Location

Quito is a vibrant, modern city with roots in the Incan Empire and Colonial Spain. The country is characterized by diversity – of people, language, and environment. Quito’s Old City, arguably the best preserved colonial city in Latin America, is a World Heritage Cultural Site. Only 22 miles from the equator, the Quito’s high altitude ensures “eternal spring” temperatures.

Program of Study

The six-week program (June 23 – Aug 2) includes 2 courses, worth 3 credits each. Students will enroll in both courses through the University of Notre Dame’s Summer Session. Michael Coppedge, an Associate Professor in the Political Science department, will instruct a course entitled Politics of the Andean Countries. Local Ecuadorian faculty will teach a Spanish Conversation and Writing course. Notre Dame students will receive Notre Dame credit for both courses and they will count towards the student’s GPA.


Eligibility for the Program

Applicants must be full time students in good standing at the University of Notre Dame or St. Mary’s College. Students need to complete (or test out of) at least three semesters of Spanish prior to participating in the program. The application deadline is March 1, 2006.

Additional Information

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