{"id":4520,"date":"2024-12-05T18:34:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T00:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unamsa.edu\/?page_id=4520"},"modified":"2025-11-07T16:09:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T22:09:00","slug":"american-studies-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unamsa.edu\/mx\/american-studies-program\/","title":{"rendered":"AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>American Studies Program<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This ESL program is designed for advanced English language learners looking to enhance their comprehension and production of the language. Students engage in discussions and critical thinking while exploring essential topics such as business communication, American film, culture, history, and literature. Each course integrates all four key language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program Courses:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>American Film and Conversation:<\/strong> Engage in discussions on cinematic history, genres, and storytelling techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>American Literature:<\/strong> Analyze significant works, themes, and literary movements in American history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>American Culture and History:<\/strong> Explore major cultural shifts and historical events that shaped the U.S.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business English:<\/strong> Develop practical communication skills for professional and global business settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Business English (Part A &amp; B)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s globalized world, mastering business communication is essential. This course focuses on the language skills necessary for different business contexts, helping students improve their ability to network, negotiate, and collaborate in English-speaking environments. The course is divided into two sessions and two parts: <strong>Part one<\/strong> covers <em>International Business<\/em>, and <strong>Part two<\/strong> explores <em>American Film, Culture &amp; History<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mon, Wed &amp; Fri<\/strong> 9:00 &#8211; 11:30 AM &amp; <strong>Tue &amp; Thu <\/strong>9:00 &#8211; 1:30 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cost per session<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$1,230.00 USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>106 hrs. instruction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7 weeks per session<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students must have completed Level 7 or demonstrate equivalent proficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permission from the English Department Chair is required for admission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"692\">SESSIONS REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/th><th><strong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"707\">CALENDAR<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"768\">SPRING I<\/strong> &#8211; January 6 &amp; 7<\/td><td><strong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"815\">January 12 \u2013 February 2<\/strong>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"835\">SPRING II<\/strong> &#8211; March 3 &amp; 4<\/td><td><strong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"875\">March 9 \u2013 May 1<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"894\">SUMMER I<\/strong> &#8211; May 5 &amp; 6<\/td><td><strong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"929\">May 11 \u2013 June 2<\/strong>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"946\">FALL I<\/strong> &#8211; August 11 &amp; 12<\/td><td><strong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"991\">August 17 \u2013 October 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1009\">FALL II<\/strong> &#8211; October 6 &amp; 7<\/td><td><strong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1055\">October 12 \u2013 December 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students with F-1 visas must enroll in all four courses to maintain legal status in the U.S. Non-visa holders have the flexibility to register for one or more classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:laurac@unam.mx\">Contact Email: laurac@unam.mx<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (210) 222 8626<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/unamsa.edu\/libros-de-ingles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Recommended Books<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The cost of the books is not included in the total price of the program.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/unamsa.edu\/policies-terms-conditions-and-refunds\/\">POLICIES, TERMS, CONDITIONS AND REFUNDS<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/unamsanantonio.org\/handbook\/?page=49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Program Length<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/unamsanantonio.org\/SIS\/alumnos\/login.php\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American Studies Program Course Description This ESL program is designed for advanced English language learners looking to enhance their comprehension and production of the language. 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