- Antigua, Guatemala
This Summer Session II program explores the complex relationship
between education and larger society. Revolving around Guatemalan
cultures, students will be immersed in the language, while living with
local host families. Students will spend time in local schools and
undertake an ESL internship at a preschool, while learning about the
cultural and social context of education in Guatemala and the U.S.
Student develop and deliver ESL lessons to Maya children, explore Maya
villages, and take a second course in either Spanish or a Mayan
language (intermediate Spanish language proficiency required) taught
by a local faculty.
Sponsored by College of Education
Course(s)
-
ALD 327G
/
LAS 322
- Sociocultural Influences on Learning
and
SPN 318 - Conversation and Composition or -
ALD 327G
/
LAS 322
and
SPN 319S - Lower-division Spanish or -
ALD 327G
/
LAS 322
and
SPN 327C - Advanced Grammar and Composition I or -
ALD 327G
/
LAS 322
and
LAS 319S - Intro to Mayan Language and Culture (Kaqchikel)
Academic Information
Students earn 6 hours of in-residence credit. Students register for the UT course (ALD 327G) and a placeholder for a non-UT course during summer registration. Program coursework carries GC flag.
Faculty
ALD 327G taught by Dr. Luis Urrieta, College of Education. Language courses taught by local instructors in Guatemala.
Language(s) of Instruction
English, Spanish, and Various
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Good academic standing
- UT enrollment during the spring semester preceding the program
- Open to graduate and undergraduate students
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - Yes
- Internship - No
Housing
Students stay in homestays. Host families provide three meals per day Student are required to live in program housing.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
2020 Program Fee: TBD. 2019 Program Fee: $3475. Fee includes housing, most meals, excursion administrative and instructional costs, and on-site orientation. Program fee does not include airfare, books, insurance, cell phone, local transportation, or personal expenses.
Program Dates:
- July 5, 2020 to August 14, 2020
- Final Deadline: February 15, 2020
Application Code
293008
Additional Resources
Program Website
Scholarships
Photo Gallery
Video
Next Step
Application deadline extended!! Learn more by attending an information session (9/25 from 1-2pm @ SZB 526; 10/25 from 2-3PM @ PAR 103; 12/3 from 5-6pm @ MEZ1.208), meeting with the professor, program coordinator, or a peer adviser. If you have additional questions, contact Christian Fredericks at cfredericks@austin.utexas.edu.