CLASS ADDS WEEKLONG FIELD TRIP COSTA RICA STAY PLANNED.Byline: Daily News VALENCIA - College of the Canyons' annual Spanish Language Spanish language, member of the Romance group of the Italic subfamily of the Indo-European family of languages (see Romance languages). The official language of Spain and 19 Latin American nations, Spanish is spoken as a first language by about 330 million persons Institute is landing in Costa Rica Costa Rica (kŏs`tə rē`kə), officially Republic of Costa Rica, republic (2005 est. pop. 4,016,000), 19,575 sq mi (50,700 sq km), Central America. . The weeklong intensive language workshop held in August has been expanded with an optional trip to the Central American nation Noun 1. Central American nation - any one of the countries occupying Central America; these countries (except for Belize and Costa Rica) are characterized by low per capita income and unstable governments Central American country known for its rain forests and other natural wonders. The travel element is designed to bring relevance and context to what is taught in the classroom. During the trip, students will not only practice their language skills, they will receive hands-on experience learning about the culture, biology and history of the area from pre-Columbian times to the present. ``This is an outstanding opportunity for students and community members to experience the richness and color of a vibrant and beautiful country,'' said Claudia Acosta, the professor heading the program. During the weeklong trip, College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. biologist Miriam Golbert will provide students with a look at contemporary environmental issues and help students to understand conservation and biological diversity in the area. Also, history professor Brad Reynolds, a specialist in United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Caribbean and Central American Central America A region of southern North America extending from the southern border of Mexico to the northern border of Colombia. It separates the Caribbean Sea from the Pacific Ocean and is linked to South America by the Isthmus of Panama. history, will discuss the history, customs, and economic and political development of Costa Rica and Latin America. ``The educational elements ... will provide students a perspective about the country that few vacationers experience,'' Acosta said. Students attending both sessions could earn up to 9 units of college credit. The one-week language and culture workshop will be held on campus from August 2-5, with the travel segment scheduled for Aug. 7-15. The college's fall semester will begin on Aug. 16. The $1,595 Costa Rica segment covers round-trip air transportation from Los Angeles to San Jose, Costa Rica; seven nights of accommodations and meals; and tours of the Sarchi Pueblo, Manuel Antonio National Park Manuel Antonio National Park, in Spanish the Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, is a small National Park in the Central Pacific Conservation Area located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, just south of the city of Quepos, Puntarenas, and 132 km from the national capital of , Monteverde Cloud Forest, the Arenal Volcano and Coter Rain forest. An information meeting will be held at 7 p.m. March 17 in the College of the Canyons Library. For more information on this program, contact Claudia Acosta at (661) 362-3530 or by e-mail at claudia.acosta(at)canyons.edu. |
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