| CETLALIC...A
Flexible Approach to Learning
Classes at CETLALIC
are small and personalized
Some of CETLALIC's
professional Instructors on the school's terrace
Enjoy having class in
a natural environment
Classes by the pool: relaxing
learning environment for all!
Any age is the
perfect age for learning a new language and about Mexican culture and reality
Classes take place in a relaxing environment and in close contact with
nature.
Special
Acknowledgements
CETLALIC is frequently
recognized for its quality courses and important role in the Cuernavaca community
and worldwide. In 2005, Professor Margaret Cerullo from Hampshire College,
who every year brings students to understand Mexican reality and gain Spanish
knowledge via Cetlalic's experiential educational model, was recognized by
City Hall.
Marleen giving the Diploma to EED, a German organization that sends volunteers
to Latin America to CETLALIC.
Cuernavaca's former mayor gave CETLALIC's promoters, partner universities
and organizations the title of ´Distinguished Visitors´ for their
support of Spanish courses.
Professor Cerullo with
CETLALIC families
Rev. Brian Eklund from
Saint Mark´s Lutheran Church, Los Angeles, California was also recognized
by City Hall.Professor Cerullo received the certificate on his
behalf.
Professor Cerullo with
City Council
representatives.
Margaret Cerullo, Professor
at Hampshire College, acknowledged by Cuernavaca's City Hall,
2005
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At CETLALIC each week's
activities focus on a contemporary social, economic, or political issue in
Mexico or Latin America as a whole. Some topics are chosen to commemorate
the anniversary of an important historic event. Others, like human rights,
indigenous cultures, the role of women, health, and education, are tailored
to the special interests of the students.
The CETLALIC
faculty
At CETLALIC the teaching
of Spanish as a second language is of primary importance. All of our teachers
are native speakers with professional and special training. All are committed
to the CETLALIC concept of introducing culture through the study of
language.
Class organization
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Classes
are small (maximum five people) and are structured to accommodate the particular
level of each student.
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Teachers
are rotated each week to give students the opportunity to study with and
hear different voices, vocabulary, accents, and emphases.
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All
classes, discussions, and lectures are conducted in Spanish (translation
is provided during lectures on a limited basis). Students take an active
role in the creation of classroom exercises.*
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Assignments
include reading newspapers and magazines, writing, compositions, viewing
television, learning songs, shopping, dancing lessons and preparing food
among others.
* PLEASE NOTE:
CETLALIC offers private classes and is glad to structure individual study
programs to suit particular professional, academic or personal interests.
We also organize special programs if you have a group of 10 persons or
more.
Incoming
students
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Students
are welcome to join classes beginning each Monday.
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Incoming
students are interviewed and given a written exam to evaluate their language
skills and place them with students at a similar level.
The weekly
schedule
Classes are from 9:00
to 14:00 hours, divided in two parts:
Mornings:
Every morning,
five days a week, there are three hours of intensive language instruction
starting at 9:00 a.m. On Mondays, the day starts at 8:45 a.m.(8:30 a.m. in
Summer) when the teachers, staff and students of CETLALIC come together to
introduce new students and talk about the activities of the
week.
Afternoons:
On Monday and Wednesday afternoons, from 12:20 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., students
gather for "practica", analizing articles, increasing vocabulary and having
conversation and discussion in Spanish on topics or situations of interest
to the group. These sessions are led by CETLALIC teachers. On Tuesdays, speakers
come from local organizations to talk about their work. Wednesdays at 2:00
or 5:00 p.m. documentary films and videos are shown. On Thursdays, students
visit local organizations, communities, museums, or cultural groups. Friday
afternoons students, faculty and staff come together to comment on the week's
work and experiences. This is also the moment when we have a little good-bye
celebration, called a "despedida" for departing students. Students also have
the opportunity to participate in "The Zapatista's space" a regular reunion
where is discussed the indigenous fight for justice with the participation
of people that are in contact with the communities.
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ONE-TIME
Registration: |
US
$100.00 |
Group Instruction: |
US $200.00 per
week |
| Private
Instruction: |
US $350.00 per
week |
Educational Materials: |
US $28.00 |
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Homestay (includes three meals a day): |
| Shared room and
board |
$27 daily |
| Semiprivate room
and board (private room and shared bath) |
$30 daily |
| Private room and
board (private bath) |
$35 daily |
Please note: While we
encourage homestays, we also offer students apartment living, for those who
prefer to live independently. Or, if you prefer a hotel, please ask us for
a list of recommendations. Childcare is available at an extra
cost.
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| Women
& Social Change in Mexico |
|
US
$1,220 |
2
weeks |
| Winter LGBT
Program |
|
US
$1,220 |
2 weeks |
| Traditions
and Cultures, Tepoztlan Mexico |
|
US
$1,050 (additional cost for college credit)
|
10
days |
| Language
& Culture for Educators |
|
US
$1,840 |
3
weeks |
| Summer
LGBT Program |
|
US
$1,850 |
3
weeks |
| Medicine in Mexico:
Prehispanic, Institutional, Alternative |
|
US
$1,750 |
3 weeks |
| Spanish
Language Training for Ministry |
|
US $1,890 |
3
weeks |
Social Justice Programs:
2010
All programs are repeated annually near the dates noted, per calendar year
adjustments.
