General
Information
Located 80 miles southeast of Mexico City, and founded in 1531 by
the Spanish colonists, the city of Puebla, also referred as City
of Angels, was the one of the most important business centers of
early Mexico, with important industries such as textiles, hand
crafts, and architecture. Home to several important churches and
the site of the historical "Cinco de Mayo" battle against the
French, Puebla is also close to some interesting geographical
features, near both an active and an inactive volcano.
It is the
capital of the state that bears the same name, and as such is
the fourth most important city in the country. With a population
of 1,500,000, Puebla is a growing commercial and industrial
center close to Mexico City.
Puebla Study Center
The Puebla
program is offered on the campus of
Universidad Iberoamericana at
Puebla. With over 5 000 students with approximately 1,000
faculty and staff available, this Jesuit University houses courses in
all areas, including physics, chemistry, psychology,
engineering, communications, architecture, design workshops,
business and politics, among many others.
Courses Available
Each course taken
at the Iberoamericana will be awarded 4 U.S. Credit Hours. (Each
Course meets 68 hours per semester, four hours per week.)
Study Option
#1
- One Spanish Course
(Required):
Students will enroll in an initial one week intensive
Spanish Language program prior to the official start of the
University Semester, which will continue as part of the
regular semester. The course will be offered at all levels
from Beginning to Advanced
Spanish with a maximum of 15 students per class.
Socio-cultural field study will be integrated into the
curriculum.
- Mexican Civilization
(Required, taught in English):
This introduction to Mexican culture and Civilization
builds upon the experience the students have living in
Mexico as well as through encounters with archeological
sites, with colonial and modern political and religious
monuments explored in field trips to the cities in Puebla,
Oaxaca/Veracruz, Mexico City and Cuetzalan. History, Art and
Architecture will be weaved with visits to regional markets
and restaurants, traditional crafts, religion, dance and
language.
- Choose Two
Courses from the Following List (Taught in English):
Analysis of the Mexican Socioeconomic Model
Colonial Architecture in Mexico
Contemporary Latin-American Literature
Cultural Heritage of Cities
International Finance
Latin-American Narrative
Mexico and the Economic Globalization
Mexican Consumer's Behavior
Mexico in the International Context
Organizational Communication
Pre-Hispanic Art
The Mexican Political System
Study Option #2
Students may directly
enroll in 4 courses at the University and will take all courses
in Spanish. For a sample list of courses click
here.
Excursions
- Mexico City (Contemporary
Urban Society): One Day Excursion
- Cuetzalán (Indigenous
Society): One Night Excursion
- Oaxaca or Veracruz
(History and Archeology): Two Night Excursion
Housing
Host Family Option
Students are housed with Mexican host families in
private residents. Students will share a room with another
student. Also, included in the fee are two meals per
day for seven days a week as well as laundry services. This is
an ideal setting for students who would like to improve
their Spanish language skills.
OR
University Dormitory Option
Students are housed in the University Residence
on campus in a double occupancy room. Meals
are not included with this option. The residence will be
equipped with a kitchen or students may purchase meals at the
reasonably priced University Cafeteria.
Program Fees
The total cost of the program fees, including tuition, room,
excursions (and meals with the host family option) is $15,000 per semester for the 2008-2009 academic year.
All SLU financial aid and scholarships, with the exception
of those geared specifically towards housing, will go with the
student. In addition, a mandatory $250 international
insurance fee per semester will be added to the student's
account.
Academic Calendar
Fall
2008:
August 5: Arrive in Puebla
December 6: Leave Puebla
Spring
2009:
January 13: Arrive in Puebla
May 23: Leave Puebla
Requirements
In order to obtain admission, which is not guaranteed, a student
must meet the following requirement(s):
- 2.5 GPA
- 2 years of college Spanish
for Study Option #2
(Unless native speaker)
(No Spanish required for Study Option #1)
- Not be in academic or
disciplinary probation
Application
To apply, please submit the
following documents: (Applications will not be reviewed until
all documents have been received)
-
Application (with Essay)
- Two letters of
recommendation from faculty (one must be from a Spanish
professor certifying your Spanish skills for study option 2)
-
Advisor Form
-
Judicial Affairs Form
-
Official transcripts in a SEALED ENVELOPE from all
colleges/universities attended
- Copy of your passport
- Two (2) passport-sized
pictures
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