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| PROGRAM |
PROGRAM CODE |
PRICE |
DATES |
| Spring 2011 |
VMS |
$8,995 |
February 26 - July 17 |
| Fall 2011 |
VMF |
$8,995 |
July 29 - December 11 |
Language Eligibility: for all levels of Spanish.
-Beginner level is for students who have not taken Spanish before.
-Low Intermediate level is for students who have completed
1-2 semesters or 1-2 quarters of college level Spanish.
-Intermediate level must have completed 2-3 semesters or 3-4 quarters of college level Spanish.
-Advanced level must have completed at least 4 semesters or 6 quarters of college level Spanish.
For additional
eligibility requirements such as minimum GPA, click here.
Total classroom hours: 180-306 per semester.
15 contact hours = 1 semester credit
Possible U.S. Credits: 12-18 semester hours.
Final transcript is issued by the Universidad de Vina del Mar.
Click here for Volunteer Opportunities in Viña del Mar
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All students will take a Spanish language placement test upon arrival.
Beginning Level
Students at the beginner level will take both mandatory language courses plus one or both of the optional elective courses taught in English.
Beginning Spanish Language - 180 contact hours
Beginning Spanish Phonetics & Pronunciation - 34 contact hours
Latin America on Film - 46 contact hours - taught in English - Elective
Latin American Literature - 46 contact hours - taught in English - Elective
Precolumbian Mesoamerican Cultures: Aztecs, Mayas, Incas - 46 contact hours - taught in English - Elective Fall only
Low Intermediate Level
Students at the low intermediate level will take all three mandatory language courses plus one or two of the optional elective courses.
Intensive Spanish & Chilean Culture, Low Intermediate Level - 90 contact hours - Mandatory
Spanish Grammar and Composition, Low Intermediate Level - 64 contact hours - Mandatory
Spanish Phonetics & Pronunciation, Low Intermediate Level - 46 contact hours - Mandatory
Latin America on Film - 46 contact hours - taught in English - Elective
Latin American Literature - 46 contact hours - taught in English - Elective
Precolumbian Mesoamerican Cultures: Aztecs, Mayas, Incas - 46 contact hours - taught in English - Elective Fall only
Cultures in Contact - 46 contact hours - taught in English and Spanish - Elective
Intermediate Level
Students at the Intermediate level will take all three mandatory language courses plus one or two of the optional elective courses.
Intensive Spanish & Chilean Culture, Intermediate Level - 90 contact hours - Mandatory
Spanish Grammar and Composition, Intermediate Level - 64 contact hours - Mandatory
Spanish Phonetics & Pronunciation, Intermediate Level - 46 contact hours - Mandatory
Latin America on Film - 46 contact hours - taught in English - Elective
Latin American Literature - 46 contact hours - offered in English or Spanish - Elective
Precolumbian Mesoamerican Cultures: Aztecs, Mayas, Incas - 46 contact hours - taught in English - Elective Fall only
Cultures in Contact - 46 contact hours - taught in English and Spanish - Elective
Temas Contemporaneos - 48 contact hours - taught in Spanish - Elective
Advanced Level
Students at the Advanced level will take both mandatory language courses plus at least one of the elective courses listed.
Intensive Spanish & Chilean Culture, Advanced Level - 90 contact hours - Mandatory
Spanish Grammar and Composition, Advanced Level - 64 contact hours - Mandatory
Latin America on Film - 46 contact hours - taught in English - Elective
Latin American Literature - 46 contact hours - offered in English or Spanish - Elective
Precolumbian Mesoamerican Cultures: Aztecs, Mayas, Incas - 46 contact hours - taught in English - Elective Fall only
Cultures in Contact - 46 contact hours - taught in English and Spanish - Elective
Temas Contemporaneos - 48 contact hours - taught in Spanish - Elective
Volunteer Opportunities
Participation in volunteer opportunities in Chile is an excellent way to
immerse yourself in your host country's way of life while helping those in need. In effect, this will add another dimension
to the study abroad experience through daily exposure and interactions, resulting in a
greater understanding of the language, culture, and community of the host country.
During the third week of classes, the Universidad de Viña del Mar will have an information
session about Volunteering, where you'll have the chance to find out more and sign up
if you want. Please note that these volunteer opportunities
are not for credit.
The following are the volunteer opportunities in which students can participate:
English Opens Doors Program
This Government sponsored program is designed to compensate for the lack of exposure
to native English speakers faced by most students in Chile's public/subsidized
school system. Volunteers work 4-16 hours a week in a local public/subsidized school.
They work alongside Chilean EFL teachers in the classroom, and have the opportunity
to lead their own lessons and activities that focus on listening and speaking. For more information
on the English Opens Doors Program, go to http://www.centrodevoluntarios.cl/programas_en.html.
English Alliance Program
This program started as a branch of the university's Cultures in Contact course.
The objective of the Cultures in Contact course is to expose International
Students to different aspects of Chilean Culture. One way this can be achieved
is by giving International Students the opportunity to volunteer in the community.
As a way for UVM International Students to become involved in their surrounding community,
the English Alliance Program was formed in 2005. International Students can choose
from different High Schools, Middle Schools, Elementary Schools, and Preschools.
Each student is placed in a Classroom with an English Teacher where they serve as a
Teacher's Assistant. Students are required to volunteer for an hour and a half once a week.
Hogares de Niños (Orphanges)
Another volunteer opportunity to work is in one of the many orphanages in the Viña del Mar
and Valparaíso area. There are children of varying ages, and they are there for a
variety of reasons (orphans, removed from their home because of abuse). It is a wonderful way
to give back to the community and help children in need. A typical student goes to the
orphanage for several hours once a week to help the "tía" (paid person in charge of the
children) and play with the kids while helping out with daily tasks.
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