DIPLOMACY AND SPANISH LANGUAGE IMMERSION COURSE FOR CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY DIPLOMATS

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1 DIPLOMACY AND SPANISH LANGUAGE IMMERSION COURSE FOR CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY DIPLOMATS I. GENERAL BACKGROUND. With the aim of strengthening cooperation links between Mexico and Chile, a Strategic Partnership Agreement was signed on January 26, 2006,, which established the creation of the Chile-Mexico Joint Cooperation Fund to finance cooperation projects in areas of common interest to both countries. Triangular cooperation is considered a mechanism to promote, coordinate and implement projects in favor of third countries in areas where Chile and Mexico share skills and interests.. In this context, considering the importance of having trained and professional diplomats and the relevance of as a second language for the English-speaking Caribbean countries, a diplomacy and immersion course for diplomats is proposed for the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Belize, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. Program Name: Diplomacy and Language Immersion Course for Caribbean Community Diplomats." The immersion course will be offered by the Universidad Pedagógica Nacional de México (Mexican National Pedagogical University), which has a recognized expertise in immersion programs for foreigners. The diplomacy training will be executed by the Academia Diplomática de Chile Andrés Bello (the Chilean Diplomatic Academy Andres Bello ). The purpose of the course is to give the participants a theoretical and practical training on the language, considering spoken communication, reading comprehension and grammar practice; as well as training in areas related to diplomacy like foreign trade, international relations and commercial negotiations, among others. See Annex 1 for a complete program of the course. The course will be held in Mexico and Chile, with a total duration of 4 months, from Monday, January 20 th to Friday May 16 th, Mexico : Monday, January 20 th - Friday, April 11 th, Chile : Monday, April 21 st Friday May 16 th, 2014.

2 * Easter is on the week of April 14 th Saturday 20 th, therefore the participants will stay in Mexico until Tuesday April 15 th, arriving to Chile on Wednesday April 16 th and beginning the diplomacy course on Monday April 21 st. II. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS: 1. The course is addressed to diplomats nominated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of countries from the Caribbean Community member states. 2. Nominees must have and demonstrate a low-medium level in spoken and written, as the course is intended to enhance these abilities. Diplomats with a higher knowledge of the language will not benefit from this course since it is designed for those with lower skills. The Universidad Pedagógica de México will hold personal interviews with the preselected candidates in order to confirm their level. 2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of each country must nominate their candidates. One professional per country will be selected, considering his/her level, his/her current responsibilities and/or projections in the implementation of South-South cooperation programs, and his/her availability to participate full time in the course, staying for three (3) months in Mexico City and for 1 month in Santiago, Chile. 3. The nominees must be willing to participate in individual and collective practical activities. III. NOMINEES SUBMISSION PROCESS The applications should be submitted physically (ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE ORIGINAL) and electronically (documentation properly scanned). A complete nominee application includes: 1. Official letter certifying that the diplomat has been nominated and has an absence permit from work throughout the entire duration of the program. (More than one nomination per country is allowed). 2. Medical certificate issued by a certified physician that proves compatible health. 3. Nomination/Scholarship Application Form submitted and signed by the applicant. 4. Updated Resume 5. Essay answering the following question: How will this program benefit you, the institution you work for and your country? (1 page long)

3 The complete application must be submitted to the CARICOM focal points (See Annex 2), who will then submit it to the Chilean International Cooperation Agency (AGCI). AGCI will not receive any applications submitted directly by the applicant. Once the selected participants arrive to Mexico, the original documents of their applications will be required; therefore it is important that they have two original copies of everything (one for the physical application submission and another one for their arrival to Mexico Important dates: Applications are accepted by AGCI until November 29 th, 2013 Preselected nominees will be interviewed during the week of December 2 nd 6 th, 2013 The final decisions of the accepted nominees will be communicated on Friday December 6 th and will be posted in the AGCI and AMEXCID websites ( and Applications that will not be accepted: Applications that were not submitted through the focal points of Chile and Mexico Applications with incomplete documentation Applications received after the deadline. IV. BENEFITS GRANTED BY THE CHILE - MEXICO JOINT COOPERATION FUND: 1. Airplane ticket (round trip): Country of Origin - Mexico City - Santiago de Chile - Country of Origin. (Departure from the main airport of the country of origin) 2. Scholarship for the whole course 3. Accommodation with breakfast included in Mexico and Chile 4. Daily stipend for food expenses of US$ 40 (forty US dollars), during the entire duration of the course in Mexico and in Chile 5. Health and life insurance during the entire period The aforementioned benefits are exclusively for the selected participants. No benefits are considered for family or companions. V. OTHER IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS. All costs not considered in the above paragraphs shall be covered by the participant or his/her institution (passport and visa formalities, airport taxes, excess baggage charges, costs related to closure of airports, flight connections, etc.).

4 Personal tourism that generates travel expenses inside or outside Mexico or Chile (not considered in the course program) during development of the course will be covered by the participant. Any travelling outside the country should be previously notified to AGCI and AMEXCID. If a participant selected for the Program is temporarily residing in Mexico at the time of acceptance to the course, the only benefit he/she will receive is the airplane ticket to Chile from Mexico, the daily stipend, accommodation in Chile and the departure ticket from Chile. It is recommended that selected diplomats bring a laptop with integrated WIFI. Selected diplomats that renounce to the course after airline tickets have been purchased must refund its cost. If any diplomat quits the program before it ends without a valid justification will not be able to apply again to any Chilean cooperation program and will be asked to repay to the Chile - Mexico Joint Cooperation Fund the expenses incurred.

