Inter国家 Exchanges – Chile: Valparaíso Region

Open to Pitzer students only. Program options subject to change.

Program Title: Pitzer/ISEP Exchange with Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaiso

chile-valapraiso-2Location: Valparaíso region, Chile

Host Website: ISEP: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaiso ISEP PUCV 

资格
Students must be in good standing at Pitzer College. ISEP requires students to have a 2.75 or higher GPA on a 4.0规模. Students must have junior or senior status at the time of participation. Completion of Spanish 44 or a demonstrated equivalency must be completed prior to the program. Additional literature level coursework in Spanish is highly recommended.

准备
At least one Latin American area studies course is strongly recommended before departure. Other general preparation options include: Comparative Politics, Intercultural Communications, Introduction to Inter国家/ Intercultural Studies, Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology

应用程序
Students must first apply through Pitzer’s Office of 出国留学 and Inter国家 项目. If accepted by Pitzer, students will complete the ISEP Exchange application. If accepted by ISEP, students will then complete the University application.

计划的日期
Fall semester (= Semester 2): August to December
Spring semester (= Semester 1): Early March to Mid-July
Full year: The Southern Hemisphere academic calendar is early March to December

必修课程
Participants are required to take a full course load abroad equivalent to four PItzer course credits and including one course with content on Chilean history, 政治, literature or culture.  In addition, students take the Pitzer course MLLC110 Intercultural Learning: Portfolio Writing 通过酒井法子.

Intensive Language
A 4-week pre-session intensive Spanish course is offered before both semesters. Spanish language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the semester for intermediate and advanced levels. Students must test into intermediate or advanced Spanish to enroll in regular university courses.

独立学习
See a 出国留学 Adviser.

课程的选择
访问 the ISEP website shown above and select ‘Website for Course Availability.的选择 Regular Program Course Information (Option 1) under “快速的事实”. Pitzer students are limited to Option 1. Courses are available under 卡雷拉斯.

信贷可能
Students take a full course load at the university (15 or 16 credits) which is equivalent to four Pitzer course credits. Since courses are worth 2 to 6 credits each, most students will be enrolled in more than four classes. In addition, students will earn 0.5 Pitzer course credits for the writing course 通过酒井法子. (See above under 必修课程.)

Housing and Board Options
Housing and meals are provided by host families.

额外的笔记
The chance of placement is generally limited.