CIEE Liberal Arts - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Academic Year Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Anthropology • Culture • Development Studies • Economics • Environmental Studies • Geography • Health Sciences • History - General • Latin American Studies • Linguistics • Literature - General • Philosophy • Psychology • Religious Studies • Sociology • Spanish • Women's Studies		Quick Look • Location: Santo Domingo - Dominican Republic • Host Institution: Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO) - FLACSO is linked to other research and teaching centers throughout Latin America and was founded by UNESCO, the UN agency dedicated to education, culture, and science. Its internationally known faculty is also associated with one or more universities in Santo Domingo. • Language of Instruction: Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview The goals of the Liberal Arts program are to provide advanced Spanish language students with an opportunity to significantly improve their Spanish language skills in a local context through specially-designed Spanish language courses as well as offer a critical appreciation of the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean from a social sciences perspective. These goals are achieved through coursework and the opportunity to work in a structured internship with a local grassroots development project as well as non-credit volunteer opportunities, cultural activities, and living with a Dominican family. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Recommended Credit semester: 15 semester/22.5 quarter hours academic year: 30 semester/45 quarter hours Eligibility - Overall GPA 2.75 - 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent - Spanish language course within the past year recommended Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Dominican Homestays Program Costs Current pricing will begin to be available on 8/15/08 on our website. Costs Include:  The CIEE fees for 2008-09 include tuition, housing, all meals, optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities (museum visits, music festivals, book fairs, theater and dance performances), local excursions (a visit to the colonial zone, Museo del Hombre, Galería de Arte Moderno, markets, ecological preserves and a visit to an Afro-Dominican community), two overnight field trips (such as to the Samaná peninsula), access to university libraries, admission fees to host university events, immersion activities including Dominican peer advisors, comprehensive student handbook, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. Financial Aid Yes. We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details. Dates Fall - 19 weeks late July - mid-December Spring - 19 weeks early January- early May Academic Year - 39 weeks late July - early May Deadlines Fall or Academic Year - April 1; Spring - October 15 (Keep an eye on our website for any deadline extensions) Contact CIEE 300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 USA Tel: 1-800-40-STUDY Fax: 207-553-4299 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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