COURSE INFORMATION

Students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours to maintain full time student status.

LACS 103: Introduction to Contemporary Cuba
POLI 340: Politics of Latin America
POLI 245: The Cuban Revolution
SPAN 328: Spanish Language Study Abroad
LACS 300: Film, Fiction, and the Cuban Revolution

PROGRAM INFORMATION

The College of Charleston spring semester study abroad program in Havana, Cuba is designed for students majoring or minoring in Spanish, History, Political Science, Art History, Urban Studies, Latin American Caribbean Studies, or International Studies.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

A unique opportunity to study on-site in Cuba, one of our nearest, most significant and exotic neighbors. Cuba blends the experience of cultures -- African, European, American --which creates a unique environment that students will be able to experience by enrolling in courses taught by College of Charleston faculty as well as Cuban scholars. This program will offer one semester in Cuba where students can earn 12-15 hours of credit through the College of Charleston. Students will live with carefully selected Cuban families to provide an enriching cultural and social experience. Students will be exposed to an array of cultural activities and study trips designed to encourage direct interaction with the Cuban people. The program is designed to allow students to further their Spanish language skills as well as learn about the rich heritage of Cuba as reflected in its culture, economy, political and social history, art, music, and rich natural environment. Classes are conducted Monday through Thursday, allowing weekends to explore the island. Several study-visits and day trips, including a longer excursion to other parts of the large Island, with cultural activities and lectures will be an integral part of the student experience while in Cuba. This program is designed for students who are Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Political Science, or International Studies, majors or minors, students who major or minor in Spanish, or students interested in developing fluency in Spanish. Students must have an overall GPA of 2.5.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

-Students must have an overall 2.5 GPA
-Students must either already possess a valid passport, or be able to obtain a valid passport.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Dr. Edward Chauca, Department of Hispanic Studies & Latin American and Caribbean Studies program, chaucaem@cofc.edu , 843.953.1862