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July 1-28, 2006
Estimated Cost: $2,641plus airfare
Application
Currently Available
Please call (619) 594-6398 or email travel.program@sdsu.edu
for more information.
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The Spanish Language Immersion Program in Cuernavaca is a four-week,
intensive study of the language and culture of Mexico. Cuernavaca,
which means "place of trees and water" and is also known
as "The City of Eternal Spring" is a popular vacation
center because of its sunny climate and abundance of flowering trees
and shrubs. A small city of about 400,000, it has many cultural
and historic sites, as well as many of the advantages of a larger
city. Its proximity to Mexico City also enables the participants
to visit the many museums, prehistoric ruins and colonial buildings,
theatres, markets, and nightlife of the capital of Mexico. In addition,
Acapulco, with its famous beaches, offers a weekend break from the
rigors of the program.
- Open to SDSU students, students at other colleges and universities,
and the general public
- Participants earn four units of SDSU resident credit in Spanish;
up to six units can be earned for an additional unit purchase
fee
- Courses are taught by the faculty of the Center for Bilingual
Multicultural Studies
- Living accommodations with Spanish-speaking families throughout
Cuernavaca
- This program will enable you to:
- Immerse yourself in the language and culture of Mexico,
- Improve the quality and quantity of your spoken Spanish,
- Learn about life in Cuernavaca from the "inside,"
and
- Understand more fully the mores and values that influence
the language.
Location
The Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies (UNINTER), at Universidad
Internacional. Classes will focus on vocabulary, grammar, conversation
and will provide an integrated language and cultural learning experience.
There will be a maximum of five students in classes where individual
participation is imperative. Other classes, such as the cultural
classes, may be larger but not more than ten students.
Academic Program
The Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies will teach all language
and culture classes. They are held five days a week, six hours per
day - a total of 120 hours of classroom instruction.
Course Offerings
The program includes four units of SDSU resident credit. Students
can request approval to take one to three additional units (maximum
of seven units total) at a per unit cost. Students needing a class
other than those listed or needing additional units should discuss
the matter with program faculty. On average, 12 Spanish courses
will be available. The course offerings are listed on the program
application.
Included and Optional Activities
There will be local events included in the program fee to some of
the events that occur in Cuernavaca. UNINTER staff will also organize
activities for all international students at additional modest prices.
These optional activities are great opportunities to see Teotihuacan,
Taxco, Acapulco, Folkloric Ballet in Mexico City, films, theatres,
and fiestas. Optional classes in Mexican dancing, folkloric dancing,
salsa dancing, cooking, and art are available for a small fee. The
UNINTER staff will help you plan and take part in these or other
trips and activities.
Amigo Program
An optional program supplementing the academic program at UNINTER.
The purpose is to promote linguistic and intercultural exchange
between national and international students. Through workshops and
group activities, students will have the opportunity to spend time
with students from other countries to exchange language skills,
culture, customs, traditions, hobbies, and interests.
Host Families
You will live with a Spanish-speaking host family or individual
during this program. UNINTER selects all host families and makes
all placement arrangements. The experience and living arrangements
may vary considerably from family to family. It is likely that there
will be other students in the apartment and that you will share
a double bedroom. Three meals per day and transportation to and
from school are provided. The Institute is responsible for assigning
participants, assisting with the "settling-in" process
and for resolving any situations that may arise. With effort and
cultural sensitivity, you will soon find yourself feeling "right
at home" and both learning more about cultural values of your
new family, and teaching them about yours.
Airfare
Each student is responsible for making his/her own travel arrangements
as airfare is not included in the program price. Please see our
additional information page for STA Travel's
discounted student airfare information. Participates are highly
encouraged to purchase their airfare at the STA Travel office on
the SDSU campus because of their ability to offer flexible low-cost
airline tickets with nominal cancellation or date change fees. SDSU's
College of Extended Studies does not take responsibility for any
transportation cancellation fees due to program cancellation.
Included in the Fee
- Enrollment at SDSU in four units
- Tuition costs at the Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies
(including orientation, 90 hours of instruction, academic reports,
and administrative services)
- Host family accommodations with 3 meals daily and weekly laundry
service
Not included in the Fee
- Airfare
- Textbooks
- International Student Identity Card
- Travel/medical/personal liability insurance
- Monthly subway/bus passes within Cuernavaca
Student Visa
To enter Mexico, students will need a tourist card or visa, which
can be obtained free of charge from the Mexican
Consulate, a travel agency, or an airline. An individual traveling
by land may obtain a Tourist card/visa at the border, although it
is recommended that a tourist card be obtained prior to arriving
in Mexico. Tourist visas usually allow for 30, 60, 90, 120, or 180
days in Mexico. You are responsible for your immigration status.
This program is offered by the College of Extended Studies in cooperation
with the SDSU Department of Spanish & Portuguese and has the
approval of San Diego State University and the Office of the Chancellor,
California State University.
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