Study Abroad In México
Immersion dates: May 31- June 27, 2009
Highlights of ACCD - Kukulcan study abroad Summer program :
- STUDY Spanish and Mexican history and traditions at a first-rate language school…Kukulcan.
- EARN between 7 to 8 credits from SAC. Select two of the following classes: SPAN 1411, 1412 , 2311.
- IMMERSE yourself in Mexican culture in a beautiful, colonial town… Cuernavaca.
- ENHANCE your knowledge, values, and skills for bilingual and bicultural practice.
- GET FAMILIARIZED with the Mexican folklore and culture.
- ENJOY half-day excursions to surrounding cultural & historical areas.
- LIVE with a Mexican family and gain skills that will help you to communicate in Spanish.
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Unique benefits: At the end of this intensive program blending language courses, cultural exposure and guided field trips, the participants will be able to:
A) Language: Develop conversational skills in the shortest possible time.
B) Culture: Demonstrate an appreciation and sensitivity to the unique cultural beliefs, practices, and values of the Mexican culture by living with a carefully chosen Mexican family, participating in daily lectures and workshops.
Cost: 4 weeks of immersion: $1600 US + SAC tuition and fees for the number of credits required (7 to 8).
What is included: Daily classes in Spanish and Mexican culture at Kukulcan (30+ contact hours a week), course materials, accommodations with a host family in double room occupancy, three meals a day, daily transportation to school, ground transfer México City-Cuernavaca-México City, once a week half-day excursions to Cuernavaca’s cultural sites and wireless internet access at Kukulcan (when the student brings a lap-top). If single room occupancy is desired an additional charge of $50US per week must be considered.
What is not included : Roundtrip transportation ( San Antonio – México City), medical insurance while abroad, daily transportation from school to accommodations and personal expenses (laundry, snacks, entertainment, shopping, etc).
Cultural events: Half day excursions on Fridays to local cultural and recreational sites.
Registration Handled online at www.kukulcan.com.mx for the immersion part and via Prof. Tammy Perez for course credit. Don’t forget to do BOTH!
Payment schedule: A $200US deposit is due by Feb. 13 th to Prof. Tammy Perez. Contact her for details on how to do this deposit and to obtain the payment schedule for the outstanding balance.
Financial aid: All customary ACCD financial aid and scholarships can be applied to the cost of this program. Remember they are distributed on students’ qualifications and are competitive. Alternative financial opportunities are available. Contact us for details.
Information: Prof. Tammy Pérez, Dept. of Foreign Languages, 210-486-0979, tperez@mail.accd.edu
ADA statement: Since buildings in Mexico are not accessible for students who cannot climb flights of stairs, those students cannot be accommodated by the Emergence Program in Mexico, but can be accommodated by the Spanish 1411, 1412 and 2311 courses offered during the summer sessions.
JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING AND ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE CITY OF ETERNAL SPRING … CUERNAVACA!!
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Study Abroad in Japan
Summer 1: June 8 to July 10
JAPN 1311 (Beginning Conversation 1: Japanese)
Instructor: Yuko Kawabe (yukoboshi@aol.com, ykawabe@mail.accd.edu)
3 hours credits, 2 weeks in Japan (field trip), 3 weeks in class at SAC (classroom TBA), and one orientation
Cost: SAC tuition and fee for 3 hours credits (according to SAC) plus
Travel agency: $3,989 (under 23) $4,404 (age 23+) all payment by March 15
Schedule
Orientation: June 5
Week 1
SAC in class
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Monday (6/8) 9
9:00 to11:00 |
Tuesday
((6/9)
9:00 to11:00 |
Wednesday (6/10)
9:00 to11:00 |
Thursday
(6/11)
9:00 to11:00 |
Friday
(6/12)
9:00 to11:00 |
Sat |
Sun |
Lesson 1
Intro-duction |
Lesson 2
Time/hours |
Lesson 3 Shopping 1 |
Lesson 4 Shopping 2 |
Lesson 5
Verbs of motion |
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Week 2
