Sede en Chicago
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
About the program
Description
This program offers participants the opportunity to develop oral and written abilities for daily activities through six levels of proficiency organized as follow:
1. Introductory
2. Basic 1, 2, 3 & 4
3. Pre intermediate and Conversational Spanish for Advanced
beginners
4. Intermediate 1, 2 & 3 and Conversational Spanish for
Intermediate levels
5. Advanced 1, 2 & 3 and Conversational Spanish for Advanced levels
6. Superior A, B & C and Lengua y cultura mexicana** parts 1 & 2
Each course is 30 hours. All classes are entirely conducted in Spanish allowing students to practice the language from day one. Groups are small to foster confidence.
Classes are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., online and in person. Dates and days for courses are available under the COURSE CALENDAR sections.
**The conversational courses Lengua y cultura mexicana 1 & 2, are offered once a week in the winter and fall sessions only.
All courses are open subject to enrollment (at least four students per course).
Transcripts are sent electronically once coursework has ended.
Tuition
Fees are the same for online and in-person courses
Tuition (per course): $350 USD**
**Tuition does not include books.
To purchase printed and electronic books, please go to:
Program calendar
Registration for period 1
From December 5, 2022, to January 12, 2023
Early bird
From December 5, 2022, to January 5 (11:59 p.m.) 2023.
Placement: January 9-12
Beginning of classes: January 17
End of classes: March 8
Exams: March 2 and 6
Holidays: January 16
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Registration for period 2
From February 20 to March 30
Early bird
From February 20 to March 23 (11:59 p.m.)
Placement : March 27-30
Beginning of classes: April 10
End of classes: May 30 and 31
Exams: May 24 and 25
Holidays: May 29
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Registration for period 3
From May 1 to June 8
Early bird
From May 1 to June 1 (11:59 p.m.)
Placement: June 5-8
Beginning of classes: June 12
End of classes: June 23
Final presentation: June 22
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Registration for period 4
from June 26 to August 10
Early bird
from June 26 to August 3 (11:59 p.m.)
Placement: August 7 to 10
Beginning of classes: August 14/15
End of classes: October 4/3
Exams: September 27 and 28
Holiday: September 4
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Registration for period 5
from September 1 to October 12
Early bird
from September 1 to October 5 (11:59 p.m.)
Placement: October 9 to 12
Beginning of classes: October 16 and 17
End of classes: December 13 and 14
Exams: December 11 and 12
Holiday: November 22-24
Registration process
Participants interested in joining any of our Spanish programs need to schedule an interview. Participants with previous Spanish language experience are advised to take a placement test. Placement tests and interviews are scheduled by appointment.
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Reserve your oral interview here:
http://www.chicago.unam.mx/bookonline
Be sure to specify which program you are interested in taking when you register. Class calendars are announced on the first day of enrollment of each session. Please visit the Course Calendar section.
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FAQs
How do I enroll in a Spanish class?
Complete the registration form, the placement test (if needed), and an oral interview with one of our Spanish instructors.
Pay the cost of the course before the first day of class.
Where can I book the online interview?
You can book the online interview by visiting the following link
http://www.chicago.unam.mx/bookonline
Do I receive a certificate after completing the course?
After completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. However, this is not a certification.
How do I know what my level of Spanish is?
At the end of the oral interview, the Spanish teacher will let you know what level you have placed at. Your level is decided based on the placement test results and your oral interview.