not included in program fee

$1,200

International Airfare *

$1,450

Local Transportation

$200

Books & Supplies

$300

Visa Fees **

$260

Personal expenses

$1,000

The estimated additional costs indicated are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

* round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

** for Reicprocity Fee and Onsite Residence Permit Fee

Spring 2013 (21 wks)

12/01/2012

02/21/2013

07/20/2013

$15,850

Program Date Notes

These program dates are tentative. Please contact your CIEE Study Abroad Advisor prior to purchasing an airline ticket.

Program Fees

In addition to the items outlined below, the CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, orientation, language partners, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

Participation Confirmation *

$300

Educational Costs **

$10,648

Housing ***

$4,800

Insurance

$102

This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

* non-refundable

** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

*** Includes two meals daily

Estimated Additional Costs

Meals not included in program fee

$1,200

International Airfare *

$1,450

Local Transportation

$200

Books & Supplies

$300

Visa Fees **

$260

Personal expenses

$1,000

The estimated additional costs indicated are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

* round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

** for Reicprocity Fee and Onsite Residence Permit Fee

Spring 2014

11/01/2013

to be announced

Program Fees

This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

Estimated Additional Costs

The estimated additional costs indicated are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

Academic year 2013-2014

Extended to: 05/01/2013

07/25/2013

to be announced

$30,200

Program Fees

In addition to the items outlined below, the CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, orientation, language partners, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

Participation Confirmation *

$300

Educational Costs **

$20,198

Housing ***

$9,600

Insurance

$102

This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

* non-refundable

** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

*** Includes two meals daily

Estimated Additional Costs

Meals not included in program fee

$2,400

International Airfare *

$1,450

Local Transportation

$400

Books & Supplies

$600

Visa Fees **

$260

Personal expenses

$2,000

Expenses during break ***

$900

The estimated additional costs indicated are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

* round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

** for Reicprocity Fee and Onsite Residence Permit Fee

*** Calendar Year students are responsible for housing and meals during the semester break.

Calendar year 2013 (42 wks)

02/21/2013

12/14/2013

$30,200

Program Date Notes

These program dates are tentative. Please contact your CIEE Study Abroad Advisor prior to purchasing an airline ticket.

Program Fees

In addition to the items outlined below, the CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, orientation, language partners, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

Participation Confirmation *

$300

Educational Costs **

$20,198

Housing ***

$9,600

Insurance

$102

This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed.

* non-refundable

** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

*** Includes two meals daily

Estimated Additional Costs

Meals not included in program fee

$2,400

International Airfare *

$1,450

Local Transportation

$400

Books & Supplies

$600

Visa Fees **

$260

Personal expenses

$2,000

Expenses during break ***

$900

The estimated additional costs indicated are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

* round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

** for Reicprocity Fee and Onsite Residence Permit Fee

*** Calendar Year students are responsible for housing and meals during the semester break.

2.75 Overall GPA

Eligibility

Overall GPA 2.75
5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
Spanish language course within the past year recommended
College-level coursework in Latin American studies recommended

Recommended Credit

Students are required to take 15–18 semester/22.5–27 quarter hours per semester; total recommended credit for the year is 30–36 semester/45–54 quarter hours.

CIEE courses at FLACSO: 45 contact hours and recommended credit is 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours per course, unless otherwise indicated.

CIEE Spanish language courses: 32–64 contact hours and recommended credit is 2–4 semester/3–6 quarter hours, unless otherwise indicated.

UBA courses in the Social Science department: 68–96 contact hours and recommended credit is 4–6 semester/6–9 quarter hours, unless otherwise indicated.

UBA courses in the Economics department: 45–96 contact hours and recommended credit is 3–6 semester/4.5–9 quarter hours, unless otherwise indicated.

UBA courses in the Philosophy and Letters department: 96 contact hours and recommended credit is 6 semester/9 quarter hours, unless otherwise indicated.

UCA courses: 45–96 contact hours and recommended credit is 3–6 semester/4.5–9 quarter hours per course, unless otherwise indicated.

IUNA courses:34–90 contact hours and recommended credit is 2–6 semester/3–9 quarter hours per course, unless otherwise indicated.

Program Requirements

A minimum of 15 credits and four courses is required for every study abroad student. Upon arrival, all students take a Spanish language placement exam and, based on the results, are required to enroll in a certain number of credits in Spanish language and a certain number of direct enrollment courses.

Advanced Spanish I: Minimum of four credits and maximum of eight credits in Spanish Language, direct enrollment not recommended.

