Summer Studies in Bilingual Education
English Teaching Internships in Buenos Aires, Argentina
February 8: Orientation session.
We will meet at 3pm in Lab I, room 1050.
Contact: Evelia Romano, Lab II 3274, ext # 6434,
e-mail: romanoe @evergreen.edu
Description
This intensive academic and cultural experience will take place
in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A highlight of the program will be teaching English
and observing classes in bilingual schools (English/Spanish). These internships
will be sponsored by the English Speaking
Scholastic Association of the River Plate (ESSARP). The program will also
include daily Spanish language lessons and a weekly seminar on teaching language
and/or cultural topics. Students can enroll for first session only (8 credits)
or for both sessions (16 credits).
The program will be profitable for teachers of bilingual students
in the US and for students with a strong interest in language development and
education in general. The range of student backgrounds and preparation is expected
to be wide. The program will provide a common ground through readings, seminars
and assignments focused on language teaching and learning. Student activities
at the bilingual schools will include:
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Acting as teacher’s assisstants, helping with conversation
activities, group assignments, and one-to-one practice in the classroom.
Occasionally, and depending on students’ background and preparation,
they can design and deliver lessons if the teacher sees fit.
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Observations of class structure, content and dynamics. Students
will design guidelines to conduct their observations and will reflect on
different aspects of teaching and learning a second/foreign language based
on such observations.
Important
dates
February 8: Orientation session. We will meet at 3pm in Lab I,
room 1050.
May 15: Last day to confirm registration, lodging and travel
arrangements. (For registration information, check http://www.evergreen.edu/registration/)
June 9: Summer quarter 2006 Financial Aid application deadline.
(For informaton on Financial Aid check http://www.evergreen.edu/financialaid/)
June 18: Latest possible departure date.
JUNE 26: 1ST AND FULL SUMMER SESSION BEGINS.
JULY 28: FIRST SUMMER SESSION ENDS
JULY 31: SECOND SESSION BEGINS
SEPTEMBER 1: SUMMER SESSION ENDS
The
Location
Buenos Aires is a huge and beautiful city that offers wonderful
cultural attractions. Forty percent of the Argentine population resides in Buenos
Aires and surrounding areas. Known as the "Paris of the Americas",
Buenos Aires is a cosmopolitan city where you can enjoy very affordable music,
theatre and dance shows of unsurpassed quality in Latin America. Tango, of course,
is the soul of Buenos Aires and is performed in supper clubs and in the streets.
There
are many other places to visit in Argentina, such as Patagonia, Iguazú
Falls and the Andean region. Air and ground transportation leaves from Buenos
Aires to these and other destinations daily. For more information on possible
places to visit in Argentina, check the following websites: http://www.welcomeargentina.com/,
http://www.enargentinaturismo.com.ar/,
and the section on tourism in http://www1.lanic.utexas.edu/la/argentina/
Map of Buenos Aires
Internships
and Spanish Language
Students will complete an internship form (follow
this link to see an example of the form) and obtain the required signatures.
Evelia Romano will be your faculty sponsor, and your field supervisor will be
the teacher or professional that will be closest to you during your observations/work
at the bilingual schools. Your placement will be arranged by the ESSARP, the
association that coordinates and works with bilingual schools in the River Plate
(for more information, check their website, www.essarp.org.ar).
Students will be expected to do a minimum of 10 hours (4 credits)
for their internship component and a maximum of 20 hours (8 credits) if they
are enrolled for full session.
For the other 4-8 credits, students will enroll in a Spanish
school (we recommend LINKS) Spanish instruction, and /or attend a weekly seminar
on English teaching methodology. The Spanish school Links (www.linksargentina.com)
offers Spanish intensive courses along with a full and varied social program
including excursions (accomodation is available upon request). For more information,
you can e-mail the school directly: links
@sinectic.com.ar.
Cost
Your expenses can be estimated at $ 1,100 for five weeks or $
2.100 for ten weeks. This estimate includes lodging and food, fees for Spanish
classes and special fieldtrips and activities. It does not include travel expenses
between the US and Argentina.
We can suggest travel strategies and help with lodging arrangements,
but it is your responsibility to arrange and confirm all details before departure.
Expected Credit Equivalencies:
4- or 8.- English Teaching Internship
4- or 8- Spanish Language or English Teaching Methodology
Important Documents
1. Valid Passport
Make sure that you have a valid passport. If it is expired or if you don't have
one at all, apply now at the nearest post office with your birth certificate
and photos. It will take one month or more to get one mailed back to you. Visa
is not required if your stay is not going to exceed three months.
2. Your Health Insurance
Make sure that you have a health insurance, which will cover your illness and
accidents while you are in Buenos Aires.
4. Non-Refundable Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of $ 100 on your lodging arrangements will be reqired
by May 15 in order to guarantee your placement in a bilingual school upon arrival.
For more information, contact Evelia Romano
at The Evergreen State College, (360-867-6434, romanoe@evergreen.edu)
or Evergreen’s Office of International Studies (studyabroad@evergreen.edu
)