Students who DO NOT need to take additional academic coursework
for credit or who are NOT using financial aid are encouraged to consider
CCL for their practicum experience.
Read letters from students who did
their practicum in Morelia
Program Overview at
the Centro Cultural de Lenguas
CCL, a language institute that offers
classes in Spanish and English, has a monthly average of 700
students. Class size is from 6 to 16 students, ranging in age from 13
to 30. TESOL practicum students may be placed as assistants in basic,
intermediate, or advanced English classes. Generally, students are
very motivated when they come to CCL. Most of them attend not out of
obligation, but because they are interested in learning the language
and the culture as well as in meeting foreign students and teachers.
In addition to English classes, CCL also offers classes in Spanish
language and Mexican culture to students from around the world. The
TESOL practicum program at CCL includes Spanish classes, giving TESOL
students an opportunity to meet a variety of people from other
countries while completing the practicum.
Teachers at CCL use a communicative approach, allowing students to
practice the four basic language skills through readings, interactive
CD ROMs, and exercises in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.
Some English classes also use videos, allowing students to learn about
important aspects of American and British culture.
CCL
provides foreign students with a one-day excursion for groups of five
or more practicum students. If there are fewer than five students,
CCL will provide information about travel to nearby areas of interest.
The City of Morelia
Morelia is located about four hours from both Mexico City and
Guadalajara. Morelia is a former colonial city sometimes described as
“stately and majestic,” with a relaxed pace of life. For more
information about Morelia, visit your local travel agent or call
1-800-44-MEXICO. The CCL website also contains information about the
city and about Mexico in general.
Accommodations
Homestays will be arranged through the school for those who would like
to experience living in a Mexican household. This is probably the best
living option, as there are few apartments in Morelia. Those that are
available are often expensive and without furniture or appliances. It
is also difficult to arrange short-term rentals. Accommodations other
than homestays selected by CCL must be arranged by individual
students.
Insurance, Passports
and Visas
Personal medical
and emergency insurance is required as part of participation in this
program. In most cases, you can use your U.S. medical insurance while
in Mexico. You should check with your insurance company carefully to
verify the policy’s out-of-country coverage, both for medical
insurance and emergency medical evacuation services. The International
Programs and Exchanges Office at WWU (650-3298) has information on
overseas insurance options that are available either for complete
coverage or to supplement your existing medical insurance policy. It
is very important for you to understand clearly the terms of coverage
available through your insurance carrier, as neither WWU nor CCL will
take responsibility for providing medical or other emergency
assistance.
You
should carry a passport any time you travel to another country, even
if it is not required. For passport information and application /
renewal forms, go to the main post office in Bellingham or to the
State Department website at
http://travel.state.gov. Obtaining or
renewing a passport takes about two weeks for expedited processing (at
extra cost) or about six weeks for regular processing, so plan ahead.
For
the time you spend in Morelia at CCL, you will only need a tourist
visa, which you will obtain when you enter the country. You will need
either your passport or you driver’s license and
birth certificate to obtain a visa.
Ì Program
Dates and Fees
(combine two
non-intensive 4-week sessions to make one 8-week practicum)
Dates
for 2008:
Fall
10/1/07 - 10/26/07
10/29/07 - 11/23/07
11/26/07 - 12/21/07
Winter
1/7/08 - 2/1/08
2/5/08 - 2/29/08
3/3/08 - 4/11/08 (includes 2 week vacation period)
Spring
4/14/08 - 5/9/08
5/12/08 - 6/6/08
Summer
6/9/08 - 7/4/08
7/7/08
- 8/1/08
8/4/08 - 8/29/08
Summer Intensive: 9/1/08 - 9/29/08
Fall
9/29/08 - 10/24/08
10/27/08 - 11/21/08
11/24/08 - 12/19/08
CCL Tuition: US
$750.00 (It's $250 if you do not want Spanish classes)
√
$100.00 deposit sent
to arrive one month in advance
√ $650.00 due upon
arrival (plus homestay fees – see below)
√
Payment in cash
(dollars or pesos) or traveler’s checks
√
NO credit cards
accepted
Fees include:
- Practicum Program
- 40 hours of
Spanish classes (material included)
-
Information Session
- Meetings
with local coordinators (to check on the practicum
experience)
- One-day
excursion for groups of five or more practicum
students
Homestay Fees:
·
$20.00 per person per
day for a shared room
·
$22.00 per person per
day for a private room
·
Three meals included
·
Homestays arranged by
CCL
·
Limited information on
alternative housing available on request
Tuition for the TESL 430 course must be paid to WWU in addition to the
CCL program tuition and fees.
Currently the tuition for the
4-credit course is $696.00 ($174.00 per credit).
For advising on the practicum options in Morelia, contact the TESOL
Director, Trish Skillman at 650-4949 or trish.skillman@wwu.edu
Application
Checklist
•
Begin the
application process at least two months ahead of time, and plan extra
time if you do not have a valid passport.
•
Meet with the TESOL
director (Trish Skillman) to discuss your plans and to make sure that
the option you have chosen is appropriate for you.
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