Union Term Abroad In Mexico - Winter (Odd Years)
Union's International Programs will offer a term abroad in Cuernavaca, Mexico, in the winter term of odd years. Professor William Garcia will be the Faculty Member in Residence.
Course of Study
Spanish 204 The Spanish Language Studied Abroad. An intensive study of modern Spanish with emphasis on speaking and writing.
Spanish 209T Mexican Civilization. A study of Mexican Civilization as exemplified by the art, architecture, literature, and history of Mexico. In addition to lectures and readings, there will be conducted visits to museums and other places of interest.
Spanish 129b XXth Century Mexican Theater. An in-depth study of Mexican dramaturgy in the XXth century, focusing on the most representative figures (Xavier Villaurrutia, Emilio Caraballido, Luisa Josefina Hernández, Sabina Berman, Hugo Salcedo, among others). The plays will be analyzed as cultural artifacts that reflect not only the historical circumstances of the society in which they are produced but also main theatrical trends.
Eligibility
Students must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 at the time of application, be in good academic standing when the program begins, and be certified as eligible by the Dean of Students. Students must have completed a 203 level course.
Expenses
The inclusive fee covers tuition, room, board and all group excursions. It does not cover personal expenses and independent travel. Travel to and from Mexico and the purchase of an airline ticket are the individual responsibility of each student. All scholarships apply to the program, with the exception of work-study.
Calendar
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*April |
Application Deadline |
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*May |
$200 non-refundable deposit due at Cashier's Office in McKean House and receipt brought to the International Programs Office, Humanities, 211 |
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*Fall Term |
Orientation Meetings |
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*Early January |
Program Begins |
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*Late March |
Program Ends |
For further information and applications see Professor Thomas or Nancy Cooper, HU 211.
*Dates to be announced
Students apply for international programs two terms in advance. All international programs are competitive, some highly so. Attendance at a program's informational meeting is essential. Selection criteria include the student's essay, GPA, faculty recommendations, course of study, certification by the Dean of Students, and the selection committee's assessment of the student's capability of adapting to the program's social and academic environment. Should there be additional selection criteria, they will be announced at the informational meeting. The faculty selection committee seeks a group of students with varied academic and intellectual backgrounds and interests. The College urges students to seek advice from their academic advisors and from the international programs office to select programs appropriate to their academic and intellectual interests. While the College is very proud of the unusually high percentage of its students who study abroad, we must note that participation in all programs is limited.