Spanish in Buenos Aires

Program Facts

Program Type: UA Faculty-led

Credit Type: UA Direct Credit

Level of Study: Undergraduate

GPA: 2.5

Class Eligibility: Sophomore , Junior , Senior

Language of Instruction: Spanish

Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students

Explore Spanish in Buenos Aires

Tentative Dates for Fall 2024: Early August - Late November

Please do not buy your airline tickets until you have received instructions from UA Study Abroad.

***NOTE: This is a Faculty-Led Program and does NOT qualify for institutional aid (such as Wildcat Excellence). Please view this chart if you have any questions regarding your aid. For more information regarding financial aid and studying abroad, please visit this page.***

 

Students choose 12 units of direct UA credit from the following courses: 
*Completion of SPAN 251 is required for this program

SPAN 325: Intermediate Grammar and Writing (3 units)
SPAN 330: Intermediate Conversation (3 units)
SPAN 350: Readings in the Literary Genres (3 units)
SPAN 431: Issues in Spanish American Culture (3 units)
SPAN 449B: Topics in Latin American Literature and Cultural Studies (3 units)
 
**Course offerings subject to enrollment
 
Fall 2024 FACULTY: Professor Julieta Fernandez
 
*Please Note: This program is only offered during the Fall semester. If you are interested in completing SPAN courses during the Spring semester, please see the Spanish in Alcalá de Henares, Spain - Semester program page.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

Good to Know:

LGBTQ+ Equality Index rating: Argentina rates 75/100 (with 100 being the most equal) on Equaldex’s LGBTQ+ Equality Index.

Global Peace Index rating: Argentina ranks 54/163 in the Global Peace Index. The lower the score, the more peaceful the country.

Languages spoken: Spanish (official)

Participating in the the Spanish in Buenos Aires program provides a perfect opportunity to practice and expand on one's Spanish language skills. Living with a local family, or homestay, provides not only language practice, but a true immersion into the life and culture of the Argentine people. Additionally, you can expect many of your meals to be prepared by la Señora de la casa. Students with special dietary needs may incur a nominal fee payable upon arrival to host institution. Please note, participants are required to utilize the housing provided by the program.

Term: Fall
Application Deadline: April 25
Start Date: Early August
End Date: Late November

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