The
Spanish language school's superior teaching methods form a unique
system, approved by the Secretary of Public Education. This
system is based upon a grammatical sequence of lessons that
provides students with the necessary skills to speak and understand
Spanish in a reduced amount of time. Students use the Método
de Español Cuauhnáhuac, a series of four textbooks
written and published by Cuauhnáhuac Esc. C.I.C.L.C.,
S.C
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Classes begin every Monday throughout the year
for students at all levels, from the complete beginner to the
advanced. Courses run from one week to as many weeks as the
student wishes to study. Upon his/her arrival to the Institute,
the academic director assesses the student´s knowledge
and abilities and places each student in an appropriate class
with others at the same level. When no other students are at
the same lavel to share the class, students are placed in individual
classes at no additional charge. Weekend classes can be arranged
upon request.
Several universities give credit to their students
studying at Cuauhnáhuac: Ashland University, Carthage
College, New Mexico State University, Northeastern Illinois,
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, La Verne University, Williams
College, and others. If you would like to receive credit from
your university for studies at Cuauhnáhuac, we recommend
you present our brochures to your Spanish and/or Study Abroad
Department for their approval prior to your arrival. We can
provide transcripts of material studied upon request.
NORMAL INTENSIVE SPANISH
LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Most
students participate in this program, which follows an original
grammatical sequence made up of 55 lessons, integrating a four
book series. It consists of six hours of class daily, which
break down as follows: 3 hours of Grammar and Language Practice
(There are no more than 4 students), 1 1/2 hours of Guided Conversation,
and 1 1/2 hours of Situational Spanish for beginners or Cultural
Conferences for advanced students. The Situational Spanish is
a series of classes designed to introduce the vocabulary necessary
for everyday situations ("Survival Spanish"). Conferences
explore subjects such as History, Art, Indian Cultures, Politics,
Society, Pre-Hispanic Mexico, etc. On Tuesdays and Thursdays,
this latter portion of the program is substituted with Workshops
in special language and cultural topics, such as Pronunciation,
Idiomatic Expressions, Mexican Songs and Latino Dancing.
SUPER-INTENSIVE SPANISH
PROGRAM
This
program is a private six hour course directed towards the student's
individual needs. It is designed for people who need to learn
as much Spanish as possible in a short period of time, and is
structured to meet the student's specific needs regarding grammar,
vocabulary, and culture. Upon arrival, students can meet with
the Director of the Spanish Department to discuss the program
most suited for their needs and interests.
BUSINESS PROGRAM
Since business opportunities in Latin America
are expanding so quickly, Cuauhnáhuac has developed a
special Super-Intensive Business Spanish Program, which consists
of six hours of private lessons daily. Grammar, terminology,
and expressions related to the person's particular line of work
are studied, as well as cultural and situational factors which
are important when doing business with Latin Americans. Cuauhnáhuac
uses a different sequence of grammatical lessons for the business
program than for the Normal Intensive Program providing an accelerated
course tailored to the special needs of the business world.
INTENSIVE MEDICAL SPANISH
PROGRAM
This
program provides an introduction to the key aspects of Medicine
within the context of a Hispanic culture. Medical Spanish terminology,
intricacies of the Mexican Health Care System, and fundamental
cultural differences which surface when treating Hispanics are
covered in this course. It is integrated with our Normal Intensive
Program for three hours daily of grammar instruction. The second
block of the Normal Program is directed toward medical studies.
Students with a minimum or intermediate level Spanish may arrange
for volunteer clinical work as part of their program.
INTENSIVE LAW PROGRAM
This is a program developed for law students
and lawyers interested in learning law terminology and the judicial
system within the Mexican republic. It presents students to
the technical vocabulary necessary in their field as well as
to the intricacies of the Mexican Legal System. Cuauhnáhuac
has a special topic sequence for this program, which can be
taken completely or by electing certain topics. The Law Program
can also be integrated with any part of combination of our Normal
Intensive Program. Again, students can discuss their special
needs with the Director of the Spanish Department to create
the most appropriate program.
LATINO PROGRAM
Cuauhnáhuac offers a Latino Program
designed for students who have been exposed to oral Spanish
at home and have some command of the language but who have little
or no background in the formal grammatical or written aspects.
This program emphasizes pronunciation, spelling and the correct
use of grammar rather than fluency in speaking.
PROGRAM FOR ADVANCED
STUDENTS
Since
Cuauhnáhuac receives many advanced students, including
Spanish teachers and professors from high schools, colleges
and universities, we have created this program to accommodate
them. The advanced program follows the same schedule of the
Normal Intensive Program, but covers some complicated grammatical
points and the advanced lectures are designed to detect the
weak points of the student. The linguistic workshops include
writing and wording in acceptable literary form, phonetics and
pronunciation, and precise and diversified vocabulary. The advanced
student can also take mini-courses in Latin American literature,
Latin-American studies and Mexican History. Due to the flexibility
of Cuauhnáhuac´s scheduling, many students are
able to personalize their courses by introducing textbooks from
their own universities into the syllabus.
SEMESTER PROGRAM
Cuauhnáhuac offers full semester programs,
which include Grammar and Conversation classes. Spanish directed
toward the student's major, and Mexican Literature and History.
Cuauhnáhuac can also assist in setting up internship
programs in the medical, legal, business and educational fields.
Our semester program may vary, depending on the requirements
of the university.
PLEASE REMEMBER! THE
SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL IS VERY FLEXIBLE AND WILLING TO DESIGN
A COURSE WHICH SATISFIES YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS.
