Summer Study Abroad in Spain with St. John's University

  Spain

• Cadiz: 
Cadiz
• Madrid: 
Madrid

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 21- August 25

Description: Discover literature of Spain and the Arabic influences this summer!

Spain is a modern European nation whose rich Iberian and Arabic heritage is still felt in the rhythms of daily life. There is no better place to study Spanish than Spain!

You'll journey to Madrid, the nation's bustling capital and economic center. While visiting such sites as the Plaza Mayor, museums and ancient streets, you'll practice your Spanish as you order meals in restaurants or shop in the city's trendy boutiques.

Then you'll proceed to historic Cadiz, a metropolis founded by Phoenician merchants. As you explore the white-washed houses and tropical vegetation of southern Spain, you'll gain an understanding of the cultural and political dynamics influencing this ancient and beautiful land. Or take an Arabic course in Cadiz and venture for a day trip to the exotic reaches of Morocco, which gave Spain its Arabic influence.

In both Madrid and Cadiz is dormitory accommodations double room occupancy, breakfast is included on the program.

Program Courses:
* SPA 1010 - Spanish, Level I
* SPA 3120 - Advanced Spanish Conversation
* SPA 223 - The Spanish Ballad
* SPA 224 - Golden Age Prose
* LAC 1000C - Language in Culture: Spain
* ARA 1010 - Arabic, Level I

Highlights: Through its study abroad programs, St. John's University prepares students to succeed in our increasingly international marketplace. We emphasize a global perspective. Through studying abroad, you will put your education into action by going beyond the classroom, simply by living and learning in a new social and cultural enviornment.

Students can spend time in Spain during our Summer program that takes place in both Madrid and Cadiz. Students taking part in the Spain program will also have the chance to take part in a field trip to Tangiers, Morroco.

Cost in US$: $2,690

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

St. John's University's Mission Statement: St. John's University is Catholic, Vincentian, and Metropolitan. We aim not only to be excellent professionals with an ability to analyze and articulate clearly what is, but also to develop the ethical and aesthetic values to imagine and help realize what might be. St. John's is a Catholic university, founded in 1870 in response to an invitation of the first Bishop of Brooklyn, John Loughlin, to provide the youth of the city with an intellectual and moral education.

Year Founded: 1984