Description

Spanish Language and Culture in Cordoba

The Global Education Office and the VCU School of World Studies are pleased to offer a unique opportunity to study Spanish language and culture in the beautiful and historic city of Cordoba, Spain, with four additional excursions. Students will enjoy an intensive four-week Spanish language program conducted in conjunction with the University of Cordoba (UCOIDIOMAS). Courses will be taught by qualified native Spanish speaker philology graduates, specialized in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.

Course and credit options: 3 or 6 VCU credits (6 credits only when combining SPAN 201 and SPAN 205)

SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish
SPAN 205 Intermediate Spanish Conversations
SPAN 305 Advanced Spanish Conversations

Course description:

Designed as a full immersion program where classes are divided into three morning sessions. Classes are Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (a half-hour break daily), for a total of 60 hours. Excursions are conducted on Fridays. Contents include grammar skills practicum and Spanish culture and society, Spanish history, Spanish literature and art. Cultural activities are included in the program.

This program is directed by Victor M. Pena, adjunct Spanish professor with the VCU School of World Studies who possesses a vast knowledge of traveling, Spanish culture and studying in Spain with more than 12 years experience in taking students to Spain. This is his fourth time directing the VCU program to Spain.

Highlights

While in Spain, students will study Spanish language and culture in the beautiful and historic city of Cordoba. There are four planned excursions for this program:
* La Mezquita Catedral de Córdoba y paseo por La Judería
* Museo Arqueológico de Córdoba, Museo Julio Romero de Torres y Corredera
* Ruinas de Medina Azahara y Casa Sefarad
* El Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos

In addition to these, the city of Cordoba will be celebrating the Noche Blanca del Flamenco the second week of June and students will partake of the festivities, exhibitions, performances and workshops.

Housing:
Students will live with a host family. Two meals a day will be included.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Approx. USD2,300 + airfare + applicable VCU tuition

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodations
* Meals
* Study visits and tours
* Ground transportation
* On-site Program Director support
* Application fee and deposit
* Pre-departure orientation
* VCU administrative fees
* International Student Identification Card

The following are not included in the program fee. Students are responsible for:
* Airfare
* VCU tuition and fees
* Passport application fee
* Personal expenses during the program (estimated at USD600-USD1,000)
* Anything not specifically mentioned above

Please budget for these additional expenses.

Airfare is not included. Participants are responsible for making their own round-trip travel arrangements from the US to their destination city. Program directors will meet with accepted students to go over specific travel logistics and may help students in identifying low-cost travel options. For best fares, students are encouraged to purchase their tickets prior to April 15.

Experience Required

yes

Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA in order to participate in the VCU summer study abroad program. In order to receive academic credit, students must have fulfilled all pre-requisite Spanish coursework prior to the program start date. All participants must be approved by the program director before acceptance into the program. An academic letter of reference is required. Please submit this with your application materials after submitting the online form.

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Other

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-4 weeks

Year Founded

1838