Study Abroad & Travel Programs

This exciting new program pairs English 47:  Mexican and Chicano Literature with History 24D:  Major Figures in Mexican and Chicano Art.  The program will center on exploring the composite Hispano-indigenous culture of Mexico and the Mexican Anglo American blend (i.e. the Chicano Experience). Topics will include art, politics, history, culture (including gender), religion, and language.

All participants must enroll in both English 47 and History 24D. Each course will meet on campus for 4 classes (Jan. 12, 14, 19, and 21). The literature course will cover such authors as Laura Esquivel, Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzalez, Octavio Paz, and Enriqueta Longeaux y Vasquez . For the art course, students will become familiar with the art and politics of Mexican artists such as, Jose Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros as well as the work of the Los Angeles artist, Sandra de la Loza among several others.

After two weeks of course study at Pasadena City College, the class will travel to the University of Guadalajara (CEPE campus). While there, students will continue to attend class and participate in discusions and presentations that focus on artistic, political, and literary foundations. The classroom experience will be enhanced by visits to museums, historic colonial sites, ancient temples as well as modern structures. Students will have ample free time for exploring on their own and coming to know Mexico on a personal level.
Program fee: $2150.

LEARN MORE BY ATTENDING AN INFORMATION MEETING:

November 12

12 noon and again at 5:00 pm in room C361

Use the links below to download the brochure and application:

PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT CHANGE. ALL PAYMENTS AND DEPOSITS NOW GO TO THE STUDY ABROAD OFFICE, C223, NOT LEONARDO WORLD.

Brochure:

Program Registration Form:

Enrollment Instructions:

Financial Aid Information:

Faculty: Professor Silvia Toscano Villanueva (English Division)

Dr. Enrique Cardoza Orozco (Social Sciences Division)