Argentina: Spanish Language and Argentinean Culture
Dates:
July 7, 2023 – August 7, 2023
Group Leader:
Prof. Claudia Sokol c.sokol@northeastern.edu
Dive into the Spanish Language through this once in a lifetime dialogue! Immerse yourself in the Argentinean & Uruguayan Culture while visiting Buenos Aires, El Calafate (Patagonia) in Argentina. Participate in an Architectural Tour of the city of Buenos Aires. Learn about the tango and its influence in Argentina’s culture. Take a City Tour to get to know the city and its different neighborhoods. Take a guided tour of the Teatro Colón, the second most important Opera Concert House in the world, visit Tigre and its delta,visit El Ateneo Gran Splendid bookstore, a real gem located in the old theatre that retains all the glory of an Italian opera house. Visit a ranch in the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Estancia Don Silvano in Capilla del Señor and experience the gaucho’s life & folklore.
In Patagonia, visit the Parque Nacional los Glaciares, an UNESCO World Heritage site and trek the Glaciar Perito Moreno. Volunteer at TAMA, an animal shelter where you will learn about about the importance of helping abandoned and abused dogs in South America that live in deplorable conditions, with no roof or heating, enduring severe winters. Then, broadcasting in two radio stations to raise awareness of the importance of respecting and taking care of animals.
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Brazilian Culture: Illusion and Reality
Dates:
July 9, 2023 – August 8, 2023
Group Leader:
Prof. Boris Yelin b.yelin@northeastern.edu
Brazil is a giant country with a lot of heart and personality! On this dialogue, you will explore Brazil through it’s three capitals. Salvador, the first capital, was one of the first places explored by the Portuguese and also one of the first ports of entry for the slave trade. This area remains, to this day, a vibrant place with Afro-Brazilian culture. Rio de Janeiro, the second capital, needs no introduction, and it is what most think of when they think about the country. Besides the touristic highlights, we will also get an insider’s look into this city. Brasilia, the current capital, will show us the marvels of a city created in the middle of nowhere to be a ‘planned.’ See how this engineering marvel ticks and see the successes and challenges of taking Brazil to new heights. And don’t forget! You’ll have many opportunities to practice your Portuguese from ordering some pão de queijo, to negotiating at a market, to discussing cultural differences with Brazilian students.
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Language and Culture in Contemporary France
Dates:
July 1, 2023 – August 6, 2023
Group Leader:
Prof. Sali Ziane s.ziane@northeastern.edu
This Dialogue of Civilizations program takes place at the Université Catholique de Lyon, a university in the heart of France, followed by a cultural visit to Paris. In this program, students will be taking courses and participating in cultural excursions and events in the beautiful city of Lyon. The program ends with a visit to the city of lights: Paris. The dialogue provides a total immersion in the language, interactions with the locals, and an understanding of ongoing social, cultural and political events.
Students are housed in individual rooms in Lyon at a university residence, and in a hotel in the heart of Paris.
The summer language course will include 20 hours of classes per week in addition to cultural and historical immersion. The classes will cover different levels of French in order to satisfy the students’ level. Classes are taught in French and provide students with the opportunity to improve their oral and written skills. Students will be able to take part in a variety of cultural activities in Lyon and visiting historical site and cities such as La Vallée du Rhone, Geneva (Switzerland), Annecy, Le Beaujolais, and various museums: le Musee de la Miniature, Le Musee des Beaux Arts, Musee Gallo-Romain, etc. and in Paris visiting Chateau de Versailles, le Louvre, le musee de l’immigration and more.
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Taiwan: Language, Culture and Society
Dates:
July 6, 2023 – August 9, 2023
Group Leader:
Prof. Hua Dong h.dong@northeastern.edu
Students are immersed in contemporary Taiwan through direct exposure to Taiwan’s language, culture, society, business practices, and political economy. The program offers exciting, unique opportunities to engage closely with leading business people, scholars, professionals, expats, artists, government officials, activists, students, and local residents. Through visits to historic and cultural sites, hi-tech companies, government organizations, NGOs, schools, and farms, students participate in conversions with Taiwanese specialists on such themes as Taiwan identity, Taiwan’s responses to COVID-19, sustainable development, social innovation, immigrant workers, LGBTQ communities, folk and indigenous cultures, environmental movements, and more.
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