College of Education
Oaxaca Study and Culture Tour June 5-12, 2010
About
It is becoming increasingly important that educators understand the Latino culture and be able to communicate with Spanish-speaking students, their families, and their community. UCCS is offering a course in 2010 that will provide the opportunity to learn Spanish and to earn graduate credits while travelling in Mexico.
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Use Spanish in real-life situations, such as bargaining for purchases or buying food
- Travel to Mexico to study first-hand the Latino culture
Course Description
Course: Travel to Mexico
This 4 credit course consists of a 7-day trip to the city of Oaxaca in southern Mexico with the primary objective being a greater understanding of true Mexican culture. This lovely colonial town is also home to many of Mexico’s indigenous peoples.
It is a place of fascinating contrasts: amazing beauty and extreme poverty.
There will also be a focus on the education structure in Mexico, allowing for discussions related to the issue of Mexican immigration in the United States.
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Course Activities
- Tour Spanish cathedrals
- Visit Zapotec ruins
- See village woodcarving, weaving and pottery
Cost & Credit hours
4 semester credits $2095.00. Includes all travel expenses in Mexico, lodging and most meals.
A $400 deposit is required for this course, due February 1, 2010. There will be no refunds for cancellations after this date.
To allow participants the ability to extend their time in Mexico, airfare is not included. For your convenience, we will identify a group flight and will assist participants in booking air travel.
This program is available for no credit but will remain the same rate with/without credit.