Description

Study in beautiful Andalucía at the Centro de Lenguas Modernas and the University of Granada in Spain! The picturesque university city of Granada will captivate you with its mountain vistas and palatial Moorish architecture, its unique spirit and its poetic echoes while you spend a semester or academic year studying Spanish language skills and various other courses.

Academic Program
The Arcadia University program is based in the historic and charming neighborhood of el Realejo, and Arcadia program students according to their level of proficiency in Spanish, have the option of taking courses at the faculties of the University of Granada (superior-level students) or exclusively at the University of Granada's Centro de Lenguas Modernas.

Students at all levels of Spanish can be accommodated in Granada. There are several program options available (from beginner to superior language levels) and students may choose to study for a semester or academic year. Students choose from a wide range of courses, taught in English or Spanish, in language, literature, environmental and Islamic studies, as well as area studies and culture. More advanced students have the opportunity to enroll in fully integrated courses at the Universidad de Granada.

All students take an initial four-week course in Spanish language. The students coursework is determined by the students level of Spanish language proficiency. Students will be placed in Spanish language at the appropriate level based upon the results of a placement exam administered during orientation in Granada.

The Centro de Lenguas Modernas is housed in the lovely 16th-century palace of Santa Cruz and is renowned for its Estudios Hispanicos (Hispanic Studies) and Cursos de Lengua y Cultura Espaýola (Spanish Language and Culture) programs. Besides being one of Spain's premier institutions for international students, the CLM serves as the University's center for the teaching of foreign languages to its own Spanish students. This gives international students ample opportunity to interact with Spaniards through various programmed social activities or language exchanges, or while enjoying a coffee in the Center's busy café.

Before you go, you can contact our program manager for advice on the application process, choosing courses, housing or simply what you should pack. Once you arrive, our resident director will lead an orientation program that will introduce you to the culture, history and politics of Spain as well as preparing you for the academic challenges of studying in a different educational system. During the semester, you can expect to participate in excursions that are designed to allow you to reflect on learning both inside and outside of the classroom.

You can count on The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University to secure housing for you in a student apartment or with a host family. All housing is easily accessible to the University and to the Centro de Lenguas Modernas by foot or public transportation.

Credits
Fall and spring semester: 14-18 credits
Academic year: 32-36 credits

Admission Requirements
GPA Requirements: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation from a Spanish faculty member, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.

Highlights

Events and excursions designed to enhance your understanding and knowledge Spain, and in particular, the city in which you will be living, will take place throughout the semester.

Whether it is listening to music at a local pena flamenca, hiking in the Sierra Nevada or Alpujarras region, attending a Spanish futbol match or exploring art museums in Montjuic, there is bound to be something of interest to you. Along the way you will have questions about academics, your program, and aspects of Spanish culture and our staff will be there to help you find answers.

Excursions and events vary by semester and by group. To give you an idea of what you might expect, here is a list of sample excursions:

* Visit to the Alpujarra Region outside of Granada
* Flamenco performance
* Attending Spanish futbol match
* Feria de Sevilla in April (including optional visit to Corrida de Toros)
* Visit to the town of Ronda
* Tracing the Route of Don Quijote
* Visit to Segovia and El Escorial
* Weekend excursion to Andalucia, Madrid
* Visit to Montserrat
* Trips to Tarragona, Girona, Figueres
* Guided Museum Tours: Reina Sofia and El Prado
* Trip to the famous Cava bodega, Codorniu

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

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Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Arcadia University: The College of Global Studies's Mission Statement

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.

Year Founded

1853