Cemanahuac Educational Community

Study Spanish Where It's Spoken...

exceptional Spanish language classes combined with rich cultural studies in Cuernavaca, Mexico
Welcome to Cemanahuac, offering an intensive Spanish Language Program at All Levels. New classes begin every Monday. Learn About the people who speak the language through our Latin American Studies program.

 

 

Cemanahuac in the News ::: National Geographic Traveler

January, 2010 | http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/

Cemanahuac featured in National Geographic Traveler

We're starting 2010 with a mention in January's issue of National Geographic Traveler in the article, "How to Speak Like a Local." Columnist Margaret Loftus speaks to Cemanahuac's immersion program and writes, "Studies show that steeping yourself in a language in a country where it's spoken is the surest - and quickest - way to pick it up." » Read the rest of the article

 

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In 2009, Cemanahuac was featured in many newspapers throughout the U.S. and appeared on NPR. [ »listen to the audio program | view photos | read the article ]

 

Study at Cemanahuac During Holy Week

March 28 through April 4, 2010

study at Cemanahuac during Holy Week

In Mexico, Easter is a nationwide spectacle of pageantry, reverence and celebration, lasting throughout Holy Week. Continuing Cemanahuac’s dedication to introducing our students to the fascinating and rich culture of Mexico, our students will participate in several of the most interesting and unique Holy Week activities in our area of Cuernavaca. » more...

Upcoming Study Abroad Programs:

George Mason University at CemanahuacGeorge Mason University
March 6 - 14, 2010

This study abroad program presents an ideal opportunity for SPP students in all masters’ programs—as well as other interested individuals—to explore some of the most consequential policy problems facing Mexico and the U.S today. Indeed, Mexico offers perhaps the richest international experience possible to students of public policy, regardless of their specific areas of interest and expertise. » more...

Cash for Drug Research Study Participants West Kentucky Community & Technical College
March 12 - 21, 2010

Experience the culture, sight, sounds, tastes, and warmth of Mexico and its peope. Highlights include excursions to Puebla, Buena Vista, Mexico City's historic district, museums, and art galleries, and archeological sites including the pyramids of Teotihuacan.» more...

 

 

Study and Travel Educational Program

Saturday, June 26 -- Friday, July 9, 2010

study Spanish in MexicoFeatures a week of study at Cemanahuac followed by five days of guided field study in Mexico City or Oaxaca.

Features 20 hours of Spanish language instruction, small individualized classes, housing in Cuernavaca with a Mexican family/hotel housing, 5 days of field study in Mexico City or Oaxaca, cooking class featuring Mesoamerican foods and cultural history, field trip to Taxco (the silver city of Mexico), and much more. Please read full description. » more...

 

VAMOS Video

Now available

Service Learning with VAMOSCemanahuac has been working with VAMOS in a vitamin collection program for many years.  VAMOS now has an excellent new DVD which is also a moving tribute and memorial to Bill Coleman, who died in 2004. » more...

Asi Hablamos

New Textbook Anouncement

textbookCemanahuac is proud to announce a new textbook series in our program called ASI HABLAMOS, continuing our commitment to excellence in the teaching of Spanish as a second language. » more...

 

 

 

Ecology of Mexico

Jeff Danter, Ph.D

July, 2010

ecologyCemanahuac is looking forward to having Jeff Danter, PhD., with us in July. Dr. Danter is the state director of the Florida chapter of the Nature Conservancy and is a well-known speaker on issues relating to the acquisition of land areas for conservation, as well as marine and wildlife habitat protection. » more...

Service Learning - Semester Abroad

Consider studying with Cemanahuac

college studentsMore and more, college students are building a semester abroad into their curriculum. If you've considered studying Spanish, contact Cemanahuac to inquiry about our Service Learning program. » more...

One Student's Perspective

by Ken Blankenship

Cobb County School District

We can tell you how special Cemanahuac is, but unless you've been here, it's hard to imagine exactly what you will experience. Find out what one of our recent alumna thought. » more...

Weekly Seminars in Pre-Colombian History

Discover the Toltecs, Maya, Aztec, and Olmecs at Cemanahuac this June - July 2010

Modern scholars and archeologists have spent their entire lives studying these cultures, and during June and July, 2009, Cemanahuac will be offering a discussion / seminar-format class on the history of Mesoamerica. These will be planned to accompany and enrich the excellent field study trips for which Cemanahuac is well known. » more...