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Eastern New Mexico University
 

Total Immersion Program

Gain fluency in Spanish, earn up to six college credits and experience life, culture and customs in Mérida, Yucatán, México.

When: Summer Session
Where: Mérida, Yucatán, México
What : Up to six academic credits in Spanish, available at the undergraduate and graduate levels

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Courses

Mexican Literature

Introduces students to the selected works of some of the greatest narrative writers in Mexican literature. Texts vary on a yearly basis.

Mexican Culture and Civilization

Offers complete immersion in Mexican life and culture in the Yucatán, beginning with students’ home-stay with Mexican families and extending naturally to hands-on activities and excursions. Selected readings, assignments and tests complement our cultural activities.

Cost

  • Lodging and meals for the four–week session: $400, paid directly to your host family
  • Excursions (three): $100, paid on arrival in México
  • Tuition: varies with total summer course load
  • Public transportation in Mérida: approximately $75–100
  • Round-trip airfare: group rate is negotiated each year, according to size of group. 2005 rate: $544.85
  • Spending money: varies by individual

Highlights

  • Learn in a total immersion context
  • Stay with local Mexican host families
  • Enjoy regional cuisine
  • Visit the Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá and Uxmal
  • Tour the Palacio Municipal, Casa de Montejo, local museums and historic sites
  • Explore authentic market places
  • Enjoy musical concerts, theater and cultural events

For more information, contact

Dr. Mary Ayala
Department of Languages and Literature
ENMU, Station 19
Portales, NM 88130
575.562.2707

Academic credit

The establishment and approval of academic standards and the involvement of ENMU in this summer study program is limited to the awarding of academic credit.

Responsibility and Liability

Eastern New Mexico University and Mary Ayala hereby expressly disclaim and shall be held free of all responsibility or liability for any loss or damage caused by any omission, delay, failure or equipment, neglect or fault of any company or person providing any travel service to ENMU, Mary Ayala, or any customers, due to any cause whatsoever.

Travel providers are responsible for the services performed by them in accordance with the terms and conditions of their individual passage contracts and they are subject to applicable laws, treaties, and regulations, and said customer accepts and acknowledges the foregoing conditions.

In consideration of, and as part of payment for the services provided by the travel providers, ENMU, and Mary Ayala, the customer agrees to hold ENMU, the travel providers, and Mary Ayala harmless from any and all liability, causes of actions, claims and demands of every kind and nature which may arise out of or in connection with said travel passage contract, or any failure or default.