SAC in class
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Monday
(6/15)
9:00 to11:00 |
Tuesday (6/16)
9:00 to11:00 |
Wednesday (6/17)
9:00 to11:00 |
Thursday (6/18)
9:00 to11:00 |
Friday (6/19)
9:00 to11:00 |
Sat |
Sun |
Lesson 6
Talk about where you will go |
Lesson 7
Talk about travel destinations, place, and people |
Lesson 8
Describe what is inside a building |
Lesson 9
Talk about the whereabouts of things and people |
Lesson 10
Talk about everyday doings |
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Week 3
Japan
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Monday (6/22) |
Tuesday (6/23) |
Wednesday
(6/24) |
Thursday (6/25) |
Friday (6/26) |
Sat |
Sun |
Over night flight to Japan (Day 1) |
Arrive to Osaka
(Day 2) |
Kyoto
Guided tour
Kiyomizu dera (Day3) |
Nara
Big Buddha
Nara park
(Day 4) |
Hiroshima
Bullet train
Guided tour
(Day 5) |
Iwakuni |
Mt. Aso |
Week 4
Japan
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Sat |
Sun |
Dazaifu |
Nagasaki (Day 9)) |
Nagasaki to Fukuoka
(Day 10) |
Tokyo
Sightseeing
(Day 11) |
Tokyo
Fish market
(Day 12) |
Tokyo |
To home |
Week 5
SAC in class |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Sat |
Sun |
Review for final |
P resentations |
Presentations |
Final Exam |
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(Air fare, hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, attractions)
Tour number 725480
Travel agency; EF tour
Tour Consultant: Jodi Slezak
Cambrige, MA 02141
1-800-637-8222 ext. 3266
Fax: 617-619-2091
Jodi.Slezak@eftours.com
Kyoto, Hiroshima and Kyushu
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly overnight to Japan
Day 2 Osaka
Day 3 Kyoto
Day 4 Nara • Kyoto
Day 5 Hiroshima
Day 6 Iwakuni • Fukuoka
Day 7 Mount Aso • Fukuoka
Day 8 Dazaifu • Nagasaki
Day 9 Nagasaki
Day 10 Fukuoka
Day 11 Depart for home
3-DAY TOUR EXTENSION
Days 11-14 Tokyo
PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES:
- Round-trip airfare
- 9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (12 with extension)
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Full-time bilingual EF Tour Director
- 3 sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides: Kyoto • Hiroshima • Nagasaki
- 3 sightseeing tours led by your tour director: Miyajima Park • Mount Aso • Dazaifu
- 10 visits to special attractions: Inari Taisha Shrine • Kiyomizu Temple • Gold Pavilion • Istukushima Shrine • Peace Memorial Museum • Tenmangu Shrine • Komyozenji Temple • Mount Inasa • Glover Garden and Peace Park • Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
Optional excursions (not included):
Nara
With Extension: All of the above PLUS:
- 1 sightseeing tour led by a licensed local guide: Tokyo
- 3 visits to special attractions: Meiji Shinto Shrine • Sumida River cruise • Asakusa Kannon Temple
Optional excursions (not included):
Nikko
TOUR INFORMATION
Group Leader yuko kawabe
Tour number: 725480
Tour Name Japan : Kyoto, Hiroshima and Kyushu Ext (14D)
Departure Date Monday, Jun 22, 2009
Return Date Sunday, Jul 05, 2009
Number of Days 14
Departure Gateway San Antonio
Final Enrollment Date Sunday, Mar 15, 2009
PRICE QUOTE
Program Fee * $2,895
Departure Fees** $529
Lifetime Membership Fee $95
Weekend Supplement $35
Peace of Mind Program Free
3 Day Extension $435
Total for Students $3,989
Adult Supplement (age 23+) $415
Total for Adults $4,404
- Program fee valid for all who enroll through Monday, August 31, 2009. All other fees subject to change.
** Departure fees listed are an estimate and will be finalized at 50 days prior to departure. These fees do not include any baggage handling fees imposed by the airline (if applicable
Please inform me (Kawabe) about your plan before you pay to the eftour company.
Y.Kawabe
Please check this web site for complete schedule!
http://www.eftours.com/eLiterature/DBD/F/KHX.pdf
ADA statement: Since old temples in Japan are not accessible for students who cannot climb stairs, those students cannot be accommodated by this program in Japan. San Antonio College offers other sections where a student may earn Japanese language credit, and these sections are taught on the SAC campus which is handicapped-accessible.
