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 be confirmed 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.

Study with the U of A in Mexico, Summer 2010!

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 3 rd 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 Source: A Profile of Immigrants in Arkansas, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation

Study with the U of A in Mexico, Summer 2010!

Why study with the U of A at UPAEP in Puebla, Mexico?

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

Study with the U of A in Mexico, Summer 2010!

Study with the U of A in Mexico, summer 2010!

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