Whether you've been exposed to the formal study of the Spanish language or not, you will return with a new perspective and a deeper understanding of this language having experienced it in a unique and personal way.

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Valladolid

Valladolid

SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

PROGRAM LANGUAGE LEVEL CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
Fall From Beginners 165 11
Spring From Beginners 255 17

Language program with four lessons per day.
Course instruction by host University’s faculty is strictly in Spanish.
Program participants are in class with international students.

Admission Requirements

Program proposed for all levels of Spanish proficiency.
Students will take a Spanish language exam upon arrival in Valladolid to make sure they have the required level to attend classes with native Spanish and other international bilingual students. Students must have a 2.50 GPA.

Dates

Fall semester: September 27th - December 17th, 2008
Spring semester: January 10th - May 23th, 2009

Prices

Fall semester: $10,000
Spring semester: $11,000

Courses

  • Spanish Language (Fall: 55 hours. Spring: 80 hours)
  • Oral skills (Fall: 55 hours. Spring: 40 hours)
  • Spanish Culture (Fall: 55 hous. Spring: 20 hours)
  • Spanish Literature (Spring: 40 hours)
  • Spanish History (Spring: 35 hours)
  • History of Spanish Art (Spring: 25 hours)
  • Geography (Spring: 10 hours)
  • European Union (Spring: 5 hours)

Fall Semester Itinerary

09/28/08  Departure from the U.S.
09/29/08  Arrival in Madrid, Spain. Departure to Valladolid and meeting host family
09/30/08  Meeting at T&E on-site office and placement test
10/01/08  Regular classes begin at the host University
12/17/08  Transfer to Madrid and return to the States (Students may stay and travel)

Spring Semester Itinerary

01/10/09  Departure from the U.S.
01/11/09  Arrival in Madrid, Spain. Departure to Valladolid and meeting host family
01/12/09  Meeting at T&E on-site office and placement test
01/13/09  Regular classes begin at the host University
05/23/09  Transfer to Madrid and return to the States (Students may stay and travel)

Holidays

10/13/08, 12/08/08, 12/19/08 - 01/07/09 (Christmas break), 01/28/09, 02/03/09 - 02/05/09, and 03/19/09.