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Program Terms
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Graduate
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Subject Areas
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Quick Look
Location:
San Jose - Costa Rica
Host Institution: U. Veritas
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
 Why LSA?
It is our priority to assist each student in having the most productive time here in Costa Rica. We are fully equipped to aid with travel arrangements, transportation, accommodations, and any other special needs. The "LSA" provides Foreign Language students as well as anyone fifteen years of age and older with a unique opportunity to become immersed in the language and culture of Costa Rica.
Our study abroad program is validated by the Ministry of Education and you can earn credits or ECTS (European Transfer Credit System).
Professors have a Masters degree and the programs are reviewed every year so as to adapt any methodological or evaluation changes for high academic quality.
Our Intensive Spanish and cultural programs offers 12 different Intensive (4 week/80 hours) courses in Spanish grammar, conversation and composition. The use of authentic and practical contexts facilitates the acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical structure. Students are coached in the analysis of linguistic and extra linguistic elements during the reading and writing practices. Evaluation system in all Spanish courses integrates convergent (grammatical structure) and divergent (global use of language) techniques in test procedures. All levels evaluate oral, listening, reading and writing assignments.
The exotic Central American country of Costa Rica is best known for its tropical rainforests, Micro- climates, serene beaches, and awesome mountains. Physical challenges range from surfing, serious cycling, to challenging nature hikes. For leisure there are many festivals, art museums and shopping plazas. Rated the safest Central American country Costa Rica has no army since it was constitutionally abolished in 1949. It has been blessed with a consolidated system of protected areas, high educational levels, political stability and a legacy
of peace and democracy. Costa Rican people are commonly known as "ticos".
Intensive Spanish Courses: see web site.
Elective courses: see web site.
Tuition and fees: see web site.
Credits: see web site.
Calendar: see web site.
Placement test: see web site.
How to apply: see web site.
Sample packages: see web site.
About Costa Rica: see web site.
Homestay: Includes daily breakfast, dinner, laundry, private room and hot water. Homes are walking distance from university.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
1. Pre-approval at your college or university: Contact the study abroad office or Spanish language department at your college prior to starting the program. It is important to get courses pre approved in order to earn academic credit for your language and elective courses. We can send syllabi for you to review with your academic advisor.2. Credit or ECTS: You may register to receive Credits or ECTS depending on the system which you are studying under. Semesters at Veritas are 15 week terms and there are three terms per year. One Semester Credit is based on 15 hours of work during a 15 week term. Academic course work includes class contact hours (50 minutes), laboratories, community practices and research assignments. If a course meets 2 hours per week and it is worth 3 credits it means that it has a one hour per week lab, practice or research assignment. If a course meets 2 hours per week and it is only given 2 credits in the transcript it means that it is a regular lecture course with only normal reading and homework assignments but no lab or field practice. Students who want a transcript for the European system can receive ECTS credits based the contact hours and the extra laboratory or individual work load. One credit is worth 1.87 ECTS based on 1 hour / week x 15 weeks plus 200% extra individual work.3. Transcripts: Official transcripts can be sent in Credits or ECTS. Transcripts are usually sent from Registrar to Registrar unless otherwise requested by the student or sending institution.
Eligibility
minimum 15 years old.
Housing/Accommodation
Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
Intensive Spanish Classes
(3 weeks/no credits) : $550
Intensive Grammar Course (4 weeks module) : $1.875
3 Months Spanish Grammar Courses : $4.225
4 Months Spanish Grammar Courses : $5.320
Full Immersion 6 month course: $7.570
Elective courses (depends)
Private tutor $20.00/ hour
Transcripts $20.00
Costs
Include: Course cost, homestay, excursion packages, registration fee, didactic materials, airport pickup.
Dates
CALENDAR 2008
SPANISH PROGRAM
INTENSIVE 4 WEEK MODULES
September 29 October 24
October 27 November 21
November 27 December 19
Elective courses can only be taken during the 12 week semesters.
CALENDAR -2009
INTENSIVE 4 WEEK SPANISH COURSE MODULES
January 05 - January 30
February 02 - February 27
March 02 March 27
March 30 - May 01
May 04 - May 29
June 01 - June 26
July 06- July 31
August 03 - August 28
August 31- September 25
September 28 - October 23
October 26 - November 20
November 23 - December 18
Easter week: April 06 April 12th
Mid year Vacation: June 29 July 05
INTENSIVE SPANISH SEMESTERS and ELECTIVE COURSES
ELECTIVE COURSES CAN ONLY BE TAKEN DURING THE 12 WEEK SEMESTERS:
FIRST TERM: January 05 March 27, 2009
SECOND TERM: March 30 June 26, 2009 *(13 weeks due to Easter Week)
THIRD TERM: September 28 December 18, 2009
INTENSIVE SPANISH SUMMER SESSIONS:
SUMMER 1 July 6 July 31, 2009
July 6 August 7, 2009 (All Spanish courses are offered in a 4 week module and electives are offered in an intensive 5 week everyday schedule electives are subject to enrollment-.)
SUMMER 2 August 3 August 28, 2009
(THIRD TERM) August 31 September 25, 2009
SPECIAL SHORT TERM PROGRAMS 2009:
MARINE BIOLOGY July 20th July 31st August 5th- August 19th
TROPICAL ECOLOGY July 20th July 31st August 5th- August 19th
Contact
Learn Spanish Abroad
San jose, Costa Rica
Aptdo. 351- 2150
Tel:
(506) 2240 1305, mobile (506) 8871 6574
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