Spanish for Successful Communication:
Students in these courses will gain greater confidence in the use of
the language through different activities that incorporate reading,
writing, grammar, oral practice and listening comprehension. These
classes include lots of conversation, short readings about Oaxaca and
Mexico in general, some grammar guidance, tips for pronunciation and
lots of opportunities for you to practice your Spanish in a relaxed and
fun environenment.
*Mexican History Courses: Learn about Mesoamerican cultures, their development and some of their most significant cultural practices. Understand the Spanish conquest and its impact in Mexican culture. What was the Mexican Revolution like from a critical perspective? Who were the many actors involved? What is the current understanding of all these important historical events in Mexico? What is the connection between the Mexican Revolution and contemporary social movements in Chiapas and Oaxaca?
*Mexican Literature: Through
narrative, poetry and short essays of some of the most important
Mexican authors, students in this class will enhance their understanding
of the language and Mexican culture. This course connects reading and
writing with a contextualized approach to literacy and literature.
*Mexico through Cinematography:
Through a series of classic and contemporary Mexican films,
documentaries, short films, authentic readings and class discussions,
students in this class will engage in a learning process through visual
narratives. Other courses include: Economics in Latin America, Oaxacan
Street Art Seminars, Intercultural Teaching Awareness and Advance
Spanish Writing.
* These content classes are offered in Spanish and require an intermediate Spanish level.