University of Chicago Courses in Beginning and Intermediate Aymara
When: Registration, February 2 - May 30, 2009
Where: University of Chicago
The Center for Latin American Studies at University of Chicago offers a summer intensive language program in Beginning through Intermediate Aymara. This is the only course in Aymara regularly offered in the US .

Intensive Beginners Aymara 1-2 (LACS 30201-30202) 
June 22 - July 31, 2009
(Students must register for both LACS 30201 and LACS 30202)
Tuition: $5,340
This 6-week course sequence is appropriate for masters, doctoral, and advanced undergraduate students. Aymara is an indigenous language of the Andes, spoken widely in Bolivia and parts of Peru , Chile , and Argentina . Using a variety of authentic cultural materials, including film, literature, music, visual arts and mass media, along with the text Aymar Arux Akhamawa and its accompanying CD-ROM with digital audio dialogues, students acquire proficiency in formal language structures, conversation, aural and written skills, and grammar. At the same time, students incorporate particular meanings embedded within indigenous Aymara cultural concepts and contexts.

Intensive Intermediate Aymara 1 (LACS 30203)
August 1 - August 28, 2009
(Prerequisite: LACS 30201-LACS 30202 or equivalent)
Tuition: $2,670
This 3-week course is appropriate for masters, doctoral, and advanced undergraduate students. Aymara is an indigenous language of the Andes, spoken widely in Bolivia and parts of Peru , Chile , and Argentina . Using a variety of authentic cultural materials, including film, literature, music, visual arts and mass media, along with the text Aymar Arux Akhamawa and its accompanying CD-ROM with digital audio dialogues, students advance their proficiency in formal language structures, conversation, aural and written skills, and grammar. At the same time, students incorporate particular meanings embedded within indigenous Aymara cultural concepts and contexts.

Register via https://summer.uchicago.edu/
For more information: Please contact the University of Chicago Center for Latin American Studies at clas@uchicago.edu or phone the Center at (773) 702-8420. FLAS Fellows must register for LACS 30201-LACS 30202-LACS 30303. Please contact jpbeck@uchicago.edu for FLAS Fellow tuition information.

2009 Summer Intensive Portuguese Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison: Beginning Portuguese Program
When: June 15-August 7, 2009
Application Deadline: May 8, 2009

See attached poster for details.

Joint Program on International Legal and Political Frameworks for
Investment—US-Spain Perspectives

When: May - July 2009

Where: Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. and the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain.

This innovative and collaborative program will take participants to Madrid in May 2009 and Washington, DC in July 2009. Its objective is to prepare participants so they have the tools to understand and analyze the legal and political frameworks
surrounding foreign investment and its protection, particularly in Latin
America. The program is also designed to enhance intellectual
collaboration between the US, Spain and Latin America. The program will
be organized around two broad themes (1) International Politics, Law,
and the Protection of Investments, and (2) European Integration and
International Political Economy. Classes and readings will be in
English and Spanish, and so US participants should have a working
knowledge of the Spanish language.

The total cost of the program including accommodation and meals in
Madrid and Washington is US$ 6340 (not including airfare). Applications
to this program are being be accepted until April 6, 2009 and will be
considered on a rolling basis. Applicants must submit the following:
(a) a personal statement; (b) a letter of reference that speaks to the
student's maturity; (c) a letter of reference from a language or other
professional who is familiar with their Spanish language skills; and,
(d) an unofficial transcript.

Once accepted, participants must send a deposit of $2000 that is due by
April 17, 2009. The balance must be paid by May 1, 2009. Participants
may pay by personal check or electronic bank transfer. Any inquiries
about this or any other matter regarding the program should be directed
to Professor Eric Langenbacher at langenbe@georgetown.edu

The University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies and Center for International Business Education and Research Brazil Study Program
When: May 18-June 12, 2009
Where: Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo
Application Deadline: March 16, 2009

The University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies and Center for International Business Education and Research announce their summer program in Brazil. With its economy booming, Brazil ranks with China, India and Russia as one of the leading emerging markets in today's global economy. Today more than ever international companies are looking for business graduates who understand the Brazilian market and are familiar with its language and culture.

This four-week summer program (May 18-June 12) combines a course on business in Brazil with Portuguese language training. During the first three weeks in Rio de Janeiro, students take business- oriented Portuguese language instruction (at either the beginning or intermediate levels) at the Instituto Brasil-Estados Unidos (IBEU) in the mornings. The afternoon portion of the Rio program, hosted by the School of Business at the Catholic University (PUC-Rio), consists of academic lectures and discussions in English on its campus, complemented by visits to prominent local companies. For the fourth week the program moves to São Paulo for visits to local companies and financial institutions.

For program information, contact Mary Risner at mrisner@latam.ufl.edu . Questions on the application process should be directed to Hernando Zambrano, UF Study Abroad Adviser, at hzambrano@ufic.ufl.edu.

University of Florida Music and Culture Study Tour in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

When: June 14-27, 2009

Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The School of Music and the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Florida will offer a two-week music and culture course in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  While on the study tour, students will learn about Brazilian musical and cultural traditions, attend cultural events in Rio de Janeiro, and have the opportunity to enroll in optional private and group classes available with the Escola Portátil de Música to study performance, composition, arranging, and the history of Brazilian music.  Full program details are available at: http://www.latam.ufl.edu/academic/Content/Abroad/2009/RioMusic.pdf. 

