1-  INTENSIVE SPANISH PROGRAMS

Intensive Spanish programs are mainly oriented to improve listening and oral skills of students. Classes are provided in a workshop format from Monday to Friday. Each student enroll 2 courses.

PUCV is currently offering:   

J-Term Program

January Program

February Program

Summer 1 Program

Summer 2 Program

 AVAILABLE COURSES

PROGRAM	J-TERM	JANUARY	FEBRUARY	SUMMER 1	SUMMER 2
COURSES	Beginners level Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture   Intermediate level Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture   Advanced level Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture	Beginners level Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture   Intermediate level Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture   Advanced level (*) Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture 20th Century Latin American Political History        Contemporary Spanish American Literature Latinamerican Film & Literature   (*) Advanced level students choose 2 courses	Beginners level Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture   Intermediate level Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture   Advanced level (*) Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture 20th Century Latin American Political History        Contemporary Spanish American Literature Latinamerican Film & Literature   (*) Advanced level students choose 2 courses	Beginners level Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture   Intermediate level Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture   Advanced level (*) Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture 20th Century Latin American Political History        Contemporary Spanish American Literature Latinamerican Film & Literature   (*) Advanced level students choose 2 courses	Beginners level Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture   Intermediate level Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture   Advanced level (*) Spanish Grammar Conversation & Chilean Culture 20th Century Latin American Political History        Contemporary Spanish American Literature Latinamerican Film & Literature   (*) Advanced level students choose 2 courses
WEEKS	3	4	4	5	5
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS	70	90	90	90	90

CALENDAR 2010 - 2011

SUMMER 1 PROGRAM

May 17 - June 18, 2010

Official arrival day: May 16th

First day of the Program: May 17th

Classes:  May 18th - June 18th (monday to friday)

Official departure day: June 19th

SUMMER 2 PROGRAM

June 21 - July 23, 2010

Official arrival day: June 20th

First day of the Program: June 21st

Classes: June 22nd - July 23rd (monday to friday)

Official departure day: July 24th

J TERM  - 2011

January 3 - 21, 2011

Official arrival days: January 1 – 2

First day of the Program at PUCV: January 3

Classes:  January 4 - 21 (monday to friday)

Official departure day: January 22

JANUARY PROGRAM - 2011

January 3 -28, 2011

Official arrival days: January 1 – January 2

First day of the Program at PUCV: January 3

Classes:  January 4 - 28 (monday to friday)

Official departure day: January 29

FEBRUARY PROGRAM - 2011

February 1 - 25, 2011

Official arrival days: January 30 – 31

First day of the Program at PUCV: February 1

Classes: February 2 - 25  (Monday to Friday)

Official departure day: February 26

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

1. Complete application form

2. Health insurance

3. Copy of transcripts

4. Copy of passport

5. Application fee USD 80

Once that student is accepted by PUCV, he/she will receive an official letter of acceptance.

Download application form: Go to "Bajar Archivos"

January 2010 students.

In this session participated more than 30 students from United States, New Zeland, Japan and France.

2- TAILOR MADE PROGRAMS

International Program organizes special Spanish programs that are specially designed according institution requirements. These programs take place during the northern hemisphere Summer season, although they can be arranged at any time of the year. Tailor made programs are two – six weeks long. They include:

• Spanish courses
• Lectures on Chilean and/or LatinAmerican culture
• Elective courses such as Literature, Economics, History or any other depending on institution requirements
• City tours and handcraft workshops
• Language meetings with Chilean students

Some Universities and Institutions we have had a working relationship with in the last few years, are  

The University of Utah

Utah State University

Villanova University

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Tulane University

The University of Mississippi

Millersville University

ISEP

 CONTACT

Carolina Elgueta

Incoming Students Coordinator,

Summer & Special Programs

International Programs

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Correo electrónico: carolina.elgueta@ucv.cl

Last update of this information:

March 10, 2010

Carolina Elgueta