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Academic Year

Arts and Design Courses with Locals

Veritas University

Academic Year 3 2012 (Sep 1, 2012 to Apr 27, 2013)
Catalog Code: ISJY3212

Hours & Credits Total:

360 - 600

Hours of Instruction

24 - 40

Semester Credits

36 - 60

Quarter Units

Notes

  • Language Level Placement:

    All students on the Courses with Costa Ricans at Veritas University will be required to take a two-part placement test. Students must place into the advanced level in order enroll in this program.

    Students who do not place into the program must switch to the Spanish Language and Electives trimester program. See overview for more information.

  • Attention::
    Students MUST take at least ONE course with Costa Ricans
  • Course Note
    The Art and Civilization course listed below is the 45 contact hour digital animation course (405). There is also a 30 contact hour photography course offered, titled Art and Civilization (204). If you are interested in the 30-contact hour course please contact your site specialist.
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Courses with Costa Ricans-Must take at least ONE.

Courses:
45 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Aesthetics and Representation [DA 104]
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Animation I [DA 203]
45 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Art and Civilization (Digital Animation) [DA 405]
45 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Artistic Literature [DA 105]
45 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Basic Principals of Acting [DA 205]
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Costa Rican Culture [CTV 504]
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Design I [DA 101]
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Drawing I [DA 102]
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Film Appreciation and Critique [CTV702]
45 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
History of Film I [CTV 104]
45 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
History of Film II [CTV 204]
45 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
History of Film III [CTV 304]
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
History of Interior Design I [INDS 304]
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Introduction to Multimedia [DA 103]
45 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Latin American Culture
45 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Psychology for Visual Arts [CTV203]
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Technology I (Product Design) [PRDS305]
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Workshop on Color [INDS 203]
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Language Modules

Courses:
80 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Advanced Composition
80 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Advanced Spanish Conversation
80 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Cultural Heritage in Latin America
80 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Advanced Spanish for Health Professionals (Jan/Oct/Summer Only)
80 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Advanced Grammar and Conversation (Level 1)
80 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Advanced Grammar and Conversation (Level 2)
80 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Techniques of Oral Expression
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Electives taught in English

Courses:
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
International Marketing Management [MKTG3010]
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Mural Painting and Public Art [ART2130]
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Introduction to International Business
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Theory of Latin American Tropical Dance
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
World Politics and Terrorism
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Logistics Management
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Creative Leadership Skills
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Costa Rica Colloquium: History and Culture
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Intercultural Communication and Competence
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Comparative Classical Philosophy
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Ecological Photography
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Digital Photography
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Human Rights in Latin America
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Ecotourism: The Costa Rica Case
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Costa Rican Economic Development
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Introduction to International Economics in Latin America
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Theory of Latin American Cities
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Tropical Architecture and Design
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Tropical Marine Biology
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Environmental Impact and Social Development
60 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Taught In English
Tropical Ecology
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Electives taught in Spanish

Courses:
80 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Business Spanish
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Latin American Film and Literature
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Selected Readings in Latin American Literature
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Contemporary Costa Rican Women Writers
48 Hours of Instruction
Language Level: Advanced
Phonetics and Phonology

Course Disclaimer

Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.

Please note that there are no beginning level Spanish courses offered in this program.

Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.

Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations