El Salvador

El Salvador: Globalization, Human Rights, Violence and Social Justice

December Program*
Courses
Living Arrangements
Expenses
Application

Using El Salvador as a case study, this program explores themes of violence, peace, globalization, development, human rights and justice. While traveling, students learn about the civil war of the 1980's and 1990's between a military government and a revolutionary guerrilla force calling for socialist transformation. Spending time at a convent and day care center, and hearing from guest speakers, students develop an awareness of migration, religion and war in El Salvador's recent history. Upon their return, students use this new awareness and engage in service with immigrants from Central America and Mexico in Chicago. This program model allows students to deepen their understanding of social conflict and encourages reflection on social justice.

*Note: This program will not be offered in December 2009. Check back for updates on December 2010.

Courses

This program is led by Dr. Susana Martinez and Dr. Rose Spalding, each teaching one course. Students earn 8 credit hours for the two coruses. In the Fall, students enroll in latin American U.S. Relations (PSC244/LST 300). In the Winter, students take SPN391/MOL/LST 300. The courses may fulfill the Self, Society and Modern World and/or Junior Year Experiential Learning requirements.

Circumstances, such as an unexpected event abroad or a curriculum change at a host institution, may require DePaul University to make changes to the program. DePaul University reserves the right to cancel or alter programs and courses without notice.

Living Arrangements

In El Salvador, students live in local family homes, a parish, and a convent/day care center in central San Salvador. Some meals are provided by homestay families and the convent.

Expenses

In addition to DePaul tuition for 8 credits, costs include a specific program fee. For updated information on specific program expenses click here:

Cost Information

For this program, the fee covers round-trip airfare, accommodations, study abroad health insurance, some meals, and group activities. Students must plan their budgets to cover additional meals, passport and visa fees, local transportation, books, supplies, and personal expenses.

Application

To participate in this program, students must have at least a 2.5 GPA. To apply to this DePaul Study Abroad Program, students must submit the following:

• A completed DePaul Study Abroad Program application form

• Two (2) recommendation forms from faculty familiar with your academic work.

• A copy of the DePaul Unofficial Transcript. This may be found on Campus Connect in the Students section under Records and Registration.

• A digital photo uploaded into the application.

DePaul University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex or handicap in admissions, employment or the provision of services. Inquiries regarding this policy should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources, 243 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60604-2287.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2009