Approximate Dates SUMMER: June 12 – August 19
Since 1977 the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point International Programs has provided uncommon travel/study programs to Spain to those who aspire to an education beyond the bounds of the classroom or campus; the Summer in Oaxaca offers Spanish language majors and minors the opportunity to experience the richness of Mexican culture and civilization through an intensive language study program.
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Application Deadline: February 18, 2008; though late applications may be taken. Contact the International programs Office on available space. Application requires a $250 deposit to secure a spot. Group limit is 15 students.
Go to the Applications page to find out how to get an application.
Most seminars are open to all majors and minors, not simply those whose field/s matches the department/s granting credit. For continuing UWSP students a minimum GPA of 2.25 is required.
Priority is given to regularly registered UWSP students, but students from other universities and community members are welcome to apply. All participants will be registered in a college course, for credit or audit at the same cost, and will be expected to participate in the program at an intellectual level.
We do work on a first come, first serve basis, so early registration is strongly advised. Priority is given to regularly registered UWSP and UW-System students, but others, may participate either for credit or as auditors on a space-available basis and at the same cost. All participants, whether students or auditors and regardless of age, must be able to participate in the program at the college level, and stand up to the considerable physical rigors of this course (carrying your luggage on public transit systems and extensive walking are common).
The academic program of studies is arranged through the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca. Classes are taught in Spanish but “tempered” for foreign students. You will be given a placement exam upon arrival. Regardless of the results, you will receive credit for the next sequential language course in which you would have enrolled at UWSP. Instructional staff at the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca may not advise you on matters having to do with registration and credits earned. All such matters are exclusively handled by the Department of Foreign Languages at UWSP.
*Note: Students must complete the entire session in order to receive credit - no partial credit granted for early return!
Specific academic concerns should be directed to:
Dr. Daniel Breining dbreinin@uwsp.edu 715-346-4946
Approximately $4,475-$4,875
Cost Includes:
Plan your budget to cover, passport, and personal expenses (especially during the weekends). Minnesota students qualify for reciprocity, substantial surcharge for other non-Wisconsin residents of approximately $750.
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All courses are taught in Spanish. All students receive nine credits as follows:
One language course (depends on language level placement test given on arrival in Oaxaca)
SPANISH 340 - Introduction to Spanish Literature 3 credits, GDR: HU2
Intensive reading, methods of literary analysis of various genres; introduction to fundamental techniques of literary criticism.
SPANISH 383 - Spanish American Culture and Civilization 3 credits, GDR: HU4
Studens must complete the entier summer program in order to receive credit - no partial credit granted!
A UW-Stevens Point Spanish faculty member will accompany the group to Oaxaca. After the group is settled-in to the home-stays and classes, the leader will return to Wisconsin.
Chicago to Mexico City. After the entry tour a flight to Oaxaca is included. Return from Oaxaca via Mexico City to Chicago.
Up to ten weeks before the start of the program, all fees except the initial $250 deposit will be refunded. After the time, tuition, airline, tour costs, and housing charges are assessed. If the program would be cancelled, all fees will be refunded. Because exchange rates and airline prices fluctuate, International Programs reserves the right to cancel, surcharge, or to alter the program.
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