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Latin American Studies Program
Puebla, Mexico
Winter and Spring Quarters, 2009

Thank you for your interest in Seattle University’s Latin American Studies Program (LASP).  You are invited to apply for enrollment in this program for winter or spring quarter 2009 or for both quarters.

Enclosed please find the APPLICATION FORM for participation in next year’s program.  In addition to the enclosed form, please submit the following items directly to the Department of Modern Languages, Xavier Hall 101:

1. An official transcript of grades from the school you are currently attending.  If you are currently attending S.U., make an unofficial copy of your transcript and send it to the Modern Languages Department.
2. A recent photograph of yourself.
3. A short essay of 150 words explaining your reasons for applying to the Latin American Studies Program.

If you are accepted into the LASP program, you must also submit to the Department of Modern Languages a $200 non-refundable deposit (check only).

All applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for admission at Seattle University as regular students.

If you have any questions regarding a financial aid package for this program - scholarships, grants, loans – please contact the Financial Aid Office at Seattle University at 296-5847.  Students are responsible for making their own financial arrangements. 

If you have any further questions, please contact the Modern Language Department.

Program Dates

The Latin American Studies Program (LASP) in Puebla, Mexico, will follow the regular Seattle University Winter and Spring Quarter schedules, with classes beginning January 5th and ending March 20th for Winter Quarter 2009 and beginning March 30th and ending June 13th for Spring Quarter 2009. Students are advised to arrive in Puebla at least 2 days before classes start.

Location

Classes will be held at the Universidad Iberoamericana, Golfo-Centro Campus, a Jesuit university of about 5,000 students in southwestern Puebla. Students will attend classes three hours each day, Monday through Friday. All classes will be conducted in Spanish.

LASP Course Offerings

Winter Quarter, 2009

SP 235 Spanish Language 6
SP 292 Reading, Composition and Conversation
SP 293 Special Topic

Total: 15 credits

Spring Quarter, 2009

SP 315 Latin American and Spanish Culture and Civilization
SP 325 Introduction to Latin American and Spanish Literature
SP 393 Latin American History, Politics and Societies

Total: 15 credits

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for enrollment in the winter quarter of this program are Spanish 215 (5 credits) and Spanish 225 (5 credits). These courses will be offered consecutively (for 2 hours a day, 5 days a week) during Fall Quarter 2008 at Seattle University.

The prerequisites for enrollment in the spring quarter of this program are 25 credits of second year Spanish courses, or the equivalent as determined by the program director.

In addition, every LASP participant must complete a weekly 1 hour LASP orientation course in fall quarter 2008 at Seattle University. This course provides a cultural and practical orientation in preparation for living in Mexico.

Educational Field Trip

Students are required to participate in a major field trip for approximately two weeks in Mexico, which is a requirement of the course entitled SP 393-Latin American History, Politics and Societies. The cost of this educational trip is the responsibility of each student.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is open -
APPLICATION FORM

Selection of Participants

The Modern Languages Department evaluates each applicant by considering the applicant’s overall grade-point average, Spanish language grade point average, references, and level of interest in Spanish language acquisition and Latin American culture. A minimum 3.00 overall GPA and 3.30 Spanish language GPA are required for acceptance into the program. Notification of acceptance will be given within two weeks of the application deadline. A personal interview may be required for some applicants prior to acceptance into the program.

Liability Release

Students must submit a Liability Release Form to Seattle University before participating in the program.

Travel Arrangements

Students will be required to make their own travel arrangements and submit their travel itinerary to the program director.

Lodging

All students are required to reside with Mexican families selected by the program.

Medical Insurance

Each student must purchase a medical insurance policy through Seattle University that provides coverage in Mexico.

Estimated Costs Per Quarter

Seattle University Tuition (15 credits) $8,875*

Round-trip Airfare, Seattle to Mexico City $1,000*

Room and Board $1,500*

Major Field Trip (Spring Quarter only) $ 650*

Miscellaneous Spending Money $1,200*

TOTAL $13,325*

*These figures represent approximate costs.

Academic Advantages Offered by LASP

Spanish Major

• Upon completion of the spring quarter of this program, you may only need 15 additional credits to obtain a Spanish major at Seattle University.

Spanish Minor

• Upon completion of the winter quarter of this program, you may need only 5 additional credits to obtain a Spanish minor at Seattle University.

 

Contact

Jaime Perozo 296-5381 
jperozo@seattleu.edu 

Gonzalo Montoya 296-2471 
montoyag@seattleu.edu

Diana Luna 296-5376 
lunad@seattleu.edu 

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