Spanish as a Foreign Language PROJECT
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ABOUT US
The Spanish as a Foreign Language Project is oriented towards social action, aiming to benefit foreigners visiting or living in Costa Rica.
We warmly welcome individuals who, for various purposes, seek to learn Spanish and wish to enrich their understanding of Costa Rican and Latin American culture.
PRESENTATION
The Spanish as a Foreign Language Project was founded in 1988 as a contribution from the School of Philology, Linguistics and Literature to society. It is directed towards the foreign population that visits or resides in Costa Rica.
It offers Spanish external courses (courses that are not part of the curriculum of any major taught in the University of Costa Rica) to national and foreign students who desire to enrich their language proficiency.
The Project has received students from more than 70 countries, and it has become a benchmark in the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language.
MISSION
We carry out social action by offering Spanish as a foreign language courses that are accessible to those in need, in order to contribute to strengthening intercultural communication.
The course offerings aim to develop the communicative skills of foreign individuals interested in learning Spanish. To achieve this, we use a communicative methodology that promotes the four key skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
Additionally, we encourage the integration of students in activities that facilitate interaction with native speakers and connect them with Latin American culture, particularly Costa Rican culture.
VISION
To collaborate with society by making Spanish courses for foreigners available to the population that requires them.
VALUES
- Respect
- Equity
- Promotion of diversity
- Gender equity
- Social commitment
- Academic excellence
