Students choose from a unique set of courses that explores the Spanish language, Economics, Political Science, and culture through an in-depth and hands-on approach.

Students may enroll in a combination of courses offered by the IES Abroad Politics, Social Justice & Language Program and courses offered by local host universities. All courses are taught in Spanish.

Required Courses

  • One IES-Taught Spanish Language Course

Elective Courses

Students can enroll in a combination of courses offered by IES Abroad, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC), and University of Chile (UChile)

Below is a sample of IES Abroad course offerings. Please note that a minimum enrollment is necessary for an IES Abroad course to be offered for the term, and availability is subject to change. All courses are taught by local faculty.

  • Social and Political Role of the Arts in Chile and Latin America
  • Native Cultures
  • The Transformation of the Chilean and Other Latin American Economies from the late 20th into the 21st Century
  • Chile: Regional and Global Trade Organizations
  • Human Rights in Latin America
  • Designing the Sustainable City
  • The Radical Tradition of Chile, Argentina, and Peru
  • Spanish Language in Context
  • Spanish for Healthcare Practitioners

See full course listings on IES website.