The Center for Latin American Studies in collaboration with the
University
of
Havana
is pleased to introduce a semester long program in Cuba to begin in fall 2009, and to continuing each spring term thereafter. This program builds on the earlier summer Pitt in Cuba Program, and a 40 year relationship with the
University
of
Havana.
This program aims to give students at the
University
of
Pittsburgh
with adequate Spanish skills the opportunity to study Cuban history, politics, health and environmental policy, economics, culture and society from a Cuban perspective while living in
Cuba.
Cuba
represents the only country with a continuous Communist government for close to 50 years in the
Western Hemisphere
. As a result, social, political and economic conditions are unique in
Latin America
. With a strong program in Cuban studies here at Pitt, students with an interest in
Cuba
can achieve a comprehensive and balanced view of contemporary
Cuba
.
Academic Program
Students will enroll for 12 credits on the Pitt in Cuba program. All courses will be conducted entirely in Spanish.
Core Course
Pitt in
Cuba
will be organized around a core course (s) and language instruction, with students electing an additional course(s) based on availability and their interests. We are building on the model already implemented by
Harvard
University
in their program in
Havana
.
Language Instruction
The
University
of
Havana
requires that students enrolled in this program have completed at least 4 semesters of Spanish language instruction or the equivalent before they apply.
Students will also be assessed upon arrival in
Havana
and placed in the appropriate level of Spanish. The levels of Spanish will be matched with the appropriate Pitt course number for the level of Spanish. All courses will be approved by the chair of Hispanic Languages and Literatures at the
University
of
Pittsburgh.
Additional Courses
Students will also take two additional courses, at least one of which will be from selection of offerings in the School of Arts and Humanities. There may be a second course for all Pitt students to take. Details of this course are still being finalized and will be published as soon as they are confirmed.
Please contact Jeff Whitehead for further information (contact info listed below).
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