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Universidad de Alcala - Winter

 
  • Details and Cost

    About the Program

    Alcalá de Henares offers participants a relaxed, college town atmosphere conveniently located near the city of Madrid.  Famed for its history, Alcalá is the birthplace of author Miguel de Cervantes and its city center has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to the University of Alcalá de Henares where students will have to opportunity to take Spanish language and culture courses that fulfill major and/or general education requirements.

    Program Highlights:

    • Spend three weeks at one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities
    • Immersion in Spanish culture through home stays with families
    • Visits to local museums and historical sites

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    Location Alcala de Henares, Spain
    Program Type Partner University Program
    Program Term Winter
    Program Dates January 8 - 25, 2019
    Language of Instruction
    Spanish proficiency required 

    (Possibility of doing class work in English for students with low proficiency)
    Budget Available upon request
    Living Arrangements Home stays with Spanish families in Alcalá de Henares.
    Additional Information A Partner University program is a study abroad experience where students are nominated/accepted by Stony Brook University, and enroll at a partner institution. In most cases SBU faculty or staff are NOT traveling with participants.
    Program Housing Statement: Stony Brook University is required to comply with the housing policies of the host country, partner institution and/or hotel/hostel. These policies may include requirements such as sex-based housing placement.

     Requirements

    GPA 2.0
    Other Requirements See Language Proficiency
    Application Deadline

    October 15 ( deadline extended to November 1)

     

    Candidates may be interviewed to determine their qualifications for participating and representing Stony Brook University abroad.
  • Academic Information

    Course Information

    *3 undergraduate credits required

    All participants will take a total of 3 credits (1 course).



    *Course Selection:

    Spanish Culture and Civilization

    Cervantes: The Adventures of Don Quixote 

    Masterpieces of Spanish Literature Through Films

    Spain and its Gastronomy



    *Each course includes cultural activities and study trips

    Course transfer information for SBU students majoring/minoring in Spanish available upon request.  All participants following the Stony Brook Curriculum (SBC) will fulfill GLO and EXP+ in addition to requirement(s) fulfilled by their coursework.

    Academic Policies

    • This is a partner university program. Applications must be submitted to Stony Brook University first. Information regarding the next steps in the process will be distributed to students who have received formal nominations by their International Programs Coordinator.
    • Grades earned in a Partner University program WILL NOT calculate towards the cumulative GPA for SBU students.
    • Non-SBU students must contact their home university regarding their grade and credit transfer policy.
    • All participants following the Stony Brook Curriculum (SBC) will receive GLO and EXP+ in addition to requirements fulfilled by their coursework.

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