NCTC offers a five-week summer program of study in Merida the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan. Classes begin at the NCTC Corinth campus on June1, then on June 10 transfer to the Institute of Modern Spanish in Merida for the remaining three weeks of the semester. The course of study, an inter-disciplinary combination of Intermediate Spanish and Art Appreciation or Humanities, provides six hours of transferable credit.

During their stay in Mexico, students are housed with experienced host families carefully selected by the Institute of Modern Spanish. Classes are held in the mornings, leaving the afternoons free for exploring the city, shopping, studying or sun bathing at the beach resort of Progresso, an inexpensive 30 minute bus ride away. Field trips to nine archeological sites and to the Caribbean coast are scheduled.

    Parade in El Centro, Merida

Courses offered:

Students may register for two courses one from each category.

ART or HUMANITIES/taught by Professor Jane England

ART 1301 Art Appreciation (3 hr): A course directed toward understanding the elements and principles of art as applied to the visual arts.

HUMANITIES 1371 Special Topics (3 hr):

Mexican Culture and Visual Arts:

A course that explores the historical and aesthetic relevance of the arts in Mexican society. The class includes an in-depth study of ancient and modern traditions.

SPANISH/taught by Professor Maria Cecilia Salisbury

Prerequisites: Elementary Spanish I and II or permission of the instructor

SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I (3 hr):

Emphasis on conversation about present or past situations and events, and on the expression of feelings, hypotheses and opinions. Introduction to composition and the reading of authentic texts in Spanish, taken from a variety of disciplines. Practice of communication skills in interactive situations.

SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II:

Equal emphasis on systematic conversation and oral presentations, reading of authentic texts, writing of compositions and practice of communication skills in interactive situations.

                                   El Caracol (the Observatory), Chichen Itza

FIELD TRIPS:

Field trips will include a one day guided trip to Uxmal, Mani, Labna and Kabah , and a three day trip to Izamal, Chichen Itza, Mayapan, Coba and Tulum with overnight stays at Chichen Itza and the Caribbean seaside resort of Akumal.

FEES:

The total cost is approximately $2400. This price is subject to confirmation.

            The price includes:

•             roundtrip airfare from DFW to Merida

•             home stay with Mexican families including three meals a day

•             NCTC tuition and fees

•             Institite of Modern Spanish facilities fees

•             field trips

The Estimate does not include books, independent travel and entertainment expenses.

An application fee and airfare deposit of $650.00 will be due on March 31 and will be non-refundable.

Registration for the courses will take place during early registration for Summer 1 classes. NCTC refund policies apply to all fees except the application fee and finalized airfare reservations.

FINANCIAL AID:

All customary NCTC financial aid (except work-study) and scholarships can apply to the costs of this program. Consult the Financial Aid Office for details.

ELIGIBILITY:

Students who are at least eighteen years of age, have completed all prerequisites, and are in good academic standing are eligible. Students under eighteen must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

For more information contact :

Jane England

jengland@nctc.edu                                                                                

or

Maria Cecilia Salisbury                                                                                                

msalisbury@nctc.edu