* Spanish for non-native speakers (ESPA 312X)
Course offered at 3 levels: basic, intermediate, and advanced. All students
take a placement test. Course is designed to integrate the students cultural
experiences, and develop all aspects of the Spanish language: speaking,
listening, reading, and writing.
More detailed course description available from each instructor upon arrival.
* Puerto Rican Linguistics and Literature (ESGE 4995)
For advanced Spanish students only. This course presents an overview of the
Spanish Language in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, as well as an introduction to
island literature.
More detailed course description available from the instructor upon arrival.
* Society and Culture in Puerto Rico (ESGE 4995)
An overview of island culture that explores history, arts, folklore,
ecology, economics, geography, and politics. The course is taught in Spanish,
and designed as a series of topical lectures and workshops given by experts in
each field and integrated with the field trips and cultural activities.
* NOTE: All students will receive an official transcript from the University
upon completing
the courses.
* NOTE: Courses taught by qualified Professors from the University of Puerto
Rico.
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HousingOn
campus housing is provided for all students, and included in the program fee.
No other housing available. 2 meals daily (breakfast and lunch) are also
included in the form of vouchers that are used at on-campus facilities. Plan on arriving May 25th and departing June 21st, for first session, and arriving June 24th for 2nd session and departing July 23rd. Bedding
linens are provided by campus housing.
Housing at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras Campus
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Activities
Field
trips and cultural activities are included in the program fee.
These may include:
* Explore Old San Juan
* Puerto Rican Art Museum
* Camuy Caverns trip
* El Yunque Rainforest
* Visit Ponce
* Arecibo Observatory
* Luquillo Beach
* Meeting with local authors
* Bomba and Plena Music Workshops
* Note: Actual activity schedule provided upon check-in.
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Dates and Fees
SUMMER SESSION 2008
| May 26th - June 21st, 2008 |
$2995 (includes housing and meals) |
| June 25th - July 23rd, 2008 |
$2995 (includes housing and meals) |
FEES
Fee Includes: $2995 U.S. dollars - total program
fee.
* All courses - full tuition (Spanish and Cultural courses)
* Extra activities and field trips
* Certificates (transcript) from University
* Medical Insurance
* Student housing on campus - dormitory
* Breakfast and Lunch meal vouchers - campus facilities
* Airport pick-up and return
* Course materials
* General use of campus facilities
* Not Included: Airfare, optional activities, dinner.
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Arrival/Departure
Plan on arriving May 25th for the first session and departing June 21st. Second Session arrival on June 24th and departing on July 23rd. Email us your flight arrival details so we can confirm your airport pick-up (included). Overall, pack light and bring clothes that do well in hot, tropical weather.
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Registration and Information
Register online. No registration fee required. Please review the "How To Register" section on the CSA website. Payments can be made by money order, cashiers check, or personal check. We will e-mail you a "Confirmation Notice" with additional information shortly after receiving your online registration form. Thank you.
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