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CETLALIC
Alternative Spanish Language School
Spanish Immersion in Cuernavaca, Mexico
Integrating Social Justice Issues into Spanish immersion
Gay Friendly, Diversity Friendly

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 Classes are small (maximum five people) and are structured to accommodate the particular level of each student.

Teachers are rotated each week to give students the opportunity to study with and hear different voices, vocabulary, accents, and emphases.

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.*

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 studentsStudents are welcome to join classes beginning each Monday.

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 2:00, 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.

ACCREDITATION Students from many countries have received academic credit from their schools for the work they have done at CETLALIC. We can provide a packet of supporting documentation describing our methodology, texts, schedule, and teaching staff at your request. We can also provide transcripts upon request as proof of study. CETLALIC is accredited by the Ministry of Public Education (SEP, State of Morelos, Mexico) and is also one of the founders of the Association of Institutes for Spanish Language Instruction for Foreigners in Cuernavaca (AIPEC). CETLALIC is also a founding member of the Association of Spanish Institutes.

Fees 2008

 

2008 REGULAR PROGRAM
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
ACCOMODATIONS
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.

SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS 2008	COST		DATES	DURATION
Winter LGBT Program	US $1,140		2 weeks
Women & Social Change in Mexico	US $1,140		2 weeks
The Worker’s Movement in Mexico	US $1,140		2 weeks
Medicine in Mexico: Prehispanic, Institutional, Alternative	TBA		3 weeks
Language & Culture for Healthcare Workers	US $1,510		3 weeks
Language & Culture for Educators	US $1,790		3 weeks
The Gay Experience in Mexico	US $1,730		3 weeks
In / Visibility: Lesbian Lives in Mexico	US $1,730		3 weeks
Women and Social Change in Mexico with CSUN	US $1,140		2 weeks
Spanish Language Training for Ministry	US $1,730		3 weeks
Opening Doors: September Gay and Lesbian Program	US $1,140		2 weeks
Tepoztlán: Cultural and Popular Resistance in Mexico	US $1,140		2 weeks
Multicultural Mexico	US $1,140		2 weeks

Social Justice Program Costs

Costs for all Social Justice Programs include:

• Intensive Spanish instruction, five hours per day, five days per week, with educational materials
• Local excursions in the Cuernavaca area, and program-related travel (in-country, unless otherwise specified)
• 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.

Transportation to and from Mexico City Airport

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 $110 pesos (approximately $10 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 $90.00. 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 following Monday