VCU Summer Program in Mexico

  Mexico

• Cuernavaca: 
Cuernavaca

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 18 - July 17 2010

Description: The School of World Studies and the Office of International Education at VCU are pleased to sponsor an intensive four-week Spanish language, culture, literature, topics and business program in Mexico in conjunction with the native Spanish instructors and associate professors at Universidad Internacional in the spectacular city of Cuernavaca. The city's main square (zocalo) is surrounded by sidewalk cafes, restaurants, mariachis and bookstores.

Course and credit options

4 to 7 credits

SPAN 101 and 102 are 4-credit courses, all other courses are 3 credits. SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish (may not be taken with another course), SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish (may be taken with SPAN 201), SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish, SPAN 205 Intermediate Conversation, SPAN 202 Intermediate Readings, SPAN 300 Advanced Grammar and Writing, SPAN 301 Advanced Grammar and Writing, SPAN 305 Advanced Spanish Conversation, SPAN 321 Latin American Civilization I, SPAN 331 Survey of Latin American Literature, SPAN 414 Commercial Spanish, SPAN 421 Civilization of Latin America II, SPAN 430 Poetry and Translation (SPAN 414 and 430 can be taken for the Certificate in Translation and Interpreting) SPAN 491 Topics in Spanish Literature and Culture (Students can take two SPAN 491 courses in Mexico. SPAN 491, for the major or minor, may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credits).

Course description

The Universidad Internacional (UNINTER) has obtained Official Recognition for Higher Education Studies from the Mexican educational authorities. This recognition adds to the approval of more than 100 universities, colleges and governments throughout the world. At UNINTER, students will find parties, social and cultural activities, recreation, dance, football and cooking classes. Students also have the advantage of the following services free of additional charges: Spanish tutoring, basic medical service with doctors, internet access, e-mail and daily round-trip transportation from the family home to the school.

UNINTER, the host institution in Mexico, will grant a USD600-700 scholarship after 11 participants are registered. The scholarship will be equally distributed among the participants.

The program is directed by Eugenia Munoz, Ph.D., associate professor in the VCU School of World Studies. Munoz is a native Spanish speaker and has had experience in leading programs to Spain, Guatemala and Mexico. This is her ninth consecutive year leading the program to Cuernavaca.

Highlights: Participants will have the opportunity to visit many cultural and tourist locations such as Taxco, the Teotihucán pyramids, the art museums of Diego Rivera and Frida Khalo, the Palacio de Cortes, the grutas de Cacahuamilpa, and Acapulco should participant numbers and costs permit.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD1,690

Experience Required: yes

Students must have a 2.0 GPA to register. Registrations will be accepted on a rolling basis.

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Scholarships are Available. UNINTER, the host institution in Mexico, will grant a USD600-700 scholarship for every 11 participants registered. The scholarship will be equally distributed among the participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home