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University of Guadalajara (Mexico) - 2008 Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta Intensive Spanish & Mexican Studies 795 - 2 weeks / $1595 - 4 weeks / $3295 – Quarter The Program  The program in Puerto Vallarta was opened in 1994 for studies in Spanish language and Mexican culture. Located in downtown Puerto Vallarta, the program offers the opportunity to study Spanish and enjoy the excitement and sunny beaches. All classes are taught in Spanish and all students are encouraged to be involved in supportive group immersion. Emphasis on oral expression (conversation), vocabulary development, listening comprehension, and complemented by reading and writing. All levels are offered. Students take a placement test upon arrival to determine ability.
Guadalajara was founded in 1542. Known as the "City of Roses" it is the second most important city in Mexico, and is the center of Mexican folklore and traditional culture: mariachi music, charreria, and tequila. RETURN TO TOP The Location Puerto Vallarta lies nestled between the rugged Sierra Madre mountains and the sparkling Pacific Ocean, along the shores of "Bahia de Banderos", Mexico's largest  bay. It's immense popularity among international travelers - some 2 million visitors per year - may be attributed to the beauty of its natural surroundings, the availability of a wide array of recreational activities, the warmth of its people, and its easy accessibility by air, land or sea."Bahia de Banderos" is blessed with an excellent climate and a string of spectacular beaches. In this tropical paradise you will find everything you could ask for in a seaside resort: luxury hotels and quaint inns, restaurants for all tastes and budgets, typical markets, upscale boutiques, art galleries, every type of water sports, and a thriving nightlife. All of this lends Puerto Vallarta a unique enchantment all its own. A fun place to study Spanish. Guadalajara enjoys a temperate climate that averages about 26 degrees centigrade (80 degrees Fahrenheit) year around. It has a rural culture tradition, complemented with the growing commercial expansion of the 2nd most important city in Mexico. RETURN TO TOP Courses Spanish Language - all levels: beginning, intermediate, advanced. Intensive Course: 4 hours of Spanish per day. All students take a placement test to determine Spanish level. Classes are divided into 2-hour blocks from 8:00 am - 2 pm and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm The University of Guadalajara is a fully accredited Mexican University. Students may Spanish 2: Intermediate language course. Practice in speaking and oral comprehension. Includes: grammar, syntax, gender, verb tenses, vocabulary building, compositions, reading and conversation. Spanish 3: Advanced Spanish course. This course covers more complex syntax, grammar, composition, reading and conversation. Students read newspapers and magazines. Class group sizes are no more than 15 students. This allows more personal attention and to encourage more interaction in the classroom. Intensive sessions last for 5 weeks, with 4 hrs per day, 20 hrs per week, (100 hrs total). Morning and afternoon classes, Monday - Friday. Learning is based on the Communicative Approach, without losing sight on grammatical accuracy. Spanish language courses are taught in Spanish and are designed to help students acquire fluency and sufficient communicative skills to cope with any situation they are likely to encounter. On arrival, all students are tested for both written and spoken competence, and are then assigned to the most appropriate level. There are 10 levels offered which are divided into 3 areas (mentioned above).
Winter & Spring 2008
Winter Quarter in Guadalajara: Jan 7th - Mar 14th, 2008 Summer 2008
Fall 2008
Fall Semester in Guadalajara: Aug 25th - Dec 5th, 2008 Holidays 2008
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*Addtl 2 weeks after 10 = $200 per week * See starting dates. Arrive on Saturday or Sunday. Fee Includes: full tuition, registration, orientation, confirmation of single room, housing in private homes, certificate (transcript) and student support services. Excursions not included. Books cost $20 - $50. Housing cost not included. Housing costs extra - see housing section. Register online. $50 deposit required. Please review the "How To Register" section on the CSA website. Payments can be made by money order, cashiers check, or personal check. We will e-mail you a "Confirmation Notice" with additional information shortly after receiving your online registration form. Thank you. OTHER PROGRAMS IN MEXICO |
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earn 3 credits for each 40 hours.