Study Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico

Study language and culture in Oaxaca, one of the most beautiful states in Mexico, on a six-week program at the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca. Thanks to its location in the state's central valley, at an altitude of 5,000 feet (1546 meters), the city enjoys pleasant weather during all seasons. Oaxaca provides a wide range of activities, and both local and long-distance travel is convenient and inexpensive. Experience the historical ruins, mountains, jungle, rivers, waterfalls and beaches of the area.

Cost

The average program cost is $3,245 but the cost varies from year to year. This includes tuition and fees for up to nine credit hours, full board and lodging with a Mexican family, round-trip travel between KCI and Oaxaca, personal tutor, a three-day excursion to the Pacific Ocean, several tours to outlying villages, archaeological sites and one weekend in Mexico City.

Available Courses (3 credit hours each)

Grammar and Conversation 

7 levels range from absolute beginner to advanced

Literature 

Contemporary Latin American Short Story

Contemporary Mexican Short Story 

Latin American Women's Literature 

Special program for Advanced Placement Spanish Literature Teachers

Culture and Special Programs 

Introduction to Mexican History and Culture*

Medical Spanish 

Spanish for Business

*(Choose two: History of Mexico, History of Education in Mexico, Mexican Cinema, AND chose one: Folkloric Dance, Regional Cooking, Weaving, Ceramics, Music, Salsa and Merengue)

For more information:

Rocío Duncan

Modern Languages & Literature Department

Rockhurst University 

1100 Rockhurst Road 

Kansas City, MO 64110-2561 

Phone: 816-501-4101 

Fax: 816-501-4515 

Email: rocio.duncan@rockhurst.edu

M. Kathleen Madigan, Ph.D., Chair

Modern Languages & Literature Department

1100 Rockhurst Road 

Kansas City, MO 64110-2561 

Phone: 816-501-4510 

Fax: 816-501-4515 

Email: kathleen.madigan@rockhurst.edu or studyabroad@rockhurst.edu