Wake Forest University Chile: Honors
Due to exciting program updates, the WFU/Chile: Honors program will not be running for fall 2021 and will return in fall 2022. However, if students are still interested in earning Honors content for the LAS minor, they will be able to do so on the spring 2021 WFU/Chile: Across South America program. For information on this please email Cody Ryberg (rybergcj@wfu.edu) or visit the Center for Global Programs and Studies in Reynolda Hall 116.
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The honors designation in Latin American and Latino Studies is a recognition of outstanding scholarship in the area, as evidenced by academic achievement, critical thinking, intellectual initiative and deep familiarity with the culture and peoples of Latin America. To receive Honors in Latin American and Latino Studies highly qualified students must apply and be selected to complete the Chile Honors Semester which will normally be offered in the fall in Santiago, Chile. Students will undertake focused individual research in the country by participating in LAS 380, the Latin American and Latino Studies Honors Colloquium and pursue other related coursework. Students are required to present the research findings from their honors colloquium independent project upon return to campus. To receive Honors in Latin American and Latino Studies students must also at the time of graduation have a 3.4 GPA or higher in courses pursued for the minor and an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher.Dates and Deadlines
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The honors designation in Latin American and Latino Studies is a recognition of outstanding scholarship in the area, as evidenced by academic achievement, critical thinking, intellectual initiative and deep familiarity with the culture and peoples of Latin America. To receive Honors in Latin American and Latino Studies highly qualified students must apply and be selected to complete the Chile Honors Semester which will normally be offered in the fall in Santiago, Chile. Students will undertake focused individual research in the country by participating in LAS 380, the Latin American and Latino Studies Honors Colloquium and pursue other related coursework. Students are required to present the research findings from their honors colloquium independent project upon return to campus. To receive Honors in Latin American and Latino Studies students must also at the time of graduation have a 3.4 GPA or higher in courses pursued for the minor and an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Wake Forest University's semester program in Chile is based in the capital city of Santiago. As the cultural and economic heart of the country, Santiago is both known for its thriving business sector and its vast array of museums, galleries, and festivals. The city serves as a major Latin American travel hub, thus making it easy for students to visit other sites in Chile and Latin America.
The honors designation in Latin American and Latino Studies is a recognition of outstanding scholarship in the area, as evidenced by academic achievement, critical thinking, intellectual initiative and deep familiarity with the culture and peoples of Latin America. To receive Honors in Latin American and Latino Studies highly qualified students must apply and be selected to complete the Chile Honors Semester which will normally be offered in the fall in Santiago, Chile. Students will undertake focused individual research in the country by participating in LAS 380, the Latin American and Latino Studies Honors Colloquium and pursue other related coursework. Students are required to present the research findings from their honors colloquium independent project upon return to campus. To receive Honors in Latin American and Latino Studies students must also at the time of graduation have a 3.54 GPA or higher in courses pursued for the minor and an overall GPA of 3.32 or higher.
It is the student’s responsibility to speak to their major and minor advisor(s) regarding their abroad coursework and how (or if) it will count towards their degree plan.
All students will receive 16 hours of credit for their semester abroad. The academic semester will follow an August to December schedule and will include the following courses:
LAS 281: Contemporary Chile in Latin American Perspective (3h)
Introduces the nature and content of contemporary Chilean politics by placing them in a wider analysis of Latin-American politics, history, society, and international relations.
This course is cross listed as POL 114 Comparative Government & Politics, which can count as divisional credit. Alternatively, students can enroll in this course as POL 242 Topics in Comparative Politics for Politics & International Affairs major/minor credit.
LAS 310: Special Topics in Latin-American and Latino Studies (3h) (CD)
Selected topics in Latin-American and Latino studies; topics vary from year to year.
LAS 380: Latin American and Latino Studies Honors Colloquium (4h)
Honors capstone colloquium consisting of varied readings and an individual research project.
LAS 388: Internship (3h)
Internship course designed to meet the needs and interests of selected students, to be carried out under the supervision of a faculty member in the Latin-American and Latino Studies minor.
SPA to be announced (3h)
For questions on having the courses listed above count towards a POL major, please contact Dr. Peter Siavelis (siavelpm@wfu.edu).
NOTE to Political Science Majors and Minors:
A maximum of 9 hours from this program may count toward the major or a maximum of 3 hours from this program may count toward the minor. If 9 hours (or 3 hours for the minor) are counted, no additional domestic transfer credits, AP credits, or courses taken abroad may be used towards the major.
It is the student’s responsibility to speak to their major and minor advisor(s) regarding their abroad coursework and how (or if) it will count towards their degree plan.
All students will receive 16 hours of credit for their semester abroad. The academic semester will follow an August to December schedule and will include the following courses:
LAS 281: Contemporary Chile in Latin American Perspective (3h)
Introduces the nature and content of contemporary Chilean politics by placing them in a wider analysis of Latin-American politics, history, society, and international relations.
This course is cross listed as POL 114 Comparative Government & Politics, which can count as divisional credit. Alternatively, students can enroll in this course as POL 242 Topics in Comparative Politics for Politics & International Affairs major/minor credit.
LAS 310: Special Topics in Latin-American and Latino Studies (3h) (CD)
Selected topics in Latin-American and Latino studies; topics vary from year to year.
LAS 380: Latin American and Latino Studies Honors Colloquium (4h)
Honors capstone colloquium consisting of varied readings and an individual research project.
LAS 388: Internship (3h)
Internship course designed to meet the needs and interests of selected students, to be carried out under the supervision of a faculty member in the Latin-American and Latino Studies minor.
SPA to be announced (3h)
For questions on having the courses listed above count towards a POL major, please contact Dr. Peter Siavelis (siavelpm@wfu.edu).
NOTE to Political Science Majors and Minors:
A maximum of 9 hours from this program may count toward the major or a maximum of 3 hours from this program may count toward the minor. If 9 hours (or 3 hours for the minor) are counted, no additional domestic transfer credits, AP credits, or courses taken abroad may be used towards the major.
In order to optimize learning of language and culture, students will live with Chilean host families.
Students will embark on an excursion to Peru for over a week. They will visit Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Valle Sagrado, Chincheros, Ollantaytambo, and possibly Puno and Titicaca in addition to local markets, indigenous houses, etc.
- Good academic standing
- Equivalent of at least 4 semesters of Spanish language
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA
Students will pay regular WFU tuition, a housing fee and a meal fee. The cost will include materials, orientations, some side trips, most meals, housing during the program, laundry, and registration fees.
Please note that all accepted Wake Forest students will receive a travel scholarship up to $1,500.00.
Please note that all accepted Wake Forest students will receive a travel scholarship up to $1,500.00.
Students are eligible for scholarships from the Center for Global Programs and Studies.
Dr. Peter Siavelis
Professor of Political Science
Kirby Hall 308
Phone: (336) 758 5451
E-mail: siavelpm@wfu.edu
Cody Ryberg
Senior Study Abroad Advisor
Center for Global Programs and Studies
116 Reynolda Hall
Phone: (336) 758 6194
E-mail: rybergcj@wfu.edu
Professor of Political Science
Kirby Hall 308
Phone: (336) 758 5451
E-mail: siavelpm@wfu.edu
Cody Ryberg
Senior Study Abroad Advisor
Center for Global Programs and Studies
116 Reynolda Hall
Phone: (336) 758 6194
E-mail: rybergcj@wfu.edu