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    Chile & Argentina:
An Immersion Adventure
November 26-December 22, 2007
Past Dates
November 27-December 22, 2005
November 26-December 22, 2006
Description
Program
This is a 27-day adventure, 40 degrees South of the Equator, in one of the most spectacular and beautiful areas of the continent.  We will explore the capital, Santiago, and will travel to Valdivia to participate in workshops especially designed by the Universidad San Sebastian for students of Spanish at Otterbein.  The workshops will deal with history, culture, and language, cuisine, and theater and will be directed by the faculty of the Universidad San Sebastian
Itineraries
From the Andes Mountains to the lakes of Valdivia and to the Pacific Ocean, we will explore the fascinating geography of the Southern Cone, and we will examine the history and present day institutions of these countries.  We will take a ferry to explore the island of Chiloe and its culture.  Then we will go tango and sightsee San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina!
Cost
Undergraduate or graduate students will receive credit (5 hours) through the Department of Foreign Languages.  The cost is $3,390.00 (subject to change; it includes tuition, airfare, transportation within Chile and to Argentina, room and board for 27 days).  Non-students may participate if space is available.  Call Dr. Galarce for details.
Contact
The Program director is Dr. Carmen Galarce, Professor of Spanish in the Department of Foreign Languages.  She is a native of Chile and a regional expert.  To learn more and reserve your space, please contact Prof. galarce at 614-823-1789 or by e-mail by clicking on the name above before July 15, 2006.

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