Courses
Course list Fall 1A 2021: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
Fall 1A 2021: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Spanish Language & Latin American Studies (Mid June, 2021 - Late November, 2021)Catalog Code: VVPF1221
Eligibility
Minimum GPA
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.
Minimum Admissions Prerequisites
There is no language prerequisite for this program.
ISA Veritas Courses
Course options at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Contact Hours
270 - 390
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
18 - 26
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
27 - 39
Academic Information
Course Selection
- Students must enroll in 270 - 390 contact hours per semester. This program is open to students at the beginning, intermediate and advanced Spanish proficiency level.
- Students who possess a high intermediate, advanced or higher level of Spanish language are eligible to choose among the PUCV's 38-hour general elective courses instructed in Spanish with local Chilean students. It is important to mention that these general elective courses are not to be confused with "Regular" courses with Chilean students.
- Requests for sample syllabi can be made to the Chile Program Manager.
Course Credit
- Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students’ home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
- Per the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, 45 contact hours is equivalent to 3 U.S. semester credits / 4 quarter units. Credit transfer is ultimately determined by the student's home university.
Language Placement and Recommendation
- Enrollment in Spanish courses is determined by the results of a language placement exam administered by the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Please note that your performance on the placement exam may not reflect the number of semesters of language instruction you've already completed at your home university. We strongly suggest that students who are trying to place into any level of language beyond true beginning prepare for the language placement exam by reviewing previous coursework.
- It is recommended that students who have not completed one semester/quarter of college-level Spanish or the equivalent elect to take a language course through this program.
Transcript Information
- The transcript from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso will reflect contact hours for each course listed below. Please be in touch with your home university regarding credit transfer for this program.
Online Courses
- ISA does not recommend that students sign up for online courses through their host university. If enrolling in an online course is necessary for you to meet your degree requirements, you may only enroll in one online class. It is your responsibility to confirm with your home university that you will receive credit for online courses taken through your host university.
Language and Culture
Language Level: Beginning
Language Level: Beginning
Misc. Department
Language Level: Beginning
Language and Culture
Language Level: Intermediate
Art and Music
Business and Economics
Language Level: High Intermediate
History
Language and Culture
Language Level: High Intermediate
Literature
Language Level: High Intermediate
Psychology & Education
Science
Business and Economics
History
Language Level: Advanced
Language and Culture
Literature
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Misc. Department
Psychology & Education
Religious Studies
Art and Music
History
Language Level: Taught in English
Misc. Department
Language Level: Taught in English
Language Level: Taught in English
Language Level: Taught in English
Science
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Courses
Course list Fall 4 2021: Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez - Business and Culture in English & Courses with Locals
Fall 4 2021: Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez - Business and Culture in English & Courses with Locals (Late July, 2021 - Mid December, 2021)Catalog Code: VVPF3321
Eligibility
Minimum GPA
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.
Minimum Admissions Prerequisites
Students must have completed or tested out of a minimum of four semesters (six quarters) of college-level Spanish.
ISA Veritas Courses
Course options at the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Contact Hours
180 - 240
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
12 - 16
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
18 - 24
Academic Information
Course Selection
- Students must enroll in 180 - 240 contact hours during their semester abroad. This program is open to students at the advanced Spanish proficiency level. Students are required to enroll in at least one course with locals and three to four additional courses of their choice. Students have the option of taking any course offered with international students through the Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language program. However, in order to optimize the academic rigor of this program, ISA strongly recommends that students enroll primarily in courses with locals.
- Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or prerequisites.
- The courses listed below are only a sampling of what the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez offers. For a full list of course options, feel free to reference the Facultades page on the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez's website.
- Requests for sample syllabi can be made to the Chile Program Manager.
Course Credit
- Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students’ home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
- Per the Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, 45 contact hours is equivalent to 3 U.S. semester credits / 4 quarter units. Credit transfer is ultimately determined by the student's home university.
