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STUDY & LIVE IN Oaxaca, Mexico July 24- August 10, 2009

STUDY & LIVE IN Oaxaca, Mexico July 24- August 10, 2009. Metropolitan Community College Presents. Study & Live in Oaxaca, Mexico Spanish language and culture. Oaxaca, Mexico. enhance --- ------ spanish language skills ------ Cultural understanding of mexico and oaxacan culture.

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STUDY & LIVE IN Oaxaca, Mexico July 24- August 10, 2009

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  1. STUDY & LIVEIN Oaxaca, MexicoJuly 24-August 10, 2009 Metropolitan Community College Presents

  2. Study & Live in Oaxaca, MexicoSpanish language and culture

  3. Oaxaca, Mexico

  4. enhance ---------spanish language skills------Cultural understanding of mexico and oaxacan culture -3 hours of Spanish Instruction daily at the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca -1 hour daily of Spanish conversation -2 hours of cultural workshops

  5. Instituto cultural Oaxaca -Intensive Spanish Language since 1984 -Students from all over the world -Located in a welcoming 19th century estate house -Surrounded by private gardens in the colonial center of the city-Spanish language classes with native speakers -Classes conducted entirely in Spanish -Cultural workshops and activities -Intercambio program with members of the community -Optional excursions to nearby places of interest

  6. Intensive Spanish Classes3 hours per day, Monday - friday

  7. CONVErsation1 hour daily, Monday - friday

  8. Cultural Workshops2 hours daily,Monday-Thursday

  9. More Cultural Workshops

  10. Trips to Monte Alban, Mitla

  11. Guelaguetza Festival -state of Oaxaca-16 different ethno-linguistic groups -- incredibly diverse-representatives celebrate the diversity of their traditions and cultures-wear traditional clothing-perform folk dances particular to their region & Throw products from their regions to the crowd-end of Festival-Fireworks

  12. MCC Academic Credit & Costs SPAN 1810 or 2810—7.5 credit hours (prerequisite is SPAN 1110 or equivalent) Additional academic credit can be arranged $1,350 program fee covers: -Homestay with a family in Oaxaca, Mexico -three meals daily -Excursions: Monte Alban, Mitla and Guelaguetza -Intensive Spanish Language instruction -Conversation classes -Intercambio experience -Cultural workshops -Medical and repatriation insurance -Guidance of 2 MCC Spanish faculty Registration Deadline—April 15, 2009

  13. Payment options • Cash or check • Credit Card • Financial aid applies to tuition • FACTS Payment Plan • Alternative Student Loan

  14. How do I get involved? • Communicate with MCC Spanish Faculty Member • Complete application • Decide if you want to travel on your own or with the group • Get or renew your passport ONLY when MCC indicates we have enough students to travel • Make decisions about medical needs • Attend pre-travel classes/meetings • Read all materials provided to you • Research • Prepare yourself to leave with all US cares in order so you can focus and enjoy in Mexico

  15. Itinerary • Fly to Oaxaca on Friday, July 24 • Meet host family and orient yourself to city • Receive orientation/placement testing on Saturday, July 25 • Classes begin Monday, July 27 • Plan to walk more, returning to host family for lunch and then back to ICO • Some excursions or free time on weekends • Meetings with faculty & group during experience • Fly back to Omaha on Monday, August 10

  16. Curriculum • Faculty provide examples of syllabus • Pre-travel classes are essential • One post-travel class summarizes the experience • Journaling • Pre-travel projects and research • Post-travel summary

  17. Life changing experiences

  18. More reasons t0 study abroad • optimal way to learn a language • get to know another culture first-hand • enhances employment opportunities • enhance the value of your degree • develop skills and tap experiences a classroom setting cannot provide • learn about yourself • expands your worldview • make friends around the world • opportunity for additional travel • break out of your academic routine

  19. For more information, contact: Marco Bravo Spanish instructor marco_bravo15@yahoo.com Karina Clarke Spanish instructor 402.457.2367 kaclarke1@mccneb.edu Barbara Velázquez Coordinator of International/Intercultural Education 402.457.2253 bvelazquez@mccneb.edu

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