So… what’s this course all about anyway?
This is a two-semester course that runs in Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. Two sections of eleven students each – one section based in New York and one in Buenos Aires – meet simultaneously each semester by way of enhanced video-conferencing. Students spend one of the two semesters in either New York or Buenos Aires, learning about the history and politics of each city, collecting geo-tagged data of the street and public art of various neighborhoods in each city, and then drawing comparisons and contrasts between both by way of GIS software and digital mapping.
I’m a student at NYU Shanghai or NYU Abu Dhabi. Can I participate?
Yes! And you will receive priority admission to study abroad in Buenos Aires in Fall 2019 and in New York in Spring 2020. We encourage you to reach out to your academic adviser for questions regarding this process.
Do I choose which semester I spend in Buenos Aires?
If you are an NYU Washington Square student, you can decide which semester to spend in Buenos Aires, either Fall 2019 or Spring 2020, in consultation with your academic adviser depending on your program of study. If you are an NYU Shanghai or an NYU Abu Dhabi student, you should plan to spend Fall 2019 in Buenos Aires and Spring 2020 in New York.
How many credits is the course?
4 credits each semester.
Do I need to apply to Study Away?
Yes. As you will be spending a semester abroad, you must apply through the NYU Office of Global Programs. You will receive priority admission to NYU Buenos Aires and to NYU Washington Square by indicating in your application form that you intend to take this course. Please mind the following deadlines to apply for Study Away: February 15 (priority); March 15 (regular). Note your interest in the course by noting “Art and Politics in the City” – IDSEM-UG 2013 (FALL) and IDSEM-UG 2014 (Spring)
Will this course count for my major?
Currently, this course is approved as an elective credit for Gallatin students and for students majoring in Interactive Media Arts through NYU Tisch and through NYU Shanghai. However other schools and departments may also recognize it for elective credit. Please consult your academic adviser to find out if your major will count the course as part of your electives.
Do I need to commit to both semesters?
Yes. Students should plan to enroll in both semesters of the course, and plan to spend either the fall or the spring semester in Buenos Aires or in New York.
I’m a current first year student. Can I participate?
Yes! This opportunity is open to current first and second year students who will be sophomores and juniors in 2019-2020.
What other courses/opportunities exist at NYU Buenos Aires?
Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 courses can be found by clicking those links. In addition, there are exciting internship opportunities with local organizations, which NYU Global can help facilitate. NYU Washington Square courses for 2019/2020 are not available yet but due to the extensive amount of offerings, you will have plenty to choose when the time arises.
Do I need to speak Spanish in order to participate?
Nope! It’s definitely a plus but not necessary. Plus, you’ll learn some by being in Buenos Aires or you could take a language course if interested.
I have more questions. Whom should I contact?
You can fill out this quick form and we’ll get back to you ASAP, or you can send and email directly to Kendra Capece (kcc450@nyu.edu) or Alejandro Velasco (av48@nyu.edu), or you can join us over food and film at one our interest sessions this Spring to find out more about the course!
I’m really interested. What now?
Great! Fill out this quick form to express your interest.
