Fall Semester 2024 Westmont in Mexico

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Discover the Mexico you never knew...

Are you the kind of person who loves a challenge and an adventure? 能更流利地掌握另一种语言，并与来自不同文化背景的人建立关系，这是否让你感到兴奋? 你愿意在一个新的环境中探索基督教，并以你从未想过的方式成长吗? Well, Westmont in Mexico may be just for you! 威斯蒙特在墨西哥(WIM)是一个秋季学期的项目，由威斯蒙特的教师领导，位于美丽的墨西哥城, colonial city of Querétaro. On this program, students gain skills for effective cross-cultural living, experience incarnational ministry, and improve their Spanish language abilities. WIM为学生提供独特的机会，通过寄宿家庭沉浸在墨西哥文化中, coursework, and field trips within the context of a supportive Christian community. 另一个显著的特点是由定向组成的“学习循环”, in-country, and re-entry seminars.

“在同一个城市度过整个学期，让我们真正感受到寄宿家庭的心跳, Querétaro, and the Mexican culture at large." 

- Gabriel, History & Spanish Major

WIM is designed to be a part of the general education curriculum, and fulfills several GE requirements. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply.

Host City: Querétaro

The city of Santiago de Querétaro is located on Mexico’s high central plateau, 位于墨西哥城西北136英里处的富饶农业区Bajío. 它海拔6000多英尺，气候宜人，很像圣巴巴拉. Founded in the 16th century, querimassaro既是一个迷人的殖民中心，在该国的历史上发挥了重要作用，也是一个拥有约一百万人口的现代化城市. 它以自己是墨西哥最干净、最美丽的城市之一而自豪, and it remains one of its safest. 这座城市为留学项目提供的优势之一是，它是一个“人迹罕至”的旅游景点. As one of the most intellectual cities in Mexico, it is blessed with rich resources in art, music, literature, drama, and colonial architecture. In recognition of its historical importance and cultural treasures, the United Nations has designated Querétaro as a world heritage site.

Host Families

During the semester you will live with a carefully chosen Mexican family. You will be informed of your placement during the orientation course, 在项目开始之前，你甚至有机会和你的家人通信并了解他们. Care is taken to group students in neighborhoods close to each other. 所有参与者都将有自己的卧室，与家人一起吃饭，并提供洗衣服务. 这些家庭渴望把你融入他们的日常生活——把你当作他们的hijo o hija——学生们一致报告说，寄宿家庭是他们在国外经历中最有价值的方面之一.

Field Trips

WIM课程的一个组成部分包括几次有组织的实地考察，以探索墨西哥丰富的多样性. For example, you will travel to the megalopolis of Mexico City and to rural indigenous villages; you'll walk along cobblestoned, colonial streets and wade through rivers and streams; you'll climb mountains and monuments and walk under arches and waterfalls. 你们的一位教授，以及韦斯特蒙特学院的住校主任，将作为你们的向导.

Destinations
  • Bernal Peak, one of the world's largest monoliths
  • The Sierra Gorda, where Father Serra began his missions
  • Mexico City and the pyramids of Teotihaucan
  • Oaxaca, including the ruins of Mitla and Monte Albán
  • Guanajuato

Courses

WIM offers an integrative curriculum, 在一节课中学习的主题在其他课中得到强化和扩展, as well as in field trips and local excursions. Most importantly, 学生们每天都在课堂内外学习和应用新的东西.


Students in WIM typically take 16 units. Most classes are 3 units. The Westmont Resident Director teaches one course, "Engaging Cultures,这是一个综合研讨会，旨在帮助你处理整个经历. 所有其他课程都是由高素质的墨西哥大学教授授课.

  • Intermediate Spanish (SP 3/4) GE Modern Language
  • Advanced Spanish (SP 100) & Language in Context (SP 105) GE Writing Intensive
  • 高级口语技能，写作和语法(高级西班牙语学生)
  • Mexican History & Civilization GE Thinking Historically, Common Inquiries
  • Principles of Art: Mexico GE Performing & Interpreting the Arts
  • Integrative Seminar: Engaging Culture GE Thinking Globally
  • Latin Dance GE PEA
  • Latin American Literature I & II GE Reading Imaginative Literature
  • Mexican Literature GE Reading Imaginative Literature
  • Literary Translation (for upper-level students)
  • Mexico/US Relations GE Political Science Elective
  • 墨西哥学校实地经验(通识教育实习，适用于西班牙语高级学生)

WIM在春季学期有一个2单元的出发前培训研讨会(IS 192)，在回国后有一个可选的再入学研讨会(IS 197).

  • A bonus of the program is the intensive Spanish language courses, 让您在一个学期内完成相当于一年的语言学习
  • The WIM program as a whole satisfies the GE Communicating Cross-Culturally
  • 学生将获得满意的多个ge(通常为5-7个ge)，并且西班牙语辅修或主修课程最多可达16个单元. 

Faculty

Mary Docter, Ph.D. (UCLA), Director, Professor and Chair of Spanish Department

Dr. 博士毕业于加州大学洛杉矶分校，获得西班牙语学位，并在那里获得硕士学位(西班牙语)和博士学位(西班牙语言和文学). 在斯克里普斯学院任教四年后，她于1992年加入韦斯特蒙特学院. Her research focuses on 20th century Latin American literature, especially poetry, and she has written about José Emilio Pacheco, a leading Mexican poet and thinkers. She also studies Hispanic film and Colonial Latin American literature, especially work by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th century Mexican feminist nun. She has traveled extensively in Spain, South America, Central America, 以及墨西哥，采访并录制了一大批人口的口述历史, equipping her with unique multi-media materials for her courses. She publishes extensively in scholarly journals.

Program Cost

该计划的费用将是标准的威斯蒙特学费，杂费，标准食宿. There is no program fee, 但是你要负责从美国到墨西哥的往返机票费用. 

学生可以申请学校的经济援助奖学金——基于需求的奖学金和基于成绩的奖学金——来支付项目的费用.

Eligibility

  • Sophomores, juniors, and seniors from any major. Freshmen are especially encouraged to apply.
  • One semester of college Spanish or the equivalent. 
  • 2-unit pre-departure orientation seminar during the spring semester (IS 192).

Criteria

  • 偶尔参加基于当地饮食的公共餐，对食物的选择控制有限.
  • 在多个不规则表面上行走，平均每天独立行走3-5英里，每月实地考察每天最多10英里.
  • 尽管获得心理服务的机会有限，但预期有足够的情绪健康，以安全成功地充分参与该计划.
  • Anticipate at least double occupancy accommodations on monthly field trips.
  • 至少在项目开始前两周接种最后一剂Covid-19疫苗. 
  • If eligible, 如果距离上次接种Covid-19疫苗或增强疫苗已至少两个月，则应在出发前至少两周接种最新的Covid-19疫苗增强剂. 

How to apply

有关该计划的更多信息，请联系玛丽·多克特教授(docter@westmont).edu). For more info about the application process, please contact ocp@goldrainbow.net.

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WIM Handbook


WIM手册旨在帮助当前的WIM学生在被课程录取后在国外度过他们的学期. The handbook will answer many of your questions as you prepare for your trip, as well as give you valuable information while living in Mexico. A current handbook is not available at this time. Please email Dr. Docter if you would like to view a previous edition.