Courses
Course list Fall 2A 2023: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Latin American Studies & Courses with Locals
Fall 2A 2023: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Latin American Studies & Courses with Locals (June 16, 2023 - December 16, 2023)Catalog Code: VVPF3423
*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
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
Misc. Department
Language Level: High Intermediate
Language Level: Taught in English
Psychology & Education
Business and Economics
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Geography
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
History
Language Level: Advanced
Language and Culture
Literature
Misc. Department
Psychology & Education
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Religious Studies
Science
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Art and Music
History
Language Level: Taught in English
Misc. Department
Language Level: Taught in English
Language Level: Taught in English
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Please note that there are no beginning level language courses offered in this program.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Courses
Course list Fall 1A 2023: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
Fall 1A 2023: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Spanish Language & Latin American Studies (June 23, 2023 - December 3, 2023)Catalog Code: VVPF1223
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 Course
Course Options at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
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
Misc. Department
Language Level: High Intermediate
Language Level: Taught in English
Psychology & Education
Business and Economics
History
Language Level: Advanced
Language and Culture
Literature
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
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 3 2023: Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez - Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language
Fall 3 2023: Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez - Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language (July 19, 2023 - December 14, 2023)Catalog Code: VVPF3223
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 Course
Course Options at the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
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 2023: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
Fall 1B 2023: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Spanish Language & Latin American Studies (July 19, 2023 - November 24, 2023)Catalog Code: VVPF1123
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 Course
Course Options at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
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
Misc. Department
Language Level: High Intermediate
Language Level: Taught in English
Psychology & Education
Business and Economics
Language and Culture
Literature
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
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 2B 2023: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Latin American Studies & Courses with Locals
Fall 2B 2023: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Latin American Studies & Courses with Locals (July 19, 2023 - December 16, 2023)Catalog Code: VVPF3123
Academic Information
Course Selection
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Students must enroll in 270 - 390 contact hours per semester. Students are required to enroll in at least one "regular" 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 Spanish Language & Chilean Culture program. However, in order to optimize the academic rigor of this program, ISA strongly recommends that students enroll primarily in regular courses with locals.
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Please note that there are three different types of courses offered at the PUCV-- Regular, General Electives and Spanish Language & Latin American Studies.
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Regular coursesare unique to each department, and for this reason are exclusive to those who study within the specific major or track. These course offerings are part of a fixed course curriculum and are very demanding for local students alike. In addition, these courses can be worth up to four to six credit hours and are offered two to three times a week.
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General elective coursesare offered by different schools at the PUCV and are open to local and international students. These particular courses are offered once a week, and are worth two credit hours. Elective courses generally have more international students than locals enrolled.
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Spanish Language & Latin American Studies courseswere designed through the PIIE (Programas Internacionales de Intercabio) International Exchange Program, with international students in mind. These course offerings were specifically created for international students, and offer a variety of courses related to Spanish language and Latin American studies.
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The courses listed below are only a sampling of what the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso offers. For a full list of course options, feel free to reference the Facultades y Carreras page on the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso's website.
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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.
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Requests for sample syllabi can be made to the Chile Program Manager
Course Credit
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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.
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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
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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.
Transcript Information
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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
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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
Misc. Department
Language Level: High Intermediate
Language Level: Taught in English
Psychology & Education
Business and Economics
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Geography
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
History
Language Level: Advanced
Language and Culture
Literature
Misc. Department
Psychology & Education
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Religious Studies
Science
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Language Level: Advanced
Art and Music
History
Language Level: Taught in English
Misc. Department
Language Level: Taught in English
Language Level: Taught in English
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Please note that there are no beginning level language courses offered in this program.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.