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Students should meet with an advisor in the Spanish department to figure out the complete curriculum schedule to achieve a major or minor in Spanish at WSU.  The following is a list of courses offered at Cuernavaca.  Equivalencies to WSU classes will be discussed during the first orientation meeting prior to departure.

Intensive Spanish Program

The Intensive Spanish Program is world recognized for its success in enhancing student Spanish language skills no matter what level of previous Spanish . It exposes the student to both the language and culture through the integration of life experiences in the linguistic process.

The program provides students with a comprehensive yet manageable coverage of the Spanish language and culture while integrating language into student lives. Be it business jargon, an educational need, a cultural or social matter, our program makes Spanish a part of you. We can move you from any point to fluency.

Characteristics & Advantages:

  • No more than 5 students in a Spanish Class. (g roup five system)
  • Up to 38 hours a week
  • Complete Cultural immersion
  • Classes with students of similar level, age and interests.
  • Lectures and Courses according to the Spanish level
  • Immediate Individual attention to academic and personal needs.
  • Native Spanish speaking professors
  • Variety of methodology
  • Complete flexibility.
  • Structured guided conversation classes

Components:

Intensive Spanish Language Class (3 hrs.)


Students are placed in small Spanish classes of homogeneous students grouped according to their previous level of Spanish fluency , their ability to communicate, their origin, and their ages. We subscribe to the "Group Five System" in which no more than 5 students are assigned to one professor . Thus, professors can give their students personal attention. The Spanish Class focuses on 4 main skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Latin American or Grammar Courses (2 hrs.)
This is a flexible option that allows the students to choose from an assortment of classes in the following areas of study: Art, Business, Education, History, Latin-American Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, and Spanish grammar.

Cultural Lectures or Conversation (1 hr.)
This component is designed to improve students' listening and conversational Spanish Language skills and cultural awareness by corrected discussions on topics like holidays, festivities, and family life. Students are encouraged to compare and contrast their own culture with their experiences in Mexico . The class targets specific vocabulary development and conversational skills.

Optional Classes

Boost your Spanish knowledge by enrolling in one of the many optional classes available in the afternoon from 2:20 p.m. - 4 pm. These classes provide additional enrichment and better understanding of the Spanish language. Classes range from pronunciation to advanced grammar and/or conversation workshop. Upon request, students may enroll in one hour per week of individual attention in grammar, concentrating on areas of individual weakness.

Weekly Schedule Example

     MON TUE WED THU FRI
8:00 - 9:00 INTENSIVE SPANISH LANGUAGE CLASS
9:10 - 10:00
10:10 - 10:55
10:55 - 11:15 BREAK
11:15 - 12:00 LATIN AMERICAN OR GRAMMAR COURSES
12:10 - 13:00
13:10 - 14:00 CONVERSATION OR CULTURAL LECTURES
AFTERNOON OPTIONAL
ACTIVITIES		 OPTIONAL CLASSES
& ACTIVITIES

 

Semester Program

You can earn up to 18 WSU credits and complete your Spanish requirements while having the unique opportunity to attend classes with Mexican and International students.

Characteristics & Advantages:

In the Semester Program you will have the same advantages and components of the Intensive Spanish Program plus the following additional opportunities :

  • Earn up to 18 Credits
  • A personal adviser on campus
  • Club Amigo (Pen Pal) as part of your program
  • The opportunity to increase your Spanish skills by doing
    an Internship during all or part of your semester
  • Advanced Spanish and / or undergraduate Courses at
    Universidad Internacional with Mexican Students*
  • Special Discounts
  • "Fiestas" for Semester Program students
  • Graduation Ceremony and Diploma

* NOTE: The Spanish Department will determine courses appropriate to your level.



Semester Program Example:

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
8:00 - 9:00 INTENSIVE
SPANISH
LANGUAGE
CLASS
SPN 211 		INTENSIVE
SPANISH
LANGUAGE
CLASS
SPN212

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 INTENSIVE
SPANISH
LANGUAGE
CLASS
SPN212		 INTENSIVE
SPANISH
LANGUAGE
CLASS
SPN 322
9:10 - 10:00
10:10 - 11:00
11:15 - 12:00 LATIN AMERICAN COURSES 1 LATIN AMERICAN COURSES 2
12:10 - 13:00
13:10 - 14:00 CONVERSATION CULTURAL LECTURES
AFTERNOON OPTIONAL
ACTIVITIES		 OPTIONAL CLASSES
& ACTIVITIES		 OPTIONAL CLASSES
& ACTIVITIES
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