Peru is without a doubt one of the most attractive countries in Latin America. Its ecological and cultural diversity, the impressive variety of its landscapes, the cheerful character of its people and its historically rich cities and beautiful archaeological monuments, all combine to make of Peru a unique country in the world. Placed on the central western coast of South America, Peru offers an immense variety of landscapes and climates, result of the uniqueness of its geographical location. Historically Peruvian current territory has also been home to some of the richest pre-Columbian civilizations, characteristically complex societies that achieved extremely high levels of development in terms of their architecture, textiles, stock rearing, ceramics, gold and silver work, among other.

The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) is a private, non-profit institution devoted to higher education. It was founded in 1917 and today we have a population of more than 24,000 students (in undergraduate, Master or Doctorate programs). We are among the twenty five most important universities in Latin America, and occupy the first position in Peru. The quality of our education is at the core of the university and our students, researchers and professors are the proof of it. At this moment, PUCP is the most international Higher Education Institution (HEI) in the country.

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• Winter session: February – March 2014

Spanish Language and Peruvian Studies Immersion CourseApplication Deadline: Dec 31st, 2013

• Summer session: July 2014

Spanish Language and Peruvian Studies Regular CourseApplication Deadline: April 18th, 2014

Contact: • Piero Fioralisso• fieldschool@pucp.edu.pe

Courses:• Spanish Language Intermediate level• Spanish Language Advanced level• Peruvian Culture

Program Detailsú

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Spanish Language and Peruvian Studies Winter Course

Overview

The Program offers formal instruction for a total of twenty hours per week in a three-week course. Students attend a daily two-hour session where they receive formal instruction in Spanish grammar, as well as in oral and written communicational skills. Besides, students are supervised by teaching assistants, for a daily two-hour individualized conversational practice.

Students finishing the Spanish Course will reach the international standards of language aptitude evaluation ACTFL.

In addition, the program offers 1 course of 15 hours on the different aspects of Peruvian culture, such as social reality, history, arts and language. It also includes 1 guided visit to an important cultural site in Lima.

Maximum number of students per class is 10; this allows professors to follow up individually on students’ learning and to know and reinforce those aspects where students need improvement.

Courses

Tuition Fees:

Dates 2014:

Placement test dates:

• Application fee: $ 150.00• Program fee: $ 850.00• $100 discount on the program fee for payments before January 5th

• Preliminary placement test: When applying • Oral placement test: February 21st

• Spanish language course: Hours of instruction: 60 hours Credits: 3

• Peruvian culture course: Hours of instruction: 15 hours Credits: 1

Dates and Fees

Application Deadline Dec 31st

Session Dates February 24th – March 14th, 2014

Final Forms and Payments Deadline Jan 24th 2014

Spanish Course

This course is aimed at students who have completed three or four semesters of Spanish language at university level. Students at this level should have covered all the basic structures of the Spanish language. The Intermediate course is designed to provide practice mastering expressive skills.

This course is aimed at students who have completed five or six semesters of Spanish language at university level. This course offers an extensive revision of the grammatical topics that cause the most difficulties at this level, such as contrast between the uses of different tenses in the past for narratives, the use of “ser” and “estar” in descriptions, the difference between “por” and “para”, and uses of the subjunctive in opinions and recommendations.

• Intermediate:

• Advanced:

It is important to point out that the development of grammatical knowledge in Spanish is a means to obtain the final objective of communicating efficiently in Spanish. Therefore, grammatical issues will be developed through conversational practice, listening comprehension, and reading and writing exercises.

Students will have access to PUCP virtual educational platform which allows collaborative learning based on pedagogical principles and advanced technology.

Peruvian Culture Course

The program offers a 15 hour course on the different aspects of Peruvian culture such as social reality, history, arts and language. The program offers a cultural visit to one of the main cultural attractions in Lima. This activity will be a complement for the Peruvian culture course and will provide the subject of discussion in the language course.

At the end of the program students will receive a transcript with the number of credits obtained.

