SIT Bolivia: Multiculturalism, Globalization, & Social Change
Language Requirements
Required: 1.5 years (or equivalent) of recent college Spanish and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish, as assessed by SIT.Northwestern Requirements
- Since this program includes a required Independent Study Project, be sure to read the information about Independent Study and Research Projects Abroad.
- Spanish Major or Minor: If you have declared a major or minor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, or are considering doing so, discuss your study abroad plan with a departmental adviser. To schedule an appointment, please call 847-491-8249.
Academic Specialties
- Intensive Spanish language study.
- Program courses that generally include the following topics: historical foundations of social change, Andean and Amazonian cultures and cosmovision, economy and development, the politics of contemporary issues, development practices, land, environment, development, and indigenous movements.
- Independent Study Project, during which students pursue original research on a selected subject requiring deep investigation and analysis, which results in an extended research paper. Students also have the option of producing a documentary film or writing and illustrating a children’s book on their selected topic.
Course Type
Field-based, experiential learning in program courses, with an independent study component.Additional Information
- Along with the 4-week independent study period, students will spend 1 week with an indigenous family and participate in several educational excursions.
Housing
- Urban and rural home stays
- Hostels and hotels
Program Costs
Estimated Costs: Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.
- Tuition: $15,039
- Room & Board: $2,554
- SAAF: $2,355
- Transportation: $1,300
- Books & Supplies: $130
- Personal Expenses: $1,200
- HTH: $134
- Visa: $225
- Total Estimated Costs: $22,937
Additional Information:
- Billing Arrangements: Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
- Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet: Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.
For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.
Approximate Program Size
15-35 studentsApplication Requirements
Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:
- Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
- SIT program application.
Note: This program fills very quickly. We recommend that you submit your SIT program application at the same time, or before, your Northwestern Application for Permission to Study Abroad. Program enrollment status can be checked online.
