Spanish Abroad — Quito, Ecuador
Come to the first informational meeting for the GE Pathway:
Thursday, February 28, 2013 6:00 p.m. in HGH 225.
QuitoProgram_GE Pathway First Informational Meeting Flyer
Program Description
The Quito Program is a 10-week full-immersion summer program offered exclusively by the Department of World Languages and Cultures to Humboldt State University students from all fields of study. Students from other universities and colleges, as well as community members, are also encouraged to apply.
This program follows the Humboldt State University summer Schedule and generally begins the last week in May and ends the first week of August. Interested students should apply in the spring semester preceding the program sion by completing the on-line application no later than the deadline provided by the Director.
Location
Ecuador [map] is located on the northwestern coast of South America. It is one of the smallest countries in the region, about the size of the state of Nevada. The continental territory of Ecuador borders Peru to the south and east (approx. 1,420 km), Colombia to the north (590 km) and the Pacific Ocean to the west (2,237 km of coastline) . Quito [more info], the capital, is located in the Andes Mountains at 9,500 feet above sea level and has a population of 1,620,000 inhabitants. It is the country's second largest city. |
Spanish Language & Culture Pathway Courses:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
SPAN 325 |
Spanish Grammar Abroad: Ecuador |
4 |
| SPAN 335 |
Spanish Reading and Writing Abroad: Ecuador |
4 |
| SPAN 355 |
Culture and Civilization Abroad: Ecuador |
4 |
| SPAN 365 S |
Spanish Field Experience Abroad: Ecuador |
3 |
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Total units |
15 |
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General Education Pathway Courses:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
COMM 108 |
Oral Interpretation |
4 |
| EMP 105 |
Natural Resource Conservation |
4 |
| SPAN 105 |
Spanish Level I |
4 |
| SPAN 106 |
Spanish Level II |
4 |
| SPAN 250 |
Intermediate Spanish Conversation |
1 |
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Total units |
15 |
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Program Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the language and culture of a South American country--one of the most ecologically diverse countries on the planet.
- Live with an Ecuadorian family.
- Visit cultural and natural sites guided by Ecuadorian faculty.
- All courses apply to the HSU Spanish major, minor, or HSU graduating electives.
- Some courses apply to the following International Studies major concentrations: Latin American Studies, Globalization Studies, and Cultural Studies.
- May use partial financial aid to cover all program related expenses.
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Cost
Program cost varies from year to year due to changes in the Ecuadorian economy as well as Humboldt State University tuition changes.
For information about the 2012 program, view the Full Information Flyer 2012.
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| Contact |
| Postal Address: |
Quito Program Director
Dept. of World Languages & Cultures
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521
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| Email: |
Quito Program Director |
| Phone: |
707/826-3226 |
| Fax: |
707/826-4320 |
This program requires a minimum number of students for final approval
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