Description

The Department of Romance Studies and the Global Education Office for Undergraduates of Duke University offer a six-week, two-course summer program based in the capital city of Madrid. Courses taught in Spanish.

This program offers participants an introduction to the history and culture of Spain through a combination of coursework, lectures, excursions, and other cultural activities. It also provides an ideal opportunity to hear and speak Spanish in a number of environments. Spanish professors and lecturers expose participants to a rigorous understanding of the unique historical experience of Spain, both in its imperial history and as a modern nation. Special attention is paid to examining the cultural ties of Spain with Europe.

Highlights

Class instruction is complemented by program activities that typically include overnight trips to other cities and areas of Spain; guided visits to museums such as the Prado; tours of El Escorial Palace and Segovia; cultural walks through Madrid to the Retiro Gardens, the Austrian and Bourbon quarters, and Malasaña; and an introduction to Spanish cuisine.

Duke in Spain students live in carefully-selected homestays with meals included. For more information and to apply, contact us.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Culture
• History
• Spanish
• Spanish Literature

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

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Experience Required

yes

Open to students who have completed four semesters of college Spanish or the equivalent, placing them above the intermediate level (Spanish 76 at Duke). Participants will be able to enjoy Spanish immersion from the start.

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Essay