IFSA Argentine Universities Program

Looking for specific classes? Explore CHART, our exclusive class database — if the IFSA Argentine Universities Program is pre-approved at your institution, you’ll find classes recently taken by other IFSA students.

With the IFSA Argentine Universities Program, build your own academic program with a combination of IFSA designed and Argentine university classes taken in Spanish alongside local degree-seeking students. You will select at least one IFSA-taught class and combine it with your choice of additional IFSA classes and direct-enroll classes to meet your academic needs and goals.

Students typically take the majority of their classes (approx. 12 U.S. semester credit hours) at local institutions, where they study alongside Argentine and other international students and strengthen their Spanish language skills in the process. These classes can be complemented and enhanced by a selection of IFSA electives that connect students with their community through field visits and other experiential learning opportunities.

IFSA ELECTIVE CLASSES
Choose from a variety of classes designed exclusively for IFSA participants. All IFSA classes are taught in Spanish and are worth 3 U.S. semester credits hours. Classes may vary by term based on enrollment and faculty availability.

Advanced Spanish I or Advanced Spanish II
While in Buenos Aires, you can opt to continue your Spanish language study. A mandatory pre-arrival language assessment will determine your appropriate language level. Based on your score, IFSA may require you to take a Spanish language class to support your academic success in Spanish-taught direct-enroll classes. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)

Comparative Perspectives on Human Rights in Latin America
Taught in Spanish, this class explores practical and theoretical contents of human rights in Latin America and modernity. Students will examine massive human rights violations in Latin America—from the 1976 military coup in Argentina and concentration camps, to the impacts of neoliberal capitalism on human rights concepts in the 21st century throughout Latin America, where Argentina is now recognized worldwide for policies in defense of human rights. Students will interrogate how social justice theories can be used to rethink each system and its consequences for Latin America’s diverse populations. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)

Contemporary Film and Media in Latin America
This hands-on seminar immerses students in concrete audiovisual practices as it investigates how Argentina’s and Latin America’s film production, both fictional and documentary, have evolved to shape political perspectives and events. Analysis of full-length films, short films, photography, audiovisual campaigns, and advertising will be approached from an aesthetic perspective. Students will develop a cinematic vocabulary to critique award-winning and internationally recognized films from the region and how they address the underlying issues and historic context they present to audiences. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)

Directed Research
This course offers a unique opportunity for undergraduates to delve deeply into meaningful research of their own design. The process of research and discovery is supported by IFSA’s network of local experts, including social entrepreneurs, academics, artists, journalists, business leaders, and policymakers who serve as our team of faculty guides. Students conducting independent research projects meet with faculty guides regularly to discuss the formation and execution of their research plans. At the end of the term, students present a formal research paper and may have the opportunity of publication in a peer-reviewed journals. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)

Globalization and Economic Challenges in Latin America
Starting from economic changes in Latin America in the 1960s through future economic scenarios for Argentina in the 21st century, this class examines globalization’s historic impact as economies and financial systems become more interconnected. Supporting topics ranging from climate change, commercial conflicts, and strategic trade alliances with China, the U.S., and other regions, a series of field visits allow students to gain firsthand experience with the economic challenges and opportunities globalization presents in and around Buenos Aires. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)

International Internship Seminar
Students are placed in individual internships but collectively take part in the seminar to understand expectations, set personal objectives, identify and strengthen specific skills, critically reflect on their progress, share experiences, and learn from each other throughout their term. Students develop a deeper understanding of themselves, a particular industry, and Argentine work culture. In this seminar, students gain real-world work experience while developing intercultural agility—skills and experiences that are critically important to personal, academic, and professional success. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)

Introduction to Spanish Translation
The class aims to improve students’ command of Spanish through translation tasks between Spanish and English, paying attention to grammar as well as discourse (vocabulary, register, dialect, etc.), and cultural differences between both the source and the target language. We will study the fundamental aspects of translation theory and see how practice necessarily needs theoretical support. The class will also introduce students to the different professional domains where a translator can work in the 21st century, such as subtitling, post-editing, and interpreting. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)