University of Florida Brazilian Language and Culture Program in Rio de Janeiro

When: June 27-August 9, 2009

Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The University of Florida offers a six-week Brazilian Language and Culture study abroad program in Rio de Janeiro from June 27 to August 9, 2009. The program is hosted by the Instituto Brasil-Estados Unidos (IBEU) in Copacabana.  Students will study Portuguese language and Brazilian culture, live with homestay families, and enjoy Rio's vibrant cultural scene in a beautiful urban setting.  The program offers six undergraduate credits for Portuguese Language (intermediate and advanced; three credits) and Brazilian Culture and Civilization (three credits).  In 2009, the program will be sponsored in collaboration with Georgetown University's Center for Latin American Studies. 

The Brazilian Language and Culture program is FLAS-approved.  Full program details are available at: http://www.latam.ufl.edu/academic/Content/Abroad/2009/RioCulture-09.pdf .

UCLA Travel Study Summer 2009 Portuguese Language in the Brazilian Context
When: June 20 - August 1, 2009

Where: Salvador da Bahia, Brazil

Students will live and study in Salvador da Bahia, one of Brazil's foremost cultural centers. They'll walk the cobblestone streets of the restored old city and explore the largest group of Baroque buildings in the Americas. They can experience Afro-Brazilian culture through street celebrations, live music, moqueca, vatapá and other delicious Afro-Brazilian dishes. Students will improve their Portuguese language skills while enjoying a tropical winter in this vibrant seaport.

FLAS Recipients: This program qualifies for FLAS funding. The core program consists of 126 contact hours. Some FLAS awards may require more contact hours. To increase the contact hours, FLAS recipients may register for the optional 199 course.

This program is directed by Professor Carlos Quicoli, UCLA Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Financial aid is available to qualified UCLA students. All other students should inquire about financial aid at their home institution.

Program fee (includes registration and course fees, accommodations, program excursions and health insurance)

$4500 for UC undergraduates; $4800 for UC graduates and visiting students.

For more information: http://www.ieo.ucla.edu/TravelStudy/Portuguese-Brazil/overview.htm.

Augsburg College Center for Global Educatio Summer Study Abroad Programs in Mexico and Guatemala

Mexico:
Gender, Art and Social Change
Spanish Language and Culture
Internships and Academic Research

Guatemala:
Spanish Language and Mayan Spirituality

Application Deadline: April 1, 2009.

The Center for Global Education's programs are defined by our commitment to exposing students to local people. Students can expect rigorous academic work and a full schedule of real life experiences in another culture.

Program dates vary. Please visit http://www.augsburg.edu/global/spa/summerprogs.html for more information.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us as globaled@augsburg.edu or call 1-800-299-8889.

The Yucatec Maya Summer Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University present: 3 Summer Intensive Courses in Yucatec Maya Language and Culture

When: June 1 - July 11, 2009

Where: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Santa Elena and Xocen, Yucatan

FLAS funding is available for many qualified graduate students at UNC and Duke. Students from other universities can also apply for FLAS funding from the UNC/Duke program. Please contact the Institute for additional information about funding. Also, visit our website: http://isa.unc.edu

For Applications contact: The Study Abroad Office, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, FedEx Global Education Center CB# 3130 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3130, Phone: 919-962-7002, Fax: 919-962-2262 http://studyabroad.unc.edu/programs.cfm?pk=1883

For more information
Visit http://isa.unc.edu or contact Sharon Mújica at: The Yucatec Maya Summer Institute, Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, FedEx Global Education Center CB#3205, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3205, phone: (919) 962-2414, fax: (919) 962-0398, email: smujica@email.unc.edu.

UCLA Archaeology Field Program, Cotsen Institute of Archaeology: Ethnohistorical Archaeology in Mexico

When: July 26 - August 30, 2009

Where: Mexico

Explore the bonds between archaeological research and art history, ethnohistory, and ethnography in an intensive program that goes from bustling Mexico City to the scenic valleys, mountains, and coasts of Oaxaca . This unique study environment will allow you to travel through 3,000 years in the development of ancient kingdoms, the impact of European colonialism, and the endurance and adaptations of present-day people; as viewed through the exploration of archaeological and historical sites, museum collections, and thriving indigenous communities. Excursions will be integrated with classroom courses and on-site lectures delivered by experts on ethnohistorical documents, pictographic writing systems, archaeological field and lab methods, and ethnographic research.

Directed by Dr. John M.D. Pohl , Curator of the Arts of the Americas at the Fowler Museum at UCLA. For program fees, detailed outline, and other information visit: http://www.archaeology.ucla.edu/Mexico/overview.htm or contact Danny Zborover dazborov@hotmail.com

Study Abroad: Venezuela
United Students Against Sweatshops has entered an exciting new study abroad partnership with Global Exchange in Venezuela! The 12 week program in Venezuela gives participants the unique chance to take classes at the prestigious Universidad de Los Andes and to meet with community activists organizing for change in the following areas: workers' rights, popular economy, health care, education, community media, women's empowerment and agricultural reform. For more information please visit: http://www.unionvoice.org/studentsagainstsweat/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=24034790