- 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 service learning 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 (beginner through
advanced) 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 314 - Conversation and Culture or -
ALD 327G
/
LAS 322
and
SPN 319S - Lower-division Spanish or -
ALD 327G
/
LAS 322
and
SPN 327C - Advanced Grammar and Writing in Context or -
ALD 327G
/
LAS 322
and
LAS 319S - Intro to Mayan Language and Culture (Kaqchikel)
Academic Information
Students earn 6 credits total. ALD327G is taught by a UT professor and students receive in-resident credit. All other courses receive transfer credit upon successful completion of the program. Students register for 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; minimum 2.0 GPA (undergrad) 3.0 GPA (grad)
- 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. Please note that our in-country partner, PLFM, is requiring all participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
2022 Program Fee: $3,825. Fee includes housing, most meals, excursion administrative and instructional costs, and on-site orientation. Program fee does not include tuition, airfare, books, insurance, cell phone, local transportation, or personal expenses. Please see detailed budget link below.
Dates:
- Program: July 8, 2023 to August 15, 2023
- Instructional: July 9, 2023 to August 14, 2023
- Final Deadline: February 1, 2023
Application Code
293008
Program Coordinator
Barbara Barstow
Additional Resources
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Next Step
Come to an info session to learn more! Info sessions will take place on 10/20 5-6pm, 11/15 4-5pm, and 1/27 3-4pm. Click on the Events Calendar link above for full details.