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2009 Program

Program Leader

Dr. Peter Baird, Associate Professor in Bilingual/Multicultural Education, is a professor, author, musician and former bilingual teacher who was raised in Mexico. He led Travel Study groups to Cuernavaca, Mexico in 2007 & 2008.

Continuing Education

CSUS Continuation Education is the sponsor of this program, in conjunction with the Bilingual/Multicultural Education Department (BMED). Participants do not have to be registered as CSUS students, but will still earn 3 undergraduate or graduate semester units.

  • EDBM 296A or EDBM 296B, Seminar on Mexican Education in a Spanish Language Immersion Setting

Credit Expectations

You will have one book to read before you arrive in Mexico, will attend language classes and seminars, and will complete a written reflection about your travel study experience for Prof. Baird.

Itinerary

  • Friday, July 10: Independent travel day to Oaxaca via Mexico City, then taxi to school to meet Dr. Baird and host families. Participants are encouraged to travel with a partner from the group.

  • Saturday, July 11: First meal with families and guided tour of Monte Alban. Background provided on the Guelaguetza celebration throughout the town for the next two weeks, especially on the weekends.

  • Sunday, July 12: Orientation at the Instituto Cultural Oaxaca with Director Lucero Topete, including a short test to determine you language level (beginner to advanced), then a short walkabout tour of Oaxaca with Dr. Baird

  • Monday, July 13: Classes begin M-F from 9-1 for the next two weeks, with optional workshops, cultural activities each afternoon. Dr. Baird will have seminars several times a week and daily office hours.

  • Sat-Sun, July 18-19: The exciting Guelaguetza will be going on in Oaxaca City. You may arrange for tours to local villages, markets and arqueological sites (prices not included). Your family home-stay and meals continue.

  • Saturday, July 25: Culminating fiesta & farewell dinner hosted by Dr. Baird at the Instituto.

  • Sunday, July 26: Travel day from Oaxaca to DF, then air home. Individuals may choose to continue independently at the Instituto and their family home-stay for more or more weeks (costs not included in this program).