Program Overview
Program Overview
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Program Name
Spanish Language & Latin American Literature
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Location
Heredia
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Host University
Universidad Latina
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Term
Summer 2 2019
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Program Dates
Jun 22, 2019 - Jul 13, 2019
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Program Length
Summer
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Application Deadline
Apr 25, 2019
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Credit
45 Contact Hours
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Eligibility
2.50 Minimum GPA*
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Cost
$2,995
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Program Description
Designed for students interested in the Spanish language and/or Latin American literature, this program offers courses to ISA students at the intermediate and advanced levels of Spanish. You will be able to enroll in either one 45-hour intermediate Spanish language course or one 45-hour advanced Spanish language or literature courses. Your language level will be determined by the number of semesters/quarters of college-level Spanish you have previously taken.
You will benefit from an intimate classroom environment with other ISA students, and enjoy a lovely and quintessential college campus at the Universidad Latina. Courses are taught by the faculty at the university.
You can combine the Summer 1 + Summer 2 sessions at a discounted price. For more information about this option, please contact your ISA Argentina Site Specialist.
*Eligibility
MINIMUM GPA
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.
MINIMUM ADMISSIONS PREREQUISITES
Students must have completed or tested out of a minimum of two semesters (three quarters) of college-level Spanish
To participate in this program, you must be 18 years of age or older.
What's Included

Comprehensive Advising and Support

24-Hour Emergency

Comprehensive Health, Safety, and Security Support

Airport Reception

Visa Support

Tuition at the Host University

Housing

Meals and Laundry Service

Bridging Cultures Program

Full-Time Resident Staff

On-Site ISA Offices

Internet Access

ISA Discovery Model

Cultural Activities

Subscription to The New York Times

Insurance

Official Transcript from the Host University

Professional Development Toolbox

Scholarship Opportunities
Academics
Credits
Contact Hours
45
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
3
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
4 - 5
Academic Information
Course Selection
- Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
- Students wishing to enroll in any advanced Spanish courses must have completed at least four college semesters of Spanish or the equivalent by the beginning of the program.
- Students wishing to enroll in the intermediate course must have completed at least two college semesters of Spanish or the equivalent by the beginning of the program.
- Only Intermediate I Spanish will be offered during the Summer 1 program, and only Intermediate II will be offered during the Summer 2 program. Students may opt into enrolling in the back-to-back Summer 1 and 2 programs and progress through two levels of Intermediate Spanish.
- Course availability is based on enrollment numbers. You should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last-minute class cancelations.
- You will be in class with other ISA students and be taught by a local professor.
- Please note that the course codes listed with the course titles are codes used by the host university but do not correspond to course level recommendations. We advise that each institution have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regarding course levels.
Course Credit
- Transfer credits earned will be decided entirely by your home university. It is important to be in touch with your university about course approvals and transfer credit pre-departure.
- According to ISA policy, you must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by your home university.
Language Placement
- Language placement will be determined by the amount of Spanish courses a student has completed in college. See Course Selection for details.
- Students must have completed two semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent to enroll in this program.
Requests for sample syllabi can be made to the Costa Rica Site Specialist.
Courses
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Course Disclaimer
- Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations
- Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
- Please note that there are no beginning level Spanish courses offered in this program.
Support & Funding
U.S. Team
HEREDIA TEAM

Adriana Montealegre Matamoros
Student Services, Costa Rica

María Belén Jiménez
Resident Director, Costa Rica Programs, Costa Rica

Christian Vargas
Director of Latin America Operations, Costa Rica

Melissa Rodriguez
Student Services and Custom Programs Coordinator, Costa Rica

Sylvia Elena Chaverri
High School and Custom Programs Coordinator, Costa Rica
Funding Your ISA Program
As an ISA participant, you will have the opportunity to apply for scholarships and grants that can be applied directly to assist with your study abroad programs. ISA offers over $1,000,000 in scholarships and grants each year. To see what opportunities are available, please visit the Funding Your Program page.
View all Funding OptionsHousing
ISA Housing in Heredia allows students to enjoy an immersive experience living in a Costa Rican (Tico) home with a local family. With an open mind and flexibility, the experience of living in another culture will be both educational and highly rewarding.
We strive to match your housing preferences with our available accommodations; however, housing preference requests cannot be guaranteed.

Homestay
ISA Heredia homestays allow students to experience aspects of Costa Rican or "tico" lifestyle that are inaccessible to the average visitor. All housing is located in middle to upper class neighborhoods near the Universidad Latina and offers glimpses of everyday life with easy access to city amenities. Homestays include breakfast and dinner every day (except for excursion days) and laundry service once a week. In your homestay you will have your own bedroom, although there may be another ISA student living in the same homestay. This will be a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a new place and live as a local would, so take advantage, immerse yourself in the "pura vida", and let yourself become a Tico!

Independent Housing
You may opt to secure housing independently. If you select this option, you will receive a discount equal to the housing portion of the program price. By choosing to opt out of ISA housing, you are responsible for researching and reserving housing, and paying all fees, deposits, and rent directly to the housing facility that you choose.
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