Description of Courses
All students take three courses while in Mexico. There are also a number of field trips. Some of the field trips are closely related to the courses, such as visiting a sustainable forestry project. Others are of more general interest, such trips to archeological ruins. Others are just plain fun, like going to the beach or hiking a volcano.
- Spanish Language Study
Three to five credits, depending on level. Class size will be no larger than four or five students per language instructor. All instructors are native speakers. Students will be grouped by ability and receive credits for the UM course appropriate to their level (Spanish 101, 102, 201, 202 or 308.) 308 is a special Spanish language course developed specifically for study abroad which combines both grammar and conversation. 308 can accommodate many levels of language ability. Spanish 201 and 308 are taught each year, other levels on a need be basis. If you hope to take Spanish at other than these two levels, it is best to contact Professor Haber as early as possible to discuss availability. - Politics of Mexico
Instructor: Paul Haber
This course concentrates on relations between Mexico and the United States. There is a special focus on Mexican migration to the United States. The class is taught in English. - Development Administration
Instructor: Paul Haber
This course concentrates on the sustainable development and the political history of economic development in Mexico with a regional focus on the Pátzcuaro area. The class is taught in English.
