Valladolid, Spain: Fall - The Offices of Correspondence, Extension, & Study Abroad Programs

Valladolid, Spain: Fall

Program Date

August 25 - December 13, 2005

What You Will Learn

Study in Spain with Universitas Castellae, a center associated with Instituto Cervantes.This total immersion program in Spanish language and culture will provide students with a comprehensive approach and authentic language environment to continue the development of proficiency in Spanish through study and communicative practice. The program is designed to develop all language skills within a Spanish cultural framework.

The City

Valladolid is one of the main cities of the old Castille and the capital of Castilla-León. It was founded in the Middle Ages and was the capital of Spain for three centuries, until the royal court moved to Madrid in the seventeenth century. With a population of 400,000, it has become an important urban area, but it still maintains its rich history and culture, as well as its lively social life.

The Campus

Universitas Castellae is a private educational center that specializes in teaching the valuable Spanish language and fascinating culture to foreign students.

Course Options

SPAN 3370	Spanish Civilization
SPAN 3371	Spanish-American Civilization
SPAN 4340	Advanced Spanish Grammar and Stylistics
SPAN 4380	Topics in Hispanic Literature

Program Criteria

Spanish 3308 is a prerequisite. Participants must complete the application packet and be officially admitted to the program.

Cost: $5,275 (Subject to Change)

Cost includes the following:

$125 non-refundable application fee
Tuition and fees for twelve hours of university credit
Room and board with a host family
Activities and educational materials
Health insurance in Spain

Airfare is not included. Students are responsible for arriving at the place and time specified by the Academic Program Director.

Payment Schedule

Deposit	$775.00	May 2, 2005
Second Payment	$3,500.00	July 15, 2005
Final Payment	$1,000.00	August 15, 2005

Participants may lose all or part of the deposit or total payment made if cancellation occurs. The $125 application fee is non-refundable.

Financial Assistance

For information on financial aid, contact the Texas State Financial Aid Office, located in JCK 220.

For information on the International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS), contact the Office of Study Abroad Programs. The IEFS application deadline is April 15, 2005.

Program Director Contact Information

Dr. Antonio Gragera
Texas State University-San Marcos
Department of Modern Languages
125 CENT
512.245.2360