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Show i Eievs by Cara Cahoort A trip to a different country allows students appreciate other cultures and their differences which is, I think, a valuable experience, particularly for Americans. according to Joy Woolf, Assistant Professor of Spanish at Westminster. Woolf, along with Susan Cottier, Associate Professor of History, and Kay i. Art Professor, will sponsor the 1987 May term trip to central and southern Mexico. There are no prerequisites for this trip to, Kuz-minsh- according to Woolf, other than being a Westminster student who is interested in visiting Mexico. Woolf said that those who do not know Spanish would be at a slight disadvantage, but that should not discourage a student from going on the trip. The approximate cost for the y trip will be $1,000, which includes round-tri- p airfare, ground transportation, hotels, and meals. A total of four credits may be received for art, history, or Spanish. Cottier said an important purpose ofthis trip is, to immerse ourselves in a foreign culture." Indian, colonial, and modern cultures of 16-da- There will be academic requirements durwriting the trip, such as keeping journals and this feel marks, and conversational Spanish. ing reports, but the trips instructors in from the trip any way. In There will be study sessions before the trip, will not detractsaid. Cottier as Being educated is fun and texts dealing with these subjects will be fact, About 30 to 40 students are expected to take assigned by the instructors. Woolf said conversations in Spanish during the trip will occur the trip. It is a good deal, says Cottier , we are quite spontaneously. In my experience, the excited. Mexican people are gracious, friendly, warm For more information contact either Kay and inviting. It is rewarding; they make you Kuzminski (ext. 215), Susan Cottier (ext. 183), feel welcome. Woolf feels that being able to Woolf 178). The trip itinerary is strike up a conversation with a native of the or Joy below.(ext. printed country should not be a problem. Mexico will be highlighted, as well as the study of folkloric arts, historical land- Daily Bmerairy 1 Day Depart for Mexico City Overnight: Mexico City Day 2 Tour of Mexico City Afternoon of archeology and anthropology Day 3 Depart for Oaxaca by way of Puebla Overnight; Puebla countryside Day 4 Depart for Oaxaca Afternoon tour of Oaxaca City Overnight: Oaxaca City Day 5 Visit to ruins of Monte Albain Afternoon visit to market at Zaachila Overnight; Oaxaca City Day 6 Free day in Oaxaca Overnight; Oaxaca Day 7 Depart for S&lina Cruz by way of Milta ruins Overnight: Bahia Ventosa v Day 8 , Travel to San Cristobal de las Casas Overnight; San Cristobal Day 9 Walking tour of San Cristobal Overnight; San Cristobal Day 10 Excursion to Indian village of Chamula Overnight: San Cristobal Day 11 Travel to Palenque Afternoon visit to ruins Overnight: Palenque Day 12 Morning visit to ruins Afternoon visit to La Venta ruins Overnight; Lake Catemaco Day 13 Travel to Veracruz Overnight; Veracruz Day 14 Day at leisure Overnight; Veracruz Day 15 Travel to Mexico City Afternoon in Mexico Day 16 Depart for Salt Lake City May Term Trip Route In Mexico Classifieds Professional Caeography cents per word. Call Bill at just 10 488-415- 6. Professional Word Processing, term papers, thesis, reasonable rates, ( 486-367- 8. Typing, EnglishSpanish, reasonable rates. Ruby, 484-451- 7. 3ont Type It, Let Me. quality printer. $lds page. Editing and IBM-PClett- er storage available. Call Cathy at Leon Fleisher Guest Conductor & Jenny, Piano Soloist Dont worry. Concerto for ths Left More by Ravel rrrz Tickets $10-2- 5 take care of everything. Justin Planned Parenthood MendetssohnSymphony 561-359- 2 . SYMPHONY HAIL 8 P.M. 533-640- 7 Pre-Conce- Talk rt Live on 9 Open your own beautiful shoe store. All first 200 Over top name quality merchandise. VanderGloria brands Over 1500 styles Geller Andrew Picone Evan 9 West bilts Liz Claiborne Capeizo Bandolino Bass Bear Traps Calico Reebok Stride Rite Buster Brown Candies L A Gear Cherokee Florsheim Freeman Bostanion and many more. $ 12,900 to $39,900 includes LADIES-CHILDREN-MEN- 7 p.m. KBYU 88.9FM Sat. S. es beginning grand opening promotions. Prestige Fashions inventory-graining-fixtur- 2. Issue No. 5 Oct 31, 1986 7. No. 3 "Scotch & Friday & Saturday, Novambsr 7 0 -- 111 521-700- and Call Today. |