Latin-American Culture and Current Affairs
Characteristics
- 6 or 12 sessions of 2 hours, once a week
- Various themes
- Material included
- Available schedules: morning, after-noon and evening
- Small groups
- Highly qualified Spanish-speaking teachers
- In-person and online classes
Cultural immersion
- Reading and poetry workshops
- Coffee-chat
- "Bohemian evenings”
- Choir and theatre
Method
- Lectures
- Participative and communicative approach
- Authentic cultural content
- Dynamic
Extras
- Access to books and movies from the library and in digital format
- Classes via internet to continue your learning
- Special offers available
- Free cultural activities
- Participation in the theatre group and the choir (Optional)
Course periods

- From January 30th to April 28th
- Winter 1: From January 30th to March 17th .
- Winter 2: From March 20th to May 5th.

- From May 8th to June 19th
- From May 8th to August 31st

- June 26th to August 4th

- September 11th to December 5th
- Fall 1: From September 11th to October 23rd
- Fall 2: From October 30th to December 8th
Available workshops
Mexico City with all our senses
(Intermediate level)
Mexico City, one of the largest and most populous capitals in the world, is a place where history, architecture, art, science, gastronomy and much more come together and coexist. This course will allow us to learn about pre-Hispanic life in Mexico-Tenochtitlán; tour the colonial streets of New Spain; get lost in some of its more than 130 museums; be amazed by its vibrant University City, a source of knowledge, culture, science and technology; as well as marvel at its architectural wealth; have fun with its daily sounds and, of course, fall in love with its gastronomic universe.
Schedule
Term: Winter 2 2023
Schedule: From March 23 to April 27 (Winter 2): March 23 to April 27 (Winter 2)
Prerequisite: Level A2, Basic Grammar, PIEC 3 or Placement test
6 weeks
Cost:$162.50
Mezcal, a drink of time and patience (on-line)
(Advanced level)
During this course the public will learn about the famous distillate, as well as distinguish the different varieties and their difference with tequila. A historical, biological and economic analysis will be carried out to know about sustainable production. Some of the topics that will be addressed are: the maguey and alcoholic beverages in ancient Mexico, geography, history, tradition and daily life; extraordinary distilled mezcal: types of agave, differences between tequila and mezcal, productive analysis process; Denomination of Origin, and valuation of mezcal in the export market; decalogue of a mezcolatrá, contemporary production, cocktails and mixology; poetry and short film.
Schedule
Term: Winter 2 2023
Schedule: From March 22 to April 26 (Winter 2): Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. (on-line)
Prerequisite: Level B2 or advanced, or Placement test
6 weeks
Cost:$162.50