Women and Social Change in
Mexico
January 9 - 22, 2010 Will be repeated following
years near these dates!
For learning about Mexican culture, politics, and
economics through the lens of women´s experience.
Winter LGBT Program
January 9 - 22, 2010
Will be repeated following years near these
dates!
For gays and lesbians interested in learning about
G/L life in Mexico today.
Indigenous Traditions and Cultures, Tepoztlan,
Mexico
January 8 - 17, 2010 Will be repeated following
years near these dates!
With Lesley University Graduate School of Arts and
Social Sciences.
Language and Culture for
Educators
June 12 - July 2 , 2010
Will be repeated following years near these
dates!
For present and future bilingual educators, as well
as all those who would like to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to
better serve Spanish speakers in their classes.
Summer LGBT Program
June 19 - July 9, 2010
Will be repeated following years near these
dates!
For all gays and lesbians interested in learning
about the real situation of g/l life in Mexico through the study of the language
and cultural exchange.
Medicine in Mexico: Prehispanic, Institutional,
Alternative
July 17 - August 6, 2010
Will be repeated following years near these
dates!
For traditional and alternative healthcare practitioners
and students interested in learning about medical practices in Mexico, including
prehispanic and current institutional and alternative practices, as well
as those looking for better understanding with hispanic populations and who
are interested in health issues and terminology.
Spanish Language Training for Ministry in
collaboration with Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mexico
August 7 - 28, 2010
Will be repeated following years near these
dates!
Program participants are challenged and empowered
to experience the world from the perspective of the marginalized, critically
reflect on that reality and return home inspired to become more active agents
in promoting God's reign through solidarity with the poor who are engaged
in this struggle because they realize that their very survival is at stake.
This program is co-coordinated by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA) and CETLALIC.
Specialized Social Justice Programs
CETLALIC organizes social justice programs according
to groups' specific areas of interest. Please let us know your particular
interests with respect to study topics, excursions, and guest speakers, and
we will design a program to meet your needs. Contact our partners at AVENTURAS
LANGUAGES for more information. For groups of 10 or more. Past programs include:
Multicultural Mexico
For all people interested in multicultural societies
and in the culture and struggle of indigenous people in Mexico and the
Americas.
The Worker's Movement in Mexico
For all interested in learning about the worker's
struggle and the independent unions in these times of NAFTA, neo-liberalism
and globalization.
CETLALIC also offers study-abroad programs in
partnership with several universities. University social justice programs
include:Lesley University Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences, MA
Hampshire College, MA
Doane College, NE
Nebraska Wesleyan University, NE
Renisson College, Waterloo University, ON, Canada
University of Texas at Austin, CGEO
Texas State University at San Marcos, Education
PhD Program
California State University - Long Beach (for CSULB
students only)
California State University - Northridge and Cal
Poly - Pomona (for Cal Poly and CSUN students only)
NOTE: CETLALIC operates year-round and students
may lengthen their visit to include study in the weeks before or after the
actual program dates.CREDITS: CETLALIC is accredited by the Ministry of Public
Education, State of Morelos, Mexico. Students from many countries and
universities have received academic credit from their universities for their
work done at CETLALIC, as have many teachers from their school districts.
Documentation describing methods, texts, schedule, and teaching staff can
be sent to your university or school district at your request.
Social Justice Program Costs
Costs for all Social Justice Programs include:
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Intensive Spanish instruction, five hours per day,
five days per week, with educational materials
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Local excursions in the Cuernavaca area, and
program-related travel (in-country, unless otherwise specified)
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Full room (private or shared) and board with a Mexican
family, including 3 meals per day..
Cost does not include round trip air fare to Mexico
City.
A one-time only registration fee of US $100, at the
time of application, refundable only in the unlikely event that CETLALIC
cancels the program.
Students who begin their program and need to leave
before their program ends will be refunded 50% of the cost of the remaining
classes.
Applications are due one month before program start
date.
Cultural Tips
CETLALIC offers the needed information to all new
students on the norms and expectations in Mexican culture, which helps them
explore their own cultural preconceptions and the consequent adjustments
necessary for living in a different culture. Every Monday we have the “Tips
Culturales” session after classes.
Coming to Cuernavaca in the shuttle bus is very easy,
buses run frequently and cost is very reasonable; we strongly recommend it.
Ask for "Autobuses para Cuernavaca" (located one level above international
arrivals, behind the fast-food area) or if a porter is helping you with your
bags he can escort you. First you buy a ticket for "Cuernavaca-Selva" at
the Pullman de Morelos counter, and then you descend a level to board the
buses. Cost is $145 pesos (approximately $12 US), and the trip takes about
1 hour and 45 minutes. Buses run from 6:30 a.m. until 11 pm.
We offer a service to students who wish to be picked
up at the airport. Cost is US $100.00. There are extra charges from 10:00
p.m. to 7:00 a.m. If you are interested please ask for details.
Please note: CETLALIC is
open year-round and students may begin classes any Monday, with the exception
of national holidays (January 1, February 5*, March 21*, May 1, September
16, November 20*, December 25).
* These holidays are observed on the preceding
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