Mexico Field Course Program—Live the Adventure
The 42nd Annual Mexico Field Course Will Embark During the Summer of 2008
Experience Incredible Sights & Sounds
Learn Spanish . . .
Live the Culture . . .,
and Experience Ages Old History—
See It All For Yourself
Program Description
The Texas Tech University Mexico Field Course is a highly rewarding travel abroad program that offers students a robust educational experience while building the memories of a lifetime. The program provides a fascinating immersion into the Spanish language, and creates the perfect setting for gaining a true appreciation for the Spanish speaking cultures, peoples and history of Mexico. The program, celebrating its 42nd year, has enriched more than 1,500 participants through its unique and lively curriculum. The Mexico Field Course has been evaluated and recommended by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.
Dates
May 31- July 3, 2008
Location
The program bases from San Luis Potosi, capital city of the state of San Luis Potosi, in Central Mexico. The city of San Luis Potosi has a population of 940,000, and is 263 miles northwest of Mexico City. The central location provides convenient access to important excursions, including Mexico City, and the Teotihuacan Pyramids (see below).
Eligibility
The program is open to students from any accredited United States college or university with a minimum of two years of college Spanish or equivalent. Participants will enroll as Texas Tech University students. The program's enrollment is limited to 35-40 students.
Credit & Courses
Six semester hours of undergraduate or graduate credit. Each course is three hours, and students enroll in two {a total of six hours credit}:
Junior level:
Spanish 3343 (Spanish Language Development)
Spanish 3344 (Mexican Life and Culture)
Senior level:
Spanish 4343 (Advanced Language Skills)
Spanish 4344 (Contemporary Mexico)
Lodging
All students will be housed in San Luis Potosi with Texas Tech approved middle and upper middle-class Mexican families.
Estimated Cost
$3400 {Add approximately $1300 for tuition and fees for Texas residents, for a total of approximately $4700.} This covers all basic costs of the program:
- Round trip airfare, Houston - San Luis Potosi - Houston
- Lodging and meals in San Luis Potosi and on the excursions
- Field trip excursions to San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City and the Teotihuacan Pyramids
- Ground transportation
- Tickets to museums and archeological sites
Not included are transportation expenses from your home to the airport and back and personal spending money. Also, nonresidents of Texas will pay more in tuition and fees.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available through the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, and through the Office of International Affairs.
Application/Payments
Completed application and a $200 non-refundable deposit (applicable to the total cost) are due as soon as possible, after September 25th on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment in full is due by May 5th.
For Additional Information & Application Forms, Contact:
Dr. Steve Corbett, Director, Mexico Field Course
Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas 79409-2071
Phone: (806) 742 3145, ext. 278
FAX: (806) 742 3306
E-Mail: Steve.Corbett@.ttu.edu
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