Spanish studies

National Catholic Reporter, May 2, 2003

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

PLACE: The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

TIME: June and/or July for two weeks

DESCRIPTION: This certificate program is co-sponsored by the Northeast Pastoral Institute and The Catholic University of America school of religious studies It is designed for all laypeople and members of religious communities, for priests and seminarians interested in Hispanic ministry. Courses are offered in Spanish in three areas: biblical, theological/historical and liturgical/pastoral. Housing is available for out-of-town participants. For information, please direct all inquiries to Fr. John Ford at: (202) 319-5481. Or via e-mail at: ford@cua.edu

FLORIDA

PLACE: Southeast Pastoral Institute Miami, FL

TIME: June 22-July 10, 2003

DESCRIPTION: Immersion in Spanish Language and Culture course designed for religious, priests, deacons, seminarians and laity interested in the Hispanic people and Hispanic ministry. Recommended for beginners. Write or call for brochure: Southeast Pastoral Institute (SEPI), 7700 SW 56th St., Miami, FL 33155. Phone: (305) 279-2333. E-mail: sepimiami@aol.com

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

PLACE: Various locations throughout the United States

TIME: Year-round

DESCRIPTION: Six-day immersion programs at more than 40 retreat centers, religious communities and colleges or host your own class. Espanol Rapido! Say "adios" to boring memorization and "hola" to lively whole brain learning. Best-selling "Super-learning 2000" calls Expanded Learning a "veritable 21st century learning center." You'll call it fabuloso! Accelerated learning is so effective that you'll learn two-five times faster, have a wonderful time and remember--guaranteed! Classes are dynamic, playful, creative and stress-free. Learn naturally with music, games, relaxation, humor, prayer, the arts. All levels. Stay overnight or commute. For class locations and "Leave 'n Learn" trips phone toll-free: (800) 622-5041. E-mail: explearn@aol.com Or visit our Web site: www.expandedlearning.com

GUATEMALA

PLACE: Centro Maya de Los Altos Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

TIME: Year-round

DESCRIPTION: Learn Spanish quickly/economically in cool, beautiful Guatemalan highlands while supporting education for Maya girls and women. $140-$160 weekly covers five-hours individual instruction each weekday, seven-days room/board with Guatemalan family, daily cultural recreational activities. Highly qualified instructors for all levels of Spanish. One-on-one teaching format allows you to begin/end classes at your convenience. Justice centered, highly personalized programs promote retreat-like experience. 20 to 50 percent of tuition supports comprehensive college scholarships for Mayan women from remote pueblos and educational assistance for children in Mayan villages. Complete information at at www.centromaya.org or inquire at maestros@centromaya.org.