CLOSED: Mujeres argentinas contemporáneas: Su legado cultural, lingüístico y sociopolítico en la sociedad moderna

Course Overview:

This May Term course examines the cultural, linguistic, and sociopolitical implications that contemporary Argentinean women have had on their society and how Argentineans today continue to shape their society and language. Alfonsina Storni, Victoria Ocampo, Evita Peron, Remedios del Valle, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner contributed significantly to the creation of the New Woman in Latin America in the 20th & 21st centuries. Using literature, historical accounts (women activism), newspaper articles, magazines, linguistics fieldwork, visits to museums and authentic conversations with local citizens, IL 377 highlights the importance of women changing gender stereotypes, how language is used, and questioning the public and private spheres by playing a more active role in the formation of a national identity. Students will experience Argentine culture and language through different cultural excursions to Mar de Plata, la Estancia, and different places in Buenos Aires.

Course fulfills these requirements:

Counts as course within the Spanish Major/Minor (Span 377/ INQ 277), and it counts as the required abroad experience for Spanish Majors.

Course Prerequisites: SPAN 201

Destinations:

Buenos Aires, Argentina 
Mar de Plata, Argentina,  
Tigre, Argentina  
Estancia, Argentina 

Course Duration: 18 days

Program Fee: $4,600 

What is included:

The program fee includes airfare, all accommodations, ground transportation, classes in a language institute, excursions, and almost all meals.

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: $100

Spending money for shopping/souvenirs. Money for meals at airports traveling to and returning from Argentina.

Outside Funding Options:

The Department of Modern Languages has some limited funds to assist students with financial need. They can consult with Dr. Jose Banuelos-Montes for more information.