Arcadia University: Spanish Language and Culture in Toledo

  Spain

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Toledo

Term: Summer 
Dates: Mid-June to end July

Description: The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University can help you achieve an incomparable study abroad experience. This six-week program offers a selection of courses in Spanish language, literature, history and politics, ethnology, and art history. You will study at the Fundacion Jose Ortega y Gasset, located in the beautiful, historic city of Toledo, which is one hour south of Madrid. Your coursework will be enhanced by the wealth of historical and cultural resources available in Toledo, Madrid, and the surrounding region.

You'll be able to enroll in two or three, three-credit courses, for a total of 69 credits. Because daily use of spoken Spanish is emphasized across the program and all courses are taught in Spanish, minimum admissions qualifications require that you have completed at least two semesters of post-secondary level Spanish.

To give you the opportunity to learn as much as possible about Spanish history and culture, all of the courses incorporate these themes. You'll find offerings in such areas as Spanish language, literature, history and politics, ethnology, and art history.

Compelling and thought-provoking courses offered during past summers have included 20th Century Spanish Literature, Master Painters of Spain, the Cultural Heritage of Spain, and the Ethnology and Folklore of the Iberian Peninsula. In addition, if you want to advance and/or refine your Spanish language skills, the Fundación offers intermediate- and advanced-level Spanish language courses.

Credits
Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the follows hours of credit.
* summer semester: 6-9 credits.

Admission Requirements
GPA Requirements: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Four semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent. You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation from a Spanish faculty member, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.

Highlights: An Arcadia program isn't just about enrolling you in an overseas institution, however. It's about all of the services that we provide. Before you go, you can contact our program manager for advice on the application process, choosing courses, housing or simply what you should pack. Once you arrive, our resident director will lead an orientation program that will introduce you to the culture, history and politics of Spain as well as preparing you for the academic challenges of studying in a different educational system. During the summer, you can expect to participate in excursions and cultural events that are designed to allow you to reflect on learning both inside and outside of the classroom.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Scholarships are Available.

Application Process Involves:

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

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University's Mission Statement: The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.