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Program Offerings
Students will select one course from the following offerings:
| Graduate |
Courses |
| SPAN 525 |
Advanced Oral Practive and Self-Expression |
| SPAN 589 |
Current Topics |
| Undergraduate |
Courses |
| SPAN 362 |
Oral Spanish II |
| SPAN 491 |
Current Topics |
Students should work with their academic advisor to ensure that these three credits are appropriately utilized for the student's major/minor requirements or to fulfill General Education requirements.
Three workshops:
1. Chilean dance: Students will learn about the Cueca, a typical Chilean courtship dance that dates from the colonial times.
2. Mapuche loom weaving: Students will learn the ancient way in which the Mapuches, the indigenous inhabitants of Chile, weave.
3. Chilean cuisine: The students will learn how to cook traditional Chilean dishes.
In addition to the contact hours in Chile, the students will meet several times during the Spring 2008 semester and after the trip in August when they will turn in their course project.
Students who do not have a passport must apply for it right away. It could take a few months for the passport to be issued.
For more information contact Prof. Rivera-Hernández at norma.rivera-hernandez@millersville.edu.
Cost
Millersville students paid approximately $1400.00 to participate in this course during Summer 2008:
This cost included:
- Round-trip transportation from Santiago Airport to Valparaíso.
- Students will be able to learn about authentic Chilean family-life by staying with local families in Valparaíso.
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Computer and Internet access
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso library access
- All museum entrance fees
- Wonderful guided excursions to area destinations. All excursions are guided by experts on the destinations. We will visit Santiago (1 day), Isla Negra (1 day) Cerro Alegre (1/2 day), and La Sebastiana y el Museo de Cielo Abierto (1/2 day).
This cost did not include:
- Millersville tuition and fees
- Airfare
- ISIC Cards
- Passport (if necessary)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs and other daily expenses)
Students paid a nonrefundable fee of $150.00 by April 11, 2008 to reserve their place. An application form was sent with the nonrefundable fee. The balance of the costs was divided in two payments of $630.00 due on April 25, and May 9, 2008.
The tickets for the airfare was purchased by each individual, but the reservations were made for the entire group by Travel Time. In order to reserve your seat you must pay a fee of a $100.00 to the travel agent in addition to the price of the ticket. This fee will be returned to you after you return from Chile. I will give you more details about the cost and when you have to purchase the tickets.
Students will be asked to show proof of health insurance coverage.
Send checks payable to Millersville University to Norma Rivera, Global Education and Partnerships, Cumberland House, Millersville University, Millersville, PA, 17551.
Financial Assistance
Since this is a 3 credit class, students should contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss their specific financial aid package.
Dates
Students studied in Chile from August 3 until August 18, 2008.
Students met with Professor Rivera-Hernández on several occasions before departing, and once after returning.
Accomodation
Students stayed with host families in Chile.
Eligibility
This course was open to both graduate and undergraduate students. Proficiency above the Span 202 level either by having taken the course or placement exam
Credit
The Millersville course will be the equivalent of 3.0 credits for the 15 day program.
To Apply
Students paid a nonrefundable fee of $150.00 by April 11, 2008 to reserve their place. An application form must be sent with the nonrefundable fee. The balance of the costs was divided in two payments of $630.00 due on April 25, and May 9, 2008.
Send checks payable to Millersville University to Norma Rivera, Global Education and Partnerships, Cumberland House, Millersville University, Millersville, PA, 17551.
For more information or please contact Professor Rivera-Hernández at norma.rivera-hernandez@millersville.edu
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