ABOUT ROSARIO
Live and study in Rosario, a lively city nestled along the Paraná River. Experience the vibrant cultural scene and active nightlife in an area with few tourists, located just 200 miles upriver from Buenos Aires. Discover the unspoiled beaches of the delta islands, stroll along the cobblestone streets surrounded by historic and modern architecture, and discover the city’s rich history formed by European immigration.  Explore the Parque Nacional de la Bandera, the Juan B. Castagnino Fine Arts Museum, and the public Astronomic Complex. Drink mate, the national drink, and learn the tango. Immerse yourself in Argentine culture, language, and history in the birthplace of Che Guevara. Improve your Spanish language proficiency while enjoying classic Argentine hospitality.


200 miles upriver from Buenos Aires, Rosario has a rich history influenced by European immigration and a lively urban cultural and social scene. The theaters, art museums, and the busy city center make Rosario the perfect location to learn or improve your Spanish, and experience Argentine language, society, and culture.  AHA Rosario offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in Argentine culture, by studying on the fall or spring semester programs, the summer sessions, or the ESOL summer program.  


SUMMER ESOL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Offered in even years
• Designed for education students interested in meeting Oregon state certification requirements, as well as for current teachers seeking continuing education opportunities
• Graduate credit is available
• Key features of the summer program include local excursions and visits to local classrooms in Rosario
• Courses focus on biliteracy and bilingual classrooms.
• The city of Rosario is your classroom through visits to elementary classrooms and educational institutions that are key component of the courses
• Students are placed in home-stays in homes throughout Rosario
• No previous Spanish language required

 
SUMMER LANGUAGE AND INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Two five-week summer programs

• The summer programs are designed for Spanish minor and majors, as well as students interested in taking courses in human rights and criminal justice taught in English
• Key features of the summer programs include three local excursions, as well as weekend excursions to Buenos Aires and Córdoba
• The city of Rosario and destinations and activities outside of the classroom, such as tango dancing, going to the theater, concerts, and sailing on the Paraná River are important components of the cultural experience
• Students are placed in home-stays in homes throughout Rosario
• All students enroll in Spanish language courses
• No previous Spanish language required

SPANISH LANGUAGE, CULTURE, AND BUSINESS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Fall and spring semester programs

• Courses in Spanish Language, Art History, History, Latin American Studies,and Literature are taught in Spanish
• Courses in Business, Marketing, Environmental Studies, and Human Rights are taught in English
• Minimum of one term of college or two years of high school-level Spanish language required
   
• Students can participate in discussion forums and structured debates with local students at the Universidad de Rosario
• Past excursions include trips to Iguazú Falls, Cordoba, Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja and Buenos Aires
• The city of Rosario and destinations and activities outside of the classroom, such as tango dancing, going to the theater, concerts, and sailing on the Paraná River are important components of the cultural experience
• Students are placed in home-stays in homes throughout Rosario
   

Rosario Program Links

• • ESOL Program
  • Language and Justice
  • Culture and Business