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Costa Rica: Latin American Culture and Society


Studies in Latin American Culture and Society (fall semester only) is an interdisciplinary program for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of life in Latin America and wishing to develop fluency in Spanish. This program, which focuses on the humanities and social sciences, is designed to take full advantage of its Costa Rican setting. Language study is stressed as the key to understanding the culture. Course work in language, literature, geography, anthropology, politics and culture enables students to develop insights which are reinforced by field trips and two weeks of field work in rural areas. In San José and its environs, students live with families both to improve their language ability and enjoy personal involvement in the daily life of a Latin American community. The Costa Rica Latin American Culture and Society program is administered by the ACM.

Length of program:
Late August - December.

Eligibility:
Sophomores, juniors, seniors, with at least two years of college-level Spanish or equivalent.

Credit:
16 credit hours or the equivalent.

Application deadline:
March 15

Campus Adviser:
Soren Hauge
(920) 748-8391

Emily Stovel

(920) 748-8128