Argentina is the world's eighth-largest, and South America's second-largest country. Stretched between the Andes and the Atlantic, it borders Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Chile. Majors in Education and Latin American Studies, as well as those looking to perfect their Spanish, will clearly gain a great deal from time spent here. And no matter your major, the country has so much to offer. Argentina's unique climate ranges from subtropical in the north to sub-arctic in the far south. If you're feeling adventurous, you'll want to visit the spectacular Iguazu Falls--wider and higher than Niagara--on the border with Brazil, or head south into Patagonia and Glacier National Park. Argentina is also a fascinating mix of cultures; as well as Spanish, you might hear Italian, French, German or even Welsh being spoken by its diverse inhabitants.

Every day new buildings sprout up across the city’s skyline.  Rosario is a blend of Italian, Spanish, and ultramodern architecture.   In Rosario, you will find beautiful parks and beaches, and delicious cuisine—that demonstrates the country’s Italian and Spanish population. There are also many modern museums displaying the work of some of the most famous modern Argentinean artists, such as Rosario’s own Antonio Berni.  And the fame does not end here—Rosario is the birthplace of Che Guevara and Lionel Messi, the famous Argentinean soccer player for FC Barcelona. The Paraña River runs along the city’s eastern edge.  From the river you can take a quick boat ride over to the city’s “Delta Islands”—beautiful, well-preserved beaches lying on the river.

Program Description 

The Language Education in Argentina program is intended for students interested in a career in teaching, especially with Spanish-speaking children.  This two week program is run by the Graduate School of Education and the Universidad del Centro Educativo Latinoamericano (UCEL).  Students will work closely with UCEL and El Centro de la Comunidad La Paz (La Paz), a public elementary school in Rosario, to experience first-hand the challenges and complexities that face an elementary school, where many families fall below Argentina’s poverty line. This program will include 15 hours of service learning in an elementary school, and 10 hours of seminars on the following topics: language and linguistics, culture, historical memory, education and literacy, and indigenous and endangered languages.  Seminars will be conducted at UCEL.   Founded in 1993, UCEL is among the leading universities in Argentina and the only university based in Rosario.  All classes, service learning, and field trips will be conducted in Spanish.

Information at a Glance

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For more information about this program, please contact the Rutgers Study Abroad office.