Programa de Español para Extranjeros

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3 Programa Universidad de Español de Para Extranjeros The University of Guadalajara is an active community or learning and knowledge and heir to an educational tradition forged over the course of two centuries. With more than 200,000 students, the university is renowned as being one of the most important in Mexico and is fundamental in the creation of highly developed human resources and scientific and technological knowledge that play their part in supporting the development of this country. The institution not only promotes development in the local area but also includes internationalization as one of its principal strategies in order to contribute to students academic formation by fomenting an understanding of the global environment in the 21st century in all its social, economic and political complexity, as well as the promotion of language-learning and the ability to interact in multi-cultural environments, respecting different values and appreciating people s cultural diversity. Given its future vision, the University provides students from around the world with the opportunity to learn, practice and strengthen their academic skills and, therefore, the University of Guadalajara is always honored to receive foreign students, their presence helping the University in its aspiration to be a higher education institution that makes a crucial contribution to a better organized, educated and cultured Mexico, with a more virtuous civic life, a stronger economy and a more democratic society that is open to the creation and acquirement of knowledge in the country and in the rest of the world. 3

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5 Guadalajara Jalisco Jalisco is located in western Mexico, its capital being Guadalajara (Mexico s second largest city). The city is the birthplace of Mariachi music and tequila and is also one of the country s main industrial and business centers. A stroll through Guadalajara will give you an appreciation of the green spaces and public art in the city s many parks and plazas. Among its places of interest are the Instituto Cultural Cabañas, Teatro Degollado, Mercado San Juan de Dios, Museo Regional, Catedral and archeological ruins. In addition to the historical, cultural and architectural attractions where visitors can go to learn about Mexican culture, they can also visit the many restaurants, shopping malls, sports clubs, entertainment venues, cinemas and others. Whether you choose to explore the city on foot, by doubledecker bus or calandría (horse-drawn carriage), you ll find that Guadalajara s numerous plazas, colonial architecture and modern conveniences makes this a delightful city to visit. 5

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7 Universidad de Guadalajara The University of Guadalajara is a public and autonomous institution with international orientation and social engagement whose aim is to satisfy the educational needs of middle and higher education levels, scientific and technological research and community involvement in order to bring about sustainable development and an all-inclusive society. It respects cultural diversity, honors the principles of social justice, democratic co-existence and collective prosperity. UdeG is the second largest public educational institution in Mexico and is heir to a tradition forged over two hundred years. The University of Guadalajara is structured as a network comprising 15 University Centers of Higher Education (6 thematic and 9 regional centers), a Virtual University System and a High School Education System, having centers of learning throughout the state of Jalisco. UdeG is an internationally recognized university network, being inclusive, flexible and dynamic; a leader in the transformation of society through innovative forms of creation and spreading of knowledge. 7

8 The Universidad Relevance for de Studying Spanish With over 495 million native and second language speakers, Spanish is a growing language. By 2030, it is projected that 7.5% of the world s population will speak Spanish (535 million people). Although English has been adopted at the lingua franca for the fields of science and business, Spanish is already considered to be the second language of international communication and is one of the most commonly spoken languages in the United States, the second most widely understood language in the Western Hemisphere and the third most heavily used language by internet surfers. In addition, it is one of the six official languages of the United Nations and it used as an official language by the European Union. Moreover, the learning of the Spanish language provides better career and business opportunities with Spanish-speaking countries that include Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and others. 8

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10 Programa Universidad de Español de Para Extranjeros PEPE is held in the cities of Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta and is taught by expert, certified professors of the Spanish language. This four-week program consists of 100 hours of classes, distributed in the following way: 50 hours of Spanish courses 20 hours of Mexican history and culture courses 20 hours of reading and conversation workshops Cultural immersion activities Chat sessions in tandem with local students Audience The target audience for this course is international undergraduate students interested in learning Spanish as a foreign language and developing cross-cultural skills in the target language community. Cost The program fee includes: Courses Teaching materials Room and Board Cultural activities Certificate of participation 10

11 Programa Universidad de Español de Para Extranjeros Register now and share with us an unforgettable experience. For more information, visit our web page Course Program PEPE is an integrated program with the following characteristics: Spanish Language Learning Course This 60 hour course option will consist of Spanish language classes with an academic offer of 6 levels from basic to advance. 11

12 Programa Universidad de Español de Para Extranjeros This course aims to develop communicative competence in Spanish. The course content is benchmarked with the linguistic descriptors of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) which is described in Spanish as follows: Basic Lower Intermediate Intermediate Upper Intermediate Advanced Proficiency Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce himself / herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. 12

13 Programa Universidad de Español de Para Extranjeros Students language level is evaluated by them taking a placement test on arrival. Classes are taught by experienced, trained and certified professors. History and Mexican culture For this part of the program, Students will be given the opportunity to take subject content courses in either Spanish or English. A list of suggested subject content classes will be provided upon the students arrival and examples of these are Mexican History, Culture and Society and the Mexican Economy. 13

14 Programa Universidad de Español de Para Extranjeros History and Mexican culture Students enrolled in this course will be able to: Establish an awareness of the human and geographical diversity. Understand the symbolism that identifies Mexico in the world. Determine ethnic diversity as a generator of culture. Analyze the valuable role played by the family in Mexican society. Foster understanding of cultural diversity. Evaluate the present through studying the contribution made by pre-columbian cultures. Recognize major historical facts in regards to Mexico and its protagonists. Gain knowledge about products of American origin and traditional Mexican cuisine. Learn about the life and work of the greatest exponents of Mexican literature, painting and cinema. Become conversant in two cultural activities in Mexico: sports and music. 14

15 Programa Universidad de Español de Para Extranjeros Workshops The Spanish language course will be enriched with other academic activities which include conversation and reading clubs delivered by a Spanish Language professor. Also, conversational tandem activities will be offered with the support of volunteer Mexican students who will be speaking in Spanish for 30 minutes and in return they will get to practice their English skills for another 30 minutes with international students. 15

16 Programa Universidad de Español de Para Extranjeros Cultural Activities and Sightseen Along with the Spanish language and subject content courses, the University of Guadalajara will organize cultural activities and sightseeing trips. Some of the proposed places to visit are museums, the state library, the downtown area, Tlaquepaque, Tequila, the Instituto Cultural Cabañas, a lucha libre bout (wrestling), a soccer match, Puerto Vallarta, etc. 16

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18 TESTIMONIALS Jonas Wolfram Schmidt Munich, GERMANY PEPE not only opens the door to Mexico, its culture and language, but it also strengthens intercultural understanding, connects continents and makes good friends 18

19 TESTIMONIALS Ghannam El Dika Beirut, LEBANON When I decided to work at the Mexican Embassy in Kuwait, I found myself in a totally new environment. I needed to get started with my plan. For me, my first step was learning Spanish and knowing more about Mexico, so I found PEPE which satisfied these two important needs. UdeG didn t just teach us Spanish; we had the chance to discover the beauty of Mexico, the culture and the food. And the most important is that I left Guadalajara with many friends from all over the world. 19

20 Itzcóatl Tonatiuh Bravo Padilla, MA. General Rector Miguel Ángel Navarro Navarro, PhD. Executive Vice-Rector Coordinación General de Cooperación e Internacionalización Nadia Paola Mireles Torres, MA. General Coordinator José Antonio Aguilar Zárate, MA. Head of the Unit for the Promotion of Internationalization #PEPEUdeG udg_global askminerva@cgci.udg.mx