WIC 370 - Immersion in Culture & Language Mexico

Institution:

Franklin College - Indiana

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Description:

TRAVEL COURSE - This course will give students an authentic experience in the Spanish language and Mexican culture in Guadalajara, Mexico. Students will increase their language proficiency in Spanish and expand their knowledge of the Mexican culture by living with a carefully chosen host family (2 students per home) and interacting with a team of experienced teachers in Guadalajara. This program consists of five hours of daily one-on-one oral/aural practice with teachers from Guadalajara. The city of Guadalajara serves as the classroom for students to observe and learn about its people, culture, history, and language. Students meet each morning in the historic city and are paired with a different teacher and cultural tour. The rotation of teachers and guided tours expose the student to a wide variety of accents, personalities, and aspects of Mexican culture. In addition to daily classes, other activities, such as a weekend trip to Puerto Vallarta, classes in ceramics and dance (students will exhibit their artwork and dances to teachers/families at the final party), and family/teacher/student social gatherings, are important components of the program. Upon return from Guadalajara, all participating students will contribute to the trip web page and present a cultural perspective of their experience abroad to the campus community. Prerequisite: None. Extra fees: $2400 plus spending money. Instructor: Sara Colburn-Alsop. Satisfies one intercultural requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.franklincollege.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 738-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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