Summer in Segovia, Spain

Summer 2009
June 8 - July 16

Academic Program
The academic program is designed to accommodate the needs, interests and qualifications of the individual students while taking advantage of the environment to increase students' facility in the Spanish language and heighten their awareness of Spanish culture. 

Students can enroll in 6-9 credits during the six week session:

SPAN 325  Intermediate Grammar and Writing

SPAN 330  Intermediate Conversation

SPAN 340  Phonetics

SPAN 350  Readings in Literary Genres

SPAN 400  Survey of Spanish Literature

SPAN 430  Spanish Civilization or Segovia, Patrimonio de la Humanidad

SPAN 435  Cervantes

SPAN 450  Conversation and Writing Skills

Course offerings are subject to sufficient enrollment.  Acceptance into the program will be based on academic standing and approval by the Director of the Study Abroad Program, Professor Andrea Pope, and the Resident Director, Professor Miguel Simonet. Each student will be interviewed by Professor Simonet who will also verify the student's selection of classes. 

Classes will be held Monday through Thursday at IE University, at the Santa Cruz la Real Campus.  This allows students ample time for individual travel. In addition a group excursion will be planned for one of the weekends.

Program Director
Miguel Simonet Ph.D.
Office: ML 521
simonet@email.arizona.edu

Homepage: http://www.u.arizona.edu/~simonet/

Location
Segovia has a rich cultural and historic heritage. UNESCO has designated it a "World Heritage City" for its cultural and artistic wonders, such as the Roman Aqueduct, the Gothic Cathedral, the Alcázar, its most famous castle, and a number of other singular monuments and buildings including the Santa Cruz la Real convent, now the home of IE University where classes are held.

During the summer a number of music festivals and other cultural events brighten Segovia's cultural horizons and make the city the ideal place to come in contact with Spanish and European culture.

Students will find that Segovia's size is conducive to learning Spanish and learning about Spanish culture. Segovia is in the heart of Castille, the cradle of the Spanish language. It has the quiet atmosphere and cordial hospitality of an old capital city and is only 60 miles from Madrid which is easily accessible by regular train and bus service.

Housing
Students will be placed with carefully chosen families to augment the immersion experience - and get to know wonderful poeple!

Program Costs
Program costs are approximately $5,200.  This includes all academic fees and full room and board but does not include airfare. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from Spain.  Participants pay all fees at The Office of Study Abroad and Student Exchange.  Some additional money will be needed for personal expenses and for the purchase of textbooks.  Program price, dates and arrangements may be subject to change due to unexpected circumstances. 

Requirements

• A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) 
• Enrollment in 6-9 credits 
• Two letters of recommendation 
• Interview with Program Director
• $80 application fee, payable at S.A.S.E. 
• Proof of insurance coverage