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Semester / Trimester:

Courses with Costa Ricans at Veritas University

Winter 3 2010 (Jan 2, 2010 to Apr 24, 2010)
Veritas University
Catalog Code: ISJW3210

Hours & Credits Total:

180 - 288

Hours of Instruction

12 - 19

Semester Credits

18 - 28

Quarter Units

Notes:

See Course Disclaimer
  • Attention:
    The courses below reflect the most current list of courses released by the host university. Please refer to this list when completing your pre-registration form. Also note that courses are always subject to change.
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Courses with Costa Ricans-Must take at least ONE.

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Advertising Design

Courses:
Hours of Instruction:
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Presentation Techniques I [ADDS 204]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Advertising Psychology [ADDS 603]
48
Language Level: High Advanced
Advertising Composition [ADDS 203]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Communication I [ADDS 404]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
History of Advertising Design [ADDS 205]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Labeling and Outlining [ADDS 104]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Marketing I [ADDS 304]
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Architecture

Courses:
Hours of Instruction:
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Theory of Architecture [ARCH 302]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
History of Architecture [ARCH 403]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Graphic Expression [ARCH 103]
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Film and TV

Courses:
Hours of Instruction:
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Television Production
45
Language Level: High Advanced
History of Film I [CTV 104]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
History of Film II [CTV 204]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
History of Film III [CTV 304]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Script Theory and Techniques [CTV 302]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Basic Principals of Acting [DA 205]
60
Language Level: High Advanced
Costa Rican Culture [CTV 504]
48
Language Level: High Advanced
Cinematographic Aesthetics [CTV 403]
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Digital Animation

Courses:
Hours of Instruction:
45
Language Level: High Advanced
History of Animation I [DA 204]
48
Language Level: High Advanced
Animation I [DA 203]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Aesthetics and Representation [DA 104]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Art and Civilization [DA 405]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Artistic Literature [DA 105]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Design I [DA 101]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Drawing I [DA 102]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Introduction to Multimedia [DA 103]
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Interior Design

Courses:
Hours of Instruction:
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Introduction to Interior Design
45
Language Level: High Advanced
History of Interior Design I [INDS 304]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Aesthetic Psychology [INDS 303]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Composition and Form [INDS 101]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Introduction to Research Methods [INDS 103]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Materials I [INDS 305]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Workshop on Color [INDS 203]
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Photography

Courses:
Hours of Instruction:
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Costa Rican and Latin American Photography [PHOT 604]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
History of Photography I [PHOT 404]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Introduction to Photography [PHOT 101]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Latin American Culture [PHOT 305]
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Product Design

45
Language Level: High Advanced
Product Design Methodology [PRDS 204]
45
Language Level: High Advanced
Industrial Design History [PRDS 303]
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Language Modules

Courses:
Hours of Instruction:
80
Language Level: Advanced
Techniques of Oral Expression
80
Language Level: High Advanced
Advanced Spanish Conversation
80
Language Level: High Advanced
Cultural Heritage in Latin America
80
Language Level: High Advanced
Business Spanish
48
Language Level: Superior
Advanced Composition
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Electives taught in Spanish

Courses:
Hours of Instruction:
48
Language Level: Advanced and Above
Selected Topics in Spanish Literature
48
Language Level: Advanced and Above
Latin American Dialects
48
Language Level: Advanced
Phonetics and Phonology
48
Language Level: Advanced
Film and Literature in Latin America
48
Language Level: Advanced
Contemporary Costa Rican Women Writers
48
Language Level: Advanced and Above
Selected Topics in Comparative Literature
48
Language Level: High Advanced
Introduction to Translation
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Electives taught in English

Courses:
Hours of Instruction:
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Theory of Latin American Cities
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice
60
Language Level: Taught In English
Costa Rican Health Care and Tropical Medicine
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Costa Rican Tradition: Peace and Democracy
60
Language Level: Taught In English
Environmental Awareness and Sustainable Development
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Basic Principles of Drawing
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Cultural Photography
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Digital Photography
60
Language Level: Taught In English
Ecological Photography
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Selected Topics in Afro-Carribean Studies
48
Language Level: Taught In English
International Politics in the Middle East
48
Language Level: Taught In English
International Relations in Latin America
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Costa Rican Economic Development
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Latin American Architecture and Art
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Human Rights in Latin America
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Introduction to Latin American Tropical Dance
60
Language Level: Taught In English
Tropical Architecture and Design
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Comparative Classical Philosophy
60
Language Level: Taught In English
Ecotourism: The Costa Rica Case
60
Language Level: Taught In English
Tropical Ecology
60
Language Level: Taught In English
Tropical Marine Biology
60
Language Level: Taught In English
Environmental Impact and Social Development
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Costa Rica Colloquium: History and Culture
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Introduction to International Business
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Intercultural Communication and Competence
48
Language Level: Taught In English
World Politics and Terrorism
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Logistics Management
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Creative Leadership Skills
60
Language Level: Taught In English
Documentary Production Process
48
Language Level: Taught In English
Contemporary Latin American History

Course Disclaimer

All students on the Courses with Costa Ricans at Veritas University Program are required to take a two-part placement test. The first portion is administered online by Veritas University prior to departure. The second portion is administered on-site upon arrival in Costa Rica and consists of an oral interview with a Veritas professor. The combination of these results determine the courses in which the student is eligible to enroll.

Students who do not place into the advanced level will be required to participate in the Spanish Language and Electives program. Due to a difference in dates, the student is responsible for all airline change fees and any additional costs that he/she may have incurred.