Summer Program in Mexico - Session I
Sponsored by TnCIS (Tennessee Consortium for International Studies)
Summer Session I
May 3 - May 23, 2008
Fee: $1995 Tuition Included
The following information is available for download - PDF (18KB)
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is possible that not all TnCIS programs or all TnCIS courses are available at your institution. Courses may also have slightly different titles and numbers at your institution. Contact your TnCIS campus representative for exact course and program offerings and instructions for registering and paying fees.
Program Location
The session will begin in Mexico City but will be primarily hosted in the city of Morelia, where an infrastructure is in place to provide all services to the students. Morelia is a city of over one million and is an extremely important colonial city, with most of the city center and cathedral originating in the 17th century. Morelia is not an international tourist destination and therefore retains its original character and charm.
Program Description
The ability to communicate in Spanish is becoming increasingly important due to the rapidly growing Hispanic community. This program is designed to provide students intensive language instruction while they experience Mexican culture first hand. It is an immersion program with English being spoken only as absolutely needed and during some excursions so as not to exclude the beginners. Trips to various cultural sites will also convey important information about both contemporary and historical Mexico.
The program will consist of four main parts: cultural excursions, local excursions, classes and accommodations.
Cultural Excursions:
The program will begin with a three day stay in Mexico City, with two additional full day excursions to cultural sites in the vicinity of Morelia, Mexico.
Local Excursions:
During several afternoons each week, students will visit various sites of importance in Morelia. Some excursions to institutes or agencies related to the students major can also be arranged.
Classes:
Classes will be held fours hours per day five days per week.
Accommodations:
Students will live and eat three meals per day with local families.
Academics
All of the following courses will be offered in both sessions making it possible to complete a full year of 6 hours of Spanish if both sessions are attended.
SPAN 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020, 2510
Each course will be taught by qualified native speakers of Spanish and consist of 45 instructional hours. Standard college level Spanish texts and instructional materials will be used.
Financial Aid
Applications for financial aid (scholarships, grants and student loans) must be made through your home institution. Please consult your TnCIS campus representative for information and instructions.
Mandatory Orientation,
A thorough pre-departure orientation is an essential part of your preparation to study abroad. The mandatory TnCIS orientation for all programs will be held Saturday, March 29, 2008, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Exact time and place will be announced at the beginning of March. Please plan to attend.
Application
Applications are due on February 28th. APPLY NOW
Late Applications will be considered on a space available basis.
A complete application consists of:
- The completed on line application
- The deposit of $100 (paid to the cashier at your home institution)
- An official transcript sent to TnCIS at the address below directly by the registrar at your institution
Complete applications will be considered beginning February 29, 2008 and you will be notified of acceptance shortly after that date.
Program Fee and Deadline
Students will register and pay fees on their home campuses. The cost to the student will be $1995. The fee to the student includes tuition, round trip air fare from Tennessee to Mexico City, all excursion transportation in Mexico, full room and board, all instruction in Mexico, a welcome banquet and other small incidental items. Expenses not covered by the fee include: passport, health insurance, textbooks, and personal spending money.
Payment Deadlines:
February 28: Deposit of $100
March 20: Full payment of $1895
Total: $1995
Cancellation Policy:
Before February 28: Full refund.
Between February 28 and March 20: Full refund except for $100 deposit.
Between March 20 and April 28: $1,400 cancellation fee.
After April 28: No refund.
Mailing Address
TnCIS Office
Pellissippi State Technical Community College
P.O. Box 22990
Knoxville, TN 37933-0990
TnCIS Contact at Your Institution
