Study with the U of A in
Mexico, Summer 2010!
Study with the U of A in
Mexico, Summer 2010!
Program Dates:
May 22‐June 26,
2010
Faculty Advisor:
Steven Bell
sbell@uark.edu
Estimated Cost:
$2,900
+
Airfare (est. $ 600)
Courses offered:
(6 credit hours)
Multiple options &
many levels
available
Prerequisite:
SPAN 1013 (min)
(Prices and Dates to be
confirmed by
January, 2010)
Why study Spanish?
• Spanish is the official language of twenty countries worldwide and
the fourth most-commonly spoken language in the world (by number
of native speakers).
Source: ElMundo.es
• Over 28 million people in the United States speak Spanish.
Worldwide, there are nearly 325 million Spanish-speakers.
Source: United States National Institutes of Health
• Many firms seek Spanish-speaking individuals and are willing to pay
higher salaries for bilingual candidates.
Study with the U of A in
Mexico, Summer 2010!
Study with the U of A in
Mexico, Summer 2010!
Why Mexico?
• Mexico is home of the largest population of Spanish speakers in the
world.
Source: The History Channel
• With almost 25 million residents, Mexico City is one of the most
populous metropolitan areas in the world.
Source: The History Channel
• Mexico is the 12th largest economy in the world with a GDP
(purchasing power parity) of over 1.5 trillion USD.
Source: CIA World Factbook
Why Mexico?
• Mexico is the 3rd largest trading partner with the United States, just
after Canada and China.
Source: United States International Trade Commission
Why Mexico?
• Mexico remains the most
common country of origin for
immigrants to the US by far.
Source: Department of Homeland Security
Why Mexico?
• In cities such as Rogers and Springdale, Latinos make up almost
30% of the total population.
Source: Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture
• Arkansas had one of the fastest growing Hispanic populations
nationwide between 2000 and 2005.
Source: A Profile of Immigrants in Arkansas, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Study with the U of A in
Mexico, Summer 2010!
Study with the U of A in
Mexico, Summer 2010!
Why study with the U of A at
UPAEP in Puebla, Mexico?
Why U of A at UPAEP in
Puebla, Mexico?
•
Program takes place at the
Universidad Popular Autónoma del
Estado Puebla (UPAEP) and includes
a five week summer course.
•
University Language Center offers the
Spanish Immersion Program (PITEE).
•
This program combines the learning of
the language and culture hand in
hand.
•
Top-notch academic and exercise
facilities in a garden setting on a selfenclosed campus with wireless
internet.
Why U of A at UPAEP in
Puebla, Mexico?
Very competitive program fee includes:
•
Housing and meals with Mexican
families
•
academic activities and books
•
fieldtrips to nearby sites and museums
•
overnight weekend tours to Mexico
City and Tenochtitlan, the beach at
Veracruz, and Cuetzalan in the Sierra
Norte.
Why U of A at UPAEP in
Puebla, Mexico?
Also included are:
•
conversational workshops
•
A dedicated film series
•
Optional workshops in dance and
cuisine
Study with the U of A in
Mexico, Summer 2010!
Study with the U of A in
Mexico, summer 2010!
How can I find out more?
•
Contact sbell@uark.edu or the Office of Study Abroad.
•
Visit us on the web at http://www.uark.edu/depts/lastinfo.
•
Join our Facebook group! Find the link on our website.
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