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CENTRO INTERNACIONAL DE IDIOMAS
SPANISH
The Spanish language is currently spoken by over
300 million people. It emerged at the same time
os the consolidation of Spain as a modern State
during the time of the Catholic King and Queen,
Ferdinand and lsabela.
 GUADALAJARA
A
s the capital of the State of Jalisco, this city
was born to be great and magnificent! Located
in Western Mexico, Guadalajara offers the exquisite
splendor of a city that is traditional and modern
at the same time. It has one of the best climates
in the world and is near to the beautiful beaches
of Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo and Melaque...
Guadalajara ... a lively city and a very interesting
place!
THE UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE GUADALAJARA
This
University has strived for academic excellence
for 58 years as the first private university
in Mexico. lts name has become synonymous with
educational prestige, a name well-known around
the world. It has achieved an important place
in Latin American education.
CENTRO INTERNACIONAL DE IDIOMAS AT THE UAG
The
lnternational Language Center was founded
as an answer to Mexican and foreign students
wishing to develop the skills necessary to
succeed and to actively participate in today's
world. Languages taught are Spanish English,
French, Italian, German and Japanese.
The
educational prestige of C.I.I. has grown through
the years. lf your goal is to speak Spanish,
the Spanish Department of the Centro Internacional
de Idiomas is THE RIGHT CHOICE!
 WHY?
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Because it has 25 years of experience.
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Because
it is a part of the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara.
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Because
of the University's internacional prestige.
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Because
the University environment is excellent to study.
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Because
the faculty is specialized in the teaching of the Spanish language.
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Because
you will experience the flavor of the culture as you study the language.
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Because
it offers a conversation club, as well as audiovisual resources.
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Because
it provides quality at reasonable prices.
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Because,
in addition to regular classroom activities,
you will be able to increase your knowledge
through interesting and fun activities such
as: Field trips to tourist attractions in
the city and to unique but typical Mexican
villages, showin of Mexican films, conferences,
games (of lottery), presentations of folkloric
musical groups, and more.
OUR PROGRAM OF INTENSIVE COURSES
Our program consists of nine levels: basic levels one through five, and advanced from six through nine. Courses are offered every four weeks. We also offer regular semester courses for advanced students that cover that same material seen in levels five through eight. Courses are two hours a day for sixteen weeks. Each group has a maximum of 16 students.
COURSES OFFERED:
| LEVEL |
CLASS HOURS |
BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION |
WHEN OFFERED |
| I |
80 |
Spanish as a second language for beginners covers such basic topics as personal subject and object pronouns, gender and number, “ser” vs. “estar”, and present tense verbs. It is aimed at communicating basic needs, and talking about one’s own and other people’s activities in the present and future tenses. It prepares students to survive in the culture. |
Every four weeks |
| II |
80 |
It prepares students at an advanced beginning level to talk about their world, not only in the present tense but also in the past. It emphasizes the differences between preterit and imperfect past tenses, and how to handle several prepositions such as “por” and “para”.
Students learn to talk on the phone fluently, go to restaurants, visit different sites around town as well as to go shopping. |
Every
four weeks |
| III |
80 |
Aimed at intermediate students, it prepares them to give orders, make comparisons and express conditions. Students also practice structures such the use of direct and indirect object pronouns in the same sentence, reflexives and they have introduction to subjunctive. They can speak about the world surrounding them beyond their basic needs. |
Every
four weeks |
| IV |
80 |
Students at a high intermediate level widen their abilities to express themselves by learning the present and past tense subjunctive. This enables them to express remarks, emotions, doubts, and to give indirect orders at real and hypothetical levels. They learn the correct way to handle concepts and terms related to economics, business, interpersonal relationships and the environment. |
Every
four weeks |
| V |
80 |
Advanced students will handle the verbs “ser” and “estar” in all tenses as well as all their equivalents. They will learn how to express present and past hypothetical situations and conditions. They will practice present perfect and passive voice. They will learn how to express their opinions about diverse topics and to defend their points of view through criticism, discussions, speeches and debates. |
Every
four weeks |
| VI |
80 |
Advanced students will handle with precision cases that pose gender and number problems. They will correctly apply accentuation and punctuation rules. They will distinguish cognates from false cognates. They will manage nuances in the past, differentiating between the present and past perfect, preterit and imperfect tenses.
