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Valparaíso and Viña del Mar

Semester / Trimester:

Spanish Language and Chilean Culture

Fall 1 2009 (Jul 22, 2009 to Nov 28, 2009)
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
Catalog Code: IVPF2109

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This program is designed for students at the intermediate and advanced levels of Spanish proficiency. Courses include Spanish Language and Culture, Written Spanish, Grammar and elective courses with Chilean and international students. Students take courses at the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso, mostly with other international students.

Prices & Dates

July 22, 2009 - November 28, 2009

Session Dates:

IVPF2109

Catalog Code:

$9,800*

Price:

May 10, 2009

Application Due Date:

May 15, 2009

Final Forms & Payments Due:

Not Accepting Applications

Admissions Status:

*prices and dates are subject to change

Eligibility

Minimum GPA

Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

Minimum Admissions Prerequisites

For intermediate and advanced level Spanish speakers. All students must take a Spanish language placement exam upon arrival in Valparaíso. The exam will indicate each student's language proficiency level, and will determine the Spanish courses in which the student is eligible to enroll. Students who arrive in Chile having completed two semesters or the equivalent of college-level Spanish will likely place into the intermediate level courses. Students who arrive having completed four semesters or the equivalent of college-level Spanish will likely place into the advanced level courses.

Other sessions available:

Academic Year 1 2010 (Late Feb, 2010 to Late Nov, 2010)