09W  Merida, Yucatan, Mexico  Study Abroad Program
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
   Course    Instructor    Description
 
SPAN 207-074;
  honors 084

Multicultural;
Group B

Eng. Enrique Cárdenas,
   MIT


Contemporary Latin America - Mexico:  Taught in English. (3 cr)
Itroduction to contemporary Latin America, its culture, its people, their way of life and the issues confronting them. In Merida, this course gives an overview of the Yucatan of today--its history, politics, economic growth and importance, cultural events, music, folklore, present-day Maya population, impact of immigration, conservation efforts and unique geography.  Lectures given by local professionals and experts are an integral part of this course, as are vening events and short excursions to sites of local interest.
Restrictions: Not for Span Minor credit. May be repeated for credit when taken on different study abroad programs
Foreign Language Certificate: This course counts toward a Spanish Language Certificate. See below.
Textbook: Handouts; web research
 
SPAN 206-074
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  Dr. Carlos F Reyes


Culture through Conversation:  Taught in Spanish. (3 cr.)
Discussion of topics drawn from contemporary Spanish or Latin American life. For students who which to broaden their knowledge of Hispanic culture while improving thier oral and aural language skills.
Prerequisites: Span 107 or Span 211
Spanish minors: This course serves as your third 200-level course
Foreign Language Certificate: This course counts toward a Spansih Language Certificate. See below.
Textbook: Handouts, newspapers, magazines, web research


NURS 412-071

Multicultural

Dr. Larry Purnell
   UD


Multicultural Topics in Healthcare Delivery: Taught in English (3 cr.)
Cultural and practical consideration of selected issues and problems of nursing practice within Mexico's healthcare delivery system. This course may have a service-learning component.
Textbook: Purnell & Paulanka. Transcultural Health Care: A Culturally Competent Approach, 3rd ed. F.A.Davis
 
SPAN 167-074
   Dr. Alejandra Cabrera
Spanish for Healthcare Providers: Taught in English. (3 cr.)
Provides medical vocabulary/terminology needed to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients in a variety of healthcare situations. Also a review of basic structures of the Spanish language. Appropriate for students in all health-related disciplines.
Textbook: Harvey, W.C. (2008) Spanish for Healthcare Professionals, 3rd ed., Barron's
SPAN 355-074 Dr. América Martínez,
    UD


Special Topics in Hispanic Literature:  Taugh in Spanish (3 cr.)
Explores an area of specific interest in Hispanic literature. Subject matter varies and will be announced in the registration booklet. Tentative Topic: Survey of Spanish American Literature: 20th century
Prerequisite: Span 201
Spanish minors and majors: This course fulfills the 300-level literature requirement
Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Textbook: Chang-Rodriguez, R. & M. Filer. Voces de Hispanoamérica. Antología literaria. 3rd ed. Thompson/Heinle
UNIV 370-051   Study Abroad - Merida, Mexico FLLT/NURS (0 cr.) pass/fail
Students are asked to reflect upon changes in their knowledge, skills, and attitudes that occur due to their study abroad experience.

To work toward a FOREIGN LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE while in Merida, Mexico

To earn a Bachelor's degree with a Foreign Language Certificate in Spanish, a qualified student must complete the designated sequence of four 200- or 300-level Spanish courses listed below with no grade below a C.

Spanish Courses

In Merida take:
SPAN 206: Culture through Conversation
SPAN 207: Contemporary Latin American I

On the Delaware Campus take: (Check Undergraduate Catalog for prerequisites)
SPAN 2xx (excluding 205)
SPAN 3xx
3 credits
3 credits


3 credits
3 credits

Last updated December 4, 2008