International Program in Toledo, Spain
Spain
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year
Dates: see website
Description:
Live and study in the walled city of Toledo, home for more than 2,000 years to a succession of Roman, Jewish, Visigoth, Moorish, and Christian civilizations. Declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations, Toledo is a living museum, a preserved part of Spanish history where people still live, work, and play. A city of 50,000, Toledo offers an intimate environment in which to be immersed in Spanish culture through coursework, internships, and daily life. This program is offered in collaboration with the prestigious Jose Ortega y Gasset Foundation and the University of Minnesota. Based in a converted 16th century convent, the program offers modern learning facilities surrounded by spectacular views of the city, and easy access to the downtown area and public transit. In addition to the opportunity to improve Spanish language ability, the program offers a wide range of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and arts. Located just an hour from Madrid, Toledo is an excellent base from which to explore Spain.
Highlights:
Enjoy individual attention from native Spanish-speaking program faculty who are dedicated to their topics as well as to each participant.
Qualifications:
Internships are available to all semester program participants. These 3-credit internships are ideal for becoming more immersed in Spanish culture while gaining work experience. Examples of internship sites include the Regional Parliament, museums, newspapers, Toledo City Hall, schools, radio stations, community service organizations, and a physical rehabilitation hospital. Contact the Learning Abroad Center for more information.
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Intern Types :
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- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art/Fine Arts
- Education
- Public Admin, Public Pol, Govt
- Theater, Drama, Dance
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Subject Areas :
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- Archaeology
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Business Admin. & Mngmt.
- Communications
- Comparative Literature
- Culture
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- English
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- Ethnic Studies
- Fashion Design
- Geography
- Graphic Design
- History
- Human Res. Management
- Interdisciplinary
- Interior Design
- Journalism / Broadcasting
- Languages / Linguistics
- Latin American Studies
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- Leadership
- Liberal Arts
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Political Science/Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Spanish Literature
- Theater
- Women's Studies
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Cost in US$: Inquire for more information.
Cost Include Description:
Tuition, housing, meals, insurance, fees, deposit and excursions.
Experience Required: no
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
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