BUENOS AIRES 2013 Florida 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 7 th - 21 st

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 7 th : Arrival to Ezeiza Airport, Transfer to host families in Buenos Aires.  Sunday, December 8 th : ISA Orientation, Buenos Aires City Tour.  Monday, December 9 th : 11am-2pm, Class (The History of Buenos Aires: Foundations). Excursion to the Casa Rosada in the afternoon.  Tuesday, December 10 th : 11am-2pm, Class (Buenos Aires in the 19 th Century). Excursion to Palermo neighborhood.  Wednesday, December 11 th : 11am-2pm, Class (Buenos Aires in the 20 th Century). Free afternoon.  Thursday, December 12 th : 11am-2pm, Class (Jorge Luis Borges, Icon of Buenos Aires). Excursion to San Telmo.  Friday, December 13 th : 9am-1pm, Bike Tour of Buenos Aires. Program: First Week

 Saturday, December 14 th : Free day with the Argentinian families.  Sunday, December 15 th : Día del Campo, outskirts of Buenos Aires.  Monday, December 16 th : 11am-2pm, Class (El Peronismo, Cortázar, Minujín). Excursion to Casa de Evita and La Boca.  Tuesday, December 17 th : 11am-2pm, Class (La Historia Oficial: Dictatorships and Military Regimes). Excursion to the Museo de Arte Moderno (MAM).  Wednesday, December 18 th : 11am-2pm, Class (Argentina under Nestor and Cristina Kirchner). Free afternoon.  Thursday, December 19 th : 11am-2pm, Class (El hijo de Hernández, Play and Film). Excursion Madres de Plaza de Mayo.  Friday, December 20 th : Excursion to the Island of El Tigre. Farewell Dinner (Parrillada).  Saturday, December 21 st : 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 27 th, 2013  Apply through FAU’s Office of International Programs:  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  Application Process: contact  Consult the ISA website to become familiar with facilities and locations in B.A.  Hope you can join us for this program ! Further questions?