Course Level Recommendations
- ISA offers course level recommendations for the courses listed below. Please note that the course level recommendations are based on unique course codes provided by the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI). Courses offered at the UAI are coded according to the area of study and the level of the course content, which is related to the year of study. The first 3 letters of the code indicate the area of study, while the first number in the following 3 digit numeral indicates the year of study. Courses taken in the 1st and 2nd year are recommended as lower division, while courses taken in the 3rd and 4th year are recommended as upper division. These ISA recommendations are intended to facilitate the determination of course equivalencies by advisors and credential evaluators at participants' U.S. home institutions.
Language Placement and Recommendation
- Enrollment in Spanish courses is determined by the results of a language placement exam administered by the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. Please note that your performance on the placement exam may not reflect the number of semesters of language instruction you've already completed at your home university.
- Please note that there are no beginning level Spanish courses offered in this program.
Transcript Information
- The transcript from the Universidad Adolfo Ibañez will reflect contact hours for each course listed below. Please be in touch with your home university regarding credit transfer for this program.
Certificate
- Semester students attending the Universidad Adolfo Ibañez have the opportunity to receive one of three certificates: certificate in Latin American Studies, certificate in Latin American Studies with an honorable mention in Business, or Latin American Studies with an honorable mention in History & Culture. Should a student be interested in obtaining a certificate, they must express this in their pre-registration form. Questions regarding this certificate can be made to the Chile Site Specialist.
Online Courses
- ISA does not recommend that students sign up for online courses through their host university. If enrolling in an online course is necessary for you to meet your degree requirements, you may only enroll in one online class. It is your responsibility to confirm with your home university that you will receive credit for online courses taken through your host university.
Misc. Department
Language Level: Advanced
Upper Division
Language Level: Advanced
Upper Division
Language Level: Advanced
Lower Division
Language Level: Advanced
Lower Division
Language Level: Advanced
Upper Division
Language Level: Advanced
Upper Division
Language Level: Advanced
Lower Division
Misc. Department
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.
Courses
Course list Fall 3 2021: Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez - Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language
Fall 3 2021: Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez - Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language (Late July, 2021 - Late November, 2021)Catalog Code: VVPF3221
Eligibility
Minimum GPA
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.
Minimum Admissions Prerequisites
There is no language prerequisite for this program.
ISA Veritas Courses
Course options at the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Contact Hours
180 - 269
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
12 - 17
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
18 - 26
Academic Information
Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language
Course Selection
- Students must enroll in 180 - 269 contact hours during their semester abroad. This program is open to students at the beginning, intermediate and advanced Spanish proficiency level.
- Requests for sample syllabi can be made to the Chile Program Manager.
Course Credit
- Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students’ home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
- Per the Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, 45 contact hours is equivalent to 3 U.S. semester credits / 4 quarter units. Credit transfer is ultimately determined by the student's home university.
Course Level Recommendations
- ISA offers course level recommendations for the courses listed below. Please note that the course level recommendations are based on unique course codes provided by the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI). Courses offered at the UAI are coded according to the area of study and the level of the course content, which is related to the year of study. The first 3 letters of the code indicate the area of study, while the first number in the following 3 digit numeral indicates the year of study. Courses taken in the 1st and 2nd year are recommended as lower division, while courses taken in the 3rd and 4th year are recommended as upper division. These ISA recommendations are intended to facilitate the determination of course equivalencies by advisors and credential evaluators at participants' U.S. home institutions.
Language Placement and Recommendation
- Enrollment in Spanish courses is determined by the results of a language placement exam administered by the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. Please note that your performance on the placement exam may not reflect the number of semesters of language instruction you've already completed at your home university. We strongly suggest that students who are trying to place into any level of language beyond true beginning prepare for the language placement exam by reviewing previous coursework.
- It is recommended that students who have not completed one semester/quarter of college-level Spanish or the equivalent elect to take a language course through this program.
