Argentina+for+Spanish+Teachers+2008

For the past five years this program has been in Peru. This summer it will be in Argentina!**Argentina for Spanish Teachers '08**
 * Overview:**For the sixth consecutive year, Mount Mary College is offering a unique immersion experience for Spanish teachers seeking to refresh their language skills and improve their teaching practices. Previous programs have been located in Arequipa, Peru. This year's program will be centered in and around Buenos Aires, where students will be immersed in Argentine culture and history. Activities will range from tango classes to dialogues with Argentine teachers, community leaders, las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo, theater, etc. Program participants will develop thematic units based on their Argentine experience for use in their classrooms.

The program focus will be in the Greater Buenos Aires area. We will be housed in the suburb of Quilmes, a short distance from downtown Buenos Aires.
 * Location:**

However, many participants are planning to spend an additional week in Argentina to explore other areas and interests. o All travel in Argentina o Housing (including breakfast and some evening meals) o Tours, museums, and tango classes o Exposure to Argentine art and music o Visits to Argentine schools o Opportunities to do service work o June 22 - July 13, 2008 (three weeks) o Participants should arrive in Buenos Aires no later than June 22. Classes begin on June 23 o The base fee for 2008 will be $1600 o Flights to Buenos Aires and airport taxes are the responsibility of the participants. (Typical USA-Buenos Aires (EZE) fares are approximately $1000) o Participants must enroll in a minimum of 2 credits or a maximum of 6 credits Tuition - a slight increase over 2007 tuition fees is anticipated. o 2007 tuition = $320 per credit 6 credits = $1920 tuition 3 credits = $960 tuition o A program application along with a $600 deposit ($100 of which is nonrefundable) is required. o To request an application form, contact: __muirhear[at]mtmary.edu__
 * Program length: three weeks.**
 * Program includes:**
 * Dates, fees, and credit options:**
 * Application and Deposit:**

o $600 deposit ($100 which is nonrefundable) upon application o $1000- April 15, 2008 o Tuition payment due May 1, 2008
 * Payment schedule:**

Participants from Mount Mary College's Peru for Spanish Teachers programs will be given consideration.
 * Program space:**

//**Space is limited to 20 participants. In previous years the Peru program filled rapidly. We anticipate a similar response for Argentina 2008. Apply early.**

updated October 31, 2007//


 * COURSES**

EDU 595 (2/3 G credits)

__Special Topics: "Language and Culture: Creating Materials For Your Classroom__

This course will provide an opportunity to develop curricula and strategies to help participants bring Argentina to their classrooms.

Perla Kopeloff is a Spanish teacher in Alamosa, Colorado. She is a native of Argentina who participated in the Peru program in 2005. SPA 575 (2/G credits)

__Current Issues in Latin America: //La realidad argentina//__

This course will provide the historical framework and cultural immersion to aid participants arrive at an understanding of Argentina.

Richard Muirhead is the Director of International Studies at Mount Mary College. He first visited Argentina in 1968. In 2000 he led a study group to Buenos Aires. Additionally, he has led study programs to Ecuador, Mexico, and numerous times in Peru.

Perla and Richard will be joined by Argentine peers who will help facilitate the two courses.


 * Comments from Peru for Spanish Teachers Programs**

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