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2009-2010 SEMESTER/YEAR PROGRAM
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PUCE Application
PUCE Website
PUCE
Regular Courses
PUCE
Open Courses
(Estudios
Especializados)
PUCE Academic Catalog
Ecuador Home Page
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Location: |
Quito, Ecuador |
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Eligibility: |
2.5 GPA, to take courses with Ecuadorian students: at
least 6 semesters or the equivalent of college-level
Spanish |
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Language of Instruction: |
Spanish/English
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Academic Program: |
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The Ecuadorian Experience - Social & Global Responsibility Service-Learning courses:
All students will take this 3-credit course taught by the University
of Idaho Resident Director, Jose Yanez. This course includes a week-long
trip (usually to the Ecuadorian
Amazon) where students will complete a service project.
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Spanish Language and Ecuadorian Culture Program:
7 levels of the Spanish language and culture program are offered (9
credits each). Students usually complete 2 levels per
semester.
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Regular university courses with Ecuadorian students
in the following areas:
Architecture Design Business Administration Accounting Preschool
Education Elementary Education
Secondary Education Biological Sciences Anthropology
Geography Ecology and
Tourism History Economics Nursing Medical Technology Theology Philosophy
Religious Sciences Civil Engineering Systems Engineering Jurisprudence
Linguistics and Languages Psychology Social Work
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Open Courses
can be
taken with the Spanish Language Program (Level IV and above only) or
Regular university courses. Courses available in the following
areas:
Studies of the Americas Asian History Social and Cultural History
Culture and Society Social
Development Gender and Development Ecology and Environmental Management Politics,
International Relations and Conflict Resolution
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Special Program Features: |
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Global Justice Service-Learning course and week-long trip.
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Students may opt to
travel to the Galapagos Islands, made famous by Darwins Origin of
the Species, and considered to be one of the worlds most unique and
interesting ecosystems. Trips to the Galapagos usually last 5-7 days
and
cost around $1,000.
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Other volunteer and internship opportunities
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Housing: |
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Tentative Dates: (subject to change) |
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Fall: |
Early
August - Late December |
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Spring: |
Early January - Early June
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Program fee: (subject
to change) |
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Covers:
tuition, room, meals, UI resident director services, Ecuadorian
Experience course & excursion
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One Semester: |
$7,000 |
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Academic Year:
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$13,600
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The
official program ends at the semester end date
each semester. Those students wishing to stay with their host
families after this date will be responsible for their room & meal charges. Students staying for the academic
year will only be responsible for these charges after the spring
program end date.
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The Open Courses have a special fee of $55 - $80/course. These
fees are not covered under the PUCE program fee.
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In addition to the program fee, students will pay a $150
non-refundable application fee when they apply.
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Application deadlines: |
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Fall/Academic Year: |
April 1 |
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Spring: |
November 1 |
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2010 SUMMER PROGRAM
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PUCE Application
PUCE Website
Ecuador Home Page
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Location: |
Quito, Ecuador |
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Eligibility: |
- 2.5 GPA
- It is suggested that you have at least one semester of
Spanish to facilitate communication with host family.
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Language of Instruction:
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Spanish/English
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Academic Program: |
- Spanish Language and Ecuadorian Culture: Six levels of
the Spanish language and culture program are offered.
Students can take one level during the summer.
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Housing: |
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Dates (subject to
change): |
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Summer session:
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June 7 - July 23
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Program
fee (subject to change): Covers: tuition, room and meals |
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Summer:
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$1,700
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- In addition to the
program fee, students will pay a non-refundable $150 UI application fee
when they apply.
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Suggested
Application deadline: |
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Summer: |
April 1 |
