Summer Language Institute - Madrid (Spain)

General Description

Washington University's Summer Language Institute in Spain is a dynamic, intensive program in Spanish language and culture offering full immersion for approximately 6 weeks in Madrid and other areas of Spain. It is designed to accelerate the language acquisition process of intermediate students in Spanish and to introduce them to the experience of life in this modern European country with its very unique history and traditions. This program is intended to meet the needs of students from all areas of the university, including those who aspire to study business, social sciences, or humanities eventually at advanced levels in a Spanish-speaking country (for example, WU's programs in Spain or Chile) and wish to achieve skill levels rapidly. It is also intended for students at intermediate levels of the language who wish to attain a functional proficiency level and first-hand experience with Hispanic culture but have major requirements that do not permit them to be absent from campus for a full academic semester or year (including particularly students from preprofessional and natural science disciplines). The program is exclusively for Washington University students.

Courses

The Spain Institute offers 6 Washington University. Intermediate students, who complete Span. 307 (Composition I) or Span. 308 (Composition II) before summer, take Span. 311 (Culture and Civilization of Spain) for 3 credits, and Span. 322 (Contemporary Culture and Conversation) for 3 credits. (Note: Both of these courses fulfill Spanish major and minor advanced elective credits.) Courses in Spain will be taught at the Instituto Internacional in Madrid and at other locations by regular Washington University Spanish staff and other specialists.

Location

The program will be based in the capital city of Madrid, with Span. 311 excursions to other historic cities, such as Toledo, Segovia, Avila or Granada. Students will be free on long weekends to visit different regions of the country (Andalucía or Barcelona/the Mediterranean coast). Through this structure, students will be able to experience the very active cultural life--museums, theater, politics, music and dance concerts, and other offerings--of Spain's capital, and also to learn about its smaller towns, countryside, and regional differences first-hand.

Housing

In Madrid students live with Spanish families selected by the Institute and evaluated by previous Washington University participants.

Cost

The total cost includes tuition for six Washington University credits, room and board, local and out-of-town excursions, and group cultural activities (visits to museums, theater, etc.). This does not include airfare to and from Spain, local public transportation, books and course materials, or personal spending money. At this time, the total cost is anticipated to be $5,925; drastic changes in the exchange rate may incur an additional modest surcharge to cover program costs.

Dates of Program

Dates for the 2010 program are anticipated to be May 16 - June 23.

To Apply

Students should download or pick up an application form in the Romance Languages and Literatures Department office and return it completed to Professor Nina Davis's dept. box. Applications will be accepted through December 7.

Application Forms

All of these forms are required. They are now accessible from this website, as well as in the RLL Department Office on the 3rd floor of Ridgley.

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Questions should be directed to:

Nina Davis
Ridgley 407
Ph. 314-935-5192
ncdavis@artsci.wustl.edu

Interested students should check the institute bulletin board in the hallway outside of the Romance Languages & Literatures Department for photos of some of the previous Spain Institutes activities... or go to our photos page!

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