Quick View of all Semester Programs
Programs Based in Mexico
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Fall term)
In this experiential, community-based program, students will cross borders constructed by language, nationality, race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, socio-economic class, religion, politics, and economics. Students are immersed in various Mexican realities by meeting directly with people of diverse backgrounds, gaining essential skills for future academic and professional pursuits. The program includes homestays, internships and independent research opportunities, and intensive Spanish language instruction.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging our Communities (Spring term)
Engage directly with diverse communities impacted by globalization, migration and emigration. Explore effects on women, gender roles, and attitudes towards sexuality, as well as diverse religious responses to these important social issues. Spanish classes are offered for all levels from beginners to bilingual speakers. Although appealing to a wide cross-section of students, this program is a particularly good fit for religion, women's studies, and Spanish language majors and minors.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Spring term)
Created jointly by a collaboration of CSWE-accredited social work programs to satisfy the curriculum requirements for the BSW degree, this program aims to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice. In addition to intensive language instruction, the program includes family stays and the opportunity to fulfill a social work field placement requirement.
AugCore in MexicoAugcore is an embedded track for Augsburg College students withing three of CGE-Mexico's semester programs - Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica; International Business and Global Citizenship; and Migration and Globalization:Engaging our Communities. Augcore allows Augsburg College students to maximize their study abroad experience by earning AugCore credits in Mexico. Following this track encourages Augsburg College students to maintain their academic schedule and plan, even when studying away from the Minneapolis campus. To find out more about courses or program components, please visit the program webpages listed above for Crossing Borders, International Business, and Migration and Globalization. We also encourage you to make an appointment with the Augsburg Abroad office by emailing abroad@augsburg.edu.
Programs Based in Central America and the Caribbean
This multi-country program, defined by an experiential methodology and unique approach to community engagement, offers students a provocative and inspiring experience that develops Spanish language skills while immersing participants in the lives of host families, urban and rural communities, and grassroots organizations dedicated to work on issues related to conflict, U.S. foreign policy, gender, and economic and social justice.
History, Culture, and Politics of Cuba (Fall or Spring Semester)
Learn about decision-making processes and citizenship rights by exploring the impact of paternalism, centralism, bureaucracy, autonomy, the role of mass organizations, collective rights, and the meaning of community. Students will also explore social justice as it relates to wealth production, including discussion of market mechanisms, socialization, and material versus moral incentives. The program will also delve into race, class, gender, and sexual orientation in the Cuban context and students will be challenged to examine issues of equity, the impact of a classless society, and the historical context of today's social relations.
Programs Based in Namibia
Nation Building, Globalization and Decolonizing the Mind (Either Fall or Spring Semester)
Explore the processes of the political and social change occurring in Namibia as it transition from the experience of colonialism and apartheid to independence and democratic rule, seeking to build a “non-racial society.” The program begins and ends with seminars in South Africa, includes family stays in Johannesburg, Windhoek, and rural Namibia, and opportunities for hands-on experience through a variety of internship placements.
