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About the Program
Gain Spanish proficiency while complementing your language studies with elective courses focused on art, tourism, cinema and more...taught in Spanish and designed to help you learn about Spanish culture. Language courses at your level focus on oral comprehension and expression, listening comprehension, and grammar. Semesters are divided into three 4-week blocks; you’ll be tested at the end of each block and may move up into a higher language level. Electives help hone your fluency and communication skills and, combined with your immersion experience in Alicante, allow you to advance your language skills at an accelerated pace.
Requirements
- Overview
- Location:
- Alicante
- Dates:
- 1/2/25 - 3/29/25
- Price:
- $13,895
- Credits:
- 15 - 16
- Deadlines
- Apply by:
- 10/5/24
- Withdraw by:
- 11/2/24
- Application Requirements
- Program Participation Agreement
- Transcript - Unofficial
- $95 Online Application Fee
- Complete Application
Program Structure
Enroll in 3 language courses and 1-2 elective courses*. Language courses meet for 60 contact hours/4 credits, while most elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. You have the option to add a 1-credit/20 contact hours Spanish Conversation course at an additional fee ($325). You'll earn 15 credits (up to 225 contact hours), or 16 credits with the addition of the Spanish Conversation course. In the fall semester you can choose from two different start date options (late August or late September).
All Spanish Conversation levels are offered every month. Business, Culture, Film, Art, Tourism and Theater electives may vary by session are offered in two independent modules (I & II) that can be combined or taken separately.
* Note: If selecting a Spanish Conversation course at the Beginner level as your elective, you will be required to choose both Spanish Conversation modules. Each Spanish Conversation - Elementary module meets for 20 contact hours/1.5 semester credits.
Language courses meet for 3 hours per day, Monday-Friday. Elective courses meet for an hour per day, Monday-Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.
For an additional fee, you may enroll in an optional, non-credit internship to further your language skills while gaining valuable experience with a local company or organization. This internship will help hone your fluency and communication skills, as well as deepen your understanding of Spanish culture. CEA CAPA will work with the University of Alicante to find you a meaningful placement.
Contact hours will be arranged with your internship placement. Work schedules vary, but expect to work at your internship no less than 10 hours per week. Internships are available for students at every language level; however, some placements will only be available to students at higher levels.
Before you leave for Alicante, you will select your preferred courses and take a language placement exam. You'll be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Students receive a transcript from University of Alicante upon completion of their program.
15-16
Credits
Available Levels
Courses
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings may not be finalized until the start of the term; we’ll post an updated list when the host institution finalizes its offerings.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
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Excursions
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs*. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
Sample Budget
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Sample Calendar
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
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