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Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
Valparaíso, Chile
About the Program
Explore Latin American culture and learn about this geographically diverse country while improving your Spanish language skills in Chile! Whether you’re a beginning Spanish speaker, speak at an advanced proficiency level, or are somewhere in between, you’ll take language courses that’ll boost your fluency. During the semester, courses taught in English or Spanish provide you with insight into Latin American and Chilean culture, history, and society.
Requirements
Overview
Valparaíso
2/26/23 - 7/8/23
$12,095
12 - 22
Deadlines
Closed
12/2/22
Requirements
Eligibility
All Levels
2.5
High School Graduate
12-22
Credits
Program Structure & Courses
Enroll in 1-4 Spanish language courses appropriate to your level and choose 1-4 elective courses, taught in English or Spanish. Language courses meet for 60-90 contact hours/4-6 credits. Elective courses meet for 38-76 hours/2-4 credits.
You may earn a total of 13-21 credits (up to 336 contact hours) per semester pending your language level. If you chose the Early Start Option, you may earn an additional 6 credits/90 contact hours.
Classes meet Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Fridays.
Prior to departure, you will indicate your preferred courses and approximate language level. Once in Valparaiso, you'll finalize your course enrollment, as well as take a language placement test and be enrolled in the appropriate language course based on the results of your exam. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Chile. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Beginner Level Course Structure
Available Levels
Courses
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary - Beginner Level | 100 | Sp | 90 | 6 |
| Spanish Oral Comprehension & Oral Production - Beginner Level | 100 | Sp | 90 | 6 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Entrepreneurship | 400 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human-Computer Interaction | 200 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Issues in Chile | 400 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Resistance, Appropriation and Sustainability: Cross-Cultural Encounters with the Native Mapuche People | 400 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonization & Decolonization: Global & Latin American Perspectives | 300 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Latin American Films | 400 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Human Rights in Chile & Latin America * | 400 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Latino Studies | 400 | En | 60 | 4 |
| Political & Social Change in Chile & Latin America | 400 | En | 60 | 4 |
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Where You'll Stay
*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
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Homestay
Available:
Semester
Summer
Summer
Engage in Valparíso vibrant culture firsthand when you live in a homestay with a Chilean family. For the culture-seeking type whose study abroad goals include improving Spanish language skills and cultural understanding, homestays provide the opportunity to dive headfirst into the daily lives of Chilean locals.
Typical Commute
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaíso: 20-30 minutes by bus from Viña / 20-30 minutes walking fromValparaíso
Meals Included
3 meals per day (M-Sun)
Roommates
Unit Amenities
Excursions
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
What's Included in your Program
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Valparaíso. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
- Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
- Visa & Immigration Advising
- Financial Advising
- Tuition and Registration
- Airport Pick-up
- Onsite Orientation
- City Tour
- Onsite Staff Support
- 24/7 Emergency Assistance
- Travel Medical Insurance
- International Emergency Service Support
- Welcome & Farewell Events
- Centrally Located Housing
- Cultural Engagement
- Language Exchanges
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Excursions
- Student Clubs & Organizations
- Host Institution Services & Amenities
- Official Transcript(s)
Sample Calendar
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
February 26
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the SCL International Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
|
February 27 - March 03
|
Orientation
Mandatory PUCV Orientation week for Spring students will be held. |
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March 08
|
Classes Begin
Spring classes begin at PUCV on this day. |
|
June 23
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at PUCV. |
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June 26 - July 07
|
Final Exams
Period of final exams will be held at PUCV. |
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July 08
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
Sample Budget
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.