Description

Immerse yourself into the local communities by studying at the Arcadia University Mallorca, and participating in a homestay experience this summer! Located in Palma de Mallorca, the capital city of Mallorca, one of the most beautiful islands of the Mediterranean, the University facilities are conveniently situated in the downtown area. Students attending this exciting program stay with local families with wide experience hosting American students.

Students at the Arcadia University Mallorca program are required to take 6 credits: three in Spanish language and three in an elective course of their choice. Students take a placement exam in order to determine their level of Spanish, and Spanish language is available at four levels from beginner to advanced.

The four available elective courses are:

* Current Topics in Spanish Society (taught in English): The course centers on the role of Spain in the European Union and current topics with regard to Spanish institutions, economy, and culture.
* Spanish Cultural Encounters (taught in Spanish): includes a survey of modern Spain's most relevant cultural and societal aspects, such as cinema, theater, and music.
* Spanish Business Writing (taught in Spanish): This course focuses on developing reading and writing ability for professional / business documents.
* Survey of Contemporary Spanish Literature (taught in Spanish): focuses on recent and current literature trends in Spain.

The program also includes excursions to a vineyard and winery, a traditional Majorcan farm, a guided tour of the historic center and Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, and a visit to "Sa Dragonera," or "island of the lizards," a biosphere/natural park.

Credits
Summer program: 6 credits.

Admission Requirements
GPA Requirements: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Highlights

Students will be housed with families in Palma de Mallorca, a beautiful harbor city surrounded by forests and hills. This family homestay accommmodation assists students with the building of linguistic skills and cultural understanding. Public transportation in the city is efficient and readily available, and students can easily walk to the university buildings where classes are held. Students are given breakfast and dinner by their host family every day.

Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands Archipelago (which also includes Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera), is situated 140 miles off the eastern coast of Spain. Mallorca has a population of around 660,000, of which 400,000 live in Palma, the capital city.

Mallorca has a mild climate and diverse landscape, from the rocky mountains of the northeast to the sandy beaches of the south. The island also features a vast expanse of fertile flatland speckled with the beautiful olive-oil-producing windmills.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Spanish
• Spanish Literature

Cost in US$:

Inquire about specific costs.

Experience Required

yes

students take a placement exam in order to determine their level of Spanish, and Spanish language is available at four levels from beginner to advanced.

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

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