The Spanish Intensive Program in Ecuador runs for almost four weeks during January semester. Estimated dates for 2012 are December 27, 2011-January 22, 2012. The program is based at the Centro de Estudios Interamericanos in Cuenca, Ecuador, a colonial Spanish city of 400,000 people nestled high in the Andes mountains and enjoying spring-like temperatures year round. The program is designed to provide serious college students, teachers of Spanish and other interested adults with an opportunity to study the language and experience the culture of Latin America.

CLASS: Students attend classes Monday through Friday mornings for four hours each day.

Attendance is strictly required. Classes are taught by Ecuadorian faculty. All classes are four credits. Students may only take one four credit course.

SPAN 101: Introduction to

Spanish (Prerequisites: None)

MDFL 101: Medical Spanish (Prerequisities: SPAN 101 or equivalent)

SPAN 102: Introduction to Spanish I(Prerequisites: SPAN 101 or equivalent)

SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish (Prerequisites: SPAN 102 or equivalent)

SPAN 202: Spanish in Review (Prerequisites: SPAN 201 or equivalent)

SPAN 310: Oral and Written Composition (Prerequisites: SPAN 202 or equivalent)

SPAN 312: Spanish Conversation (Prerequisites: SPAN 202 or equivalent)

SPAN 316: Latin American Civilization (Prerequisites: SPAN 310)

SPAN 336: Survey of Latin American Literature (Prerequisites: SPAN 310)

SPAN 405: Independent Study (Prerequisites: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR)

HOST INSTITUTION: Founded in 1992, in recognition of the 500th anniversary of the meeting of the Old and New Worlds, the Centers for Interamerican Studies (CEDEI) is a not-for-profit institution of higher learning, dedicated to the study of American languages and cultures. It is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Ecuador and co-sponsors programs with several colleges and universities in the United States.

EXCURSIONS: The Intersession program will begin with an overnight stay in Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil. Students will then wind their way by bus through the magnificent Andes on their way to the Valley of Paute where they will spend two days and nights for orientation and exploration. Once in Cuenca students will make several local field trips including the fascinating Incan ruins at Inga Pirca, and the breathtaking El Cajas national park, at over 10,000 feet above sea level. Finally, students will end the program with several nights on the Pacific coast. Unlike the indigenous Andean experience of the highlands, this final portion of the program will introduce students to Ecuador's tropical Pacific coast with an environmental studies experience.

Total Estimated Costs Worksheet
Program Cost	$3950
International Airfare	(included)
Housing (homestay + hotels on excursions)	(included)
Board with Host Family	(included)
Tuition for 4 credits	(included)
In-country activities	(included)
Sub-Total (Billed by SU)	$3950
Some meals during in-country travel	$100
Passport Fees	$75
Visa Fees	--
Vaccinations (none required, see your physician for recommendations)	--
Books, School Supplies(Varies by class)	$75
Airport Exit Tax (in Ecuador)	$27
Personal Entertainment (varies by individual)	$400
Total	$4627

HOUSING: During their stay in Cuenca, students live with an Ecuadorian family experiencing the hospitality of Latin American culture firsthand. This group of families has been housing students since 1985, and has been central to the Intersession program's success. Most students keep in touch with their Ecuadorian families throughout the years, and many return to visit. During the extensive in-country travel hotel accommodations will be provided.

COST: Costs for the 2012 Intersession in Ecuador program are estimated to be $3950. A final price will be determined in fall 2011. The price will include all tuition, round-trip airfare, room and board in Cuenca, in-country travel and lodging during the lengthy excursions, and extensive travel assistance provided by the Centro de Estudios Interamericanos.

APPLY NOW!

Admission is competitive and enrollment is limited. Students will be admitted on a rolling basis until the program is full. Once the program is full, accepted students will be placed on a waiting list.

The application deadline is September 27, 2011.

In addition to the application form interested students should submit the following directly to the program director:

- An unofficial transcript demonstrating overall Grade Point Average of 2.5

- A 300 word typed essay answering the question: "How will my participation in the Intersession in Ecuador program contribute significantly to my academic career and influence future plans? ",

- A completed faculty recommendation form from a faculty member who knows the student well. Recommendation form available here.