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SPANISH FOR FOREIGNERS

THE SPANISH DEPARTMENT OFFERS 3 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS:

1. SUMMER PROGRAM
The Language School is an extension of the University of Guanajuato, and it offers a summer program. Its function is to provide academic services to students who wish to study other languages. Foreign students have the opportunity to learn Spanish and acquire knowledge of Mexican and Latin American Culture. Effective teaching and the newest developments are used, offering a completely integrated program of instruction. The Spanish classes are complemented with workshops of Mexican arts and crafts from the area of Guanajuato and folk dance. Group tours and excursions are also offered.
These tours have an additional cost.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
THERE ARE THREE LEVELS:
Basic, Intermediate and Advanced.

*SPANISH - Intensive practice in spoken and written Spanish, highlighting vocabulary, morphology forms, and complex syntactic structures. 40 hrs.
*MEXICAN HISTORY - A comprehensive survey of the history of Mexico from the Colonial period to the present time. 18 hrs.
*MEXICAN LITERATURE - A historical view of Mexican literature dating from Pre-Hispanic to Contemporary. 18 hrs.
*MEXICAN ART - An examination of the important periods of Mexican Art: Precolombian, Colonial and Modern. 8 hrs.
* INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVE OF MEXICO-Seminars of political, economic, cultural and social affairs of contemporary México. 4 hrs.
*HANDICRAFTS - Creative local Guanajuatense arts and crafts. (optional) 8 hrs.
*FOLK DANCE - (salsa, rumba etc.) A practical approach to learning traditional Mexican dances and popular songs. (Optional) 16 hrs.

ALL INSTRUCTION IS IN SPANISH

FULL IMMERSION THROUGH HOMESTAY
The University of Guanajuato does not have dormitories; however, we do provide assistance regarding housing arrangements. We encourage students to take advantage of homestays with selected Mexican families. Homestays have proved to be an excellent way to give students more exposure to the language. You will be provided with double-occupancy lodging and three meals per day, in a warm family atmosphere. Single rooms have an extra cost and are available upon request. The daily cost is $16.00 U.S. dollars per person in double occupancy. Students will have to make the house payment directly to their host families.

2. SEMESTER PROGRAM

During the year there are two semester courses, with 6 levels in Spanish. Foreign students who would like to enter the semester program must take a placement test. This exam indicates the level at which you must register. The cost of this exam is $40.00 pesos which is paid on the third floor of the University´s main building in "Caja".

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Grammar Class - 1 hr. 5 days a week.
Conversation Class - 1 hr. 5 days a week.
History Workshop - 1 hr. 3 times a week.
Literature Workshop - 1 hr. 5 days a week.
Folk Dance Classes - 2 hrs. Mon. &Tue. eves.
*Please note that the literature and history workshops are for levels 3, 4, 5, and 6.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
Registration form completed
Copy of your passport or visa
Payment of the course
Four people maximum per group
The payment can be made in U.S. dollars or pesos at our university´s cashier (CAJA).

ACADEMIC PROGRAM:
BASIC
* Grammar 1 hr. - Monday to Friday
* Conversation 1 hr. - Monday to Friday
* Reading 1 hr. - Monday to Friday
* Tutoring 1/2 hr. - Monday to Friday
* Folk Dance - 2 hrs. Mon. & Tue. eves.

INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED
* Grammar - 1 hr. Monday to Friday * Conversation - 1 hr. Monday to Friday
* History - 1 hr. Monday to Thursday
* Literature - 1 hr. Monday to Thursday
* Folk Dance Classes - 2 hrs. Mon. & Tue. eves.

Download Spanish Program 2006 Calendar (.pdf)

INFORMATION
Escuela de Idiomas
Universidad de Guanajuato
Calzada de Guadalupe S/N
Guanajuato, Gto.
Teléfono: (473) 2-00-06 Ext. 8031
Fax: (473) 2-72-53
Horario de oficina: 9 a.m. a 3 p.m.

Teachers you can contact with questions:
Hilda Leyva: leyvah@quijote.ugto.mx
Kana Mino: kana@quijote.ugto.mx

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