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WVU International
Partnerships

Office of International Programs
Location: Guanajuato, Mexico
Dates: July 2008
Program Status: No longer accepting applications

This course is designed to expose students to the language and culture of Mexico. The University of Guanajuato’s Language School utilizes the newest developments in language instruction including integrating intensive Spanish instruction with Mexican history, literature, art, handicrafts, and folk dance. Also incorporated is an interdisciplinary perspective of Mexico including seminars in the political and economic structure as well as cultural and social affairs of contemporary Mexico.

This program is designed to help students improve their language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking by immersing the student directly into the Mexican culture. The course also exposes students to the rich cultural and historical contribution Mexico has given to the world.

Program Directors

• Program Coordinator: Tara George-Jones

Course Information

• For Beginning Students:
• SPAN 293 SPTP: Conversation & Culture I, 3 credits
• SPAN293 SPTP: Elementary Grammar in Mexico, 3 credits

• For Intermediate Students:
• SPAN 293: Conversation & Culture II, 3 credits
• SPAN 203: Intermediate Spanish I, 3 credits
• SPAN 204: Intermediate Spanish II, 3 credits

• For Advanced Students:
• SPAN 303: Advanced Grammar, 3 credits
• SPAN 493 SPTP: Business Spanish, 3 credits
• SPAN 493 SPTP: Latin American History & Culture, 3 credits

• Course Descriptions

Cost: $2,680

• Price includes: WVU credits, housing, some meals, local transportation, excursions, international health insurance
• Not included: international airfare, passport fees, personal expenses

Program Resources

• Program Application
• Acceptance Packet - April 24, 2008
• Pre-Departure Orientation - Registration Form
• Pre-Departure Guide

Travel Resources

• U.S. Passport Application Instructions
• WVU International Travel Clinic
• Consular Information Sheet for Mexico - U.S. State Department
• Embassy of Mexico in the United States
• Health Information for Travelers to Country - U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)