The Border Studies Program in El Paso, Texas / Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
Earlham College
 

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Program Terms • Fall Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Anthropology • Culture • Economics • Education • English as a Second Language • Environmental Health • Environmental Science • Environmental Studies • History - General • International Relations • Latin American Studies • Nursing • Peace Studies • Political Science/Politics • Psychology • Social Sciences • Social Work • Sociology • Spanish • Women's Studies		Quick Look • Location: El Paso TX USA, Ciudad Juárez Chih - Mexico/USA • Host Institution: Univeristy of Texas in El Paso/ Universidad Autónoma de Cd. Juarez • Language of Instruction: English/Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview This program is situated on the U.S.-Mexico international border and based in the cities of El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, where the complexities of the borderlands are most apparent. This region is the subject of extensive global debate on such hotly contested issues as immigration, free trade, labor, the environment, human rights, and the consequences of globalization. Students live with host families, attend classes, and work at internships with local organizations. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  18 credits Eligibility College students of all academic majors and backgrounds . Sophomores, juniors and senoirs, with one year of Spanish language prior to the beginning of the program. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Students may choose to live on the Mexico or on the USA side of the border. Program Costs The cost will be announced early in 2005 Costs Include:  academic cost, room and board and requiered progrma travel and treansfer of credits. Financial Aid Yes. GLCA students are eligibles for financial aid. Consult with Financial Aid Offficer at local campus. Dates Fall semester/August 18- December 12/ Deadlines March 01, 2005 Contact Earlham College International Programs Office 801 National Road West Richmond, IN 47374-4095 USA Tel: 765 9831424 Fax: 765 983 1553 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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