StUDIES IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENtINA

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NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2012
International PROGRAMS UNIVERSIDAD DE BELGRANO
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Studies in
BUENOS AIRES,
Argentina
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NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2012
SPRING 2012 International News
Universidad de Belgrano in Numbers
1st University in Latin America
and 112 in the World, International
Student`s indicator, QS World
University Ranking 2012/2013 as
featured on www.topuniversities.com
2,500 international students during
2012
51 different countries represented
during 2012
72 international dual degree
programs with prestigious
institutions from Europe and
United States
1st University in Latin America,
International Dual Degree Programs,
the Observatory on Borderless
Higher Education.
142 agreements of international
academic cooperation
90 out of top 100 US universities
represented during last 3 years (US
News Ranking 2012)
48th Anniversary Celebration:
“Belgrano: Yesterday and Today”.
2nd International Congress of
Business Education.
20th edition of the International
Night Celebration with the
participation of stands from 15
countries.
Largest academic program in
English.
Largest interdisciplinary program on
Latin America.
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES COMING UP
>Fall semester (March to July): November 30th
>Spring semester (August to December): May 30th
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1.C.V and a 4x4 square photo
2.Essay stating the reasons why do you want to
study in Belgrano
3.Two recommendation letters written by Teachers
4.Transcript
International PROGRAMS UNIVERSIDAD DE BELGRANO
MY SPRING IN Belgrano
For those who truly
wants a life-changing
Pursuing an international education at the University of Belgrano has
proven to be an extremely rewarding
experience. Living in the vibrant and
energetic city of Buenos Aires, Argentina has given me the opportunity to
fully immerse myself in a unique culture and truly push myself to better
my Spanish language skills. Although
the University of Belgrano offers sevRyan Villegas
eral intriguing courses in English, I
chose from among those in Spanish
to challenge myself by expanding
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upon my knowledge of the Spanish
language and learning about Latin
United States
American topics in the language. My
experience in these classes has thus
far proved to be far more rewarding than I had envisioned.
In these classes, I have examined themes, cultural aspects
and current issues relating to Latin America as a whole and
among the different regions through film, music, and class
discussions involving the knowledgeable professors as well
as other international students from all over the world.
Engaging in this sort of learning environment has enhanced
the style of education I feel at I have received by opening
my eyes to global perspectives and by challenging myself to
express myself in the Spanish language in the ways I would
do so in my native language. I highly recommend the international experience offered by them University of Belgrano
for those who truly want a life-changing and adventurous
educational experience.
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More than a Teacher,
a Friend
From laughs to learning, my monthlong intensive Spanish course has
been one the most memorable experiences of my Argentinean adventure. More than a
professor, Josefina was our friend that held 5-hour
conversations with us in Spanish. She always
smiled and taught with more enthusiasm than all of
my past Spanish teachers combined. More than a
class, we evolved into an Argentinean family that
played games and made up the best stories. Never
once did I lack the motivation to wake up for class.
On the contrary, I went to bed looking forward to
what the next day would hold. I learned a lot, had
fun, and genuinely enjoyed the entire month.
Daniel Garc
ia
University o
f
California,
Santa Barba
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United State
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My Spanish has Improved Dramatically
My experience at Belgrano University has been
nothing but a positive one. First coming here, I was
a little nervous to be taking my classes in Spanish because I’m not fluent and did not know if I would be able
to understand the material. However, it has turned out to be the
perfect choice. The professors are all really warm and welcoming
and are willing to answer any questions or go over anything the
students need. My Spanish has improved dramatically and each
day it’s becoming easier and I’m learning more. It is also helpful that all the students in my classes with me are international
and we are all in the same situation. They come from all over
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the world and it has been great to meet new people and form
friendships with them which I hope to keep even after the seBryant University
mester is over. I do not feel shy to participate in class because I
know no one in the class knows the language perfectly and the
United States
professors are really friendly and encourage us to speak up. Between the professors, the other students, my program, and my
host family here, I am having the most amazing experience I could have asked for.
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Learning
New Vocabulary
The Spanish program at
the University at Belgrano
has been great so far. It is
really helpful for me to time in the classroom, reviewing grammar and learning
new vocabulary. The teachers are very
knowledgeable and I can already feel
that my grasp on Spanish is improving.
JARED CARLSON
University of
Colorado, Boulder
United States
Intensive Spanish
Month in Buenos Aires
The intensive Spanish month started
out with a placement exam. This was
not a big deal and in no way doomed
you to spending the next four weeks in the wrong
class. The teachers understand fully that placement
exams aren’t full proof and are more than willing to
help you get in the right class for your level. Once
the class actually started I thought that it would be
tough to adjust to five hours of class each day but
it wasn’t too long before classes seemed to fly by.
It was truly amazing how fast everyone’s Spanish
speaking abilities improved in such a short amount of
time. I would highly recommend to anyone studying
abroad to invest the time to take an intensive month.
