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Mendoza, Argentina

Language and Culture Program


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Program Dates: March 26- June 4, 2010
Arrival Date: March 25, 2010
Departure Date: June 5, 2010

Bienvenidos! Let your adventurous spirit soar in beautiful Mendoza, Argentina! The Spanish Language and Latin American Culture Program begins with a day long orientation in Mendoza. At the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, students will take intensive and accelerated courses in Spanish language and Spanish American culture. Included throughout the program are many special hikes and excursions.

Orientations

There will be one on-line general orientation and one country-specific orientation on campus, both are mandatory. There will also be an in-country orientation once you arrive in Mendoza. Students will have the opportunity to learn about and acclimate to Mendoza and participate in planned activities. These activities will include a walking tour of the city and a welcome and introduction to the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo.

Academics

Students will take language classes at the Centro de Espanol como Lengua Extranjera (CELE), located at the Facultad de Filosfia y Letras at the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. In addition to the language courses, all students will take an upper division course in Spanish American culture (SPA 148S).