At the

Tecnológico de Monterrey

GUADALAJARA CAMPUS

Summer 2008

May 31^st – July 5^th

^{Application deadline: February 22, 2008}

Contact:

Dr. Sergio Martínez

Department of Modern Languages

Centennial Hall 146

Phone: (512) 245-3071

E-mail: sm55@txstate.edu

THE CITY

Founded in 1535, Guadalajara, the capital city of Jalisco, is considered Mexico’s Silicon Valley. It is the second most populated city in México. Located in the Western-Pacific region it is known as La Perla del Occidente ("Pearl of the West"), and is considered by some to be the "most Mexican" city. The city is also the birthplace of mariachi music and the charreadas (a type of rodeo). It is home to one of the most popular soccer teams in Mexico: Chivas Rayadas. Guadalajara is also home of the Hospicio Cabañas, one of the oldest and largest hospital complexes in Latin America, a World Heritage Site. The Hospicio Cabañas’ interior decoration is a series of monumental frescoes by José Clemente Orozco, including one of his finest creations, the allegory of The Man of Fire.

Information about the city Visit:

www.allaboutguadalajara.com/

THE TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY

Inaugurated in 1991, Monterrey Tec campus Guadalajara is one of the 32 campuses of the Instituto Tecnonólgico y Estudios Superiores de Monterrey throughout the country. Monterrey Tec is a Mexican university known, nationally and internationally because of its academic excellence.  Located in the “most Mexican” city the Monterrey Tec offers international students the opportunity to immerge in the language and experience Mexican culture at its maximum.

For more information on Monterrey Tec visit:

cmportal.itesm.mx/wps/portal

Courses offered:

· Span 2310 (Intermediate Spanish I)

· Span 2320 (Intermediate Spanish II)

· Span 4390 (Independent study in Studies in Spanish Culture, and Literature)

Prerequisites:

• SPAN 1410 and SPAN 1420 (or equivalent)
• Attend orientation meetings or interview with Academic Program Director

What the Students will learn

This total immersion program will provide the students with the opportunity to learn Spanish grammar, history, literature, and culture while being fully immersed in the Mexican culture. Students will live with a host family, which will allow them to experience Mexican life first hand.

ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST: $3030.00

Cost Includes:

· Housing and meals with host family.

· Access to Monterrey Tec campus facilities (including swimming pool, Recreation center, Computer Lab, Library).

· Excursion to museums and other cultural sites (Tlaquepaque, Hospicio Cabañas, Historic Downtown).

· Tuition and Fees

· Six hours of Texas State credit.

· Class materials.

· Health Insurance.

Cost does not include:

· Travel expenses.

· Every day transportation from and to campus (approximated round trip is $1.10)

Financial assistance:

· Please contact Texas State Financial Aid Office (JCK 220).

· For information on the International Education Fee Scholarship (IEF) contact the Study Abroad Programs at (512)245-2322.

· For deadlines please contact the Study Abroad Programs Office at (512)245-2322, or go to:

studyanywhere.txstate.edu/home

To apply for the program please download the application form at:

studyanywhere.txstate.edu/sa_application

Pending approval by the Board of Regents. Texas State University is part of the Texas State University System. Dates and cost subject to change.