Description

This program is designed for students who want to study Arabic language and culture, through both an historical and contemporary perspective in Seville. Classes are offered Monday-Friday, and each class is worth 3 U.S. semester credits. The language classes are taught primarily in Arabic, although some English will be used to make grammatical clarifications. The aim of the Level 1 course is to introduce beginners to the structures and foundations of modern Arabic as a language, and the second level seeks to increase communication skills of those who already have a basic knowledge of the language. The culture classes will be taught entirely in English.

Students who are interested in studying in the Middle East but would like to brush up on their Arabic language and cultural studies may elect to apply for an API Arabic Studies hybrid program. In this option, students participate in the Seville Arabic Studies Program, then move on to API's program at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London for the fall semester, and then move on to API's programs in Doha, Qatar or Sharjah, UAE for the spring semester.

Highlights

Seville, capital of Andalusia and Spain's 4th largest city, is located between the Sierra Morena mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoying culture from the Romans, Visigoths, Muslims, Jews and Christians throughout the ages, and serving as the focal point of the Spanish Renaissance, Seville is rich in history and tradition. When visiting Seville one can experience the city as it was centuries ago. The lovely winding streets and active public squares of the Barrio Santa Cruz allow the visitor insight into the oldest portion of the city, and the list of monuments and historic sites is seemingly endless. The Tower of Gold once served as landmark for arriving ships and Seville's amazing Cathedral houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus. The 12th century Moorish palace, the Alcazar, is the oldest palace-fortress still in use by European royalty. While studying, exploring the streets, visiting museums, or soaking up Spanish culture, API students in Seville gain a broad education in Spanish language and civilization.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• Arabic

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Arabic
• English

Subject Areas

• Arabic
• Culture
• History
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES
Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, and Scholarships.

ON-SITE SERVICES
Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

RE-ENTRY SERVICES
Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

USD250 - USD1,000 per semester. Application on website.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement

Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.

Year Founded

1997