Semester at Universidad Católica Argentina
- Junior (3rd year) University Standing
- Proficiency in Spanish (at least 3 university semesters)
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation
- Proof of Health Insurance with coverage in Argentina
- Registration form
- US$50 registration fee
PEL (Programa de Estudios Latinoamericanos) Course Options
Each of the following PEL courses represents 4 university credits (64 course hours per semester). Course hours equal 45 minutes.
*Download the course descriptions.
La Argentina en Palabras: Literatura de los Siglos XIX y XX
Argentina in Words: 19th and 20th Century Literature
Cuento Latinoamericano Contemporaneo
Latin American Short Story
El Peronismo. Espacio Simbolico, Practicas Discursivas y Practicas Politicas
Peronism. Symbolic Space, Political Speech and Political Practices
Arte y Arquitectura en America Latina
Art and Architecture in Latin America
Los Procesos Políticos y Sociales en America del Sur
Political and Social Processes in Latin America
El Movimiento de Solidaridad Social en Argentina y Problematica Social Sudamericana
The Social Solidarity Movement in Argentina and Problematic Social South America
Registrando Buenos Aires
Recording Buenos Aires
Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano
New Latin American Cinema
Principios Jurídicos del Derecho Latinoamericano (civil, comercial, penal y regional)
Introduction to Latin American Legal System
Economía del Desarrollo
Development Economics
Premios Nobel de Literatura Latinoamericanos
Latin American Nobel Prizes in Literature
Finanzas Corporativas en America Latina
Corporate Finance in a Latin American Environment
Iglesia y Estado en America Latina: Una Visión Histórica, Política y Jurídica
Church and State in Latin America: A Historical, Political and Legal Analysis
Migraciones Internacionales en America
International Migration in the Americas
Cooperación Cultural Internacional para el Desarrollo
International Cultural Cooperation for Development
Arte Contemporaneo Latinoamericano
Contemporary Art in Latin America
Arte Argentino Contemporaneo
Argentine Contemporary Art
Revoluciones Americanas Comparadas
Compared Revolutions in the American Continent
Desarrollo Humano y Cohesion Social
Human Development and Social Cohesion
Lengua, Cultura y Literatura
Language, Culture and Literature
Modernización y Cambio Cultural en la Sociedad Argentina en los 60
Modernization and Cultural Changes in Argentinean Society in the 60s
Liderazgo y Gestión en Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil
Leadership in Non-Governmental Organizations
Spanish Language Courses
Spanish language courses can be taken prior to beginning a semester at UCA and/or during the semester program.
Intensive (3 weeks): 4 hours/day, 5 days/week. This course is offered in February and in July before the semesters begin.
Regular (16 weeks): 2 hours/day, 2 days/week. This course is offered in the first and second semester.
Regular Course Subject Areas
- Social Sciences & Economics
- Law
- Philosophy & Arts
- Agricultural Sciences
- Theology
- Musical Arts & Sciences
- Psychology & Education
- Social Communication, Journalism & Advertising
- Political Science & International Relations
- Engineering
Calendar 2012 (tentative)
1st Semester
| Dates | |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | November 30, 2011 |
| Optional Intensive Spanish Course | February 6 - February 24, 2012 |
| Semester Orientation | February 27 - March 2, 2012 |
| Semester Classes Begin | March 5, 2012 |
| Classes End | June 29, 2012 |
| Final Exams Begin | July 6, 2012 |
2nd Semester
| Dates | |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2012 |
| Optional Intensive Spanish Course | July 2 - July 20, 2012 |
| Semester Orientation | July 30 - August 3, 2012 |
| Semester Classes Begin | August 6, 2012 |
| Classes End | November 22, 2012 |
| Final Exams Begin | November 26, 2012 |
*Classes with Argentines may have different dates.
| Semester Program | + 4 week Early Start | |
|---|---|---|
| Student Residence | $7490 | $9280 |
| Shared Apartment | $7890 | $9780 |
| Homestay | $8490 | $10530 |
*Includes up to 18 credit hours. Students are responsible for paying for any hours over the max of 18.