Description

The WMU program at the Universidad de Cantabria offers qualified students the opportunity to study Spanish language and culture in university courses especially designed for them.

Students in the program will take intensive Spanish language classes over eight weeks with an emphasis on written and oral communication, as well as Spanish grammar. In addition, they will take a four-week class in Spanish culture. This course will be taught by a faculty member from the WMU Department of Spanish and will include an extended weekend trip and various daytrips to region(s) in Spain that will be representative of numerous aspects of Spanish culture studied in class.

Santander is a medium-sized city with approximately 200,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of Cantabria, which has a surface area of 5,289 kilometers and a population of 526,866. Its boundaries are the Cantabrian Sea to the north, the autonomous region of Castilla-Leon to the south, the Basque Country to the east, and Asturias to the west. Santander was founded in the 18th century and developed in the following century thanks to flourishing commercial activity. The city became a popular tourist destination in the 20th century when the Spanish royal family promoted its beautiful beaches and appealing climate. Santander is still favored by central and southern Spanish tourists, yet experiences relatively little international tourism.

Highlights

The program includes extended weekend trip and various day trips to region(s) in Spain that will be representative of numerous aspects of Spanish culture studied in class.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

USD 5,225 for Summer 2012

Program Fees Include:

Program Fee, housing and food

Experience Required

yes

Good academic standing with minimum of 3.0 GPA in Spanish classes; sophomore standing; completion of SPAN 3160 prior to beginning of program (students who have not taken 3160 but have taken 3170 may apply as exceptions).

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Western Michigan University's Mission Statement

The Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education, established by the Board of Trustees in 1998, promotes and supports efforts towards globalization and internationalization of the academic environment of Western Michigan University. The Institute works closely with the International Education Council of the WMU Faculty Senate, as well as with international education committees and projects within and across colleges.

Year Founded

1903