Latin America in an International Context (6 week program June/ July)
Nowadays, having an international academic experience is not just an additional value on your resume; it will play a major role in your professional and personal development. Join us at the Iberoamericana University to participate in our short term program "Latin America in an International Context!". INCLUDED: Five-day Study Tour to Oaxaca!In June 2015, join us for our integrated five-day study tour during the program.
The program has been especially designed for students who want to learn about Latin America, enhance their language skills and have a good time. This short term program’s primary goal is to provide undergraduate as well as graduate students tools and possibilities to improve their Spanish language skills and their knowledge about Latin America. The program will offer a comprehensive insight into Latin America and Mexico's economic, social, and political situation, and illustrates ways for future potential development.
Session dates 2016: May 27 - July 7
An orientation and welcome session will be offered on Friday, May 27, 2016. On that day, you will also have a Spanish language exam in order to define which language level would be most suitable for you. The program and the courses then start on Monday, May 30, 2016. A five-day study tour is integrated within the program and will consolidate your experience through exploring new territories, cultures, and people.
Within this Summer School, students can choose from three different options:
A
3-weeks program at the beginning, with a focus on Economics, International Relations and Demography in Latin America. As usual, students participating within this first option will receive an official transcript from the university, with the credits and grades from the first three modules.
B
3+1 Program, choosing the first three weeks and the one week study tour to Southern Mexico. Students who would like to spend a complete month with us are welcome to accompany us to Southern Mexico, one of Mexico's most interesting and diverse regions, both culturally as considering its natural ressources.
C
The complete 6 weeks summer program, including the Study Tour, with two final thematic modules in early July, which predominantly concentrate on Social Sciences and Culture.
Be our guest in this fascinating Latin America summer program - we're looking forward to welcoming you in Mexico City! Below please find all further relevant information.
This first module will offer students four lectures: 1. Pre-encounter Cultures 2. Colonial Period 3. Late Colonial/Early National Period 4. The long 19th century and the 20th century Students will have an exam after
This fifth module (4 lectures) will present current trends and issues within world development, such as 1.Population dynamics and economic growth 2. Equity, Human capital and development 3. Environment and economic growth 4. Climate
This fourth module will offer four lectures: 1. Structural reforms in the 90s and the NAFTA integration: The Mexican experience 2. Foreign investment in Latin America 3. Emerging trends in the context of a globalized
At the beginning of the program students will take a short Spanish exam and, depending on their result, they will then be placed in the appropriate class for their language level.
Professors will help students to develop social communication skills by teaching them socially useful expressions, norms of polite behavior, popular sayings, etc.
As an additional feature, students could take an extra 2 hour class each Thursday from 11 to 1pm to prepare for the DELE: Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera or Certificate of Spanish as
The first excursion of the program will take students to one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in Mexico: Teotihuacán. With some of the largest pyramid structures built in the pre-Columbian Americas and
This first “Getting to Know Mexico City” trip will take students to the historic center of Mexico City. During this half-day guided excursion, students will visit the Zócalo, the Cathedral, the National Palace
This amazing excursion will take students to some of the most beautiful tourist must-sees in Mexico. They will have the opportunity to explore the largest cave systems in Latin America, visit the silver
Since 2010, Mexican cuisine has been part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Students will learn how to dance the main Latin American dances (salsa, merengue, cumbia,…) with teacher Andres Diaz, a Mexican featured dancer with over 10 years professional experience.
These language tandems will allow students to practice their language skills, experience different pronunciation and different vocabulary. There are no grammar tests or monitoring of learning aims in a language tandem.
Our first company visit which allows students to learn about how make correct associations and choose appropriate channels of distribution. Pineda Covalin is a Mexican brand design created by two textile and industrial designers
Students will discuss Australian-Mexican relationships and business opportunities during a meal with a representative of Austrade (Australian Trade Commission), the Australian Government’s trade, investment and education promotion agency. Through a network of offices in
Students will have the honor of sharing their meal with a representative of ProMexico, the Mexican government agency that works to attract direct foreign investment, boost the exports of Mexican products and services, and
Students will stay with Mexican families in a shared room with another visiting student. All the families we work with have experience of hosting exchange students and will help students to adapt more quickly
Students are required to hand in the application form and send the required documentation to the Ibero Student Mobility Office. After receiving your documents, we will review your application and, if you are
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