Description

This summer program takes place at the University of Oviedo in northern Spain. For more than 20 years the University of Oviedo has held courses in Spanish Language and Culture for foreign students.

Oviedo is the capital of Asturias and is the administrative, commercial and cultural center of the region. Part of "Green Spain," Asturias offers beautiful mountains, picturesque villages and miles of seacoast.

Students take a placement exam on arrival and are placed in one of 3 levels of Spanish language instruction. Students at each level receive approximately 5-6 hours of language instruction per day, Monday through Friday. Grammar and vocabulary are the focus of the morning session. Oral and written expression/comprehension are stressed in the afternoon. Students at the Intermediate or Advanced level will also have 20 hours of society and culture studies, choosing one modular course from several complementary electives available. (Students at the Elementary level receive additional Spanish language studies instead.

Highlights

College credits:
Students are required to take 6 undergraduate credits.

Qualifications:
(The program is offered to students attending American Accredited Universities and College)The program is open to college students with a 2.5 GPA.

Housing and Meals:
Students will be housed at the America residencia at the University of Oviedo with full board provided. Accommodations consist of a single room with a shared bathroom. The residence also offers a library, TV room, cafeteria and 24-hour securities.

Field Trips:
Three Saturday excursions to interesting places in the region (full day excursions), lectures, cultural and recreational visits, welcome and farewell parties are a part of the program.

Financial Aid:
Students may apply for financial aid at their home campus financial aid office. Financial aid deferrals may be applied toward tuition and program fee only.

Health Insurance:
All students are required to have approved insurance coverage while studying abroad.

For more information, please contact the center for international programs at SUNY New Paltz directly.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

no

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript

Year Founded

1828