Modern Language 376 Mexico: A Cultural Experience
Location: Central and Western Mexico
Program Length: December 28, 2009 to January 18, 2010
Housing: hotels
Language: Spanish (Spanish fluency is helpful, but not required)
Coordinating University: UWRF
Contact Person: Terry Mannetter, terrence.mannetter@uwrf.edu
Estimated Cost:
| |
WI Resident |
Non Resident |
| Tuition |
679.47 |
716.73 |
| Special Course Fee |
2153.87 |
2153.87 |
| International Program Fee |
275.00 |
272.00 |
| International Insurance |
37.00 |
37.00 |
Financial Aid Available: yes
Course Equivalent: MODL 376
Application Deadlines: TBA
Description: The course begins with 8 evening preparation seminars during the fall semester. The 21-day study tour in Mexico will provide many examples of pre-columbian, colonial, and modern architecture and art; Mexican business and commerce, the educational system and agrarian practices; as well as religious and cultural centers in the cities of Mexico City, Taxco, Queretaro, Guanajuato, and Guadalajara. The trip concludes with several days on the sunny western coast of Mexico in Puerto Vallarta, where students can take advantage of a variety of optional seaside activities and excursions before returning home during the third week of January. The course concludes with a term paper based on experiences in Mexico and a wrap-up meeting in early February. Ability to speak Spanish is not required but helpful. This three credit course fulfills the Global Perspectives (G) university requirement.
