The Spanish program in Costa Rica is designed for general education, international business, international studies, Latin American studies, Spanish minors and Spanish language students interested in Spanish language and Costa Rican culture. For students interested in Central America and the Caribbean, Costa Rica offers a marvelous introduction due to its stability, its mediating role, its democratic traditions, and its close linkage to regional trade and politics. Through academic courses, excursions, visits to museums, parks, theaters, movies, and close interaction with Spanish-speaking people, participants will return from their trip with an enhanced understanding of Spanish language and Costa Rican culture. Intensive Classes in Spanish are offered at different levels, from beginner to very advanced. Classes meet four hours daily, Monday to Friday.
All students take placement exams, oral and written, to assure correct language level.
The maximum number of credits that may be taken is eight. In conjunction with academic courses, students will participate in extracurricular activities, including four excursions and visits to museums, parks, restaurants and other places of interest in Costa Rica. The program will be held in San Jose', the capital of Costa Rica, located 3,900 feet above sea level. San Jose' is a vibrant cosmopolitan city that thrives in its role as Costa Rica's capital and also provides a gracious and hospitable atmosphere. Peaceful Costa Rica has no army, and provides an ideal setting for learning Spanish.