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Study Abroad with UCEAP
UCEAP is the University of California's official study abroad program provider and a global leader in international education for over 50 years. All the benefits of home—UC credit, grades, and financial aid—travel with you.
Travel with students from any of University of California's campuses! Program options include immersion, special focus study, language & culture, internships, research, as well as various program terms and lengths. Through coursework, immersive language study, educational trips, internships, and research, you will have the opportunity to explore new cultures, gain valuable professional training, and become globally conscious and involved.
Through immersive language study, educational trips, internships, and research, you'll experience Latin America first hand, explore new cultures, and gain valuable professional training. You’ll come home with a broader perspective, readier than ever to meet your goals, define new directions for yourself, and thrive long after graduation.
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Latin American Studies Program's Highlight
Bueno Aires, Argentina
& Santiago, Chile
Human Rights & Cultural Memory If you are passionate about social justice and equality, South America is for you. Rising from past military dictatorships, Argentina and Chile are social, political, and cultural reinvention models.
Humanities & Social Sciences in Latin American Studies
FALL Quarter (mid August - mid November) including a total of 21 units with four courses in human rights and cultural memory and one course on Spanish language, all courses are pre-approved for the Latin American Studies curriculum.
Come away with an entirely new perspective on human rights beyond the borders of the US. Courses are interdisciplinary and include cultural activities and excursions so you can understand the history of these two very different societies and their reforms. Immersing in daily life in each location enhances your understanding of today’s socio-political conditions and their impact on memory, culture, and the reestablishment of justice. You will analyze how past constructions of human rights influence current thinking on the rights of women, indigenous populations, students, and other groups. You’ll also see how human rights connect to topics such as development, poverty, and democracy.
Complete Latin American Studies program 16 units electives while being abroad with the "Human Right and Cultural Memory" study abroad program.
Contemporary Mexico
Field Research
An intriguing experience with Mexico’s people and politics awaits in Mexico City, a mosaic of modern and historic culture. Located between Coyoacán and San Ángel, UC Center Mexico City is housed in La Casa de California. La Casa de California is a University of California facility founded to enhance the cultural ties between California and Mexico.
Humanities, Social Sciences
Spend five weeks examining contemporary Mexico through its history, culture, politics, and language. In-class activities, field trips, and excursions, as well as Spanish language instruction, complement instruction. You will conduct three courses during the summer. (Late June to Early August)
The program is designed for students who may not have the time or the language skills to spend a full semester or year in Mexico. As such, it aims to provide a brief but intensive introduction to Mexico and Mexico City in particular. The multi-disciplinary course on contemporary Mexico takes an innovative approach to current socio-political questions by taking advantage of Mexico City to explore historically rooted social dynamics. The class will be accompanied by community members on these expedition lectures to add yet another level of involvement and discussion to the topics and themes examined each week. Finally, the cross-cultural engagement course links together knowledge gained inside and outside of the classroom.This interactive class helps you identify and reflect on your experiences over the five-week program through group discussion and a final video journal project.
Field Research in Mexico
Ready for adventure? Got a research topic in mind? Take your curiosity and ideas to Mexico, where a diverse population, rich ecology, and fascinating history provide compelling possibilities for research.
Humanities, Social Sciences
Courses in field research methods, Mexican culture, and Spanish language in Mexico City combined with mentors set you up for success. Present your findings during a trip to Cuetzalan, a town in a mountainous area near waterfalls and pyramid ruins. This is a research experience that can set you apart when pursuing a career. Program trips may include a visit to the pyramids of Teotihuacan, a performance of Ballet Folklórico, or the mountain getaway of Malinalco. (Program in three parts)
Courses in field research methods, Mexican culture, and Spanish language in Mexico City combined with mentors set you up for success. Present your findings during a trip to Cuetzalan, a town in a mountainous area near waterfalls and pyramid ruins. This is a research experience that can set you apart when pursuing a career. Program trips may include a visit to the pyramids of Teotihuacan, a performance of Ballet Folklórico, or the mountain getaway of Malinalco.