BUENOS AIRES 2013Florida Atlantic University

A Study-Abroad Experience to Argentina

Its cultural make-up: the porteños!

South America’s largest Spanish-speaking city.

An enclave of Europe on the American continent.

Various cities in the same city.

An experience for all kind of students.

What makes B.A. so unique?

Orientation sessions on campus Make new connections from your school Personalized program for a diverse group Avoid credit-transfer headaches Non-commercial (unlike many other programs) Cheaper option for in-state students On site 24/7 program director always reachable Opportunity to receive further advising from the

professor after the program Insurance, assistance, travel needs, etc.

Why choose a FAU Study-Abroad Program?

Travel Dates: December 7th- 21st

Summertime in the City

Combine the study of History, Culture, Literature and Film

Counts toward Major, Minor, Elective or HC requirement.

Hybrid course with 3 follow-up meetings in the Spring semester, scheduled in advance, to Argentinian places in PB, Broward and MD counties.

SPW 4930: The Cultures of Buenos Aires

(3 credits)

Considered one of the most complex cities in the history of the Western World, Buenos Aires stands as a comprehensive urban experience, a city in search of an identity through replications and resonances of Paris, Madrid, New York, London or Rome. Its claim to recognition as epicenter of the Hispanic world as well as an enclave of Europe (“The Paris of South America”) on the American continent is often at odds with the other cultures that surround this cosmopolitan oasis. Buenos Aires, the city of Borges and Cortázar as well as land of escape, might not be the best representation of the country of which it is the capital and its porteña culture might just stand as a fragile façade hiding historical wounds and cultural traumas beyond Argentina. Throughout readings of short journalistic and literary pieces, discussions, excursions, guest speakers and films, students will be exposed to these cultural complexities and will be able to reflect on them in a follow-up online component once they return to the US through comparisons with their own environment: the city of Miami and South Florida. This study-abroad program is facilitated by ISA (International Studies Abroad)

Course Description

Classroom in the Morning,Excursion in the Afternoon.

Saturday, December 7th: Arrival to Ezeiza Airport, Transfer to host families in Buenos Aires.

Sunday, December 8th: ISA Orientation, Buenos Aires City Tour.

Monday, December 9th: 11am-2pm, Class (The History of Buenos Aires: Foundations). Excursion to the Casa Rosada in the afternoon.

Tuesday, December 10th: 11am-2pm, Class (Buenos Aires in the 19th Century). Excursion to Palermo neighborhood.

Wednesday, December 11th: 11am-2pm, Class (Buenos Aires in the 20th Century). Free afternoon.

Thursday, December 12th: 11am-2pm, Class (Jorge Luis Borges, Icon of Buenos Aires). Excursion to San Telmo.

Friday, December 13th: 9am-1pm, Bike Tour of Buenos Aires.

Program: First Week

Saturday, December 14th: Free day with the Argentinian families. Sunday, December 15th: Día del Campo, outskirts of Buenos Aires. Monday, December 16th: 11am-2pm, Class (El Peronismo,

Cortázar, Minujín). Excursion to Casa de Evita and La Boca. Tuesday, December 17th: 11am-2pm, Class (La Historia Oficial:

Dictatorships and Military Regimes). Excursion to the Museo de Arte Moderno (MAM).

Wednesday, December 18th: 11am-2pm, Class (Argentina under Nestor and Cristina Kirchner). Free afternoon.

Thursday, December 19th: 11am-2pm, Class (El hijo de Hernández, Play and Film). Excursion Madres de Plaza de Mayo.

Friday, December 20th: Excursion to the Island of El Tigre. Farewell Dinner (Parrillada).

Saturday, December 21st: Free day with host families. Evening transfer to Ezeiza Airport (EZE) and departure for the US.

Program: Second Week

Homestay / Host families

FAU requires applicants to initiate their application before September 27th, 2013

Apply through FAU’s Office of International Programs: www.fau.edu/goabroad

Financial Aid transfers. Course will go directly on your transcript. Need to have a valid passport in your

possession. Will count as a Spring course on your

transcript.

Deadlines and Application

Group airport pick-up and drop-off at Ezeiza International Airport (EZE).

On-site orientation. Accommodations with homestays including

breakfast and dinner daily, and laundry service. Day excursions to El Tigre and “Día del

Campo.” Group farewell dinner FAU-Faculty-Led Course combining Classroom

Meetings with Daily Excursions.

What is included in the Program Fee:

FAU tuition for 3 credits. International Airfare (Check Aerolíneas

Argentinas and American Airlines for direct service MIA-EZE).

Argentina reciprocity fee ($160) Passport Individual expenses (taxis, buses, snacks,

etc.)

What is not included:

Program logistics: contact fconrod@fau.edu

Application Process: contact afrede11@fau.edu

Consult the ISA website to become familiar with facilities and locations in B.A.

Hope you can join us for this program !

Further questions?