- Havana, Cuba
COMING IN 2021! 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 majo relective requirement, carries a Global Cultures flag and the the SPN 320C course is cross-listed with AFR 372G/LAS 328/CL323/HIS 363K.
Faculty
Cesar A. Salgado is Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and Graduate Adviser in the Program in Comparative Literature at The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Salgado was the faculty leader for the 2018 Cuba program and is excited to return!
Language(s) of Instruction
English and Spanish
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
2021 Program Fee: TBD. 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, 2021 to June 29, 2021
- Final Deadline: November 15, 2020
Application Code
355069
Additional Resources
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)