Students will study at the Universidad de Concepcion agricultural branch campus located in Chillan. Information regarding the Chillan campus can be found here.
Although the courses are offered on a Chilean university campus, three of the four classes will be taught in English by OSU faculty. This program is designed for those with elementary Spanish skills who want to experience another culture, and also improve their language skills. Students will not need to be majoring or minoring in Spanish to participate in this program.
Location:
The city of Chillan is located on the southern coast of Chile, and has a climate much like southern Oregon or northern California. With the inverse of seasons, OSU's winter term corresponds to the summer term there, which is a beautiful time of the year to spend in Chile.
Duration:
Winter term
Language:
English
Language:
Spanish
Class Format:
Classes Primarily with US Students
Housing:
Host Family
Requirement:
*Elementary level of Spanish (completion of SPAN 113, three years of high school Spanish or equivalent) *G.P.A. = 2.5 or higher *Sophomore standing
AREC 250 - Introduction to Environmental Economics and Policy (3 credits)
FW 350 - Endangered Species, Society and Sustainability (3 credits) - This is a BACC Core course in Science, Technology and Society
FOR 365 - Issues in Natural Resources Conservation (3 credits) - This is a BACC Core course in Contemporary Global Issues
SPAN 299 - Language and Culture of Chile - a class taught in Spanish designed to improve student's language skills and ability to live day to day in Chile (3 credits)
Contact the program coordinator for more details. A grant will provide $500 to $1,000 scholarships for travel expenses for up to 12 students participating in the program.
Based in the capital city of Santiago with visits to Temuco, Valparaiso and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Duration:
Fall term
Winter/Spring Semester
Language:
Spanish
Class Format:
Classes Primarily with US Students
Housing:
Varies
Requirement:
Completion of Spanish 212 or equivalent Background in education, Latin American studies, or development studies is recommended Minimum 2.5 GPA and Sophomore standing
Valparaíso and its twin city of Viña del Mar are on the Pacific coast, just two hours by bus from Santiago. Valparaíso is a port city, housing the Chilean Congress, and Viña del Mar is a modern resort city with shops, beaches, and recreational facilities as well as residential housing. The two cities each consist of 600,000 inhabitants, of which more than 60,000 are university students.
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Duration:
Fall term
Winter/Spring Semester
Academic year
Language:
Spanish
Class Format:
Classes Primarily with Host-Country Students
Housing:
Host Family
Requirement:
Six semesters college-level Spanish 2.75 minimum GPA
Chillán, Chile is a midsize town with a population of about 150,000 located in central Chile, about 5 hours south of Santiago. Many are attracted to Chillán because of the great outdoor opportunities that it offers such as skiing (season June - September), hot springs, and its many7 hiking possibilities. This university town is also located about an hour from the coast. The region is named after the Bío-Bío river that runs through it.
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile Universidad de Chile Universidad de Santiago
Location:
Santiago, 60 miles from the coast and the fifth largest city in South America, is home to over five million inhabitants. This capital city is both modern and dynamic, dominating the political, economic, and cultural life of the country. Its pleasant Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains permits many outdoor pursuits such as hiking, skiing, camping, river-rafting, and horseback riding.
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Duration:
Fall term
Winter/Spring Semester
Academic year
Language:
Spanish
Class Format:
Classes Primarily with Host-Country Students
Housing:
Host Family
Requirement:
Six semesters of college-level Spanish 2.75 minimum GPA
The program is based in the capital city of Santiago, with visits to rural areas and Antofagasta, Curico, Lota, and the Mapuche region.
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Duration:
Fall term
Winter/Spring Semester
Language:
Spanish
Class Format:
Classes Primarily with US Students
Housing:
Varies
Requirement:
Previous college-level coursework in economics, political economy and/or development studies Completion of Spanish 212 or equivalent Minimum 2.5 GPA and sophomore standing
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Universidad de Chile Universidad Diego Portales
Location:
With delightfully mild temperatures and dry weather for most of the year, Santiago offers a great climate in the economic heart of Chile. The historical district lies at the heart of the city and is surrounded by thirty-one comunas, each of which is like a small city with its own mayor and city council. Beautifully landscaped parks add green spaces to this huge city.
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Duration:
Winter/Spring Semester
Academic year
Calendar year
Summer/Fall Semester
Language:
Spanish
Class Format:
Classes with Host-Country and International Students
Housing:
Host Family
Requirement:
Five semesters college-level Spanish (completion of SPAN 312 recommended) 3.0 minimum GPA
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso Universidad de Valparaíso
Location:
The second-largest city in Chile, Valparaíso enjoys a spectacular location between the mountains and the sea. This coastal city boasts a romantic, time-worn elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses. In 2000 the Chilean Congress moved to Valparaíso from Santiago, giving new momentum to this city of great tradition and character.
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Duration:
Winter/Spring Semester
Academic year
Calendar year
Summer/Fall Semester
Language:
Spanish
Class Format:
Classes with Host-Country and International Students
Housing:
Host Family
Requirement:
Five semesters of college-level Spanish (completion of SPAN 312 recommended) 3.0 minimum GPA
