Spanish Immersion Program, CEPHCIS, UNAM 2016

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1 The National Autonomous University of México (UNAM) through its Peninsular Center in Humanities and in Social Studies and UNAM-Canadá is pleased to invite you to its Spanish Immersion Program, CEPHCIS, UNAM 2016 From 13 to February 3, 2017 The Spanish immersion program for Canadian exchange students focuses on the practice of the language in complete immersion. Each course corresponds with the participant s assessment report and consists of 45 hours of Spanish with a native, local teacher. In addition, students will have 24 hours of courses related to Mexican culture which include 6 hours of practical exercises to reinforce weekly acquisition. The program will offer three visits/tours to sites of interest in the region: a) Izamal, a colonial city considered by UNESCO a Magical Village ( b) The archaeological site of Chichen Itzá ( one of the new Wonders of the World; c) Hacienda Sotuta de Peon ( where the importance of sisal for regional history can be appreciated. These tours will be organized by the CEPHCIS (tour guides, entrance fees, transportation) and although they are included in the cost of the program, participation in them is voluntary.

Participants will have the opportunity to be hosted by local families or, if preferred, to search for their own accommodation in hotels or apartments.

At the end of the program, participants will receive a record of the studies pursued and will be able to share their experience with their teachers and hosting families at a farewell gathering.

2 Participants will have the opportunity to be hosted by local families or, if preferred, to search for their own accommodation in hotels or apartments. Upon arrival they will receive an introductory briefing about CEHPCIS facilities, informing them on the city and details about the program. There will then be a welcoming reception. At the end of the program, participants will receive a record of the studies pursued and will be able to share their experience with their teachers and hosting families at a farewell gathering. Deadline to register and book at UNAM - Canada with 10% of the total cost of the program: Monday, October 31, Please, fill up and send the form. Limit for payment of the remaining 90 % also at UNAM - Canada: Monday, November 25 th, 2016.

3 Program: Thursday, 12th Arrival to Merida Friday, 13th. - Registration 10:00 am. - Introductory briefing, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm - Welcoming reception Saturday, 14th. Tour to Chichen Itza Departure from CEPHCIS Santa Lucía, 9:00 am Monday, 16th Tuesday, 17th Wednesday, 18th Thursday, 19th Friday, 20th Sunday, 15th Mexican Tradition and Course: History of Mexico, 11:30 am and Course: History of Mexico, 11:30 am Level A1: Course: Course: History of Mexico, 11:30 am Levels A1, B1 and B2 Practical class for the courses and History of Mexico, City tour 12:00 to 14:00 pm Tour to Izamal Departure from CEPHCIS Santa Lucía 11:15 am. Saturday, 21th

4 Sunday, 22th Monday, 23th Mexican Tradition and Course: Mayan 11:30 to 13:30 am. Tuesday, 24th. Course: Mayan 11:30 Wednesday, 25th 11:30 am. Level A1: Course: Course: Mayan 11:30 to 13:30 am. Thursday, 26st Levels A1, B1 and B2 Practical class for the courses and Mayan Visit to Museo del Mundo Maya 11:15 am to 14:30 pm hrs Friday, 27nd Tour to Hacienda Sotuta de Peón Departure from CEPHCIS Santa Lucía 11:15 am Saturday, 28th

5 Sunday, 29th. Monday, 30th Level A1 Course: Course: Current topics of Mexico 11:30 am Tuesday, 31sd 11:30 am. Level A1 Course: Course: Current topics of Mexico 11:30 am Wednesday, February1sd 11:30 am. Level A1 Course: Mexican Tradition and Course: Current topics of Mexico 11:30 am Thursday, February 2nd Break: 11:00 a Levels A1, B1 and B2 Practical class for the courses and Current topics of Mexico Visit to Progreso 11:15 am to 16:00 pm. Friday, February 3th Farewell gathering 12:00 pm Saturday, February 4th Return to Canada All activities will be at CEPHCIS Santa Lucía, located at 469, 60 street, by 53 and 55, downtown. Total cost will be $1500 CAD without housing and $2000 CAD with housing. It should be noted that the schedule for tours and visits may be subject to change with notice. In addition, practical courses do not include meals. Based on comments from former students, we suggest housing at the 62 St guest house, located one block from CEPHCIS Santa Lucia. The web page is: casaalvarezguesthouse.com/

6 You can also housing at Tu casa en Mérida, more details at number (52-999) or Information Session, on Monday October 28, 2016 at 4:00 pm Level Test: Wednesday October 5, 2016 at 6:00 pm or Friday October 14, 2016 at 12:00 pm For more information, contact us at or Phone: Mexico (52) and Canada ext. 310

SPANISH IMMERSION PROGRAM UNAM-CANADÁ CEPE-TAXCO from January 13 to February 3, 2018

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