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Location:
Merida - Venezuela
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
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Language Taught: Spanish
Overview
Global Exchange's Fall/Spring Semester Study Abroad in Mérida, Venezuela is a 14-week academic program designed to increase students' knowledge of contemporary Venezuelan society and build bridges between advocates of social justice in the global North and like-minded activists in Latin America.
The program is built around intensive Spanish language training; courses focused on Venezuelan history, culture, and politics; and exchanges with community leaders involved in social change on the ground. Participants have the opportunity to earn 15 undergraduate or graduate credits while engaging with contemporary and alternative development issues both inside and outside the classroom.
We also offer 2-week summer programs.
Special
Courses or Features
Spanish for Academic Purposes
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Courses include:
Venezuelan History, Politics and Society I (45 hours, 3 credits)
Venezuelan History, Politics and Society II (45 hours, 3 credits)
Intensive Spanish (90 hours, 6 credits)
Independent Study (45 hours, 3 credits)
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
14-week program: $8,175
Costs
Include: • All Spanish language and social science enrollment fees
• Lodging and meals with Venezuelan families
• Food and lodging during community visits outside of
Mérida
• Transportation to community visits inside and outside of
Mérida
Deadlines
Fall Semester: June 1st 2008 Spring Semester: November 1st 2008
Contact
Global Exchange
2017 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 04110
USA
Tel: 1-800-497-1994
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