Classes & Syllabi - Costa Rica
Semester
Spanish Language Classes
International Polytechnic University
* Each class is 45 contact hours
Elective Classes
International Polytechnic University
* Taught in Spanish, each class is 45 contact hours
* Prerequisite: Advanced I (unless indicated otherwise in the syllabus)
Internships
Hispanoamericana University
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
Hispanoamericana University & Toucan Rescue Ranch
Animal Studies Semester
Choose any Spanish class: 45 contact hours
Internship in Animal Studies: 135 contact hours
Spanish Language Classes
Intercultura
Depending on enrollment, and prior approval of your home university, Spanish classes may be taught here under certain conditions.
* Each class is 45 contact hours
Beginner I Beginner II
Intermediate I Intermediate II
Advanced I Advanced II
Chocolate Internship
Hispanoamericana University
This can be in the areas of Business Administration or Marketing.
The minimum amount of time for the Chocolate Internship is 4 weeks.
No Spanish background needed!
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