Spanish Immersion Program La Manzanilla, Mexico January 2 nd -18 th, 2010

I. Language Component Meet daily from 4-7 pm Additional cultural and language instruction Registration fee, tuition, and class materials included 8 continuing education credits included Additional CEUs with job shadow

Students will take an oral exam upon arrival and placed in beginners, intermediate or advanced. Students will also be introduced to the natural language method and self- assessment techniques to better put into practice classroom instruction.

Students are divided into groups of 2-8 students. In an unusual circumstance of more than 10 students in class, an assistant teacher will be assigned. If we have enough students at each level for our group, we will have private instruction to include only participants from our group. The groups will be for adults only.

Beginner and Intermediate students use CDs and course materials developed by the school. Advanced students will have a more tailored curriculum based around special objectives brought to the study program by the student.

Beginning Level: developing practical and survival language with the goal of accelerating the students’ familiarization of the language. Goals 1.Develop a good Spanish mouth or Pronunciation 2.Basic communication skills Method 1.Listening activities at appropriate level 2.Vocalization exercises 3.Guided speaking activities 4.Reading and translating

Intermediate Level: working with more complex language with a primary focus on speaking, reading, listening and translating. Writing will be assigned as homework and correction will be provided. Goals 1.Increase oral communication 2.Improve native listening skills Method 1.Dual language articles to read with topics relevant to the local culture, history and people. 2.Class discussion about topics learned in class

Advanced Level: studying more advanced grammar with a focus on higher level readings of Spanish and Latin American literary works. Goals 1.Improve writing with literal and colloquial translations 2.Increase vocabulary and colloquialisms Methods 1.Complex writing exercises designed around literary works 2.Use Spanish songs and discussion

Group Instruction 6 additional hours depending on activities of group instruction by the group leader included in fee Job Shadow hours in total during stay; optional but included in fee Types of Job Shadows: working in elementary school, working with adults, assisting with fundraiser, tutoring special needs kids, restaurant assistants, bookstore assistant, construction work, day care, companionship to elderly or a collaborative special job shadow

II. Home stay Program 1-2 students per family in nice accommodations close to school and beach Practice speaking with family members Provide assistance with homework 3 daily authentic Mexican meals included in fee

III. Excursions and Activities All excursions are led or accompanied by Julie Liotta, group leader. The excursion included in the fee will be the 2 day excursion to Colima, Mexico. Additional excursions will be arranged by Julie or the school that are optional and will not be included in the fee

III. Excursions and Activities cont. A. Activities in La Manzanilla (free or minimal charge) 1.Watch Mexican film clips 2.Cooking demos 3.Visits with local musicians 4.Arts and crafts demos 5.Traditional and modern dance classes 6.Lectures on Mexican history and art 7.Healing arts 8.Yoga and reflective exercise

III. Excursions and Activities cont. B. Activities in the area surrounding La Manzanilla 1.Visit to local markets 2.Trips to a variety of beaches in the area 3.Sea kayaking and snorkeling 4.Bird watching and nature hikes 5.Visit crocodiles

IV. Transportation Julie will organize all transportation: ground and air from Milwaukee to La Manzanilla. Every effort will be made to provide the easiest, most efficient transportation from Milwaukee to La Manzanilla. Travel plans will be made for all participants regardless of length of stay. After initial tickets are purchased, participants will be responsible for any additional costs incurred for changes.

V. Personal Expenses Expenses you may incur on your own would be for taxis or additional transport, laundry, souvenirs, telephone/internet, beverages or food not included in the 3 meals a day. Estimates of extra expenses per week: Laundry$8.00 Local transportation$20.00 Telephone/internet$ Personal Expenses$

VI. Traditional 16 day trip cost 16 day $ $ deposit due to reserve a spot Educator discount available $75.00 discount if registered by October 27, 2009 Program # Registration Deadline: Nov. 23, 2009 VII. Julie Liotta’s contact information Office: Fax: Cell: