ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING AT UNAM SAN ANTONIO
COMPUTER AND LANGUAGE LABORATORIES
The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) was founded in 1551 and stands out as the oldest and most important educational institution in Latin America. It is the academic institution that offers the greatest variety of educational options in Mexico. Over 260,000 students are enrolled in high school, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. UNAM offers more than 300 programs of postgraduate study and conducts about 50% of the research done in Mexico. In addition, it carries out an extensive program of cultural dissemination and academic activities.
The Permanent Extension School in San Antonio, was established over 60 years ago and symbolizes a tradition of cultural and academic collaboration between Mexico and the United States. Its goal is to promote a better understanding between both countries. It accomplishes this through the dissemination of Mexican culture, the teaching of the Spanish language and English as a second language. Included among its numerous activities is the organization of academic and cultural events, many of which are co-sponsored by different institutions of higher education or cultural organizations from both countries, representing true international cooperation.
ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING AT UNAM, SAN ANTONIO
The excellent quality of our classes, a friendly atmosphere, and state-of -the-art facilities are some of the reasons UNAM students and alumni prefer this school for learning languages. Immersion programs allow students to use the language they are studying right from the start. Emphasis is placed on developing the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) as well as on the grammatical aspects of the language. The textbooks and supplementary materials that are used in class have been designed or selected by UNAM instructors to teach the target languages in a thorough but uncomplicated way, as well as to transmit the country's culture. To supplement classroom instruction, many extracurricular events are organized, including intercultural exchanges between students from the United States, Mexico and other countries. Small groups, a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, personalized attention, as well as the professionalism and dedication of professors who truly care about their students' progress lead to better learning. All this, added to the fact that our installations contain a modern language lab, a computer lab, a videoconferencing center and a well supplied library, guarantee a high quality of teaching.
Spanish courses are taught by Mexican instructors from the School for Foreign Students at the main campus in Mexico City. They are educated and experienced in the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language. English courses are taught by highly qualified native-speaking instructors specialized in the teaching of English as a second language. All have many years of experience teaching non-English speakers.
The student population at UNAM-San Antonio is very diverse. It is made up of students from countries all over the world. Groups are small, facilitating interaction between the student and the teacher. The low teacher-student ratio also permits personalized instruction.
Throughout the year, the UNAM-San Antonio offers English and Spanish classes as well as workshops and courses on different topics relevant to Mexico and the United States. During the summer, courses especially designed for children and teenagers are taught by instructorsexperienced in teaching those age groups.
Thanks to UNAM's modern technology, the UNAM-USA Distance Learning and On Line Services program was developed between the UNAM campus in San Antonio and the main campus in Mexico City. Under this program, the UNAM offers numerous courses, lectures, and seminars, drawing upon its wealth of resources in the fields of humanities and science. Although most courses and seminars are designed and structured beforehand, UNAM-San Antonio offers the flexibility of designing customized courses for organizations. These activities, which benefit not only our students but also the community of San Antonio, are available to any institution in the USA with access to video-conferencing facilities.
Courses are designed to satisfy the specific needs or interests of businesses, educational institutions or other organizations. They can be taught on site or at our facilities.
COMPUTER AND LANGUAGE LABORATORIES
In addition to the videoconferencing facility, the UNAM campus in San Antonio has a multimedia computer laboratory with Internet access. This is an excellent resource for both Spanish and English students since it provides them with up-to-date information on any possible subject. The software programs provide students with the opportunity to improve their language skills. Along the same line, the language lab is an excellent resource for enhancing students' listening and speaking skills. Some courses, such as Pronunciation, Listening Comprehension and Preparation for the TOEFL are held in the language lab. In addition, students may use the lab on a self-access basis to improve their listening comprehension skills.
The Rómulo Munguía Library offers students and the general public access to the reference section and loan service. It contains a collection on Latin American subjects, the Henry Cisneros Archives, and a collection of publications related to Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
The San Antonio campus is located next to the Convention Center in Hemisfair Park, in the heart of the downtown area. Its excellent location provides easy access to the River Walk, theaters, and other major points of interest.
Convenient parking is available
at a moderate price at Institute of Texan Cultures at Durango Blvd.For
more information please call (210) 222-8626.