5 Annex 1 DIPLOMACY AND SPANISH LANGUAGE IMMERSION COURSE DESCRIPTION I. Immersion Program for Diplomats of CARICOM, Jan 20 th - April 11 th, 2014 Weekly Agenda In the event that there are two levels (Advanced Basic A2 from the CEFRL to B1; and Advanced Intermediate B2 to C1) contents will vary according to level but the structure of the course will be the same. There will be two simultaneous groups, but the workshop and periods will be conducted by one tutor in charge of both groups. Definition of terminology : Four skills course centered on functional and linguistic components related to cultural topics. for Diplomats: Topics related to Mexico, its history, foreign policy, treatises, etc., with a task based approach with readings, listening comprehension, speaking and writing enable participants to interact successfully with speaking peers. Experts in the field of International Relations will be called on for recommendations on relevant audiovisual and written documents that will be of interest to students. Independent and B-learning: Language practice through online and library activities with the support of a tutor. Project supervision: Group Project preparation, with supervision of specialized personnel. Workshops: extra-curricular activities at UPN as part of the cultural offering: folk or ballroom dance, among others.

6 P A S E O FIELD TRIP COURSE 1 y 2 A Week 1 Course A Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend 8:30 LEAVE HOTEL 9 10:45 Introduction 10:45-11:15 Session 1 Session 3 R E CESS Session 5 Specialized for Diplomats. 11:15 1:00 Placement activities and interviews Session 2 Session 4 Session 6 Supervised Project development Unit 1 1:00-2:30 LUNCH 2:30 4:30 Workshops /Independent Study Workshops / Workshops / 5:00 RETURN TO HOTEL Workshops / Supervised Project development WEEK 2: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend Course 1 8:30 LEAVE HOTEL Unit :45 10:45-11:15 11:15 1:00. Session 1. Session 2 Session 3. Session 4 Session 5 RECESS Session 7 Session 6 Session 8 Specialized for Diplomats. Supervised Project development 1:00-2:30 LUNCH 2:30 4:30 Workshops / Workshops / Workshops / Workshops / Supervised Project development 5:00 RETURN TO HOTEL

7 WEEK 3: WEEK 4: WEEK 5: WEEK 6: Unit 3 + Project partial presentations Unit 4 + Project partial progress + Field Trip Unit 5 + Project partial presentations Unit 6 and/or Presentation of project and Final course evaluation +Field Trip COURSES 1 AND 2B WEEK 7: WEEK 8: WEEK 9: WEEK 10: WEEK 11: WEEK 12: Course 2B. Unit 1. Same pattern Unit 2. Same pattern +FIELD TRIP Unit 3. Same pattern Unit 4. Same pattern +FIELD TRIP Unit 5. Same pattern Preparation and presentation of projects and final exam. End of course ceremony. II. Diplomacy course: April 21 st May 16 th, 2014 The academic activities are organized in 4 modules: Module I (7 sessions) International Relations and Globalization Introduction to International Relations History of International Relations and the process of globalization New international actors Module II (7 sessions) International Law and International Organizations Foreign Policy and International law Main norms in the Public International International Organizations (IO) Characteristics, structure, functions and typology of the IOs Module III (7 sessions) Economic International Relations Economic Growth and Development Economic Policy Exports Development

8 Successful Cases of Exports Development Module IV (7 sessions) International Cooperation and Local Governments New opportunities of international cooperation Case Study Workshops (local government) Project Formulation in International Standards Evaluation per module: The participant will have to turn in a Final Project, applying the newly acquired concepts and knowledge. The written section will be 50% of the grade and the final presentation the remaining 50%. Preliminary Schedule Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 09:30 11:00 Intl. Rel. Intl. Law and IO 11:30 13:00 Intl. Rel. Intl. Law and IO Lunch Intl. Econ. Relations Intl. Econ. Relations Intl. Coop. and Local Governments Intl. Coop. and Local Governments Specialized seminars and field visits Specialized seminars and field visits PM Elaboration of Final Project per Module

9 Annex 1 Focal Points Information For: Mexico Embassy in Bahamas, Belize, Guyana, Saint Lucia, Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago. Information Concerning AMEXCID Annex 2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AMEXCID contacts: Mr. Roberto Mohar Rivera (rmohar@sre.gob.mx), and Mr. Daniel González González (dgonzalezg@sre.gob.mx) Fax Number: Ext Website or Internet Page: of AMEXCID ( AMEXCID visiting address: Ave. Juárez Nº 20, Piso 7, Col. Centro, Delegación Cuauhtémoc, México. D.F. Phones: and Ext.6631

This scholarship is awarded on a first come, first serve basis in accordance with eligibility.

This scholarship is awarded on a first come, first serve basis in accordance with eligibility. MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: University Students Student Financial Aid and Scholarships DATE: March 09, 2018 RE: Good Neighbor Scholarship Opportunity The and Scholarships will be accepting applications for the