Unheard Voices: Contemporary Latin American Literature
This class explores the fundamental texts and authors of Chilean and Argentine literature of the 20th century. We will not only cover the canon of Latin American literature, but also rethink the canon to develop a counter-literature. To this end, we will trace the cultural tensions the texts express in the context of political currents. We will also consider certain themes from the 19th century to understand the way in which Argentine and Chilean authors take up, readapt, and reformulate these themes, according to new questions in the 20th century. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)

DIRECT-ENROLL CLASSES
As our student, you may enroll in undergraduate classes for which you are qualified and for which space is available at any of our Argentine partner universities. See information below for a list of departments available to you. While class descriptions may be found online, class syllabi may not be available until the beginning of your semester. If a class you are looking for is not listed, or if you are having trouble navigating a university's website, contact your IFSA Admissions Counselor for assistance.

Also, keep in mind:

• Yearlong classes (anual) are open only to students who plan on taking both semesters of the class.
• 1 semestre (S1) or cuatrimestre is equivalent to U.S. spring semester.
• 2 semestre (S2) or cuatrimestre is equivalent to U.S. fall semester.

While searching for classes fitting your interests and academic needs, you may find some host institution classes delivered in English as well as in Spanish. Classes taught in English are open to you as an IFSA student provided you meet the stated prerequisites. However, prior to arrival you should discuss with your home institution’s study abroad advisor any academic requirements related to study abroad in a non-English speaking location.

Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) - Facultad de Ciencias Sociales

1. Click here to access UBA-CS's online class catalog.
2. Departments are listed in the header at the top of the page. Double click on the department where you would like to take classes (i.e. Ciencias Politicas).
3. Select "Académicas."
4. Click on "Programas" to view a list of classes.
5. If available, you can obtain syllabus by clicking on the document icon corresponding to the correct academic year.

You can also view the curricular ladder for each major by returning to the Facultad de Ciencias Sociales home page, click on one of the majors listed at the top of the page, and then click on "Plan de estudios." When the page loads, you can click "Ver Plan de estudios" to view the curricular ladder.

The following UBA-CS departments are available to you: Sociología, Ciencia política, Ciencias de la Comunicación, Relaciones del Trabajo, and Trabajo Social.

Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) - Facultad de Filosofía y Letras

1. Click here to access UBA-FL’s online class catalog.
2. Choose an area of study (‘Carrera de Grado’) and click on it (‘Ver más’).
3. To see class offerings, click on "Plan de estudios."
4. To see syllabi (when available), click on “Programas y horarios,” “Programación,” or “Asignaturas,” depending on the options given for that major.

The following UBA-FL departments are available to you: Letras, Geografía, Artes, Filosofía, Antropología, Ciencias de la Educación, and Historia.

Universidad del Salvador (USAL)

1. Click here to access USAL's online class catalog.
2. Click on a "facultad" that interests you (i.e. Facultad de Ciencias Sociales).
3. Choose a subject and click on it to see the class listings.
4. For most subjects, only a list of classes will appear. For others, short descriptions or syllabi may be available if you click on the class title.

The following USAL departments are available to you:

• Facultad de Historia, Filosofía y Letras: Letras, Lengua Inglesa, Interpretación de Conferencias en Inglés, Traductorado Público de Inglés, Traductorado Científico Literario de Inglés, Historia, Ciencias Ambientales, Gestión de Historia de las Artes and Filosofía
• Facultad de Ciencias Sociales: Ciencia Política, Sociología, Relaciones Internacionales and Servicio Social
• Facultad de Ciencias de la Administración: Administración, Comercialización, Administración de Recursos Humanos, Sistemas de Información
• Facultad de Artes de Teatro: Escenografía and Arte Dramático
• Facultad de Psicología: Psicología and Psicopedagogía
• Escuela de Diseño: Diseño Gráfico
• Escuela de Estudios Orientales: Estudios Orientales

Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (UTDT)

1. Click here to access UTDT's online class catalog.
2. Scroll down and select the major you are interested in. This will download a PDF of the classes offered. You should pay close attention to which semester the classes are offered. Please disregard the instructions for international students that appear on this page; all communication should be with IFSA, not UTDT.

The following departments are available to you: Departamento de Economía, Escuela de Negocios, Departamento de Ciencia Política, Departamento de Estudios Internacionales, Escuela de Historia, Departamento de Derecho.