International Exchanges
(Pitzer Students Only)

Mexico

Program Title Pitzer Exchange with the Autonomous University of the Yucatan
Location Merida, Mexico
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida%2C_Yucat%C3%A1n
Host Website www.uady.mx/indexf.html
Eligibility Completion of Spanish 44 or the equivalent required for university classes taught in Spanish. Students in good standing at Pitzer College. Preference given to juniors and first semester seniors but sophomores are eligible if space is available.
Preparation At least one Latin American area studies course in literature or film, history, or political studies is required. Suggested additional general preparation options include: Comparative Politics; Intercultural Communications; Language Culture and Society; Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies; Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
Application Pitzer College general application and the forms required by the university.
Program Dates Fall Semester: not offered
Spring Semester: Early January to mid May
Required Courses Participants are expected to take a course in Media Studies with a community practicum that is taught by Professor Ana Rosa Duarte, and are encouraged to take one course that includes content on Mexican history, politics, literature or culture.
Intensive Language Not offered. Students must be prepared to do all coursework in Spanish.
Independent Study See a Study Abroad Adviser
Course Options The University offers broad curricular offerings in the social sciences with a link through the Department of Anthropology
Credit Possible A course load of 15-16 units = 4 Pitzer courses.
Housing Options Students live with and take all meals with host families.
Advising Notes Up to 2 students can be accepted per year. Professor Jesse Lerner is a special adviser to the academic program.