Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and learn about indigenous cultures in Guatemala with Towson University in January 2018. Students will receive highly personalized, one-on-one Spanish language instruction from the FundacionProyecto Linguistico Francisco Morraquin (PLFM), during which they will learn to use the language in practical and authentic contexts.
The program is located in Antigua – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Antigua, Guatemala, or “Ancient Guatemala,” once the capital of New Spain, is well known for its language schools and is considered one of the best locations to learn a “pure” form of Spanish. Guatemalan Spanish is considered pure because it has little influence from other languages. In Antigua, students will also have daily interaction with the large indigenous population.
Program highlights include visits to a coffee plantation, an excursion to Lake Atitlan, and a weekend visit to the famous Mayan ruins of Tikal in northern Guatemala. While visiting Tikal, students will experience a completely different terrain and cultural context than that of Antigua. Students will stay in a jungle lodge and have the opportunity to take a canopy zip line tour.
Students will earn 3 SPAN credits. All students are required to meet with the faculty director to determine the SPAN course level.
Program Director: Prof. Leticia Romo – Towson University Department of Foreign Language
Application Deadline: October 15, 2017
For more information and to apply online, click here.
