Mexican Language and Culture
Program for Teachers

• For teachers at all levels and their spouses/partners
• Intensive immersion language training in Querétaro, Mexico

• Go as an individual, or with a group:
• Individual: 1-3 weeks duration, with extension by week possible
   OR
• 5 or 6 week advanced writing and oral skills program with University of Oregon graduate credit available (UO fee extra)
• Housing and meals with a carefully chosen Mexican family
• Visits to local schools
• Round tables with Mexican educators, political scientists and anthropologists
• Excursions to villages and Mexico City [on programs longer than 10 days]
• Pre departure orientation materials and program specific handbook
• "Extras" - salsa lessons, cooking classes with a master chef, birding, pottery, music and an illustrated demonstration of the uses    of the agave plant.

Costs:
Independent: $397.00 per person per week. Additional weeks beyond the fourth week are $350.00 per person. This includes 3 hours per day (M-F) of small group instruction at your level and full room and board with a Mexican family. The 5 week summer program costs $2,242 for tuition, room and board; 6 week program, $2,547 for tuition, room and board.

Comments from past participants:

"Every aspect of this workshop was exceptional. It was so enriching - every time I turned around there was something new, different and/or challenging that was filling my senses."
- Lynn Frost, Teacher, Bethel School District, Eugene, OR

"The class really involved the students and helped us improve our speaking ability."
- Matt Sadler, Teacher,
North Marion High School, Aurora, OR

"My family was very warm and friendly. I made an instant connection with all of them, especially the señora."
- Joyce Wade, Teacher, 4-J School District, Eugene, OR

"The entire concept of cultural exchange with Mexico is brilliant. I would jump at the chance to do it again in the future."
- Jim Gillespie, Teacher, Bethel School District, Eugene, OR

Additional references and program evaluationsare available upon request.