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STONE CENTER FOR LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES Summer in Mexico 2005 Guadalajara,
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Tulane
in Mexico Tulane University invites you to spend five exciting weeks in one of Latin America’s most dynamic cities – Guadalajara. Also known as the “City of the Roses,” Guadalajara is Mexico’s second-largest city and arguably its most beautiful. Founded in 1542, it is renowned for its colonial architecture and its exquisite arts and crafts. Its importance today as an industrial and commercial center contributes to its special blend of past and present. The capital of the central state of Jalisco, it boasts an international airport, and easy access to other major cities, such as Morelia, Guanajuato, and Mexico City, and some of Mexico’s most beautiful beaches. The Summer in Guadalajara program is open to all presently enrolled college students in good academic standing (including freshmen) and maintaining at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Knowledge of the Spanish language is not a prerequisite. All students enroll in two courses (for six or seven Tulane credits) at the Centro de Estudios para Extranjeros (CEPE)—affiliated with the prestigious University of Guadalajara. A variety of courses are offered in areas including: Spanish, Political Science, Mexican Culture, and Mexican Film. Outside the classroom, students will have the option of participating in various forms of community service. For example, participants may choose to assist with painting, gardening, or just visiting with residents at ‘Hogar Guadalupana’, an assisted-living community for the elderly run by a non-governmental agency, Caritas. Another option is working with MAMA, A.C., a local agency that tries to meet the needs of street children. These and other activities are designed to give Tulane participants the opportunity to learn more about Mexican culture and society through direct involvement, while at the same time encouraging them to improve their Spanish. Additional activities, such as music, dance, and cooking workshops, or trips to nearby towns and the Pacific coast, are organized by the University of Guadalajara and by the Tulane Program Director, Professor James D. Huck, at a reasonable cost. The Program Director also organizes numerous outings in and around Guadalajara that are free to Tulane participants. Guadalajara is home to countless museums, markets, restaurants, and cafés, making it virtually impossible to take in all that this rich and exciting city has to offer. Students live and share their meals with Mexican families. The University of Guadalajara maintains a pool of nearly 250 families for homestay assignments. Homestays represent yet another opportunity for students to improve their Spanish through total immersion, and also to experience Mexican cultural traditions directly. Courses All classes are held at the University of Guadalajara’s Centro de Estudios Para Extranjeros (CEPE). The University was founded in 1792 and is the second largest university in Mexico. No transfer credit is required for Tulane University students. All courses are taught by Mexican faculty of the University of Guadalajara, except for one special course which is taught (in English) by the Tulane Program Director, Professor James D. Huck. Class sessions are two hours in length and meet Monday through Friday. Most classes meet in the morning so that students can use the afternoon to explore the city. Mexican
Film (Communications - 3 credits, taught in Spanish) Mexican Culture (Latin American
Studies – 3 credits, taught in Spanish) Mexican Politics and Government(Political
Science – 3 credits, taught in English by Tulane Program Director) Economic and Political History
of Mexico (1880 to present) (History, 3 credits, taught in Spanish) SPAN 101, Introductory Spanish
I SPAN 102, Introductory Spanish
II (4) SPAN 203, Intermediate Spanish
(4) SPAN 325, Advanced Composition
and Grammar (3) SPAN 336, Oral Proficiency in Spanish
(3) SPAN 411, Modern Spanish American Literature (3, in Spanish): Prerequisite: department placement or 300-level Spanish literature. Not open to senior majors. Major authors of the 20th century. SPAN 413,Topics in Spanish American
Literature (3, in Spanish): Please note that course offerings above are subject to change. General Information Cost of the Program:
The price of the program does not include airfare. Students are encouraged to make their own travel arrangements, thereby securing the best price. Flights currently range in price starting at around $450 - $500 depending on departure city. After students have confirmed and purchased their travel arrangements, they should submit their individual air travel information to <dramil@tulane.edu> . We will make this information accessible to fellow participants and their parents if they are interested in knowing who will share their flight to Guadalajara. Students participating in the program should expect to bring additional money to cover entertainment and other incidental costs. Applying to the Program: Complete applications (including application form, official transcript, and recommendations) and a $100 non-refundable deposit are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2005, in the Stone Center for Latin American Studies’ Summer Program Coordination Office located in the Cuban and Caribbean Studies Institute in the Caroline Richardson Building. The balance of the program costs ($3,000) is due upon acceptance into the program. The final payment may be made by MasterCard, Visa, check, or money order. Checks should be made payable to Tulane University and submitted directly to the SCLAS Summer Program Coordination Office. Tulane students seeking loans to cover
costs of this program should make early, specific arrangements with the
Financial Aid Office, being sure to indicate that they are seeking a loan
for a SUMMER PROGRAM. All students who will be receiving Financial
Aid are still individually responsible for submitting the Aid funds directly
to the Stone Center (via the Summer Program Coordination Office in the
Cuban and Caribbean Studies Institute) for payment. The indication
of an available balance in a student’s Accounts Receivable balance will
not be sufficient; the student must still produce a check/money order/credit
card payment for the full amount due to the program. To download an application form, please click here. Printed application forms are available in the two following locations: 1) Stone Center for Latin American Studies
office in 100 Jones Hall You may also request one via email by contacting dramil@tulane.edu Passport
and Visa Contact For more information, please contact: SCLAS Summer Program Coordination Office |
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