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2011-2012 SEMESTER/YEAR PROGRAM
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Helpful
Links:
PUCE Application
PUCE Website
PUCE Intensive Spanish
Courses
PUCE
Regular Courses
PUCE
Open Courses
(Estudios
Especializados)
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 is required |
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Language of Instruction: |
Spanish/English
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Academic Program: |
- The Ecuadorian Experience - Global Justice Service-Learning
course I & II:
This 3-credit service-learning course is a required component of the
program. In the fall, the course focuses on the issues of natural
resources, agriculture, science, hunger and migration within Latin
America and Ecuador. In the spring, the course will focus on race
relations, small businesses and wealth imbalances.
- Spanish Language and Ecuadorian Culture Program:
Six
levels of the Spanish language and culture program are offered (9
credits each). Students will take two sessions in one semester.
- 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
- 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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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, fees, room, meals, UI resident director services, and week-long
experiential -learning excursion.
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One Semester: |
$8,200 |
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Academic Year: |
$15,800 |
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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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$290 per credit for Ecuadorian Experience course
credits. (credits optional)
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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: |
October 15 |
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2011 SUMMER PROGRAM
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Helpful
Links:
PUCE Application
PUCE Website
PUCE Intensive Spanish
Courses
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 Program: 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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Early June- Late July
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Program
fee (subject to change): Covers: tuition, room and meals |
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Summer:
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$1,850
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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 |
