Eastern New Mexico University
Department of Languages & Literature
and experience life, culture, and customs in
Mérida, Yucatán, México
When: Summer Session
Where: Mérida, Yucatán, México
What : up to 6 academic credits in Spanish, available at
the undergraduate and graduate levels
Mexican Literature
Introduces students to the selected works of some of the greatest narrative writers in Mexican Literature: texts vary on a yearly basis.
Mexican Culture & Civilization
Offers complete immersion in Mexican life and culture in the Yucatán, beginning with students’ home-stay with Mexican families and extending naturally to hands-on activities and excursions. Selected readings, assignments, and tests complement our cultural activities.
Lodging and meals for the 4-week session: $400, paid directly to your host family
Excursions (3): $100, paid on arrival in México
Tuition: varies with total summer courseload
Public transportation within Mérida: approximately $75-100
Round-trip airfare: group rate is negotiated each year, according to size of group. 2005 rate: $544.85
Spending money: varies by individual
· Learn in a total immersion context
· Stay with local Mexican host families
· Enjoy regional cuisine
· Visit the Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá & Uxmal
· Tour the Palacio Municipal, Casa de Montejo, local museums, and historic sites
· Explore authentic market places
· Enjoy musical concerts, theater, and cultural events
Dr. Mary Ayala
Department of Languages & Literature
ENMU, Station 19
Portales, NM 88130
mary.ayala@enmu.edu
505-562-2707
Eastern New Mexico University and Mary Ayala hereby expressly disclaim and shall be held free of all responsibility or liability for any loss or damage caused by any omission, delay, failure or equipment, neglect or fault of any company or person providing any travel service to ENMU, Mary Ayala, or any customers, due to any cause whatsoever. Travel providers are responsible for the services performed by them in accordance with the terms and conditions of their individual passage contracts and they are subject to applicable laws, treaties, and regulations, and said customer accepts and acknowledges the foregoing conditions. In consideration of, and as part of payment for the services provided by the travel providers, ENMU, and Mary Ayala, the customer agrees to hold ENMU, the travel providers, and Mary Ayala harmless from any and all liability, causes of actions, claims and demands of every kind and nature which may arise out of or in connection with said travel passage contract, or any failure or default.
Academic credit: The establishment and approval of academic standards and the involvement of ENMU in this summer study program is limited to the awarding of academic credit.