Argentina: Social Movements and Human Rights

Coursework

Prerequisites:
Previous college-level coursework and/or other significant preparation in social work, political economy, development studies, or Latin American studies, as assessed by SIT. Three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish, as assessed by SIT .

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The Social Movements and Human Rights Seminar, conducted in Spanish, typically includes lectures and discussions on the following topics: Political and Social History of Argentina; Human Rights and the Struggle for Justice, from theoretical and applied perspectives; Theory and Practice of Social Movements; and Social Movements, including discussions of the future of social movements and their challenges in the international context. The Field Study Seminar addresses culturally appropriate, ethical field methodology, in preparation for the Independent Study Project (ISP). Spanish language study bolsters students’ ability to communicate, conduct field research, and delve deeply into the culture and theme of the program.

The following syllabi are either from a recent session of this program or for an upcoming session. Because courses develop and change over time to take advantage of dynamic learning opportunities, actual course content will vary from term to term.

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Social Movements and Human Rights Seminar - syllabus (PDF)
(LACB-3000 / 6 credits / 90 class hours)
An interdisciplinary course conducted in Spanish, with required readings, examining Argentina’s prolific and highly dynamic social movements (including environmental, gender, indigenous, and labor groups) from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Lecturers are drawn from institutions such as the University of Buenos Aires, the National University of Salta, and the National University of Comahue.

Field Study Seminar - syllabus (PDF)
(ANTH-3500 / 2 credits / 30 class hours)
A course in the concepts of learning across cultures and from field experience. Introduction to the Independent Study Project. Material includes cross-cultural adaptation and skills building; project selection and refinement; appropriate methodologies; field study ethics and the World Learning/SIT Human Subjects Review Policy; developing contacts and finding resources; developing skills in observation and interviewing; gathering, organizing, and communicating data; maintaining a work journal.

Intensive Language Study: Intermediate Spanish I - syllabus (PDF)
(SPAN 2004 / 4 credits / 60 class hours)
Intensive Language Study: Intermediate Spanish II - syllabus (PDF)
(SPAN 2504 / 4 credits / 60 class hours)
Intensive Language Study: Advanced Spanish I - syllabus (PDF)
(SPAN 3004 / 4 credits / 60 class hours)
Intensive Language Study: Advanced Spanish II - syllabus (PDF)
(SPAN 3504 / 4 credits / 60 course hours)
Emphasis on speaking, reading, and writing skills through classroom and field instruction. Based on in-country evaluation, including oral proficiency testing, students are placed in intensive intermediate or advanced classes, with further language practice in homestays, lectures, and field visits.

Independent Study Project - syllabus (PDF)
(ISPR 3000 / 4 credits / 120 class hours)
Conducted in Buenos Aires or in another approved location appropriate to the project. Sample topic areas: community health; education and the youth; urban indigenous communities; role of gender in social mobilization. Emphasis will be given to firsthand and in-depth investigation of a social movement or organization focused on: assessing labor rights; indigenous land rights; agrarian reform; sexual and reproductive rights; critique of neoliberal policy; interaction of state and society; the Disappeared peoples.

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Credits: 16

Duration:15 weeks

Program Base: Buenos Aires

Language Study: Spanish

Prerequisites: Coursework in social work, Latin American studies, political economy, or development studies; 3 semesters Spanish Read more...