study with the u of a in mexico, summer 2010!. program dates: may 22 ‐ june 26, 2010 faculty...
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Study with the U of A in Mexico, Summer 2010!
Program Dates:May 22‐June 26,
2010
Faculty Advisor:Steven Bell
Estimated Cost:$2,900
+Airfare (est. $ 600)
Courses offered:(6 credit hours)
Multiple options &many levels
available
Prerequisite:SPAN 1013 (min)
(Prices and Dates to beconfirmed by
January, 2010)
Why study Spanish?• Spanish is the official language of twenty countries worldwide and
the fourth most-commonly spoken language in the world (by number of native speakers).
Source: ElMundo.es
• Over 28 million people in the United States speak Spanish. Worldwide, there are nearly 325 million Spanish-speakers.
Source: United States National Institutes of Health
• Many firms seek Spanish-speaking individuals and are willing to pay higher salaries for bilingual candidates.
Why Mexico?
• Mexico is home of the largest population of Spanish speakers in the world.
Source: The History Channel
• With almost 25 million residents, Mexico City is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world.
Source: The History Channel
• Mexico is the 12th largest economy in the world with a GDP (purchasing power parity) of over 1.5 trillion USD.
Source: CIA World Factbook
Why Mexico?
• Mexico is the 3rd largest trading partner with the United States, just after Canada and China.
Source: United States International Trade Commission
Why Mexico?
• Mexico remains the most common country of origin for immigrants to the US by far.
Source: Department of Homeland Security
Why Mexico?
• In cities such as Rogers and Springdale, Latinos make up almost 30% of the total population.
Source: Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture
• Arkansas had one of the fastest growing Hispanic populations nationwide between 2000 and 2005.
Source: A Profile of Immigrants in Arkansas, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Why U of A at UPAEP in Puebla, Mexico?
• Program takes place at the Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado Puebla (UPAEP) and includes a five week summer course.
• University Language Center offers the Spanish Immersion Program (PITEE).
• This program combines the learning of the language and culture hand in hand.
• Top-notch academic and exercise facilities in a garden setting on a self-enclosed campus with wireless internet.
Why U of A at UPAEP in Puebla, Mexico?
Very competitive program fee includes:
• Housing and meals with Mexican families
• academic activities and books
• fieldtrips to nearby sites and museums
• overnight weekend tours to Mexico City and Tenochtitlan, the beach at Veracruz, and Cuetzalan in the Sierra Norte.
Why U of A at UPAEP in Puebla, Mexico?
Also included are:
• conversational workshops
• A dedicated film series
• Optional workshops in dance and cuisine
How can I find out more?• Contact [email protected] or the Office of Study Abroad.
• Visit us on the web at http://www.uark.edu/depts/lastinfo.
• Join our Facebook group! Find the link on our website.
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