Academic Program

An Educational Opportunity of a Lifetime: Winter Interterm, 2010

This year is the 21st year of a very special University of Denver experience in Costa Rica. Internationalization at DU means more than knowing where countries are located on a map or learning a new language. It is a real life, hands-on experience! Our course, Culture and Politics in Central America, in San Jose, Costa Rica, can offer you a memorable learning experience. You will get a chance to meet ex-Presidents of Costa Rica, and well known people in politics, education, business and the media.* Spanish, while helpful, isn't required.

   *Nine years ago, DU students spent a wonderful afternoon with Nobel Peace Prize
     Winner, Oscar Arias.

   *During a previous visit, we met with President Rodriguez!

Your Academic Major and Educational Interests
Because of the flexibility and wide-ranging nature of this course, it is useful and relevant for all majors, both graduate and undergraduate. The course must be pre-approved by your department for Major and Minor use.

Special modules are available in business, health issues, etc. if there are sufficient numbers of interested students.


CLICK HERE to View Sample Syllabus 2004


Undergraduate Requirements:
    - Attend all lectures and field trips (Monday-Thursday).
    - Take final exam on last day of course (no exceptions).


Graduate Requirements:
    - Attend all lectures and field trips (flexible with research project).
    - Research project with paper under supervision of Costa Rican Professor Eduardo Saxe.
    - Present research project during finals and take final exam