Oregon State University

SIT Bolivia: Lens on Latin America

Americas
Country: 
Bolivia
Host Institution: 

School for International Training study center

Location: 

Based in Cochabamba, students travel to the capital city of La Paz to visit the Bolivian film archives and meet with prominent Bolivian artists and filmmakers. Travel to Lake Titicaca and rural highland agricultural villages, home to both Quechua- and Aymara-speaking cultures, provides additional field experience and cultural context.

Language: 
Spanish
Program Administrator: 
SIT
Type of program - Who it is with: 
Classes Primarily with US Students
Academic emphasis: 
English
Liberal Studies
Spanish
Speech Communication
Restricted to the following majors: 
All majors are welcome
Requirement: 
Two recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent. Although not a requirement, a background in media production, Latin American Studies, development studies, or cultural or visual anthropology is recommended. Minimum 2.5 GPA and sophomore level standing.
Duration: 
Summer
Housing: 
Varies
Program Details: 
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Application Deadline: 
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Program Costs: 
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Contact: 
Teppei Hayashi