University of Oaxaca

· All classes in Oaxaca are taught at the University of Oaxaca (UABJO)

· Language classes and electives are offered by the prestigious language branch of the university

· Located in the historic center of Oaxaca and only a few blocks south of the famous Zócalo, or central plaza

· The university has a relaxed atmosphere, a spacious library, computer center and comfortable classroom space

· We create student activities that combined with the attractive campus, provide an unforgettable study abroad experience

Courses & Academic Paths

Summer Programs (also for Winter & Spring Break Programs):

College Credit: 6 credits hours or 9 quarter units
Choose: 1 Spanish Language Class AND 1 Elective Class OR choose 2 elective classes

Gap Year Programs (visit our University website  www.SolEducation.com)

College Credit: 15 credits hours or 22 quarter units
Choose: Up to 5 Spanish Language Classes, Electives or Classes with Locals

Beginner I (60 contact hours)

Beginner II (60 contact hours)

Intermediate I (45 contact hours)

Intermediate II 2 (45 contact hours)

Advanced I (45 contact hours)

Advanced II (45 contact hours)

Creative Writing

Pracitical Writing

LA Literature

Mexican Cinema

Mexican Art History

Mexican History & Culture

Mexico-US Relations: 19th and 20th century

Mexican Economy

Mexican Civlization and Culture

Advanced Composition

Latin American Poetry

The Mexican Short Story

Screenwriting

Contemporary Women Film Directors

Mexican Literature

Contemporary Mexican Women Writers

Narrative of the Mexican Revolution

Chicano Literature

History of Mesoamerica

Contemporary Mexico

Economics

Mexican Theater

Human Rights in Mexico

Academic Areas of Study & Majors

Business

Business Administration (fall)
Communication and Negotiation (fall)
Ethics and Creativity (spring)
Market Research (spring)
Negotiation and Communication (fall)
Sociology of the Organization (spring)

Economics

Mexican Economy (spring)
Economic Theory (fall)
Macroeconomics (fall)
Microeconomics (spring)

Humanities

Contemporary History (fall)
Ethics and Human Rights (spring)
History of Human Rights (spring)
History of Human Rights in Mexico (fall)
History of Mexico and Latin America (spring)

Ecology

Biology of Animals (spring)
Biology of Plants (spring)
Cosmic Evolution (fall)
Ecology (spring)
Natural Resources (fall)

Education

Crosscultural & Multicultural Education (spr)
Education in Contemporary Mexico (spring)
History of Education (spring)
Intro to Human Rights in Education (fall)
Psychological Aspects of Education (fall)

Sociology

Analysis of Folklore & Popular Culture (spr)
Classic Political Theory (fall)
Classic Sociology (spring)
Concept of El Compesinado (spring)
Contemporary Political Theory (spring)
Contemporary Sociology (fall)
Cultural Anthropology (spring)
General Anthropology (spring)
Farming Globalization & Modernization (spr)
Introduction to Social Sciences (fall)
Labor Migrations (fall)
Linguistics (spring)
Mexican Political System (spring)
Nationalism and Ethnicity in Mexico (fall)
Political Party System of Mexico (fall)
Political Society in Mexico (spring)
Population and Development (fall)
Regional and National Identity
Regional History of Mexico (fall)
Social Movements (spring)
Sociology (fall)
Urban Sociology (fall)

Law

Fundamentals of Law (fall)
History of Law (fall)
Theory of Law (fall)
Theory of the State (fall)

Graphic Design

Graphic Design (spring)
Photography Workshop I (spring)
Photography Workshop II (fall)
Video Production Workshop (fall)

Architecture

Architecture and Community (fall)
Architecture and Ecology (fall)