The English Literature & Culture program is designed for Study Abroad students seeking 3 credits for English 1302 and for leisure learners and professionals. Attend lectures in English on various cultural topics presented by professors from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG), Centro Internacional de Idiomas, one of México’s finest private universities in the historic city of Guadalajara. This is a thematic course with a focus on Mexican literature and culture. Writing assignments will focus readings from Mexican authors, Carlos Fuentes, Octavio Paz, and Juan Rulfo.
All participants will enjoy excursions in Guadalajara and nearby historic towns, Tonalá, and Tlaquepaque and a sightseeing trip to México City led by professors from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Lectures and writing lab activities are scheduled from Monday to Friday; afternoon group activities include tours to historic sites and monuments. Weekends include required group activities. A friendly Mexican host family will provide single or double occupancy accommodations and meals, all within a short bus ride or walking distance from the university. Note: Required attendance at state-side orientation. Expect to walk reasonable distances and climb stairs.
LOCATION: Guadalajara, México: Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG), Centro Internacional de Idiomas. Lone Star College-Montgomery and Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara have a formal agreement (since 2005) to promote language and cultural exchange opportunities.
Travel Dates: Depart for Guadalajara on Thursday, June 12 and return on Sunday, June 29, 2008
Program Cost: $1395 (double) $1455 (single)
Program Cost includes: Roundtrip airfare (group travel) from Houston Intercontinental Airport to International Airport of Guadalajara; English Literature classes, lectures, bus transportation to group activities in Guadalajara and surrounding towns, including Centro Histórico, Zapópan, Tonalá, Tlaquepaque and to México City (includes hotel w/double occupancy); home stay with a Mexican family (single or double occupancy accommodations) with 3 meals daily.
Not included: LSC-Montgomery tuition and fees for Study Abroad only, medical or travel insurance, personal items, texts, public bus transportation to and from the university, and restaurant meals.
PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS: A valid Passport is required
Key dates for Guadalajara participants:
See your faculty sponsor for details today!!
Friday, February 15
$200 deposit due
Pick-up application packet from sponsor
Monday, April 3
Balance of Program Cost due & completed application packet, copy of passport, proof of health insurance
Thursday, May 8
Mandatory Participant Orientation at Montgomery College, 6PM
Group ticketing with Continental Airlines completed
Summer 08 Registration Period for Credit Students:
Register for credit class: ENGL 1302 41401, SPAN 1411 41101 or SPAN 1412 41101
Monday June 2-Wednesday, June 11
Attend credit class at Montgomery College
Thursday, June 12 @ 9:05AM:
Depart for Guadalajara
Sunday, June 29 @5:20PM
Return to Houston
Monday, June 30-Monday, July 7
Attend credit class at Montgomery College