Estamos Academic Overview
Credits
Spanish Language (6.0 credit hours)
Two of the following courses, based on previous knowledge:
- Beginning Spanish
- LANG-1211 – Beginning Spanish I: (3.0 credit hours) A study of the fundamental structures of Spanish with oral and written practice. This course is available only through CMU's Intercultural Programs, Guatemala sites only. For students with no prior knowledge of Spanish, or who have studied Spanish up to and including Grade 11 or its equivalent. Students with Grade 12 Spanish or its equivalent may not normally take this course for credit. May not be held for credit together with LANG-1210.
- LANG-1221 – Beginning Spanish II: (3.0 credit hours) A continuation of the study of the fundamental structures of Spanish with oral and written practice. This course is available only through CMU's Intercultural Programs, Guatemala sites only. Prerequisite: LANG-1211. May not be held for credit together with LANG-1220.
- Intermediate Spanish
- LANG-2211 – Intermediate Spanish I: (3.0 credit hours) Language study and practice in the classroom and language laboratory, and readings in Spanish culture. This course is available only through CMU's Intercultural Programs, Guatemala sites only. Prerequisite: Senior matriculation Spanish, LANG-1220, or LANG-1221. May not be held for credit together with LANG-2210.
- LANG-2221 – Intermediate Spanish II: (3.0 credit hours) A continuation of language study and practice in the classroom and language laboratory, and readings in Spanish culture. This course is available only through CMU's Intercultural Programs, Guatemala sites only. Prerequisite: LANG-2211. May not be held for credit together with LANG-2220.
- Advanced Spanish options are available to meet students at any level of Spanish fluency, including Advanced Conversational Spanish, Latin American Literature, Drama, and Guatemalan Literature. Advanced Spanish courses will be arranged on a case-by-case basis.
PCTS/IDS/POLS-2040 – Global Issues: (3.0 credit hours)
Many countries around the globe face a similar set of issues as they relate to indigenous peoples, economics development, religious change, justice and peace, migration, and the environment. These issues take a specific form in Guatemala, a country that has been shaped by a 36-year-long war. This course will examine the following issues through the lens of the Guatemalan context: environment, Mayan culture and spirituality, war and peace, and migration.
This course may be used to fulfill the following program major requirements:
- Area course requirement in the Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies major
- Optional course requirement in the International Development Studies major
- World politics area requirement in the Political Studies major
- Social science foundation requirement in the Environmental Studies major
PRAC-3100 – Intensive Practicum: (3.0 credit hours)
Extending CMU's Practicum classes abroad, this course provides students with additional experienced-based educational opportunities. This component consists of four weeks working with local Guatemalan organizations in the student's area of interest/study. Placements will be facilitated by CASAS. Students will be expected to complete reflective assignments as part of their experience. Students have the possibility to stay in Guatemala for additional fees to complete an extra 3 credit hours of Practicum in special cases, after the cohort returns home. In such cases, students are responsible for covering their fees and living arrangements at CASAS.
Prerequisites
Estamos is designed for students who are further along in their degree programs at CMU. To be eligible, students must have a minimum of 24 credit hours of university-level studies, including 3 credit hours in introductory social sciences or permission of the Director of Estamos.
If you have questions about the Estamos program, please contact Tim Cruickshank, Director of Estamos, at tcruickshank
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