HECUA: Intensive Intermediate Spanish II
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
 

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Program Terms • Winter Intersession Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Culture • Development Studies • Economics • Latin American Studies • Spanish		Quick Look • Location: Quito - Ecuador • Language of Instruction: Spanish • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Complete your fourth semester of college Spanish in Latin America! Ecuador presents a complex scenario of social, cultural, economic and political phenomena nestled in the breath-taking Andes Mountains. You will gain a first-hand perspective of Ecuadorian life as you immerse yourself in this intensive language and cultural experience. Field work and visits in and around the beautiful, culture-rich, capital city of Quito will supplement your language learning. Intensive language instruction focuses on development of language skills and cross-cultural awareness. Outside class, students will improve language proficiency, explore cultural identity and discuss contemporary social and economic issues of Ecuador. Course includes lectures and seminars, as well as urban and rural site visits. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Students will earn one full course credit subject to home campus approval. Eligibility This J-Term program is open to all students who have completed the first semester of second year Spanish. Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family • Hostel Program Costs $3,500 Costs Include:  Round-trip air-fare Minneapolis/St. Paul to Quito, airport transfers, ground travel to field sites, planned group excursions, and lodging (family stay and meals). Financial Aid Yes. HECUA scholarships available. Grants and other scholarships from home institutions can possibly transfer. Dates January Deadlines Application Deadline October 1st Contact HECUA 2233 University Ave. W. Suite 210 St. Paul, MN 55114 USA Tel: 651-646-8831, 1-800-554-1089 Fax: 651-659-9421 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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