Lección 2 Cultura – Flashcards
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carrera universitaria
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major
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bachillerato
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high school degree
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colegio
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high school
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prueba de aptitud
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skills test or entrance exam
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licenciatura
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bachelor's degree
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In most Spanish and Latin American countries at what age do students choose their major?
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18
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Why is tuition almost free in the Spanish-speaking world?
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Higher education is heavily state-subsidized.
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In what countries is the last year of high school specialized?
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Bolivia and Mexico.
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What is polimodal?
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Exposure to various disciplines such as business, social sciences,and design.
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Where is the last three years of high school focused on a polimodal track?
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Argentina.
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How is a major chosen in Spain?
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The major is dependent on the score a student gets on their prueba de aptitud.
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How long until a bachelor's degree is earned in Argentina?
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4-6 years Equivalent to Master's degree
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How long until a bachelor's degree is earned in Chile?
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4-6 years Equivalent to Master's degree
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How long until a bachelor's degree is earned in Peru?
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5 years
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How long until a bachelor's degree is earned in Venezuela?
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5 years
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How long until a bachelor's degree is earned in Spain?
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4-5 years
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How long until a bachelor's degree is earned in Colombia?
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4-5 years
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aprobar
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to pass
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reprobar
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to fail
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suspender (Esp.)
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to fail (Esp.)
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sacar buenas notas
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to get good grades
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sacar malas notas
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to get bad grades
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tomar apuntes
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to take notes
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la clase anual
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year-long course (fem.)
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el examen parcial
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midterm exam (masc.)
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la facultad
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department, school (fem.)
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la investigación
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research (fem.)
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la materia
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class
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la asignatura (Esp.)
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class (Esp.)
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Students in Spanish-speaking countries must pay large amounts of money toward their college tuition. (True/False)
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False.
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Carrera refers to any undergraduate and/or graduate program that students enroll in to obtain a professional degree. (True/False)
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False.
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After studying at a colegio, students receive their bachillerato. (True/False)
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True.
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Undergraduates study at a colegio or an universidad. (True/False)
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False.
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In Latin America and Spain, students usually choose their majors in their second year at the university. (True/False)
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False.
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The polimodal system helps students choose their university major. (True/False)
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True.
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In Mexico, the bachillerato involves specialized study. (True/False)
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True.
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In Spain, majors depend on entrance exam scores. (True/False)
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True.
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Venezuelans complete a licenciatura in four years. (True/False)
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False.
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According to statistics, Mexican students are the largest group of Spanish-speaking students studying at U.S. universities. (True/False)
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False.
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¿Qué estudias?
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What do you study?
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¿Cuál es tu materia favorita?
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What is your favorite subject?
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carrera (de medicine)
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(medical) degree program; major
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derecho
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law
