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The Spanish Language Immersion Program in Madrid is a four-week, intensive study of the language and culture of Spain. Participants will have the opportunity to live in Madrid, the capital of Spain since the 16th century. This language immersion program will open the doors to the culture of Spain and provide a unique cross-cultural experience that will enrich your life.
- Open to SDSU students, students at other colleges and universities, and the general public
- Participants earn four units of SDSU resident credit in Spanish; up to six units can be earned for an additional unit purchase fee
- Courses are taught by the faculty of the Center for Spanish Studies at Antonio de Nebrija University in Madrid
- Living accommodations with Spanish-speaking families throughout Madrid
- This program will enable you to:
- Immerse yourself in the language and culture of Spain,
- Improve the quality and quantity of your spoken Spanish,
- Learn about life in Madrid from the "inside," and
- Understand more fully the mores and values that influence the language.
Location
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija is a small private university founded in 1985 and noted for its emphasis on Spanish language and literature instruction for international students. Classes will be taught at the Centro de Estudios Hispánicos (CEHAN), located at the Dehesa de la Villa campus. (The main campus is La Berzosa, 28 kilometers northwest of the city.)
Academic Program
Classes will be taught by the faculty of the Centro de Estudios Hispánicos (CEHAN), which are equivalents to the SDSU classes. Class sessions are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Course Offerings
The program includes four units of SDSU resident credit. Students can request approval to take one-three additional units (maximum of seven units total) at a per unit cost. Students needing a class other than those listed or needing additional units should discuss the matter with program faculty. On average, 12 Spanish courses will be available to choose from. Please contact us for the current course offerings.
Included and Optional Activities
There will be local excursions included in the program fee to some of the major attractions of Madrid, such as the Royal Palace and the Spanish Parliament, as part of the on-going academic program. CEHAN staff will also organize activities for all international students at additional modest prices. These activities are great opportunities to see local films, theatres, fiestas, and surrounding cities. The CEHAN staff will help you plan and take part in these or other trips and activities.
Host Families
You will live with a Spanish-speaking host family or individual during this program. CEHAN selects all host families and makes all placement arrangements. The experience and living arrangements may vary considerably from family to family. It is likely that there will be other students in the apartment and that you will share a double bedroom. You will have your own keys to the apartment and are free to come and go within the framework of the family rules and dynamics. Two meals per day
and weekly laundry service are provided.
Airfare
Each student is responsible for making his/her own travel arrangements as airfare is not included in the program price. Please see our additional information page for discounted student airfare information.
Included in the Fee
- Enrollment at SDSU in four units
- Tuition costs at the Center for Spanish Studies at the University of Nebrija (including orientation, 80 hours of instruction, academic reports, and administrative services)
- Host family accommodations with two meals daily and weekly laundry service
Not included in the Fee
- Airfare
- Textbooks
- International Student Identity Card
- Travel/medical/personal liability insurance
- Monthly subway/bus passes within Madrid
Student Visa
This program does not require a student visa as it is less than 90 days in length. However, if you plan to stay in Spain longer than 90 days, you must obtain a visa or leave Spain and re-enter it through a non-European Union Country. Please contact the Consulate General of Spain for more information regarding visas. The process of obtaining a visa is lengthy, so begin early. You are responsible for your immigration status.
This program is offered by the College of Extended Studies in cooperation with the SDSU Department of Spanish & Portuguese and has the approval of San Diego State University and the Office of the Chancellor, California State University.
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