spanish language study in buenos aires

DATES: June 24-July 21, 2012.

Participants should plan to leave the US on June 23rd in order to arrive on site for the first day of the program on June 24th.

PROGRAM FEE: $3,988.00*, which covers 6 credits of tuition, all housing, 2 meals per day, pre-departure orientation, emergency evacuation insurance, and 3 excursions listed below. This will be one of our most affordable summer programs. This cost does not include airfare.

ELIGIBILITY: this program is open to all George Mason University undergraduate and graduate students.

CREDITS: Earn 6 undergraduate credits in Spanish 210, 250, 305, 306, 323, 324, or 335 in one month!

TYPE OF HOUSING: Homestays.

EXCURSIONS: Recoleta, El Tigre, and a picnic in the Palermo forest.

Optional trip to Iguazu Falls for an additional cost.

CONTACT: Denise Elles-Mdahuar at 703.993.2155 or toll free at (866) 468-1243

When using Meebo please indicate the name of the program about which you are inquiring.

apply online by March 2, 2012

Program participants celebrating an Argentina victory in the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Check out Charlie's testimonial from the 2011 program [PDF]

During this Spanish language program in Argentina, students stay with host families and attend classes daily at the University of Belgrano, one of the top private universities in Buenos Aires.

The program's itinerary includes a general city tour of Buenos Aires, walking tours to the Boca District and Plaza de Mayo, and visits to museums like the Borges Museum, thereby complementing language study with cultural activities and field trips. Students will also have the opportunity to tango at Cafe Tortoni and attend at least two theater plays!

2010 program participants with Tango dancers in Buenos Aires

Classes you can take for credit:

210: Intermediate Spanish
250: Gateway to Advanced Spanish
305: Spanish in Context I
306: Spanish in Context II
323: Field Study in Hispanic Culture
324: Study Abroad in Spanish
335: Topics for Proficiency: Buenos Aires and Contemporary Argentina

Class activities include presentation of grammar topics followed by practice exercises; listening, reading and comprehension of texts and songs; viewings of Argentinean films and documentaries; conversation practice; oral presentations; debates on specific local cultural topics; reading of local newspapers; and production of written essays.

downtown Buenos Aires

All courses are taught by professors of Spanish at the University of Belgrano with experience and training in Linguistics and Spanish as a Second Language. In addition to overseeing all academic work, the George Mason faculty director will post weekly activities that students can attend in the local community.

Scholarships: The Martha Paley Francescato Scholarship
awards $500-$1000 to an undergraduate student applying for a study abroad program and pursuing a degree in Spanish. Applicant will be required to submit an essay stating why they need additional funds for a study abroad and detailing commitment to the Spanish program. Application Source : Contact Modern and Classical Languages, Jen Barnard.

*CGE reserves the right to make changes to a program in light of currency fluctuations, changing security and safety conditions, or any other unforeseen circumstances.