Classes & Syllabi - Costa Rica
Semester
Spanish Language Classes
International Polytechnic University
* Each class is 45 contact hours
Elective Classes
International Polytechnic University
Language, Literature & Culture
* Taught in Spanish, each class is 45 contact hours.
* Pre-requisite: Advanced I
Internships
Latin University of Costa Rica
Choose an internship as your fourth or fifth class. Each Internship is 45 contact hours. If your university has a 60 or 120 hour requirement contact us to discuss details and planning. Internships available in:
Animal Studies Internship
Latin University of Costa Rica & Toucan Rescue Ranch
Animal Studies Semester
Choose any Spanish class: 45 contact hours
Internship in Animal Studies: 135 contact hours
How to Select your Classes
The semester program in Costa Rica is taught in modules. Most modules are 3 weeks with one module each semester being 4 weeks.
Module 1: 3 weeks
- Choose one class
Module 2: 3 weeks
- Choose one class or internship
Module 3: 3 weeks
- Choose one class or internship
Module 4: 3 weeks
- Choose one class or internship
This schedule works very well for those students progressing through Spanish levels as classes move through sequence.
For example, a student could do:
Module 1: 3 weeks
- Intermediate Spanish II
Module 2: 3 weeks
- Advanced Spanish I
Module 3: 3 weeks
- Latin American Civilization & Culture
Module 4: 3 weeks
- Latin American Literature