CIEE January Spanish Program in Guanajuato, Mexico

Location: Mexico: Guanajuato

Term: Winter

Dates: Winter 3 weeks: early January- mid/late January

http://www.ciee.org

300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 United States

Call Us

Phone: 207-533-4000;
Toll-free: 800.40.STUDY

Fax: 207-553-5000

Description

The winter Spanish Language study abroad program at the CIEE Study Center in Guanajuato, Mexico is designed for students with two or more semesters of college-level Spanish and an interest in speeding up their Spanish language learning - and understanding of Mexican culture - with a three-week program in January.

Academic Program
Students take one intensive, three-credit course for the duration of the program. Community-Based Spanish, offered at an intermediate or advanced level, emphasizes language learning through a critical and constant engagement with local community members. Class meets daily for three hours, including grammar and conversation classes and daily explorations into the community.

Academic Culture
The course is designed for U.S. students, and for the most part, teaching and learning methods are familiar to them. While in-class methods are fairly traditional, the secondary components of the course utilize reflection, critical thinking, and experiential learning. Between the two components, the course includes a mix of written assignments, oral presentations, field exercises, creative projects, and formal in-class examinations. Each class has no more than 12 students.

Highlights

  • Jump into an intense language experience.
  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant and colorful community of Guanajuato and stay with a local family.
  • Explore the local community during class time by visiting museums and nearby sites of historical and cultural interest.
  • Visit the urban and cultural capital of Mexico during an overnight study trip to Mexico City.

Culture
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The program includes one overnight excursion, usually to Mexico City, where students visit the ruins of Aztec pyramids and world-famous art museums, among other sites.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing.

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

The CIEE fee includes tuition, optional on-site airport meet and greet, housing, all meals, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, comprehensive student handbook, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

  • Overall GPA 2.75
  • 2 semesters of college- level Spanish or equivalent
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Mexico

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Other
  • Transcript
  • Written Application
CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947

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