Programs by Country: Spain
ALICANTE: CIEE – Universidad de Alicante
Traditional | Alicante, Spain
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
These programs are for students at the beginning and intermediate Spanish language levels. Students may choose to study on one of three study abroad programs at the University of Alicante. Courses are taught in either English or Spanish depending on your language ability.
Language in Context
Begin your study of Spanish in this beautiful Mediterranean city and earn credit for content classes taught in English. The goal of this program is to provide beginning-level students with a solid foundation in the Spanish language. The program allows participants to improve language skills while pursuing studies focusing on Spanish and Europe through topics such as history, art history, political science, and international business. This goal is achieved through intensive language coursework, area studies courses in English, a conversation exchange program, excursions, and homestays for participants.
BARCELONA: ASA – Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Traditional | Barcelona, Spain
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
Why Barcelona?
- Located in Northeast corner of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea
- Local beaches
- Rich in art and culture
- Amazing modernist architecture throughout the city, left by Gaudí
- Residents speak both Spanish and Catalan
BARCELONA: CIEE – multiple universities
Traditional | Barcelona, Spain
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
CIEE offers four different program tracks for students to study abroad in Barcelona, Spain. Students can study either at UPF or UB based on their language levels in Spanish and course interests. The four program tracks that students can apply to include; Advanced Liberal Arts, Economics and Culture, Language and Culture, and Liberal Arts. Students will take courses with other study abroad students from all over the nation in these courses.
BARCELONA: Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
Traditional | Barcelona, Spain
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
Northeastern University is initiating a formal exchange program with the Polytecnic University of Catalonia (UPC). This program will allow students from NU to spend a semester studying at UPC and for students from UPC to come to NU for a semester. Our arrangment is with both the computer engineering school and the telecommunications school, which includes communications, signal processing, and a lot of other fields as well.
UPC is a very good engineering school, with very strong faculty and programs in these two areas. This program was initiated by Profs David Kaeli and Dana Brooks, each of whom has recently spent a sabbatical year at UPC. In addition, as both Prof. Kaeli and Prof. Brooks will be glad to tell you, Barcelona is a wonderful city and a very interesting place to spend some time.
If you think you might be interested, please consult Prof. Kaeli or Prof. Brooks to talk about your interest and how a semester at UPC might fit into your academic program.
BILBAO: University of Deusto
Traditional | Bilbao, Spain
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
Bilbao is the center of a metropolitan area with more than one million inhabitants, a city traditionally open to Europe. It is also an important harbour and a commercial and financial centre of the Basque Country and the north of Spain. In September of 1997, the city underwent a significant transformation under the emblematic symbol of the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum. The central headquarters of the University of Deusto is located on the opposite side of the estuary, facing the Guggenheim Museum.
Students at the University of Deusto are able to study and live in this beautiful and historic city.
GRANADA: API – University of Granada
Traditional | Granada, Spain
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
Hispanic Studies
Designed for students who wish to acquire a deeper knowledge of Spanish language and culture, the Hispanic Studies program allows students to take an advanced Spanish language course along with several elective courses in Spanish. Students must have completed a minimum of five semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent. Upon arrival, students take a language placement test to verify that they are ready for classes at the high advanced or superior levels (European Framework levels B2.2, C1 and C2 respectively). Students testing below the high advanced level are transferred to the Language and Culture program and can choose from the courses listed for that program. Academic Year students who do not place high enough for the Hispanic Studies Program during the fall semester may switch to the Spanish Language and Culture Program for the fall and then move into the Hispanic Studies Program for the spring semester.
Students complete 4. Additional courses can be taken for an extra fee. Spring and year students have the option of taking 1-2 courses with Spaniards for an additional fee.
Students completing and passing the required courses for the entire academic year receive a Diploma de Estudios Hispánicos.
EARLY START OPTIONS
Students who want to refresh their Spanish skills before starting their classes can participate in the fall and academic year early start programs, which include an intensive month of study in September for an additional 80 contact hours of Spanish language instruction.
JANUARY COURSE OPTIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR STUDENTS
As classes are offered but not required in January, academic year students are free to travel or return home for the holidays. Housing in Granada during this period is not included in the program cost, although it can be arranged for an additional fee if students would like to stay. There is no additional charge for the optional January course itself as long as year students take no more than a total of 10 classes over both semesters.
