Buenos Aires, AR
The Urban, Tourism and Sporting Landscapes of Buenos Aires
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Program Overview
Date: January 5 - 11, 2025
Instructor: Dr. Christopher Gaffney, Clinical Associate Professor
Course Description: The course will introduce students to one of the world's great cities, Buenos Aires, through an exploration of its urban history, tourism ecosystem, and sports landscapes. We will be moving through the city on metro, taxi and foot, exploring its contours and contradictions. Buenos Aires is home to world-class museums, architecture, design and sporting events, but it is also mired in an enduring political and eocnomic crisis which has increase the importance of tourism. We will be diving into the history and cultures of this metropolis of 15 million people through literature, art, tourism and sport.
Graduate course(s):
TCTM1-GC 3370 Visitor Attractions and Entertainment, 3 credits
TCHS1-GC 1025 Global Strategies Across Cultures, 3 credits
MSEM1-GC 2050 Current Issues in Events, 3 credits
** Please note: Upperclassman (Junior and Senior) Undergraduate students are welcome to take the course with permission from their advisor
Announcements and Updates
December 3, 2024
Update:
Visas:
Student eligible to apply for electronic visas should have received supporting documents (from Ellen) and instructions from OGS Outbound a week or two ago. You should have already begun, if not completed, the application.
Students needing in person visa appointments should have received supporting documents (from Ellen), instructions from OGS and also direct communication from the Argentinian consulate. Be sure to check your inbox and your spam.
Pre-Departure Meeting:
Professor Gaffney has reached out with more information about the pre-departure work and meetings. Please be sure to check your email.
October 21, 2024
The program has been confirmed to run!
Student accepted and committed to the program should have received information on next steps last week.
The NYU Travel Registry deadline for uploaded passports and NYU BA paperwork only has been extended to Friday, October 25th.
The remainder of the NYU Travel Registry information and Tisch Center DocuSign form are still due on Friday, November 1st
October 15, 2024
Important updated visa guidelines from OGS Outbound found here. All students considering the program should also reach out to their office directly at outbound.shortterm@nyu.edu.
October 14, 2024
Students who applied by the priority and final deadline have received notification on their application status. Please check your emails for more information and next steps. Response forms are due by Wednesday, October 16th by 5 pm.
Applications received after the 11th will be reviewed on a case by case basis, space permitting.
October 9th, 2024
Apply Now for the GFI!
Priority Deadline: Friday, October 4th by 11:59 pm
Final Deadline: Friday, October 11th by 11:59 pm
Join us for an information session to find out more about the Tisch Center January Term GFI opportunity to Buenos Aires!
Wednesday, September 18th at 2 pm - Hybrid (Zoom and Hi-Hub)
Thursday, September 26th at 5:30 pm - (Zoom and Hi-Hub)
Thursday, October 3th at 1 pm - (Zoom and Hi-Hub)
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