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Mérida
& Mexico City
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May 17 - June 22, 2007
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$2200
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| Summary: |
The ASU program in Mexico consists of five days in Mexico City followed by four weeks in Merida, Yucatan, for five weeks total. The program includes substanial cultural travel in the Mayan region, in such world-renowned sites as Uxmal, Chichen-Itza, Celestún, Tulum, Ixcaret and Cancun.
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Additional
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MEXICO CITY MAY 17 - 22
The country’s capital and center of Mexican culture for over 800 years, Mexico City offers multiple cultural sites and activities. The city has undergone several makeovers, from its beginnings as the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, through the 1521 conquest that transformed it into the colonial capital of New Spain, all the way to the post-independence modern urban landscape of today. Mexico City features ultramodern buildings alongside Pre-Hispanic and colonial ones. We will also visit the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan, a pre-Aztec civilization, one hour outside the city, which features the tallest pyramids in the continent.
MERIDA MAY 22 - JUNE 22
Merida is a pleasant colonial city in the Yucatan Peninsula and features a tranquil lifestyle with modern-day conveniences. Its cultural offerings, size and safe character make it a perfect place to study the Spanish language, Mexican and Latin American literature, as well as Pre-Hispanic and modern Mayan culture. Numerous archeological sites are easily accessible by bus. This city is located a half hour bus trip from the sea, and about three hours away from the resort of Cancun.
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| Eligibility: |
The program is open to all qualified students interested in Mexican/Mayan/Latin American culture and in learning or strengthening their Spanish language skills. Applications and a $275 non-refundable deposit are due by March 30, 2007. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space available basis.
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Academic
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Classes are held Monday through Thursday in the morning. Normal enrollment is for a total of six to eight credits.
SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II (4)
SPA 294 ST Conversation on Mayan Culture (2)
SPA 313/314 Conversation and Composition (3)
SPA 325 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3)
SPA 394 ST Conversation on Mayan Culture (3)
SPA 413 Advanced Grammar (3)
SPA 428 Spanish American Literature (3)
SPA 472 Spanish American Civilization (3)
SPA 494 ST Ancient and Modern Mayan Culture (3)*
SPA 499 Independent Study (1-4)
*Subject to meeting minimum enrollment requirement.
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Living
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In Mexico City, students will stay at a centrally located hotel and will visit many sites of historic significance. In Merida, students will reside with host families, who are carefully chosen and have experience hosting American students.
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The cost of $2,200 (subject to change) includes: housing, meals, and organized travel. Not included: ASU tuition and fees, airfare to and from Mexico City and Merida (about $700), additional meals and incidentals (approx. $15/day).
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| For More Information Contact: |
Director
Dr. Jabier Elorrieta
Department of Languages and Literatures
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-0202
Phone: (480) 727-0236
Email: jabier@asu.edu
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