Program Overview

Human Rights and Cultural Memory Program

The Human Rights and Cultural Memory program is designed for students passionate about social justice and equality. This program takes place in South America, specifically in Argentina and Chile, which are models of social, political, and cultural reinvention after rising from past military dictatorships.

Program Details

• Dates and Eligibility: The program is open to students who meet the basic criteria of being enrolled as a degree-seeking student with a UC campus, being in good academic standing, and maintaining eligibility from the time of application through the end of the program.
• Academics: The program offers interdisciplinary courses that include cultural activities and excursions to understand the history and socio-political conditions of Argentina and Chile. Students analyze how past constructions of human rights influence current thinking on the rights of various groups and connect human rights to topics like development, poverty, and democracy.
• Housing: Students immerse in South American culture by living with Argentine and Chilean hosts, arranged by UCEAP's partners. During breaks, students arrange their own housing, often finding hostels to be cost-efficient.
• Cost and Support: The program estimates include UC tuition, round-trip airfare, housing, meals, program excursions, and other living expenses. UCEAP scholarships are available to help defray costs, including a Global Scholarship of up to $2,000.

Academics and Courses

• Fields of Study: Humanities, Social Sciences
• Language of Instruction: English
• Spanish Language Study: Required, with an intensive short course during the first week in Argentina
• Courses:
  • Session 1: Argentina
    • Human Rights, Politics and Culture in Argentina
    • Human Rights and Memory in Argentina
    • Spanish for Human Rights
  • Session 2: Chile
    • Human Rights, Social Justice, and Transitional Justice in Chile
    • Memory and Human Rights: Chilean Literature, Film and Media
• Academic Culture: Fast-paced and interactive, with instructors dedicated to the subject matter and eager for student engagement in class discussions.

Contacts and Support

• UCEAP Study Abroad Advisors: Provide guidance and support for predeparture requirements and academic questions.
• Academic Specialists: Advise on academic policies, review courses for UC credit, and document registration, grades, and academic records.
• Program Specialists: Manage logistics, including document requirements, visa applications, health and safety precautions, and housing arrangements.
• Finance Accountants: Assist with UCEAP statements, program fee collection, and financial aid disbursements.

Cost Estimate

• What's Included: UC tuition, round-trip airfare, housing, meals, program excursions, and other living expenses.
• Customized Estimate: Available through the cost calculator, which considers factors like UC campus, cohort, residency, and graduate student status.
• Financial Aid and Scholarships: Available to help cover expenses, with every UC student eligible to apply for a Global Scholarship of up to $2,000.