• Virtual platform:

• Certificate

The Program Coverage Also Includes

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• Placement test (preliminary placement test when applying and oral placement test at the beginning of the program)• Application form • Copy of an international accident and health insurance• One wallet size photo• Application fee (non-refundable)

• For classes to open a minimum of 6 students is needed. If a class does not fulfill this requirement, it will be automatically closed. • Spanish courses not available at elementary and beginner levels• Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.• Application fee non refundable• There will be a $100 fee for cancellations received on or before January 24th 2014. • There will be a $100 fee and 50% program fee for cancellations received between January 24th and February 15th 2014. • No refunds for cancellation will be issued on or after February 15th 2014.• Bank fees must be paid by the student

Requirements to apply

Disclaimer

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Spanish Language and Peruvian Studies Summer Course

Overview

The Program offers formal instruction for a total of twenty hours per week in a four-week course. Students attend a daily two-hour session where they receive formal instruction in Spanish grammar, as well as in oral and written communicational skills. Besides, students are supervised by teaching assistants, for a daily two-hour individualized conversational practice. In order to create a total learning environment, a weekly tutoring service that deals personally with the difficulties and concerns of the participants is provided. As well as a supporting virtual environment which any student can access at any time to improve his language skills.

Students finishing the Spanish Course will reach the international standards of language aptitude evaluation ACTFL.

In addition, the program offers 4 courses (8 hours per week) on different aspects of Peruvian culture, such as social reality, history, geography, arts and language. It also includes one guided visit per week to important cultural sites in Lima.

Maximum number of students per class is 10; this allows professors to follow up individually on students’ learning and to know and reinforce those aspects where students need improvement.

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Dates and Fees

Courses

Tuition Fees:

Dates:

Placement test

• Application fee: $ 150.00• Program fee: $ 3,350.00• $150 discount on the program fee for payments before April 1st .

Application Deadline April 18th

• Preliminary placement test: When applying • Oral placement test: June 27th

• Spanish language course: Hours of instruction: 90 hours Credits: 6

• Peruvian culture course: Hours of instruction: 45 hours Credits: 3

Students will stay with Peruvian families and have access to the PUCP buddy service which is designed to help students adapt to the academic and social life in Peru.

Session Dates June 30th – July 27th 2014

Final Forms and Payments Deadline May 16th

Spanish Course

This course is aimed at students who have completed three or four semesters of Spanish language at university level. Students at this level should have covered all the basic structures of the Spanish language. The Intermediate course is designed to provide practice mastering expressive skills.

This course is aimed at students who have completed five or six semesters of Spanish language at university level. This course offers an extensive revision of the grammatical topics that cause the most difficulties at this level, such as contrast between the uses of different tenses in the past for narratives, the use of “ser” and “estar” in descriptions, the difference between “por” and “para”, and uses of the subjunctive in opinions and recommendations.

• Intermediate:

• Advanced:

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The course has a weekly tutoring service that deals personally with the difficulties and concerns of the participants during the program development. Access to this service will be provided through the coordinator of the program.

• Tutoring:

It is important to point out that the development of grammatical knowledge in Spanish is a means to obtain the final objective of communicating efficiently in Spanish. Therefore, grammatical issues will be developed through conversational practice, listening comprehension, and reading and writing exercises.

Peruvian Culture Courses

The program offers 4 courses (8 hours per week) about different aspects of Peruvian culture such as social reality, history, arts and language. The program offers four visits (one per week) to the main cultural attractions in Lima. These activities will be a complement for the Peruvian culture courses and will provide the subject of discussion in the language course. They also include guides and PUCP buddy services as part of the experience.

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• Virtual Platform:

Students will have access to PUCP virtual educational platform which allows collaborative learning based on pedagogical principles and advanced technology.

At the end of the program students will receive a transcript with the number of credits obtained.

The main goal of the PUCP buddy Service (Compañero PUCP) is to help the foreign students adapt to the academic and social life at PUCP, as well as to the city of Lima, and enrich the learning experience of the Spanish language.

Students will stay at Peruvian families´ homes, where they will find every amenity they need, and receive breakfast and dinner. They can also have access to our university and have lunch at the campus cafeteria unless the program has a different activity scheduled.

• Certificate:

• PUCP Buddy Service:

• Housing and meals Information:

The Program Coverage Also Includes

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• Placement test (preliminary placement test when applying and final placement test at the beginning of the program)• Application form• Copy of an international accident and health insurance• One wallet size photo• Application fee (non-refundable)

• For classes to open a minimum of 6 students is needed. If a class does not fulfill this requirement, it will be automatically closed. • Spanish courses not available at elementary and beginner levels• Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.• Application fee non refundable• There will be a $200 fee for cancellations received on or before May 16th 2014. • There will be a $200 fee and 50% program fee for cancellations received between May 16th and June 16th 2014. • No refunds for cancellation will be issued on or after June 16th 2014.• Bank fees must be paid by the student

Requirements to apply

Disclaimer