Transcript Information
- The transcript from the Universidad Adolfo Ibañez will reflect contact hours for each course listed below. Please be in touch with your home university regarding credit transfer for this program.
Certificate
- Semester students attending the Universidad Adolfo Ibañez have the opportunity to receive one of three certificates: certificate in Latin American Studies, certificate in Latin American Studies with an honorable mention in Business, or Latin American Studies with an honorable mention in History & Culture. Should a student be interested in obtaining a certificate, they must express this in their pre-registration form. Questions regarding this certificate can be made to the Chile Site Specialist.
Online Courses
- ISA does not recommend that students sign up for online courses through their host university. If enrolling in an online course is necessary for you to meet your degree requirements, you may only enroll in one online class. It is your responsibility to confirm with your home university that you will receive credit for online courses taken through your host university.
Misc. Department
Language Level: Intermediate
Lower Division
Misc. Department
Language Level: Advanced
Upper Division
Misc. Department
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Language Level: Taught in English
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.
Courses
Course list Fall 1B 2021: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
Fall 1B 2021: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Spanish Language & Latin American Studies (Early September, 2021 - Late November, 2021)Catalog Code: VVPF1121
Eligibility
Minimum GPA
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.
Minimum Admissions Prerequisites
There is no language prerequisite for this program.
ISA VERITAS COURSES
Course options at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Contact Hours
180 - 300
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
12 - 20
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
18 - 30
Academic Information
Fall 1B 2020 Adjusted Program
ISA in collaboration Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV) has determined an adjusted learning plan for the Fall 1B 2020: Spanish Language & Latin American Studies programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the program start date while preserving the number of instructional contact hours offered in the original program. Students will now begin the semester with four weeks of remote learning on using online platforms prior to the official ISA program in-country start date. Students will begin virtual program activities on July 27th and will then continue their program in Chile from August 29th - November 27th.
Course Selection
- Students must enroll in 180 - 300 contact hours per semester. This program is open to students at the beginning, intermediate and advanced Spanish proficiency level.
- Students who possess a high intermediate, advanced or higher level of Spanish language are eligible to choose among the PUCV's 38-hour general elective courses instructed in Spanish with local Chilean students. It is important to mention that these general elective courses are not to be confused with "Regular" courses with Chilean students.
- Requests for sample syllabi can be made to the Chile Program Manager.
Course Credit
- Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students’ home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
- Per the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, 45 contact hours is equivalent to 3 U.S. semester credits / 4 quarter units. Credit transfer is ultimately determined by the student's home university.
Language Placement and Recommendation
- Enrollment in Spanish courses is determined by the results of a language placement exam administered by the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Please note that your performance on the placement exam may not reflect the number of semesters of language instruction you've already completed at your home university. We strongly suggest that students who are trying to place into any level of language beyond true beginning prepare for the language placement exam by reviewing previous coursework.
- It is recommended that students who have not completed one semester/quarter of college-level Spanish or the equivalent elect to take a language course through this program.
Transcript Information
- The transcript from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso will reflect contact hours for each course listed below. Please be in touch with your home university regarding credit transfer for this program.
Online Courses
- ISA does not recommend that students sign up for online courses through their host university. If enrolling in an online course is necessary for you to meet your degree requirements, you may only enroll in one online class. It is your responsibility to confirm with your home university that you will receive credit for online courses taken through your host university.
Misc. Department
Language Level: Beginning
Language and Culture
Language Level: Intermediate
Art and Music
Business and Economics
Language Level: High Intermediate
History
Language and Culture
Language Level: High Intermediate
Literature
Language Level: High Intermediate
Psychology & Education
Science
Business and Economics
Language and Culture
Literature
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Misc. Department
Psychology & Education
Religious Studies
Art and Music
History
Language Level: Taught in English
Misc. Department
Language Level: Taught in English
Language Level: Taught in English
Language Level: Taught in English
Science
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.