Students participating in the January term may choose one of the following courses:
• Writers from Granada (3)
• Spanish Phonetics (3)
• Traditional and Popular Music in Spanish Society (3)
Spanish Language and Culture
This program is ideal for students who would like to improve their writing skills and knowledge of upper-level grammar, while also taking culture courses in addition to their language studies. The program offers culture classes in both English and in Spanish. Titles of courses conducted in Spanish are in blue.
All students take a Spanish language placement exam upon arrival and are placed into the appropriate language level based on the results of this exam. Students who want to take classes in English still must have completed one semester of Spanish. In order to take electives taught in Spanish, students must place into the high intermediate or low advanced level. Usually students with 2-3 semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent place into the high intermediate level (European Framework level B1.2). Students with 3-4 semesters of college-level Spanish usually place into the low advanced level (European Framework level B2.1). High advanced students (5 or more semesters of Spanish; European Framework level B2.2) are encouraged to apply for the Hispanic Studies program. Students who complete 10 courses as part of the academic year Spanish Language and Culture program (or who move to the Hispanic Studies program the second term) may earn a Diploma de Estudios Hispánicos.
MADRID: API – Universidad Nebrija
Traditional | Madrid, Spain
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
To study in Madrid is to experience more than a classroom – it is to experience the history of Spain and its people. API gives students the chance to live and learn in this fast-paced capital city.
MADRID: CIEE – Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Traditional | Madrid, Spain
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
Students interested in studying law in Madrid will benefit from the Legal Studies program track through CIEE. The CIEE Legal Studies program is designed for advanced Spanish language students who are highly motivated to improve their Spanish language skills through coursework focused on law, mediation, and human rights, while also participating in a Legal Studies internship in Madrid.
Students can also participate in the Liberal Arts program track. The Liberal Arts program allows independent, advanced level students the opportunity to matriculate in a combination of content courses in Hispanic studies (Estudios Hispánicos) and regular University courses in social sciences, humanities, journalism, pre-law, and engineering. Students also participate in seminars with Spanish students while they continue to improve their language skills and take advantage of the vibrant and rich cultural milieu of Madrid.
SALAMANCA: API – University of Salamanca
Traditional | Salamanca, Spain
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
Salamanca: Healthcare Leadership and Management and Spanish Language Immersion (closed)
Dialogue of Civilizations | Salamanca, Spain
Faculty leaders: Margaret Emerson (m.emerson@neu.edu) and Ann Hill (a.hill@neu.edu)
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
Information Session: Monday, October 22, 2012 - 5-6 pm in 440 CSC & Thursday, November 8th, 2012 - 6-6:45pm in 340 CSC
Summer I
Courses: NRSG 4611: Management and Leadership in Health Care - An International Perspective & SPNS 1301/2301 Spanish Immersion (multiple levels)
Description: This Spanish immersion program will provide many interdisciplinary opportunities for students to learn and practice Spanish while living with families in Salamanca and Seville. The program also includes the required Nursing Leadership and Management course ( NRSG 4611 ) which can also be taken as an elective ( PHTH 4511) or required management course for non-nursing students. Students will study basic concepts of leadership and management while in the US and build on that knowledge to compare and contrast practices in Spain.
SEVILLE: CIEE – multiple universities
Traditional | Seville, Spain
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
Students have multiple options in Seville. Students can choose from the following tracks: Advanced Liberal Arts; Communication and Society; Communication, New Media, and Journalism; International Business and Culture; Language and Society; and Liberal Arts. Some tracks offer classes in English and Spanish while other tracks have Spanish-only instruction.
SEVILLE: Freshman Summer Business Program
Traditional | Seville, Spain
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
The D'Amore-McKim School of Business (DMSB) is offering a business-specific program for freshman business majors.
Learn about the European Union, Spanish society, business ethics, cross-cultural communication and doing business in Spain; improve your Spanish and discover the history, culture and traditions of Seville, one of the most popular European tourist destinations.
ESIC offers you a varied and exciting cultural program in Seville, one of the most fascinating destinations in Europe, famous for its historical cathedral and palaces and its world-famous traditions- flamenco, bull fighting, and the celebration of Holy Week. You will also have the opportunity to explore other fascinating cities such as Córdoba and Granada.