Advanced Spanish II: Minimum of four credits and maximum of seven credits in Spanish Language, one direct enrollment course required.

Post-Advanced Spanish I: Minimum of three credits and maximum of six credits in Spanish Language, one direct enrollment course required, two direct enrollment courses highly recommended.

Post-Advanced Spanish II: Optional to maximum of three credits in Spanish Language, two direct enrollment courses required.

About The City

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Founded in 1536, Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, is often referred to as “the Paris of Latin America.” Within this immense, yet surprisingly navigable Latin American metropolis, elegant 19th century buildings and café life offer glimpses of Europe and the Middle East. A vibrant port city, Buenos Aires is also the world’s leading Spanish language publishing center. With a population of 13 million, Buenos Aires offers its visitors the chance to experience the perpetual cultural intrigue that can only be found in a city of this size and prestige.

Meet The Staff

Andrea Rizzotti

Andrea Rizzotti, Resident Director, supervises the administrative and academic aspects of the study abroad program. She has a Masters degree in Sociology from Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) and a Masters degree from FLACSO in Social Sciences and Public Health. Andrea’s academic interests include public health, gender and women, adolescents, children, and family. She has done consulting work and binational research between Argentina and Uruguay, focusing on community empowerment and social participation in dengue prevention and mosquito eradication in the region. Andrea has worked with CIEE since 1994.

Where You'll Study

The CIEE Study Center and offices are located within the urban campus of the Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO), an international, inter-governmental organization devoted to research, development, and education in the social sciences fields. The CIEE-FLACSO partnership provides a dynamic academic base for CIEE study abroad students, and serves as your home campus in Buenos Aires as well as the place where many of your classes and program events are held.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to enroll in some of the top universities of Argentina (UBA, UCA, and IUNA) and take classes alongside local Argentine students.

Housing & Meals

Housing, breakfast, and one additional meal per day are included in the study abroad program fee. Students live in private homes or in a student residencia. Homestay hosts come from various lifestyles, and students are matched with local homestays based on the student preferred living environment. The student residencia is double occupancy with CIEE students living with a native Spanish speaker. Other meals may be eaten in the wide variety of restaurants and/or cafés throughout the city, or even prepared at home.

Orientations

You'll begin your study abroad experience in Buenos Aires even before leaving home by participating in a CIEE online pre-departure orientation. Meeting with students online, the resident director shares information about the program and site, highlighting issues that alumni have said are important, and giving you time to ask questions. The online orientation allows you to connect with others in the group, reflect on what you want to get out of the program, and learn what others in the group would like to accomplish. CIEE’s aim for the pre-departure orientation is simple—to help you understand more about the program, and to identify your objectives so that you arrive well-informed and return home having made significant progress towards your goals.

Upon arrival, an on-site orientation will provide you with information and tools for maximizing your study abroad experience. It includes academic orientation and guidance in course registration, tips on language and cultural immersion, and navigating the student visa process. The academic orientation prepares you for the differences in academic culture, and guides you through the course registration process. A Spanish assessment is completed during the first week to determine the Spanish level of each student. The cultural orientation introduces you to the country and its customs and norms, and provides practical information about living in Buenos Aires. The full orientation process lasts about two weeks and all activities are mandatory.

Internet

You are encouraged to bring a wireless-enabled laptop. While not guaranteed, many host families have Internet access in their homes. You will have wireless internet access at the CIEE Study Center and Internet cafés throughout the city. While local connection speeds may not match up to typical U.S. standards, internet is relatively reliable throughout the city. The Study Center also has a computer lab with internet access and printers for your use. The program uses an Intranet that students can access from any computer to facilitate the course registration process and encourage communication between participants and Staff members.

Culture

The Liberal Arts study abroad program has a strong cultural agenda throughout the semester. CIEE organizes activities such as visits to museums and festivals, trips to local soccer games, and theater and dance performances. Through local universities, you'll have the chance to participate in a rich diversity of campus and off-campus activities, and to practice a wide variety of sports.

Argentine Andino Seminar: Past and Present

This four-day academic field trip brings you to the Argentine province of Jujuy in the far north of the country, to learn about the indigenous history of Argentina. You'll attend lectures by archaeologists and explore indigenous ruins and historical sites, all of which are located in the Quebrada de Humahuaca region, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region features spectacular mountain scenery and a visit to the vast salt flats at the foot of the Andean range.

A shorter day field trip is also offered outside of Buenos Aires. During this excursion, you'll have the opportunity to explore a more rural landscape and experience a distinct way of life as lived in the outskirts of the cosmopolitan capital.

