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Chile Study Abroad Program

Santiago, Chile

Description

Dates

Eligibibility

Courses

Cost

Housing

 

Description

Santiago, the capital of Chile, was founded in 1541. It is situated 70 miles from the Pacific Ocean in Chile's fertile Central Valley between the Andes Mountains to the east and the coastal range to the west. Today, a thriving metropolis of over five million people, Santiago is the political, economic and cultural center of Chile. Downtown Santiago, a mixture of colonial and Victorian architecture and modern construction, is graced with several fine museums and a number of lovely plazas.  The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC) is one of the most prestigious universities in South America. The PUC  has 11,000 students  and 1800 faculty  members in 17  different schools  located at four  different campuses.  Students on this  program are eligible  to take any courses  offered by PUC,  provided they have  a  sufficient fluency  in Spanish. 

Dates

Students may choose to study in Chile for fall or spring semesters, or for an academic year. 

  • Fall semester begins late July and ends mid December 
  • Spring semester begins early March and ends mid July 
  • The academic year may begin March and ends in December

Eligibilty*

*This program is for UWM students only. 

All participants must have at least sohpmore standing, a recommended five semesters of college Spanish or the equivalent, and carry an overall GPA of 2.5 (3.0 GPA in Spanish courses)

Courses

Chilean Culture Course: “Chilean Politics & Society”

This mandatory* course will study central aspects of the politics and economics of contemporary Chile in a historical perspective.  Through the discussion of institutional, economic, social and cultural changes, students will learn about the Chilean political process since the 1930s, with and accent in the 1964-2002 period.  Students will examine the role of political parties, the Church, social movements, ideology, the military, and economic development.  It will be a semester-long, seminar-style, course with most readings and all writing assignments in Spanish.  Active participation in the discussions will be required.  This course is equivalent to three credits.

“Spanish for Foreigners” (Español para Extranjeros)

This mandatory* semester-long course is very dynamic and popular among program participants. It teaches Spanish language and culture through speaking, writing, and hands-on experiences in the city.  Students with near-native language proficiency may request to opt out of this course.   This class must be taken for graded credit and is equivalent to three credits.

*Exceptions to these requirements will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Courses at the Pontificia Universidad Católica

A wide variety of courses are available at La Católica and students may take up to 40 Chilean credits (usually 3-4 classes) including the two required program courses.  La Católica offers Art, Biology, Economics, Geography, History, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Spanish, Theology and many other disciplines. You may find courses by accessing the PUC website.

PUC Website Instructions

To access the schedule of courses for the Chile Study Program, please go to the program website at http://www.puc.cl.  From this page, please click on the following sequence of links:

    • Under Información Para, click on Estudiantes UC.
  • Under Información académica, click on CURSOS.

Primer Semestre = US Spring Semester

Segundo Semestre = US Fall Semester

**Generally, PUC courses are available online in early July (for Fall semester) and early December (for Spring semester)**

For additional course information and descriptions, please visit:

http://cursos.puc.cl/catalogo.  Some courses may provide actual syllabi.

 

Cost

ESTIMATED program fee:

WI Resident - $8,750; MN Reciprocity - $8,850; Non-Res. - $8,950

Program fee includes: UWM tuition and administrative fees, pre-departure and on-site orientation, room and board, and mandatory UW-System health insurance.

Not included in the program fee:  Airfare to and from Chile, passport, visa, books and supplies, miscellaneous and personal expenses such as telephone, travel, etc. 

 

Housing

Participants are placed with Chilean families.  All homestays include three meals per day, including weekends.

More information about attending the PUC as an international student is available at:

http://www.puc.cl/drai/ingles/AI_intercambio.htm

Getting Started: A Step-by-Step Guide to Study Abroad

 

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