Mexico: Guadalajara Semester

Program Overview

Guadalajara, capital of the state of Jalisco, is Mexico's second-largest city. Founded in 1542 by Spanish conquistadors, it maintains ties to its rich cultural past, priding itself on being Mexico's most traditional large city. Sombreros, mariachis, and tequila all have their origins here. At the same time, Guadalajara is a modern city and home to Mexico's high-tech sector. This blend of traditional and modern makes Guadalajara a perfect place to study Spanish language while gaining an appreciation of the complexities of today's Mexico.

Students participating in the CCIS Guadalajara, Mexico Program will study at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) one of the country's top five institutions for higher education. Semester and quarter long program options for beginning and advanced Spanish speakers.

Academic Profile

The Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Guadalajara

Established in 1935, the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) is the oldest private university in Mexico and is often ranked as one of the country's top five institutions of higher education. Its nearly 20,000 students represent all states of Mexico and 35 countries, many attracted by UAG's well-known medical school. Surrounded by parks and residential neighborhoods, UAG is only minutes away from downtown Guadalajara, easily accessible by public transportation.

Course Offerings

» Intensive Language Program
Ideal for students who wish to improve their Spanish language skills, this program offers month-long sessions at all levels of Spanish proficiency. During each month-long session, students complete one level and earn 4 semester (6 quarter) credits. All courses offer excursions and an optional study tour of Mexico City is available.
Language Level	Language Course #1	Language Course #2	Language of Instruction	Contact Hours	Semester Credits	Quarter Credits
Level 1	Beginning Grammar	Beginning Conversation	Spanish	40/40	2/2	4/4
Level 2	Beginning Grammar	Beginning Conversation	Spanish	40/40	2/2	4/4
Level 3	Intermediate Grammar	Intermediate Conversation	Spanish	40/40	2/2	4/4
Level 4	Intermediate Grammar	Intermediate Conversation	Spanish	40/40	2/2	4/4
Level 5	Advanced Grammar	Advanced Conversation *	Spanish	40/40	2/2	4/4
Level 6	Advanced Grammar	Introduction to Latin American Literature *	Spanish	40/40	2/2	4/4
Level 7	Advanced Grammar	Latin American Literary Genres *	Spanish	40/40	2/2	4/4
Level 8	Advanced Grammar	Advanced Conversation *	Spanish	40/40	2/2	4/4
Level 9	Advanced Spanish		Spanish	40	2	4
* Course may be replaced with one of the Elective Courses list below.
Elective Courses (Levels 5–9)			Language of Instruction	Contact Hours	Semester Credits	Quarter Credits
Business Spanish I			Spanish	40	2	4
Business Spanish II			Spanish	40	2	4
Medical Spanish - Beginning			Spanish	40	2	4
Medical Spanish - Intermediate			Spanish	40	2	4
Medical Spanish - Advanced			Spanish	40	2	4
Spanish Cultural and Mexican Anthropology			Spanish	40	2	4

» Advanced Program with Mexican Students
This program is designed for students with an advanced level of Spanish proficiency. Students enroll in a combination of advanced language courses and one or two regular courses taught in Spanish alongside Mexican students. Students typically enroll in five courses and earn 16 semester (24 quarter) credits. All language courses include excursions to various cultural sites in and around Guadalajara. In addition, an optional three-day study tour of Mexico City is available each semester. Eligibility: Students must be fluent Spanish speakers or have completed the equivalent of 5 semesters of college-level Spanish prior to departure.
Advanced Language Courses (Courses with International Students)	Language of Instruction	Contact Hours	Semester Credits	Quarter Credits
Month 1 - Advanced Spanish Grammar	Spanish	30	2	3
Month 1 - Introduction to Latin American Literature	Spanish	30	2	3
Month 2 - Advanced Spanish Grammar	Spanish	30	2	3
Month 2 - Latin American Literary Genres	Spanish	30	2	3
Month 3 - Spanish Cultural and Mexican Anthropology	Spanish	40	2	4
Departmental Courses (Courses with Mexican Students)	Language of Instruction	Contact Hours	Semester Credits	Quarter Credits
Accounting	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Actuary Science	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Agricultural Business Engineering	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Architecture	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Biology	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Biomedical Electronics Engineering	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Biotechnology Engineering	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Business Administration	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Business Economics and Management	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Chemical Engineering	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Civil Engineering	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Communication	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Computer Systems Engineering	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Dentistry	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Early Childhood Education	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Education	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Electronics Engineering	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Elementary and Bilingual Education	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Financial Management	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Food Engineering	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Graphic Design	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Industrial and Systems Engineering	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Industrial Design	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Interior Design and Landscaping	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
International Relations	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
International Trade	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Law	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Management and Food Services	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Management of Information Technology	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Marketing and Trade Relations	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Mechatronic Engineering	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Nursing	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Nutrition	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Pharmaceutical Chemical Biologist	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Physical Therapy	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Political Science and Public Administration	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Psychology	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Software Engineering	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Surgery	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies
Tourism Management	Spanish	Varies	Varies	Varies

Activities and Opportunities

Student Life

Participants are encouraged to immerse themselves in the local culture through extracurricular activities at the university. International students also have the option of participating in a monthly excursion to a historically or culturally significant location in and around Guadalajara. (The costs associated with these optional excursions are not included in the program fee.)
Student activities and clubs at UAG are also open to international students. Participants are encouraged to take part in the North American Students Association, which promotes intercultural understanding between study abroad and Mexican students.

