Study Abroad:
Conversation Spanish in Spain

As an enhancement to the Spanish Language curriculum, this study abroad program is for students interested in a Spanish Language and Culture program in the quaint city of Nerja, Spain, which is located in southern Spain on the Mediterranean Sea. This program offers students a unique opportunity for full linguistic and cultural immersion intended to develop their Spanish language skills. For this program, students have the opportunity of registering for SPN 3955 (prerequisite SPN 1121) OR IDS 3955 (no prerequisite). Spanish language courses are offered at all levels of proficiency from beginning to advanced; placement is determined by a grammar test and an oral interview. The Spanish...

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Study Abroad:
Maya Language and Culture in Merida, Mexico

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Study Abroad:
Spanish Heritage Program in Nerja, Spain

The Spanish Heritage Language Program is intended for heritage speakers, who were raised in a home where Spanish was spoken. This program was designed to improve the Spanish language skills of heritage speakers and for students to learn and experience their cultural heritage. The Spanish Heritage program is housed at the Escuela de Idiomas in the lovely Mediterranean town of Nerja in southern Spain, close to historical cities such as Cordoba, Malaga, and Granada. Students visit the prehistoric caves of Nerja and can tour the picturesque town of Frigiliana in the mountains near Nerja. Students stay in a Moorish-Andalusia Residence Hall, located in the Old Quarter of the town and only minutes...

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Study Abroad:
Following the Inca Trail in Cusco, Peru

Latin American Studies in partnership with the Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola is offering a Spring Break program in Cusco, Peru. Students will be introduced to the history, culture, language, biodiversity and future perspectives of Peru and the Latin American realm. This program will include two days of service learning activities at the Huillcapata School located in a rural village outside of Cusco. Throughout the week there will be various excursions to various historical and archaeological treasures of Inca Empire including two-day trips, one to the Sacred Valley and the second to Machu Picchu.   Learning Outcomes Explore cultural, geographical and historical differences...

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El Cumbanchero: Big Band Tribute to Rafael Hernández

September 9, 2015

The UCF Latin American Studies Program presents El Cumbanchero: Big Band Tribute to Rafael Hernández in conjunction with the presenters below. Chalí Hernández and New World Music School Band will perform a FREE tribute concert to Rafael Hernández at The Venue at UCF Arena. Rafael Hernández Marín “El Jibarito” was one of the most important composers of Puerto Rican popular music...

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LAS sends its First Group of UCF Students to Latin America

January 28, 2015

"Follow the Inca Trail", the first LAS study abroad program, is scheduled for Spring Break 2015. Students enrolled in the program will be teaching English to children in grades K-5 at an indigenous school outside of Cusco. The English classes were prepared by graduate students of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) under the direction of Dr. Marcella Farina. The study abroad...

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LAS sends its First Group of UCF Students to Latin America

January 28, 2015

"Follow the Inca Trail", the first LAS study abroad program, is scheduled for Spring Break 2015. Students enrolled in the program will be teaching English to children in grades K-5 at an indigenous school outside of Cusco. The English classes were prepared by graduate students of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) under the direction of Dr. Marcella Farina. The study abroad...

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