SIT Bolivia: Multiculturalism, Globalization, and 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
- To understand the requirements of the Independent Study/Research Project abroad for credit, be sure to read our Independent Study/Research Project guidelines.
- If you think you might declare a major or minor in Spanish or Portuguese, either before studying abroad or once you return, meet with a study abroad adviser in the Department before you leave. To arrange an appointment, please call 847-491-8249
Academic Specialties
Along with an intensive language study course, students will take program courses that generally include the following topics: historical foundations; culture, power, and identity; development issues; politics of contemporary issues. The Field Study Seminar prepares students for their Independent Study Project, which in the past has addressed issues such as film and social change, poverty and family survival strategies, ethnodevelopment and cultural change, and application of educational reform.Course Type
Field-based, experiential learning in program courses, with an independent study component.Additional Information
- Along with the 4-week independent study portion, students will also spend 1 week with an indigenous family and participate in educational excursions to La Paz, Lake Titicaca, tropical lowlands and other locations.
- Students participating in this program have the unique opportunity to produce an ethnographic video documentary for their Independent Study Project under the direction of Academic Director Ismael Saavedra.
Housing
Home stay (6 weeks), Rural visit (1 week), hostels, private homes or small hotels during the Independent Study Project (4 weeks)Program Costs
Fall 2009: $22,070
- This includes estimated tuition, room, board, books, transportation, personal expenses and SAAF. The sample costs provided are for the fall term; for other terms and for the most current cost, contact the sponsoring organization.
Approximate Program Size
15 studentsApplication Requirements
Prior to receiving an application, all Northwestern students must complete the following steps:
- Complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard. Call 847-467-6400 or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and netID) to register for this quiz.
- After receiving a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application it is not available online.
Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:
- SIT Program Application, available on the SIT web site.
- Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study.
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.
