API in Havana, Cuba: Summer Language and Culture

Description

Students who study abroad in Cuba with API during the summer Language and Culture Program can select one of the following tracks based on their academic interest and Spanish language proficiency.

SUMMER 1 OPTIONS (JUNE PROGRAM)
Beginning through advanced-level students may elect to take a Spanish language course at their appropriate level. This course consists of 80 hours of intensive language study and 10 hours of cultural topics and activities for a total of 6 semester credits.

Advanced and superior-level students may elect to take a course in “Rhetoric and Composition: The Cuban Experience” that consists of 65 hours of intensive language instruction and writing activities, and 10 hours of cultural seminars for a total of 5 semester credits. Minimum enrollment is required for this course to be offered.

SUMMER 2 OPTIONS (JULY PROGRAM)
Beginning through advanced-level students may elect to take a Spanish language course at their appropriate level. This course may consist of 60 hours of intensive language study and 15 hours of cultural topics over a three week period for a total of 5 semester credits. Alternatively, students may choose to take only the 60 hours of intensive language study over the same time period for a total of 4 semester credits.

OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN EITHER TERM
Intermediate through advanced level students in Summer 1 or Summer 2 may elect to take a course in Cuban cinema to better learn the role of the Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) in creating and disseminating both feature films and documentaries since the Revolution. This course consists of 60 hours of instruction per week for a total of 4 semester credits, and will give students a unique insight into Cuban culture and political thought via the medium of film. PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES: Advising, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Social Networking, Scholarships, Round-trip Airfare (Miami-Havana)

ON-SITE SERVICES: Airport Reception, Resident Director, On-Site Orientation, Housing, Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Cultural Tools, Medical Insurance, Excursions, Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals

RE-ENTRY SERVICES: Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript