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University of Guadalajara (Mexico) - 2010 Intensive Spanish & Mexican Studies 2 weeks - $895 / 4 weeks - $1495 / 6 weeks - $1995 Price Discounts Available! 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.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. 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 2010
* Similar dates in 2011 Spring 2010
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* Spring Break: Mar 26 - Apr 10 Spring 2011
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Addtl 2 weeks = $500 * See starting dates. Arrive on Saturday or Sunday. Fee Includes: full tuition, registration, orientation, confirmation of housing, certificate (transcript) and student support services. Excursions not included. Books cost $20 - $50. Register online. $95 USD registration confirmation 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.