Spanish in Mexico

COURSE OF STUDY, 16 CREDITS

SPANISH 290-17: DIRECTED READING

(4 Credits)

This independent reading course focuses on Mexican history, politics, and culture and is completed during Spring Break.

Instructor: José Cerna-Bazán

SPANISH 206-07: CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION (6 Credits)

This course takes advantage of the native setting in order to expand and develop skills in conversation and composition. In addition, it involves an advanced study of grammar and utilization of on-site resources in order to guide the student toward greater cultural and linguistic fluency.

Instructors: Mexican faculty

SPANISH 246-07: INTRODUCTION TO MEXICAN LITERATURE: THE 20TH-CENTURY SHORT STORY. (6 Credits)

Cross-listed with LTAM 246. A survey of the 20th-century Mexican short story, this course begins with the narrative of the Mexican revolution, and then moves on to examine some key moments in Mexican literature and culture up to present. Authors read include Azuela, Revueltas, Arreola, Rulfo, Garro, Castellanos, and others.

Instructor: José Cerna-Bazán

HOUSING

Students live with Mexican families. They will have their own room, eat their meals at home, and be included in family activities. Students are generally treated as members of the family.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Students are expected to arrange their own travel to Mexico City, where the program begins, and back to the U.S. from Mexico City at the end of the program. Round-trip travel from Mexico City to Puebla/Cholula, plus all group travel during the program, will be paid by Carleton.

EXCURSIONS

During the nine weeks spent in Mexico, students will go on several organized weekend trips. Sites visits may include the Merida area, Oaxaca area, Mexico City, and Veracruz area. Day trips will include other towns in the Puebla/Cholula area, known for their architecture and arts and crafts.