| GCOS 102 Living Latin American Culture I |
| In this optional course, students will have the opportunity to explore different aspects of Costa Rican and Latin American culture through direct experiences to increase their awareness, understanding and appreciation of the culture as well as to reflect upon their own cultural perceptions. To explore these cultural aspects, students can participate in group activities organized by the Living Latin American Culture Coordinator and/or explore other cultural aspects independently. The organized group activities will be explored through a variety of means, including field trips, movies, recreational activities, artistic presentations, guest speakers, and workshops. Essential aspects of the participation in the group activities will be the promotion of the sense of community, intercultural understanding, and appreciation of cultural diversity. Students taking this course read relevant readings and document their learning as part of the semester portfolio. |
| GCOS 103 Living Latin American Culture II |
| In this optional course, students will have the opportunity to explore different aspects of Costa Rican and Latin American culture through direct experiences to increase their awareness, understanding and appreciation of the culture as well as to reflect upon their own cultural perceptions. To explore these cultural aspects, students can participate in group activities organized by the Living Latin American Culture Coordinator and/or explore other cultural aspects independently. The organized group activities will be explored through a variety of means, including field trips, movies, recreational activities, artistic presentations, guest speakers, and workshops. Essential aspects of the participation in the group activities will be the promotion of the sense of community, intercultural understanding, and appreciation of cultural diversity. Students taking this course read relevant readings and document their learning as part of the semester portfolio. |
COSTA RICA CENTER (GCOS) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
- GCOS 102 Living Latin American Culture I |
