- Program “A”
- Program “B” (Groups)
- Program “C” (Private)
Foreign
students can have the opportunity of studying at the oldest (1551)
University of the Americas.
The Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) in cooperation with Inka Nations International offer foreign students, graduate and undergraduate, the opportunity to enroll in any of our Programs in order to broaden their knowledge of Latin American culture and the Spanish language.
One of our professors will evaluate the student's language proficiency in Spanish and make recommendations regarding the appropriate level of language proficiency.
The Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos prides itself on having twenty “Facultades” or Colleges and numerous offerings for undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. degrees.
Literature, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History and Linguistics, are just a representative sample of the most popular classes taken by foreign students. Of course, graduate and undergraduate transfer credits are available.
The different Programs may include, among other culturally oriented activities, visits to museums and archaeological Inca and Pre Inca sites. One of the highlights is the visit to Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu.
Once you have decided which UNMSM Program fits you best, you are ready to go ahead and apply. Please be sure to read all pertinent information for your specific Program since each one have specific requirements that all applicants should be aware of prior to beginning this process.
“Estudiantes Libres” (Directiva No. 002-OGCRI-2004)
Please note all coursework is in Spanish and that the teaching style at UNMSM tends to be lecture format. Peruvian classmates are often an excellent source of help.
Program “A”, being one of the most popular, may include up to two semesters of study and can begin either during the North American fall or spring semester:
Odd semester: From March 15 to July 15
Pair semester: From August to December 15
Students may choose classes at several different “Facultades” -as they're called at UNMSM- and grades, received according to Peruvian policies, will be transferred to student's home university.
This Study Abroad Program “A” is designed for foreign students from all academic disciplines who have at least two years of college or their equivalent in credits. It is designed for relatively independent graduate and undergraduate students who seek to matriculate in regular university courses at the Universidad Nacional de San Marcos and transfer their credits earned (See: Registration for the requirements).
Students will have full access to university facilities and services, including the university clinic, a general resources library, access to internet, gymnasium, cultural and academic activities and the Campus Loop Shuttle that transports the university community to various UNMSM locations.
For tuition information see: Program Fees
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PROGRAM “B” (Groups): SEL PROGRAM
Spanish as an Essential Language (SEL) Program at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) in Lima, Peru, is an elementary to advanced level program intended for students who desire to fulfill their university language requirements and for professionals who want to utilize Spanish in the workplace.
The goals of the SEL Program focus on the teaching of Spanish as a second language with emphasis on Peruvian cultural and social issues. Classes are given by the Centro de Idiomas at the Miraflores building of the Graduate School of the Facultad de Letras y Ciencias Humanas.
The UNMSM highly qualified instructors are under the direct supervision of Mg. Maria Isabel Ginocchio Lainez Lozada, professor of linguistics who is actively involved in the success of the Program.
The Centro de Idiomas of the Facultad de Letras y Ciencias Humanas will award a Certificate to those students who successfully complete the course.
METHODOLOGY
Learning a language is not a solitary act. the aim of our Spanish as an Essential Language (SEL) Program is to provide quality teaching in an intellectual surrounding. Since we care about the performance outcome of our students, we are in total agreement with the "five C's" of the American Council on the Teaching of foreign Language: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.
Intensive Language Courses:
Elementary Spanish
101 and Intermediate Spanish 102.
Spanish 201 (This
class is designed to further develop and strengthen the language
skills)
Spanish Conversation
and Composition
Spanish for the
Medical Profession
Spanish for Business
Spanish Composition
and Literature for Native Speakers
Masterpieces of
Peruvian Literature
Latin American Literature in English Translation
Based on written and oral evaluations. If we do not have a specific group for an applicant, we will be more than happy to arrange for a minimum of four week special customized PRIVATE Spanish Immersion Program in order to meet the student needs.
Please note that will be same as Program “C” except that will be Private Spanish language and literature sessions.
Plus weekly review with Director of Program to see progress of students.