Housing

Living with a host family provides students with valuable insights into Mexican life and culture. Students are placed with local families in a private or shared room, and are provided three meals per day. Homes are typically located in residential areas convenient to campus; students generally walk or take a short bus ride to class.

Guadalajara Semester Program Details

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Good judicial standing (no major disciplinary violations in the past 12 months)

Program Dates and Costs

» Intensive Language Program
Semester	Arrival Date	Departure Date	Program Cost *	Application Deadline
Fall 2010	Aug 16, 2010	Dec 3, 2010	$3,455	May 14, 2010
Spring 2011	Jan 6, 2011	May 14, 2011	TBD	Oct 8, 2010
Fall 2011	Aug 11, 2011	Dec 3, 2011	TBD	May 13, 2011
Month-Long Sessions	Arrival Date	Departure Date	Program Cost *	Application Deadline
January 2011	Jan 6, 2011	Feb 5, 2011	TBD	Oct 8, 2010
February 2011	Feb 3, 2011	Mar 5, 2011	TBD	Nov 5, 2010
March 2011	Mar 3, 2011	Apr 2, 2011	TBD	Dec 3, 2010
April 2011	Mar 31, 2011	May 14, 2011	TBD	Dec 31, 2010
May 2011	May 12, 2011	Jun 11, 2011	TBD	Feb 11, 2011
June 2011	Jun 9, 2011	Jul 9, 2011	TBD	Mar 11, 2011
July 2011	Jul 7, 2011	Aug 6, 2011	TBD	Apr 8, 2011
August 2011	Aug 11, 2011	Sep 10, 2011	TBD	May 13, 2011
September 2011	Sep 8, 2011	Oct 8, 2011	TBD	Jun 10, 2011
October 2011	Oct 6, 2011	Nov 5, 2011	TBD	Jul 8, 2011
November 2011	Nov 3, 2011	Dec 3, 2011	TBD	Aug 5, 2011
* Note: A program deposit of $300 is due upon acceptance and is applied toward the total cost of the program.

» Advanced Program with Mexican Students
Semester	Arrival Date	Departure Date	Program Cost *	Application Deadline
Fall 2010	Aug 16, 2010	Dec 18, 2010	$3,455	May 14, 2010
Spring 2011	Jan 6, 2011	Jun 11, 2011	TBD	Oct 8, 2010
Fall 2011	Aug 11, 2011	Dec 17, 2011	TBD	May 13, 2011
* Note: A program deposit of $300 is due upon acceptance and is applied toward the total cost of the program.

Costs Included

Tuition, medical insurance, and a Lonely Planet travel guide

Costs Not Included

Application fee ($50), passport ($130), airfare ($500), airport pickup fee ($20), homestay with three meals per day (shared: $375; single: $425/month), homestay placement fee ($20), books and supplies ($25/class), local transportation ($75/month), personal expenses ($200/month), and optional study tour of Mexico City ($250)

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

CCIS Mexico Application Checklist

1. CCIS Application Adobe Document - Be sure to print legibily in dark ink. All students must obtain their advisor's signature on the application to be considered complete.

2. Statement of Purpose - In a 300 to 500 word essay, introduce yourself and explain your objectives for studying abroad. Also, describe the personal benefits you expect to receive from the program, and how you plan to incorporate this experience abroad into your current and future academic and career goals.

3. Two (2) Confidential Reference Forms Adobe Document - Reference forms must be completed by two professors that you have had in the past or have currently.

4. Spanish Language Proficiency Report Adobe Document - This form must be completed by a Spanish language professor at your current college or university.

5. Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara Application Adobe Document - Type your responses on this application before printing the form.

6. Homestay Application Adobe Document - Type your responses on this application before printing the form.

7. Official Transcript(s) - Request an official transcript from each college or university you have attended and submit them, in signed and sealed envelopes, together with your other application materials. Be sure to request transcripts as early as possible.

8. Passport-sized photo - Guidelines for an acceptable photo can be found at: travel.state.gov.

9. Disciplinary Clearance Form Adobe Document - This form should be completed by the Judicial Affairs Officer, Study Abroad Advisor, or other university official that can verify your judicial standing at your current college or university.

10. $50 Application Fee - This fee can be paid by check, money order, or cashier's check and is made payable to Central Washington University. Please note, once submitted the $50 application fee is non-refundable.

Submit Application Materials To:

Ray Bates, Study Abroad Advisor
Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7407

batesr@cwu.edu
(509) 963-3621
(509) 963-1558 (Fax)
CCIS Mexico Facebook Group