Description

If you have at least one advanced level Spanish course, a keen interest in Spanish society, and if you are looking for an opportunity to completely immerse yourself in Spanish culture by speaking only Spanish - in class, at your place of residence, and with fellow program participants - then, the Liberal Arts study abroad program in Seville, Spain is ideal for you.

Academic Program
The CIEE Liberal Arts program began in 1971 and is designed for students at the advanced level to improve their spoken and written Spanish while pursuing coursework in a variety of subjects. In addition to a range of courses offered by CIEE, students can also choose to enroll directly in a Universidad de Sevilla or Universidad Pablo de Olavide course.

Online Placement Exam
Prior to departure for Seville, all students are required to take a CIEE online placement exam during the scheduled exam period: mid-November to mid-December for the spring semester and mid-May to mid-June for the fall semester. The purpose of this exam is to determine the student's level of Spanish for appropriate placement in language courses. Students should take this exam seriously, as placement in many upper-level courses depends upon a high online placement exam score.

Writing Center and Tutorials
CIEE has a writing center staffed by language professors and Spanish students majoring in Spanish philology. CIEE organizes tutorials for students to help them in reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking, which may help them progress more readily in those content courses taught exclusively in Spanish. Tutorials are also offered for regular University courses.

Academic Culture
All courses meet two to three times a week and classes are scheduled every day, Monday through Friday. Instruction is usually lecture style.

CIEE Study Center courses and Cursos para Extranjeros offered during the fall semester finish before Christmas and for the spring semester, in mid-May. Final exams at UPO normally take place in late January and June, but may be taken early during both semesters if necessary. At the Universidad de Sevilla, exams take place in January and June. In some cases, professors may be willing to administer the final exam earlier than the officially scheduled date, but CIEE cannot be responsible for arranging or guaranteeing early exams.

At the end of the fall semester, academic year students have a break for the late December and early January holidays celebrated in Spain. Students who are enrolled in regular University classes must be back in Seville by January 6, following the holiday called Reyes, to continue classes and take final exams. Students who choose to take the advanced literature class during the spring semester intensive session must be back in Seville by the third week of January. All other academic year students return the first week of February.

During the fall, there is no extended vacation period. During the spring, two vacation periods take place: Semana Santa and Feria de Abril. The dates are not fixed, but students are normally free the week before Easter (Holy Week) and then again for a week approximately two weeks after Easter.

While extracurricular activities and personal travel contribute to the student's experience, attendance in class is mandatory. Early departure for or late return from vacations is not allowed.

Highlights

• Study at one of the oldest and most prestigious study abroad programs in Spain, chosen by thousands of U.S. students since its inception in 19711
  
• Choose from extensive course offerings in every academic discipline
  
• Learn outside the classroom through weekly educational activities and excursions to sites of cultural importance
  
• Immerse yourself in the local community through special interest groups, homestays, Intercambios, and volunteer opportunities

Every week an e-newsletter, Noticias desde Sevilla, is sent to all program participants via email. It announces happenings around Seville and the cultural activities CIEE has planned to complement academic work.

Immersion
Intercambios
A conversation exchange program with Spanish students is an important part of the program. Intercambios give students the chance to practice what they are learning in the language courses, as well as help them become more integrated into Spanish student life, and sevillano life and culture.

Interest Groups
Participants join interest groups as another way to meet more Spanish students. The groups are focused on different themes such as: "Art and Music," "Communications," "Food and Culture in Spain," "Sevillano Culture," "Spain and her Neighbors," "Spain and her Regions," "Sports in Spain," and "Three Cultures." The groups meet with Spanish students regularly throughout the semester. Near the end of the semester they engage in a weekend trip to a place related to the theme such as Barcelona, Lisbon, Madrid, or Morocco.

Tertulia Series and Personal Development Workshops
Every semester, CIEE staff organize a series of informal lectures and workshops dedicated to personal development while living abroad. Workshops address a variety of themes such as culture shock, dating across cultures, eating well, stress management, organizational skills, and re-entry at the end of the semester.

Community Involvement
Students have the opportunity to work with children and the elderly, as well as other humanitarian associations. Students may also become involved in international organizations such as Amnesty International. Volunteer teaching opportunities in local schools are also available.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing.

Program Fees Include:

The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes insurance and other travel benefits.

Experience Required

yes

* Overall GPA 2.75
* 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Scholarships are Available

We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for more details.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application
• Transcript
• Other

CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947