Loyola University Chicago

*Additional program dates are available on the IES website

Program Types

The Beginning/Intermediate Spanish Program - This program is designed for students with little or no previous Spanish language study. Students take a mandatory 9 credit block of language courses, plus IES area studies courses taught in English by Argentine professors in three concentrations: International Business, the Arts, and Social Sciences.

The Advanced Spanish Program - Set up for students who have already completed intermediate level language study and who want to experience total immersion in an Argentine education environment. Students enroll in 4 credits of Spanish language and may select from IES courses taught in Spanish by Argentine university faculty, an IES internship, and enrollment in courses at an Argentine university. University Affiliations:

Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)- For Advanced Spanish Students
www.uba.ar

The Universidad de Buenos Aires is one of the oldest public universities in Argentina. It offers strong departments in the social sciences and the humanities. Extension UBA officers courses in fine arts, dance, and theater. The departments, known as facultades, are spread throughout the city.

Universidad Torcuato de Tella (UTDT)- Advanced Spanish Honors program
www.utdt.edu

The Universidad Torcuato di Tella is a small private university that attracts students from throughout South America. The curriculum focuses on Business, Economics, History, Government/Political Science, International Relations, and Law. The Honors Program is designed for students who already have taken coursework related to their intended studies at UPDT. IES arranges supporting tutorials for courses at UTDT.

Eligibility

The City of Buenos Aires
Poised between the sweeping Rio de la Plata and the legendary pampas, Buenos Aires is a city of contrasts. The wide avenues, sprawling parks, and elegant 19th century Parisian-style architecture of downtown compose on picture. Another view catches narrow, crowded streets, graffiti and political posters, and the grit of modern metropolis. Here the soulful strains of tango came to life more than 100 year ago and continue to speak for Argentina.

One-third of the country's population of 38 million lives in and around the capital, making Buenos Aires the hub of public debate, political action, and reform movements. Its central role means it is the ideal place to study the challenges of the developing nation, its political and economic structures, and local, regional, and international relations. The interplay between politics and the arts is also a prime subject for study here, through contemporary film, drama, literature, and the fine arts in the city's many galleries and performance venues.

Course Information

IES Course Offerings - IES courses have characteristics of both U.S. and Argentine university courses, without being identical to either. These courses are taught by Argentine faculty with some offered in English and some in Spanish. Complete IES syllabi are available by visiting the IES web site at www.iesabroad.org.

Language Courses -

Beginning and Intermediate Spanish Program Courses (9 credits)
Advanced Spanish Program Courses (4 credits)

Courses of the Beginning/Intermediate Spanish Program (Taught in English):

Anthropology

Education

Environmental Studies

Film Studies

History

International Business

International Relations

Internship Seminars

Literature

Political Science

Sociology

Anthropology

Environmental Studies

Film Studies

International Relations

Internship Seminar

Literature

Political Science

Sociology

University Course Offerings

Universidad de Buenos Aires
www.uba.ar

Economics
Fine Arts
Humanities
History
Literature
Natural Science
Physical Science

Universidad Torcuato de Tella Honors Program
www.utdt.edu

Business
Economics
Government/Politics
History
International Relations
Law

Course Load/Credits

Students must carry 15-19 semester credit hours. Loyola accepts IES credit directly, based upon the completion of pre-approval forms prior to departure. All IES courses are worth 3 credits semester hours unless otherwise noted.

Types of Accommodation:

Host families - Students live in private homes in Buenos Aires with senoras or families and receive two meals daily. All accommodations are screened and approved by an IES Buenos Aires staff member. Differences between Argentine and North American family life are addressed during the on-site orientation.

Residence Halls- Students in Residence Halls live in furnished double rooms , usually with Argentine or international students. Residence halls are within a 30-minute commute of the IES Center. Breakfast and dinner are provided, Monday-Friday.


Independent Housing - Students who have lived abroad before, or who have friends or family in Buenos Aires, may wish to arrange their own housing, although IES strongly recommends that students live in housing located by IES. Students who elect for independent housing are eligible to have a housing allocation deducted from their program fee as long as they notify the IES Chicago office no later than the deadline listed on the Independent Housing Form for their program.

Program Costs and Financial Aid Transfer:


IES tuition ($9,460 for Spring 2008), plus IES room and board costs ($2,060 for Spring 2008), and IES health insurance ($180 for Spring 2008).

The following forms of aid may transfer: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal Stafford Loans, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal PLUS Loans, IL Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP), Alternative Loans, IES scholarships and need-based grants (for which students must apply).


Additional Loyola Study Abroad Fees:

$1000 for semester and full year programs,