Knox College in Buenos Aires
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Program Terms • Fall Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Anthropology • Art History • Filmmaking • History - General • Journalism • Latin American Studies • Literature - General • Political Science/Politics • Psychology • Quechua Language • Social Sciences • Spanish		Quick Look • Location: Buenos Aires - Argentina • Host Institution: University of Palermo • Language of Instruction: Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview In cooperation with the University of Palermo in Buenos Aires, Knox offers a term of accredited academic study specially designed to emphasize the social sciences and language. Program offerings vary, but recent courses have included: Introduction to Anthropology, Popular Culture in Latin America, Argentine Society, Social Thought, and Culture, Latin American Art, History of 20th Century Latin America, Politics and Government in Latin America, Evolution of Argentine Society, Latin American Literature, Advanced Spanish Language, and Social Cinema of Argentina. Courses are taught in Spanish by University of Palermo professors. All students take a language course (which includes two educational trips outside Buenos Aires, and several within the city) and pursue a combination of electives, mostly chosen from those offered by the program. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Eligibility Two years college level Spanish with a B average Two courses in the social sciences Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Both program director and housing coordinator work together with the student. Families have experience housing our students. Program Costs Though modest increases may occur, the 2007 Program Fees are: One Term $11,826 Upon acceptance into the program, you will receive an exact schedule of fees and refunds. Financial aid is available. Costs Include:  Round trip airfare on a regularly scheduled commercial air flight Room and board Hospital insurance for payment of medical expenses up to $12,500 One transcript sent to the home institution Tuition and University fees Educational trips to Igauzú and Patagonia $200 for travel in Argentina Financial Aid Yes. Dates August 10 through November 14 Deadlines Rolling admissions Contact Knox College 2 E. South St. Buenos Aires Program Galesburg, IL 61401 USA Tel: 309 341 7323 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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