Almeria, Spain

Spanish language and culture

when 1 July 2018 - 31 July 2018
language Spanish
duration 5 weeks
credits 12 EC
fee EUR 3295

Summer Snapshot
The Almería province, which receives the most sunshine and least rainfall in all of Europe, has beautiful beaches, natural parks, and an array of interesting villages to visit. Students can improve their Spanish through a combination of classroom instruction and excursions throughout southern Spain that include trips to the Alhambra in Granada, Cabo de Gata Natural Park, and historic and cultural landmarks throughout Almería. In addition to daily classes, these trips count toward students' total credit hours. Housing and Meals will be provided by a local host family in Almeria.

Acadeic information
Students will be required to enroll in two mandatory courses: Spanish Language and Spanish Oral and Written Skills. Students will also be able to enroll in one of the following elective courses: Spanish Literature, Spanish Culture through Cinema, Business Spanish and Spanish History and Culture.

The program will be offered at three different levels of language instruction: basic, intermediate, and advanced. Students will be placed in the appropriate level after completing a language assessment on site. Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.

Activities
Students will be picked up at the airport on the official arrival day. They will also be taken to the airport on their day of departure.

Students will participate in excursions as a part of the curriculum. All costs related to excursions and trips are included in the program fee. Excursions include the Alhambra—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—in Granada, the Cabo de Gata Natural Park, the Alcazaba, Spanish Civil War Refuges, and the Cathedral.

Course leader

International Office

Target group

Higher education students interested in learning Spanish

Course aim

To promote the acquisition of Spanish language and the interest in Spanish history and culture.

Credits info

12 EC
Students will receive three hours of instruction, five days a week, and will participate in practical lessons outside the classroom for a total of 120 instructional hours and 12 ECTS credits.

More information and application form in this link:

http://cms.ual.es/UAL/universidad/organosgobierno/vinternacional/actividades/actividad/ISEPSUMMERABROAD

Fee info

EUR 3295: Early bird (5% discount) Until May 15, 2018
Installment payment: 1st payment until May 20, 2018 and 2nd payment until May 31, 2018
Full - standard payment Until May 31, 2018
USD 3750: Early bird (5% discount) Until May 15, 2018
Installment payment: 1st payment until May 20, 2018 and 2nd payment until May 31, 2018
Full - standard payment Until May 31, 2018