A two hour introduction to Latin American Literature and excerpts of longer works will be used to prompt discussions of social and cultural conditions, past and present. |
Every
four weeks |
| VII |
80 |
Two hours of advanced grammar focusing on practice and application; different kinds of reading material such as essays, newspapers, articles and so forth. Two hours of literature for advanced students focusing on major literary genres in Spanish American literature (Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, “Creollism”, and Magical Realism). Required course work includes written analysis of six works of literature and videos related to the readings. |
Every
four weeks |
| VIII |
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Two hours of grammar exposing students to specific situations, colloquialisms and vocabulary that will lead to a more natural production of the Spanish spoken in Mexico. Two hours of conversation. This course will allow students a deeper look into the culture, to understand it better and form their opinions about various issues within the Mexican context. Students will do field research on a relevant topic for their term paper. |
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| IX |
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Forty hours, two hours a day to master the four linguistic abilities through the reading of a contemporary book, participating in class discussions, and writing essays. Students analyze the use of colloquial Spanish through the situations in the book. |
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Note: after leven 6, students can take one of these options for the conversation session:
-Introduction to Latin American Literature
-Latin American Literary Genres
-Advanced Conversation
-Spanish for Educators
-Business Spanish
-Spanish for Physicians
-Spanish Cultura and Mexican Anthropology
Spanish courses for specific purposes
Due to growing global interactions and the internacional several demand for bilingual professionals, UAG has developed Spanish courses for specific purposes.
1.-Introduction to Latin American Literature
A forty hour introduction to Latin American Literature and excerpts of longer, works will be used to prompt discussions on social and cultural conditions, past and present.
2.-Latin American Literary Genres
Forty hour of literature for advanced students focusing on major literary genres in Spanish and Latin American Literature (Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, “Creollism”, and Magical Realism). Required course work includes written analysis of six works or literature and videos related to the readings.
3.- Advanced Conversation
This forty course will allow students a deeper look into the culture, to understand it better and form their opinions about various issues within the Mexican context. Students will do field research on a relevant on a relevant topic for their term paper.
4.-Spanish for Educatour
Forty hours of practice of terminoly in Specific Education elated situacions. The course will enable the participant to communicate in Spanish with students and parents.
5.-Business Spanish
Aimed at businessmen and people interested in the area of international business, this course concentrates on the of specialized terminology and vocabulary for this field of endeavor.
Two hours of practical language set in a communicative situation.
Two hours of terminology practice and specific business-related task situations.
The program also includes language lab sessions and videos.
6.-Spanish for Physicians
Aimed at English speaking physicians who treat an increasingly larger number of patients who only speak Spanish.
Two hours of practical language set in communicative situation.
Two hours of terminology practice and specific medicine – related task situations.
The program also includes language lab sessions and videos.
7.- Spanish Culture and Mexican Anthropology
Forty hours in which students are introduced to the historical background of Mexican society, as well as present day society including Indigenous communities through lectures, videos, and discussions. Students do research and present in to the class.
DIPLOMA
The
UAG will present a diploma certifying that the
student has satisfactorily completed a minimum
of four courses.
 TO
BECOME A PART OF OUR SPANISH DEPARTAMENT! YOU
ONLY NEED:
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To
be 16 years old.
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To
take a placement test (lf you already have
some knowledge of Spanlsh).
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Submit
the aplication and required documents on time
and ... Welcome
to the C.I.I.!
DOCUMENTS NEEDED:
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Original
birth certificate or visa.
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Passport.
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Two Photographs.
HOUSING:
T
he
UAG, through its Office of Student Affairs,
can provide you with an updated list of
housing: With families in homes, and furnished
houses and apartments.
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INTENSIVE
SPANISH COURSE CALENDAR |
| SPRING SEMESTER 2010-01 |
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START |
END |
| January 11 |
February 5 |
| February 8 |
March 5 |
| March 8 |
April 16 |
EASTER VACATION (SPRING BREAK)
MARCH 27TH. THROUGT APRIL 11TH. |
| START |
END |
| April 19 |
May14 |
| May17 |
June 11 |
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SUMMER 2010 |
| START |
END |
| June 14 |
July 9 |
| July 12 |
August 6 |
| FALL SEMESTER 2010-02 |
| START |
END |
| August
16 |
September 10 |
| September 13 |
October 8 |
| October 11 |
November 5 |
| November 8 |
December 3 |
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ADVANCE SEMESTER SPANISH COURSE |
| SPRING 2010 |
| START |
END |
| January
11 |
May
14 |
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FALL 2009 |
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START |
END |
| August
16 |
December
3 |
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| INTENSIVE
SPANISH COURSE CALENDAR |
| SPRING SEMESTER 2011-01 |
| START |
END |
| January 10 |
February 5 |
| February 08 |
March 5 |
| March 07 |
April 16 |
April 04 |
May 13 |
EASTER VACATION (SPRING BREAK)
APRIL 16TH. THROUGT MAY 1ST. |
| START |
END |
| May 16 |
June 10 |
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SUMMER 2011 |
| START |
END |
| June 13 |
July 08 |
| July 11 |
August 05 |
| FALL SEMESTER 2011-02 |
| START |
END |
| August
15 |
September 09 |
| September 12 |
October 07 |
| October 10 |
November 04 |
| November 07 |
December 02 |
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ADVANCE SEMESTER SPANISH COURSE |
| SPRING 2011 |
| START |
END |
| January
10 |
May
13 |
| FALL 2011 |
| START |
END |
| August
15 |
December
2 |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Humanities
Building. First Floor
Phone 364-88-UAG (824) Exts. 2251,2286 AND 2288
spanishdepartment@uag.mx
• uag@uag.mx
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