Seville: Spanish Language and Culture (closed)
Dialogue of Civilizations | Seville, Spain
Faculty leader: Tania Muino Loureiro (t.muino-loureiro@neu.edu)
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
Information Session: November 5, 2012 6 pm, 215 Shillman
Summer I
Courses: Spanish Culture: CLTR4944 & SPNS 2301/2302/3301/3302
Description:
This program is designed to help you improve your language skills and immerse yourself in Spanish culture, also to better your understanding and appreciation of all things Spanish. During the program we will visit four of the major cities in Spain: Madrid, Seville, Barcelona and Granada. We will arrive in Madrid on May 9th and spend the first four days there. In Madrid we will experience life in one of the biggest and most cosmopolitan cities in Europe. We will visit the Museo Reina Sofia, El Prado, the Royal Palace, we will get to see a play in a very old Theatre and wander around the famous El Rastro flea market.
After Madrid we will travel to Seville by AVE (high-speed train) to start classes on May 13th. We will spend most of the next four weeks here. Seville is the capital of the southern region of Andalucia and the third largest city in Spain. It is an easy city to get around and all the major historical and culture sites, as well as the student accommodation and the school are within walking distance. The program will be based here and it will give you the opportunity to feel more like a local instead of a tourist. Sevillanos (The people of Seville) are known as being friendly and good humored. The climate is warm and sunny and the pace of life very relaxed. Seville is a city that keeps alive the spirit of its traditions, an explosion of colors and sensations, a city where contrasts between the modern and the tradition are everywhere. Here you will be able to experience Flamenco dancing and music, horse shows, bullfighting, tapas and the traditional fiestas.
While in Sevilla, for the next four weeks of the program, students will be taking language classes (grammar and conversation) in small groups (8-10 students per class) Monday to Friday 9:15am until 1pm. Classes will take place at Clic International House Sevilla. In between classes you will get to experience the tradition of “siestas”. Spaniards like to relax and enjoy time with their families during lunchtime (1- 4pm), with a nap when possible, during the warmest part of the day and while most shops and establishments are closed. The culture course will be taking place in the afternoon. After your break or “siesta” 3 days a week for a few hours each afternoon. There will also be different cultural events and activities organized like cooking lessons and Flamenco workshops.
The Spanish Culture course will deal with history, politics, social factors, cultural life and pop culture in Spain from 1936 until present. It will cover the civil war (1936-1939) and the process of transition to democracy that followed Franco's death in 1975. It will also examine the new freedom from censorship after Franco died, the new cinema and the radical changes and modernization in values, family, sex and religion that occurred after the restoration of democracy.
During the program we will also fly to Barcelona where we will spend four days (May 23rd-26th ). In Barcelona, we will have the opportunity to see Antoni Gaudí´s architecture, visit some of his buildings like Sagrada Familia, a Cathedral which has been in construction since 1882 and walk around the beautiful parque Guell.
The last four days of the program we will be based in Granada. We will visit sites, museums and a family-run Rum factory in Salobreña managed by an ex-Northeastern BSIB student. During our stay in Granada, we will visit the coast and experience life in a beautiful city full of history and culture. We will also have the opportunity to see La Alhambra palace, a World Heritage site and the inspiration for Washington Irving’s Tales of La Alhambra.
TARRAGONA: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Traditional | Tarragona, Spain
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
VALENCIA: ESIC Business and Marketing School
Traditional | Valencia, Spain
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
The International Marketing with Spanish Culture and Language program in Valencia, Spain session offers students the ability to enhance their business education while experiencing life in a new and academically stimulating environment. In addition to the curricular component, outdoor activities will be organized, such as a day out doing team building activities and negotiation games to assess leadership skills. The program also includes visits to Spanish companies and cultural visits around Valencia. Students will visit well-known Spanish and international companies, such as Lladró, Danone or Coca-cola. Cultural visits around Valencia and some of its best well know attractions are part of the programme at no extra cost. This includes a guided tour of the Cathedral and historical city centre, a visit to the City of Arts and Sciences, the Albufera lake and the Fallas museum.
Valencia: From the Capital to the Coast – Spanish Language and Culture (closed)
Dialogue of Civilizations | Valencia, Spain
Faculty leader: Maria Brucato (m.brucato@neu.edu)
Study Abroad Coordinator: Colleen Boyle (c.boyle@neu.edu)
Summer II
Courses: Spanish Culture:CLTR4944 & SPNS2301/2302/3301/3302
Description: Our Dialogue begins with a week in Madrid, Spain’s vibrant capital, where students will experience an intensive cultural immersion and attend classes at the University of Navarra’s campus. Next, we head to the Mediterranean coast for 3 weeks where students will lodge with families, attend the Costa de Valencia language institute, and engage in Community Service. Our final destination is a 3-day excursion to the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona.