WNL 370 - Immersion in Culture & Language Mexico

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Franklin College - Indiana

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TRAVEL COURSE - This three-week trip (January 3-24) to Guadalajara, Mexico is designed with the specific purpose of giving students an authentic immersion experience in the Spanish language and Mexican culture. 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. In addition to daily classes, other activities, such as a weekend trip to Puerto Vallarta, classes in ceramics and dance, 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. Satisfies international exploratory requirement. Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPA 210 course or 3-4 years high school experience. If I have not worked with the student previously, I will request an oral interview in Spanish and two letters of recommendation by two faculty members (or a faculty and staff member) who have worked with the student in a course or with knowledge about adaptability, responsibility, maturity, etc. Fees: $2500-2700 plus spending money Instructor: Sara Colburn-Alsop

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3.00

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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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