Spring 1A 2024: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
Courses
Course list Spring 1A 2024: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
Spring 1A 2024: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Spanish Language & Latin American Studies (January 28, 2024 - June 22, 2024)Catalog Code: VVPS1224
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.
VERITAS COURSE
All Veritas semester students will take their traditional courses at the host institution in addition to one 3-credit Veritas course. Students will choose one of the two courses below. The Comparative Religions course will be online and include students from across Veritas sites, and the Global Ministry Practicum will be online/on-site.
Comparative Religions (HUM 353)
This course is an introduction to the major religious traditions of the world—particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—and indigenous, new, and secular religions. The historical development, key figures, as well as major doctrines and practices are explored.
Global Ministry Practicum (HUM 490)
This course provides upper division credit for international ministry opportunities and an extended ministry experience designed to acquaint students with the implementation of missions principles in an international context through Veritas Christian Study Abroad programs.
Credits
Contact Hours: 270 - 390
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits: 18 - 26
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units: 27 - 39
Academic Information
Course Selection
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
See Course Disclaimer
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Beginning
Courses:
Language and Culture
Courses:
Misc. Department
Courses:
90 Contact Hours
Language Level: Beginning
Spanish Oral and Written Comprehension and Oral Written Production [PIIE 143]Language Level: Beginning
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Intermediate
Courses:
Language and Culture
Courses:
90 Contact Hours
Language Level: Intermediate
Intermediate Spanish Language and Chilean Culture [PIIE 240]Language Level: Intermediate
Misc. Department
Courses:
60 Contact Hours
Language Level: Intermediate
Latin America and Interculturality Through Its Cinema [PIIE 387]Language Level: Intermediate
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High Intermediate
Courses:
Art and Music
Courses:
Business and Economics
Courses:
38 Contact Hours
Language Level: High Intermediate
Chile and its Insertion into the Global Economy [ICA 089]Language Level: High Intermediate
History
Courses:
Language and Culture
Courses:
38 Contact Hours
Language Level: High Intermediate
Poetry and Modernity: From Holderlin to Celan [ART 089]Language Level: High Intermediate
Literature
Courses:
38 Contact Hours
Language Level: High Intermediate
Poetry Reading: Fundamentals of Modern Art [ART 081]Language Level: High Intermediate
Misc. Department
Courses:
60 Contact Hours
Language Level: High Intermediate
Comprendiendo la comunicación intercultural y el contexto. Diálogo con la diferencia en tiempos extraordinarios y complejos. [PIIE 386]Language Level: High Intermediate
Psychology & Education
Courses:
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Advanced
Courses:
Business and Economics
Courses:
History
Courses:
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Advanced
Sociopolitical History of Latin America in the 20th and 21st Centuries [PIIE 5545]Language Level: Advanced
Language and Culture
Courses:
Literature
Courses:
Misc. Department
Courses:
Psychology & Education
Courses:
Religious Studies
Courses:
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Taught In English
Courses:
Art and Music
Courses:
History
Courses:
60 Contact Hours
Language Level: Taught in English
Political and Social Change in Chile and Latin America [PIIE 421]Language Level: Taught in English
Misc. Department
Courses:
60 Contact Hours
Language Level: Taught in English
Resistance, Appropriation and Sustainability: Cross-Cultural Encounters with the Native Mapuche People [PIIE 530]Language Level: Taught in English
60 Contact Hours
Language Level: Taught in English
Socio-environmental history of Latin America [PIIE 429]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.
VVPS1224
Spring 1B 2024: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
Courses
Course list Spring 1B 2024: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Spanish Language & Latin American Studies
Spring 1B 2024: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso - Spanish Language & Latin American Studies (February 21, 2024 - June 22, 2024)Catalog Code: VVPS1124
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.
VERITAS COURSE
All Veritas semester students will take their traditional courses at the host institution in addition to one 3-credit Veritas course. Students will choose one of the two courses below. The Comparative Religions course will be online and include students from across Veritas sites, and the Global Ministry Practicum will be online/on-site.
Comparative Religions (HUM 353)
This course is an introduction to the major religious traditions of the world—particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—and indigenous, new, and secular religions. The historical development, key figures, as well as major doctrines and practices are explored.
Global Ministry Practicum (HUM 490)
This course provides upper division credit for international ministry opportunities and an extended ministry experience designed to acquaint students with the implementation of missions principles in an international context through Veritas Christian Study Abroad programs.
Credits
Contact Hours: 180 - 300
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits: 12 - 20
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units: 18 - 30
Academic Information
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.
