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Academics : International Education Study Abroad

Uruguay

2007-08 Study abroad program

Spring Semester (Tentative schedule and curriculum)

Leaders: Bea Garcia and Roberto Irurueta

Tentative Dates:  Approximately March 20 to May 1

Program: The NMH Study Abroad Program in Uruguay will consist of four components: a homestay in which each student lives with a middle-class Uruguayan family for a total of approximately six weeks; an academic program in which students take formal classes in Spanish language, Latin American literature, History of Uruguay and Latin America, and Uruguayan culture; an apprenticeship during which students work for about three hours per day; and a travel program which consists of several weekend trips to different parts of the country.

Academic Program: The weekdays in Montevideo involve classes and apprenticeship commitments. Students take active part in daily small-group Spanish language, Literature and culture, and History of Latin America and Uruguay, taught by the leaders. At the same time, they will attend a variety of workshops that will include Tango and Candombe dancing, cooking and pottery among others, conducted by Uruguayan workshop leaders. An independent study project is required of each student in a special interest area. The project will be presented the last week of the term on campus. The teacher, the apprenticeship supervisor, and the homestay family conduct evaluation for the student.

Homestay: Upon arrival in Uruguay, the group stays in Montevideo, capital city of the country. They meet the families with which they are to spend the next six weeks. While students take classes, work with Uruguayans and travel throughout the country, it is clear that the homestay experience is the central focus of this program. Not only do students learn from living with a family, they also discover a great deal about themselves and develop long-lasting relationships with members of their host family.

Requirements/Credits: This program is open to 11th and 12th grade students (though not open to Student Leaders) who have taken at least two terms of Spanish. Students receive three credits for successful completion of this program. Most likely credits will be as follows: one credit in the Spanish language, one related to Latin American studies, and a third credit in Intercultural Communications.  Part of the final assessment for this course is a public presentation to the NMH community.

Intercultural Communications: Intercultural Communications is a course designed to enhance the study of all term abroad programs. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the specific cross-cultural issues they encounter while studying abroad or away from campus. The course will also develop student awareness of cultural differences and provide them with appropriate coping skills and strategies while they are traveling away from school. In addition, students will develop an understanding of the basic elements of cross-cultural communication. 

Application: The application period is closed.

Fee: In addition to the regular cost of tuition, room, and board, students will pay a program fee of $1850, plus airfare and other major transportation costs. Very limited need-based financial aid may be available. 

Transportation:  Because this program will depart before school resumes after spring break, it is likely this program will begin either in New York or Miami. Therefore students are responsible for arranging and paying for their own transportation to New York or Miami to meet the group.