STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION
OFF CAMPUS STUDY:
Lawrence encourages students to engage in at least one term of study away from the campus. Lawrence, itself, sponsors four programs, including its own London Center.
For students interested in studying Spanish language and culture abroad, Spanish Department participates in several programs, organized by the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM), the Institute for International Education of Students (IES), and International Studies Abroad (ISA).
Participation in these programs requires approval by both the Lawrence Subcommittee on Off-Campus Study, and the acceptance by the program sponsor (see current course catalog for details).
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE PROGRAMS:
ARGENTINA | CHILE | COSTA RICA | MEXICO |
SPAIN GRANADA I | SPAIN SALAMANCA | ECUADOR
Program advisor: Dr. Fares
ARGENTINA: ISA BUENOS AIRES GO / WEB >>
International Studies Abroad established the Argentina study abroad program in 1999, ISA has been witness to the country's increasing popularity as a study abroad destination in South America. The allure of Argentina for American students can be attributed to numerous factors, including a vibrant cultural life and a unique sense of style known throughout Latin America. European influences are evident in the unique blend of architecture and cuisine, the distinct Argentinian Spanish, and world-renowned artistic contributions to music, literature, and dance. A diverse geography consisting of pristine forests, the majestic Andes Mountains, and beautiful beaches also contribute to Argentina's popularity. Argentina benefits from an excellent educational system and a multitude of very fine universities including the University of Belgrano, the academic anchor of ISA's Argentina study abroad program.
CHILE: IES SANTIAGO DE CHILE WEB >>
As the capital of the country with the fastest growing economy in Latin America, Santiago is an ideal place to observe rapid development and change. Santiago combines the ambiance of a major urban center with a Latin American rhythm and flair. The city has a lively cultural scene. Its discos, clubs, and restaurants representative of many different cuisines, offer myriad opportunities to meet with Chilean and American friends.
The Universidad de Chile, one of the leading universities in Latin America, and the largest and most prestigious university in Chile, contributes to the cultural and intellectual life of the city. For students who enjoy the outdoors, the city offers close proximity to hiking trails, skiing in the Andes and ocean beaches.
COSTA RICA / ACM GO / WEB >>
Studies in Latin American Culture and Society
(fall semester only) is an interdisciplinary program for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of life in Latin America and wishing to develop fluency in Spanish. The program, which focuses on the humanities and social sciences, is designed to take full advantage of its Costa Rican setting.
Language study is stressed as the key to understanding the culture. Course work in language, literature, geography, anthropology, politics, and cultural change enables students to develop insights that are reinforced by field trips and two weeks of field work in rural areas. In San José and its environs, students live with families, both to improve their language ability and to enjoy personal involvement in the daily life of a Latin American community. Previous language study is required.
MEXICO: ISA Guanajuato WEB >>
NOTE: For Summer courses, credit will be transferred for language courses equivalent to SPAN 101-202. Due to their limited contact hours during the summer session, NO credit equivalency will be offered for any intermediate and advanced culture or literature courses taken in the summer.
Guanajuato (pop.120,000), located four and a half hours northeast of Mexico City, remains one of Mexico's best-preserved cities. Guanajuato is home to the world-renowned Teatro Juárez and many beautiful 18th century cathedrals, which were financed by the wealth of the area's silver mining industry. Its older buildings still appear relatively untouched by modern construction, lending the town a distinctive European air. Built by the citizens in the early 1900s to divert flooding of the Río Guanajuato, the city has an intricate system of underground tunnels. Today, these tunnels-turned-streets contribute to the town's timeless appearance by eliminating many of the cars, which would otherwise crowd the town's center. Guanajuato's rich history, former inaccessibility, and small size all help to create a unique atmosphere.
SPAIN: ISA HISPANIC STUDIES GRANADA WEB
NOTE: For Summer courses, credit will be transferred for language courses equivalent to SPAN 101-202. Due to their limited contact hours during the summer session, NO credit equivalency will be offered for any intermediate and advanced culture or literature courses taken in the summer.
Granada (440,000) offers a rich history and cultural diversity, a plethora of outdoor activities, and the distinct feel of Southern Spain. Perhaps best known for the Alhambra, a massive Arab fortress and complex of palaces, Granada also offers shopping at various markets, dancing in the many clubs, activities in the surrounding mountains, and visits to the gorgeous 50 miles of clean, unspoiled beaches, known collectively as the Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun). The rattle of castanets and the strum of flamenco guitars echo through the valleys of Granada. Trips include visits to Toledo, Madrid, El Escorial, Córdoba, Sevilla, Ubeda, and Baeza.
Offered throughout the academic year, but especially compatible with Lawrence's FALL TERM, the advanced HISPANIC STUDIES program icludes a wide range of available courses, ranging from Business Spanish, and Intro. to Spanish Law, to History of Spanish Music, Flamenco and Traditional spanish Music, and Islamic Culture in Spain.
SPAIN: IES Salamanca WEB >>
Located in a small charming city (150 000 inhabitants) famous for its medieval and renaissance, "plateresque" buildings of golden sandstone, near the border of Portugal, the program in Salamanca offers Spanish-taught courses focusing on Iberian culture, comparative studies of the Mediterranean basin, and comparative studies of Spain and Latin America. The majority of students also choose to enroll in several courses at the Universidad de Salamanca, one of Europe's most venerable learning institutions, founded in 1250. By special arrangement with the Universidad, fall semester students may take early exams in their Universidad courses, which allows them to leave in mid-December. Salamanca program is therefore fully compatible with Lawrence's academic calendar.
The program also arranges education and ESL internships, as well as field trips to other parts of Spain and, in the spring semester, Morocco. The program is offered for a summer, semester, or academic year. Previous language study is required.
ECUADOR: IES QUITO WEB >>
Ecuador is a country characterized by diversity -- of people, language, and environment. The majority of Ecuadorians are mestizos, people with a mixture of indigenous and European ancestry. There are 12 distinct ethnic groups that speak 18 languages, and a third of the population is wholly indigenous.
Roughly the size of the state of Colorado, Ecuador has the environmental megadiversity of a much larger country. Four eco-regions -- the Amazon basin, the high Andes, the coastal plain, and the Galápagos Islands -- offer a wealth of flora and fauna that attracts biologists, botanists, and environmentalists from around the world.
IES Abroad offers four study abroad programs in Ecuador:
Quito, Ecuador
Area Studies Semester/Academic Year Program
Direct Enrollment Semester/Academic Year Program
Environmental Studies Summer Program.