-
The contact hour at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso is 35 minutes. The ISA Cover Letter that will accompany your transcript upon completion of your program will reflect the adjusted U.S. 50-minute contact hour and updated transfer credit recommendations. Please discuss credit transfer with your home university prior to departure.
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.
-
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.
See Course Disclaimer
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Beginning
Courses:
Misc. Department
Courses:
90 Contact Hours
Language Level: Beginning
Spanish Oral and Written Comprehension and Oral Written Production [PIIE 143]Language Level: Beginning
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Intermediate
Courses:
Language and Culture
Courses:
90 Contact Hours
Language Level: Intermediate
Intermediate Spanish Language and Chilean Culture [PIIE 240]Language Level: Intermediate
Misc. Department
Courses:
60 Contact Hours
Language Level: Intermediate
Latin America and Interculturality Through Its Cinema [PIIE 387]Language Level: Intermediate
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High Intermediate
Courses:
Art and Music
Courses:
Business and Economics
Courses:
38 Contact Hours
Language Level: High Intermediate
Chile and its Insertion into the Global Economy [ICA 089]Language Level: High Intermediate
History
Courses:
Language and Culture
Courses:
38 Contact Hours
Language Level: High Intermediate
Poetry and Modernity: From Holderlin to Celan [ART 089]Language Level: High Intermediate
Literature
Courses:
38 Contact Hours
Language Level: High Intermediate
Poetry Reading: Fundamentals of Modern Art [ART 081]Language Level: High Intermediate
Misc. Department
Courses:
60 Contact Hours
Language Level: High Intermediate
Comprendiendo la comunicación intercultural y el contexto. Diálogo con la diferencia en tiempos extraordinarios y complejos. [PIIE 386]Language Level: High Intermediate
Psychology & Education
Courses:
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Advanced
Courses:
Business and Economics
Courses:
Language and Culture
Courses:
Literature
Courses:
Misc. Department
Courses:
Psychology & Education
Courses:
Religious Studies
Courses:
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Taught In English
Courses:
Art and Music
Courses:
History
Courses:
60 Contact Hours
Language Level: Taught in English
Political and Social Change in Chile and Latin America [PIIE 421]Language Level: Taught in English
Misc. Department
Courses:
60 Contact Hours
Language Level: Taught in English
Resistance, Appropriation and Sustainability: Cross-Cultural Encounters with the Native Mapuche People [PIIE 530]Language Level: Taught in English
60 Contact Hours
Language Level: Taught in English
Socio-environmental history of Latin America [PIIE 429]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.
VVPS1124
Spring 3 2024: Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez - Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language
Courses
Course list Spring 3 2024: Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez - Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language
Spring 3 2024: Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez - Business and Culture in English & Spanish Language (February 21, 2024 - July 14, 2024)Catalog Code: VVPS3224
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.
VERITAS COURSE
All Veritas semester students will take their traditional courses at the host institution in addition to one 3-credit Veritas course. Students will choose one of the two courses below. The Comparative Religions course will be online and include students from across Veritas sites, and the Global Ministry Practicum will be online/on-site.
Comparative Religions (HUM 353)
This course is an introduction to the major religious traditions of the world—particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—and indigenous, new, and secular religions. The historical development, key figures, as well as major doctrines and practices are explored.
Global Ministry Practicum (HUM 490)
This course provides upper division credit for international ministry opportunities and an extended ministry experience designed to acquaint students with the implementation of missions principles in an international context through Veritas Christian Study Abroad programs.
Credits
Contact Hours: 180 - 269
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits: 12 - 17
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units: 18 - 26
Academic Information
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
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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
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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.
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.
See Course Disclaimer
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Intermediate
Courses:
Misc. Department
Courses:
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Intermediate
Lower Division
Intermediate Spanish Communication [SPAN 211]Language Level: Intermediate
Lower Division
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Advanced
Courses:
Misc. Department
Courses:
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Advanced
Upper Division
Advanced Spanish (Through Chilean Culture) [SPAN 340]Language Level: Advanced
Upper Division
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Taught In English
Courses:
Misc. Department
Courses:
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Economic Development in Latin America: Milestones and Crises [HIS 335]Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Taught in English
Human Rights in Chile: A Historical Perspective [LAS 360]Language Level: Taught in English
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
International Business ( Doing Business in Latin America) [MGT 335]Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Latin America in the Age of Globalization [LAS 325]Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Latin American Culture and Identity [HIST 315]Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Marketing Trends and Strategies in Latin America [MKT 335]Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
45 Contact Hours
Language Level: Taught in English
Upper Division
Socialism, Capitalism and Communism in Latin America [LAS 350]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.
VVPS3224