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Yucatan Spanish Institute for Educators
Merida, Mexico
Program Snap Shot
Highlights:
- The entire program is taught in Spanish.
- Appropriate for advanced, superior and native Spanish speakers.
- Explore local Mayan ruins.
- Learn ideas and activities that can be used in your classroom.
Requirements:
Program (included in tuition):
- 15 hrs/wk of sessions on Mayan History & Yucatecan literature
- Meetings with contemporary authors and related professionals
- 10 hrs/wk of Cultural Activities
- Explore Ruins (Dzibilchaltn, Uxmal, Chichen-Itza and Ticul/Loltun)*
- Private room in host family
- 3 meals daily
- Airport pick-up in Merida
Possible Options (extra cost):
Start Dates:
- 7/2, 7/9, or 7/16 (Ends, 7/27)
Host School:
AmeriSpan's Yucatan Spanish Institute for Educators is an annual summer course that explores Cultural Studies topics.
Merida has long been the social and economic center of the Yucatan, making it the ideal base for this cultural program. Participants will have the opportunity explore Mayan history, Yucatecan literature, and the traditions and legends of Mexico and Latin America through both in class lectures and site-visits throughout the Yucatan Peninsula. Teachers can also explore new way to bring their new knowledge into classrooms back home. Taught entirely in Spanish, this program will please any teacher or history and cultural enthusiast.
Specific Program Details
Information about Merida, Mexico (Click to view)
The city, built on the ruins of the Mayan city of t-ho, has been the social and economic center of the Yucatan since the conquistadors arrived. Close proximity to ruins and spectacular beaches have attracted Mexicans and foreigners to relocate to Merida. Even with a population of nearly 800,000, the city has managed to retain its colonial charm and links to its Mayan heritage. Merida's tree-lined avenues, diverse cultural influences and relaxed lifestyle make for an ideal location to study Spanish.
Diversity is the word that best describes Mexico's people and geography. Over 50 different indigenous groups, each with its own language, comprise 28% of Mexico's 83 million inhabitants. Divided by the Tropic of Cancer into the temperate North and the tropical South, the country boasts snow-capped volcanoes, jungle clad beaches, deserts, archeological ruins, modern cities, upscale resorts, and isolated villages.
Participants: This program is open to all those with an advanced, superior, or native Spanish level. It is most popular among Spanish Teachers and educators, Spanish and/or Literature majors, and history-buffs.
Other: To get the most benefit from the program, it is recommended that you begin on July 2. Those starting after that will join the course already in progress.
Prices for 2012 Yucatan Spanish Institute for Educators in Merida, Mexico
[Register For This Program Now]
| Course Name |
1 Wk |
2 Wks |
3 Wks |
4 Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
Spanish
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| Yucatan Spanish Institute for Educators w/homestay |
n/a |
$1095 |
$1595 |
$1995 |
n/a |
$340 |
n/a |
3 |
Program Notes
- Extra homestay nights: $25/night, $165/week
- Add $45/wk/person for air-conditioning & private bath upgrade, $30/wk/person, if sharing room w/ companion
- PLEASE NOTE: The 2 week program includes two field trips and the 4 week program includes 4 field trips. Field trips are subject to change.
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