- Puebla, Mexico
This interdisciplinary course based in Puebla, Mexico introduces students to emergent research on Latinx identity in K12 and higher education, focused on the topic of masculinity as it is theorized and practiced in the US and Mexico. Students will be hosted by the Universidad de las Americas Puebla and will have the opportunity to participate in service learning projects with local organizations. Great for students seeking: coursework surrounding issues of gender and masculinity, Mexican American history and immigration, anthropology, history, and sociology.
Sponsored by College of Education
Course(s)
- ALD 379 / MAS 374 / LAS 322 - Latinx Identities Across the Americas
Academic Information
Students earn 3 hours of in-residence credit and participate in service learning activities. Courses must be taken for a grade. The grade is factored into UT GPA. Fulfills the Cultural Diversity in the US flag.
Faculty
ALD 379 / MAS 374 / LAS 322 Latinx Identities Across the Americas taught by Dr. Victor Saenz and Dr. Emmet Campos
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Good academic standing; minimum 2.0 GPA (undergrad) 3.0 GPA (grad)
- UT enrollment during the spring semester proceeding the program
- Open to graduate and undergraduate students
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - Yes
- Internship - No
Housing
Students live in dormitory-style housing. All students are required to live in program housing.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
2023 Program Fee:$4,225 Includes $500 deposit, housing, breakfast and lunch daily, excursions, administrative and instructional costs, and on-site orientation. Program fee does not include airfare, books, insurance, local transport. & personal expenses. Please see budget link below.
Dates:
- Program: May 9, 2023 to May 31, 2023
- Instructional: May 9, 2023 to May 31, 2023
- Final Deadline: December 1, 2022
Application Code
355093
Program Coordinator
Barbara Barstow
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Next Step
To learn more, join us for an info session on one of the following days: 9/15 2pm, 9/27 1pm, 10/5 4pm, or 10/12 4pm. You can also see more on our 'Events' calendar linked above. For more info contact program coordinator Barbara Barstow at barbara.barstow@austin.utexas.edu.