CIEE Language and Culture - Lima, Peru
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Program Terms • Fall • Spring Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Anthropology • Culture • History - General • Sociology • Spanish		Quick Look • Location: Lima - Peru • Host Institution: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) • Language of Instruction: Spanish, English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview The Language and Culture program strives for total cultural and language immersion. This is accomplished by providing students the opportunity to participate in an intensive language program before the semester begins and two semester-long Spanish language courses. Students also study and analyze Peruvian culture by taking two CIEE courses on contemporary Peruvian social reality and the ancient civilizations and historical events that have shaped Peruvian society. Careful selection of host families, cultural excursions, and volunteer opportunities also contribute to the students’ total immersion in local life here in Lima. Intensive, two-week Spanish language course prior to the regular semester Two semester-long Spanish language courses; and courses on Peruvian history, culture, and society, taught in English Peruvian homestay Extended field trip outside of Lima to a cultural and historical heritage site, such as Machu Picchu; visits to museums, theaters, and galleries; and excursions to such places as Lunahuaná, a town located in a river valley Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Recommended Credit semester: 15-16 semester/22.5-24 quarter hours Eligibility • Overall GPA 2.75 • 3-4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent • Spanish language course within the past year recommended Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family - Peruvian homestays Program Costs CIEE updates program prices twice a year on their website. Spring/Calendar Year program pricing is updated on August 15. Fall/Academic Year/Summer program pricing is updated December 15. Costs Include:  The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. Financial Aid Yes. CIEE offers a number of scholarships for which our students may apply. Please contact us for more information. Dates Fall 23 weeks: mid-July–mid-December Spring 20 weeks: late February–early-July Deadlines Fall: April 1, Spring: November 1 (check 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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