Cultural Immersion Groups

Cultural Immersion Groups provide you an optional, but recommended, opportunity to meet other young Argentines and participate in cultural activities organized around a common interest. Current special interest groups include the Futbol and the Conversation Clubs.

Volunteer Opportunities

You can volunteer with a diverse group of local nonprofit and non-governmental organizations involved in social policy, human rights, community service, and health issues, among others. Students interested in this option enroll in the Community Service Seminar, which includes 20 hours of theoretical coursework and 45 hours of volunteer service.

Academics

Established in 1993, the CIEE Study Center in Buenos Aires includes specialized courses in a variety of disciplines taught exclusively to CIEE study abroad students by experts in various academic fields. In addition, students are required to take direct enrollment courses within a wide array of academic departments at the Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA), and Instituto Universitario Nacional de Arte (IUNA). This arrangement allows CIEE students to combine the specialized, more personalized “think tank” atmosphere of FLACSO with the vibrant and challenging Argentine university life of UBA, UCA, and IUNA. Given the recognized excellence of the faculty and the wide range of course offerings, the CIEE program is designed for motivated students with very strong language skills and a desire to immerse themselves in a dynamic cultural and academic experience. All courses are taught in Spanish.

Academic Culture

Students will experience and learn the significant differences between the U.S. and Argentine educational systems. Local students follow specialized paths of studies which lead to advance expertise in their field and thus a higher level of difficulty than in typical U.S. undergraduate courses. Students are generally expected to take greater initiative and responsibility for their own learning, and to pursue the completion of assignments and research with less specific guidance from syllabi and instructors.

CIEE courses offered at FLACSO are organized and evaluated according to a system that is very similar to those of most U.S. institutions. At UBA, classes normally meet for four to six hours a week, with class time divided between lectures attended by many students and smaller discussion workshops. At UCA, students matriculate in smaller courses ranging from four to six contact hours. At IUNA, class size varies in each department from smaller seminar-style classes to larger survey courses. The atmosphere of each university is quite distinct in terms of the socio-demographic backgrounds of the student bodies and their political leanings, class size, and look and feel of the campus and facilities. The opportunity to enroll in more than one Argentine university is unique and provides insight into the diversity of the Argentine educational system, as well as access to a huge selection of classes.

The academic year program roughly coincides with the U.S. academic year and runs from July to July; the calendar year program coincides with the Argentinean academic year and runs from mid-February to mid-December. Academic year students have a three-month break (December – February) between semesters and are responsible for housing and meals during that time. Calendar year students have a one-week break between the first and second semester in July.

Nature of Classes

Participants enroll in Spanish language courses designed especially for CIEE study abroad students. Other CIEE courses offered at FLACSO are taught in Spanish to CIEE students only. Students also enroll directly in host university classes with Argentine students and other international students. Students may not register for courses that are not affiliated with a specific academic department at one of CIEE’s local host universities.

CIEE Community Language Commitment

Students take part in the CIEE Community Language Commitment by speaking Spanish at all times (except in emergencies). This fosters a learning community that contributes to both Spanish language proficiency and understanding of Argentine society.

Grading System

Students enrolled in FLACSO courses are evaluated on any combination of the following: mid-term and final exams, class participation, oral presentations, quizzes, and/or a final paper, much as in the U.S.

The evaluation process for students at UBA, UCA, and IUNA is the same as for Argentine students, with grades issued numerically on a scale of one to 10, with four as the minimum passing grade. Most classes have written examinations and sometimes a final oral examination. Unless otherwise noted, exams are based on an extensive reading list and formal class lectures. CIEE uses a grading scale to convert local grades into letter grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C, D and F. Please note that CIEE students must take exams within the official dates of the program.

Grades for the U.S. spring semester should arrive at U.S. schools by late November, while grades for the fall semester should arrive by late May. Graduating seniors or others concerned about the timing of receiving grades must take this into consideration.

Language of Instruction

Spanish

Faculty

All courses are taught by faculty members of FLACSO, UBA, UCA, and/or IUNA.

Course Description

All Courses

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

CIEE Study Center Syllabi

To view the most recent syllabi for courses taught by CIEE at our Study Centers, visit our syllabi site.

Spanish Language Courses

Students are placed in one of the following language levels depending upon the results of an on-site language exam administered during orientation.

Advanced Spanish I: (3000-level)

Spanish language courses are required for students in this section. Students must enroll in a minimum of four credits and a maximum of eight credits during the semester.