Dates: TBD
Leaders: Prof. Marcial Flores and Sigmar Gonzalez
Course Description: INTL 4939 CONTENT: Venezuela famous for its oil industry, its love of baseball and salsa music, is presently at the forefront of the wave of progressive governments in Latin America, it is the epicenter of the battle of ideas. Some believe it to be the birthplace of a new Pan American patriotic movement that seeks the unity of Latin American countries and aims to amend the social injustice, improve economical conditions and put an end to the exclusion of large sectors of the population. Others believe it to be the place where democratic and capitalistic ideals are being threatened, and that the exportation of its model is a threat to other countries of the hemisphere. We will study key historical stages in the creation of the Venezuelan national identity, its cultural manifestations and discuss the changes this nation has undergone and the challenges it still faces.
SPNS 1302, 2301, 2302, 3301, 3302 CONTENT: The five week immersion course is designed for Spanish students of all levels interested in learning through immersion in the language and culture, and who would like to experience the daily life of a mayor Latin American city and come in close contact with its people. In Caracas, which enjoys spring weather all year long, students will receive group (5-7 students) and individual/private Spanish Classes and will stay with a Venezuelan family. This cosmopolitan city is an important Latin American cultural and historical center, with sites of interest like La Casa Natal de El Libertador, the birthplace of Simon Bolivar, The liberator of Latin America, responsible for the independence of Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia from Spanish rule.
Course Credit: Total 8 NU credits
Pre-requisites:Participants in this course will have taken SPNS 1102, have a 3.0 GPA, and an in-person interview is required.
Cost of Program: Summer tuition for 8 NU credits plus additional costs TBD.
Application Process: Download the dialogue of civilizations application and waiver form. Turn in two copies of each completed form and two copies of your unofficial transcript to the Office of International Study Programs in 10 BV.
Application Deadline:December 7, 2009
For more information: Contact Prof. Marcial Flores (m.flores@neu.edu)
Disclaimer: Some information posted here is tentative and subject to change based on costs and dates of available flights. The website is updated as current information becomes available.
