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SPANISH FOR FOREIGNERS

THE SPANISH DEPARTMENT OFFERS 3 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS:

1. SUMMER PROGRAM
Universidad de Guanajuatos summer Spanish language program is built on an integrated program of instruction. Our Spanish language classes are complemented with optional workshops, tours, and dance classes.

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 -- for Advanced and Intermediate students (40 hours) and Beginners (58 hours).
*MEXICAN HISTORY - A comprehensive survey of the history of Mexico from the Viceroyalty of New Spain to the present time -- Advanced and Intermediate students (18 hours).
*MEXICAN LITERATURE - A historical view of Mexican literature dating from Pre-Hispanic to Contemporary. 18 hrs.
*READING - A wide-ranging study of Mexican history and fictional stories -- for Beginner students (18 hours).

ALL INSTRUCTION IS IN SPANISH

Optional classes and workshops:

Mexican Art A survey of the important periods of Mexican Art: Pre-Colombian, from the Spanish Period, and Modern -- for Advanced and Intermediate students (8 hours).

Interdisciplinary Perspective of Mexico Seminars on political, economic, cultural, and social affairs of contemporary Mexico -- all levels (4 hours).

Textiles Creative Guanajuatense tapestry arts and crafts (12 hours).
Mexican Cooking Preparation of typical Mexican dishes (6 hours). Small materials fee is required.

Latin Dance A practical approach to learning Latin-American dances: salsa, rumba, cha-cha-cha, etc. (8 hours).

CAADI Students may also take advantage of personalized tutoring and self-learning programs in our Language Self-Access Learning Center (Centro de Auto-Aprendizaje de Idiomas: CAADI).

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
To enhance classroom experience, there are two optional trips for a reasonable additional charge. Depending on demand and interest, these excursions may include nearby San Miguel de Allende, Mexico City, or the Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan. These visits enhance students knowledge of Mexican culture and history.

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
our homestay program with pre-selected and carefully screened Mexican families. Homestay payments should be made directly to the host families by students. Homestays with Mexican families make your experience more profitable by providing full immersion in the Spanish language and Mexican culture.

Students should pay the total amount of a month within three days after their arrival directly to the host family.

2. SEMESTER PROGRAM

During the year there are two semester-long courses (16 weeks each), with six levels of Spanish instruction. Foreign students entering the semester program must take a placement test. There are six levels.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Grammar class Monday to Friday, 1 hour daily.
Grammar for Chicanos Monday to Wednesday, 1 hour daily (upon request).
Conversation class Monday to Friday, 1 hour daily.
History workshop 4 days a week, 1 hour daily.
Literature workshop 4 days a week, 1 hour daily.
Reading workshop 4 days a week, 1 hour daily.
Seminar 1 day a week for an hour and a half.
Mexican Dance Monday and Tuesday evenings, 4 hours weekly.

*Please note that Literature and History workshops are for the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th levels only. The Reading workshop is for 1st and 2nd levels only.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

* Two copies of immigration status. Short-term programs such as Monthly or Summer courses do not require an FM3 (Student Visa). The Tourist Card which is formally called Migratory Form for Foreign Tourist, is sufficient since there is no visa requirement for tourists and short-term visitors. For semester courses (long-term) an FM3 (Student Visa) is required. This should be obtained in your country before arriving to Mexico.
* Two copies of passport.
* Program fees.
* Completed registration forms.
* Two wallet-size color photographs (which may be obtained after arrival).
* Proof of international medical insurance coverage

MONTHLY PROGRAM:

This is an intensive four-week program which accepts only a maximum of six students for each of the three levels of instruction. This allows students to receive more individual attention from professors. Students may also take advantage of personalized tutoring and self-learning programs at CAADI.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

For Beginner levels:

Grammar: Monday to Friday, 2 hours daily.
Conversation: Monday to Friday, 1 hour daily.
Reading: Monday to Friday, 1 hour daily.
Mexican dance: Monday and Tuesday evenings, 4 hours weekly.

Each class can take advantage of 10 hours of group tutoring in CAADI.

For Intermediate and Advanced levels:

Grammar: Monday to Friday, 2 hours daily.
Conversation: Monday to Friday, 1 hour daily.
History: Monday to Thursday, 1 hour daily.
Literature: Monday to Thursday, 1 hour daily.
Mexican Dance: Monday and Tuesday evenings, 4 hours weekly.

Grammar and Conversation classes can take advantage of five hours of group tutoring in CAADI. Eight hours are available for History and Literature classes.

Download Spanish Program 2010 Calendar (.pdf)

Spanish Classes & Home Stay Applications Forms (.doc)

Flyer Information- Cover (.pdf)

Flyer Information- Inside (.pdf)

INFORMATION
Departamento de Lenguas
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:
Martha Wario: mwariodcsyh@gmail.com
Mario Méndez: korea-park@hotmail.com

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