SPA-3000G Spanish Language Institute Orientation

An exploration of the products, practices, and perspectives of Costa Rican culture as a framework for interpreting and understanding cultural differences. The course emphasizes preparation for a semester of study at the Spanish Language Institute in San José, Costa Rica and addresses adjusting to living in Costa Rica, managing culture shock, gaining perspective, building cross-cultural relationships, and generally participating and serving in a second culture. This orientation meets the Explorations in Crossing Cultures (Option 1A) requirement of the University Core. Credit is applied at the completion of the course, trip, required activities, and reflection.