CLINTON MCGILVRAY
University of
Colorado, Boulder
United States
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 2013 UNIVERSIDAD DE BELGRANO
PEAL: Programa de estudios
argentinos y latinoamericanos
Semester Courses for International Students
Courses transferable to U.S. and European
Credit System (ECTS)
Course Catalogue 2013 (Taught in Spanish)
(PEAL 262) Estudios culturales latinoamericanos
(PEAL 264) Cine latinoamericano
(PEAL 302) Arte argentino contemporáneo
(PEAL 312) Historia latinoamericana siglo XX
(PEAL 321) Literatura latinoamericana
(PEAL 322) Literatura argentina
(PEAL 330) Estudios culturales argentinos
(PEAL 331) Tango, la expresión de Buenos Aires
(PEAL 345) Argentina, sociedad abierta
(PEAL 346) Pensamiento político latinoamericano
(PEAL 350) Ética
(PEAL 369) Historia económica en Latinoamérica
(PEAL 372) Política Económica Argentina
(PEAL 373) Economía social en Latinoamérica
(PEAL 400) Latinoamérica y la economía global
(PEAL 420) Estudios de género en Latinoamérica
(PEAL 442) Narrativas de lo monstruoso en Latinoamérica
(Special Topic Literatura latinoamericana)
(PEAL 444) Ficciones urbanas: las ciudades latinoamericanas
(Special Topic Literatura latinoamericana)
(PEAL 454) Sociedades latinoamericanas: los movimientos sociales
(PEAL 455) Sistemas políticos: los populismos en
Latinoamérica (Special Topic Political Theory)
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The Argentine and Latin
American Studies Program
(PEAL) offers introductory
upper division courses
in art, cultural studies,
economics, ethics,
history, literature, political
theory, gender studies
and sociology, all of
which focus specifically
on Argentina and Latin
America. Full-time students
have to take a minimum
of four courses and a
maximum of five. Courses
meet twice per week for
90 minutes each class and
take a total of 60 hours to
complete. Course syllabi is
available online at http://
www.ub.edu.ar/studies.
php?opcion=PALAS
On request, we can create
customized summer
programs from our own
course catalogue or from
syllabi provided by your
home university.
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Español y Portugués Language Area
(SPAN 120) Español Básico
(PORT 120) Portugués Básico
(SPAN 150 / 155) Español Intermedio A y B
(SPAN 220 / 225) Español Avanzado A y B
(SPAN 230) Español para hablantes de herencia
(SPAN 156 / 226) Producción Oral Intermedia y Avanzada
(SPAN 200 / 300) Taller de escritura
The Spanish and Portuguese lower division
courses offered by PEAL are
intended to promote practical language skills in the
foreign language. Ten courses are offered: nine in Spanish and one in Portuguese.
Portuguese is offered at beginner level only. Beginner
Spanish meet three times
a week for 90 minutes each
class and take a total of 90
hours to complete. Oral
production courses meet
once a week for a total of
30 hours. The other courses
meet twice per week for
90 minutes each class and
take a total of 60 hours to
complete. All students must
take a written placement
test on arrival. A minimum
of ten students is required
for each course. Course
syllabi is available online
at http://www.ub.edu.ar/
studies.php?opcion=PALAS
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PALAS: Program in Argentine
and Latin American Studies
Semester Courses for International Students
Courses transferable to U.S. and European
Credit System (ECTS)
Course Catalogue 2013 (Taught in Spanish)
(PALAS 310) Argentine Economy
(PALAS 330) Social Economy in Latin America
(PALAS 333) International Business in the Southern Cone
(PALAS 340) History of Latin America
(PALAS 360) Political and Social Change
(PALAS 362) Latin American Cultures and Societies
(PALAS 366) U.S.–Latin America Relations
(PALAS 370) Argentina: The Making of a Country through its
Literature
(PALAS 372) Latin American Literature
(PALAS 380) Gender History in Latin America
(PALAS 400) Latin America in Global Economy
(PALAS 420) Jorge Luis Borges: Visions of Culture and Knowledge
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This 15-week- upper
division program is for
undergraduate students
with elementary or intermediate Spanish and
for students interested in
transferring credits in Latin
American Studies to their
home universities. Full-time
students have to take a
minimum of four courses
and a maximum of five.
Courses meet twice per
week for 90 minutes each
class and take a total of 60
hours to complete.
Course syllabi is available online at http://
www.ub.edu.ar/studies.
php?opcion=PALAS
On request, we can create
customized summer programs from our own course
catalogue or from syllabi
provided by your home
university.
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Spanish at Universidad
de Belgrano
Intensive Year-Round Courses
Courses transferable to U.S. and European
Credit System (ECTS)
Course Catalogue 2013 (Taught in Spanish)
(INT 121) Español Básico
(INT 151) Español Intermedio 1
(INT 181) Español Intermedio 2
(INT 221) Español Avanzado
January 7 - February 1
4-week course
5 hours M-F
100 hours
February 4 - March 1
4-week course
5 hours M-F
100 hours
March 11 - May 3
8-week course
3 hours M-F
120 hours
May 27 - June 19
4-week course
5 hours M-F
100 hours
June 24 - July 19
4-week course
5 hours M-F
100 hours
July 29 - August 23
4-week course
5 hours M-F
100 hours
September 2 - Dec. 6
7-week course
3 hours M-F
105 hours
7-week course
105 hours
The School of Languages
and Foreign Studies
offers intensive lower
division courses all year
round with complete
immersion in Argentine
life and culture. A team of
qualified native Spanish
faculty with expertise in
applied linguistics teaches
language courses using the
communicative approach
methodology. Classes
meet five times a week
for 3 or 5 hours and take
a minimum of 100 hours
and a maximum of 120
hours to complete (see
table). On request, we also
offer special programs
e.g. Spanish for the
Professions (medicine and
healthcare, political and
social sciences, business
and the law) and we train
instructors in teaching
Spanish as a Foreign
Language. Students are
allocated to different levels
on the basis of a written
placement test that will
take priority over past
courses. Course capacity is
limited to 15 students.
Course syllabi is available
online at http://www.
ub.edu.ar/studies.
php?opcion=spanish_in_
argentina
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