- Havana, Cuba
This program gives students a unique insight into a neighboring
country somewhat inaccessible to U.S. citizens due to a history
fraught with political antagonism. It focuses on how local writers,
musicians, filmmakers, photographers, architects and visual artists in
Cuba have responded, contributed or objected to the power of local and
international cultural and political icons since before the Cold War
through our global present.
Set primarily in Havana with excursions to important Cuban cities,
this program focuses on key works of Cuban art and music, with visits
to museums, institutes and other sites accompanied by local scholars.
Students examine U.S. stereotypes about an "enemy country" by
exploring the Cuban perspective, considering how art and culture can
increase mutual understanding and bridge differences amid great
ideological and geopolitical conflict.
Sponsored by College of Liberal Arts
Course(s)
-
SPC 320C
/
HIS 363K
/
LAS 328
/
AFR 372G
/
C L 323
- Cuba in Question
and
L A 119 - Maymester Seminar: Cuba
Academic Information
Students earn 4 hours of in-residence credit. LA 119 is taught during the Spring Semester. Grades are factored into GPA. Meets Spanish major elective requirement, carries a Global Cultures flag and the the SPN 320C course is cross-listed with AFR 372G/LAS 328/CL323/HIS 363K.
Faculty
Dr. Jossianna Arroyo-Martinez is Professor of Latin American and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the Warfield Center for African and African American Studies. Dr. Arroyo-Martinez was the faculty leader for the 2016 Cuba program and is excited to return!
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish and English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Good academic standing. GPA 2.5 or higher.
- UT enrollment during the spring semester preceding the program
- Program open to undergraduate and graduate students
- Working knowledge of Spanish is preferred
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students will stay in an apartment-style Residencia while in Havana and hotels while on excursions. Two meals per day are provided throughout program. Students are required to live in program housing.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
2019 Program Fee: $4550. Program fee includes housing, roundtrip airfare from Miami to Cuba, two meals per day, excursions, administrative and instructional costs, and on-site orientation. Program fee does not include airfare to Miami, books, insurance, local transportation and personal expenses.
Program Dates:
- June 1, 2019 to June 29, 2019
- Final Deadline: December 1, 2018
Application Code
355069
Additional Resources
Program Website
Scholarships
Facebook
Next Step
2019 program applications have been extended to Dec 1 and admission will be done on a rolling basis. If interested, please apply as soon as possible. For more info contact Amy Exah (aexah@austin.utexas.edu)