SPAIN

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The University of Alabama invites you to join us for an intensive
academic summer program in Spain. The AL in Spain program is
a unique opportunity for students, offering a concentrated study
of Spanish language, literature, culture and international business.
The program is based in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid.

WHY ALCALÁ DE HENARES?
The city of Alcala de Henares, named a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO in 1998, is located 30 minutes northeast of Madrid and
is best known as the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes, author of
Don Quijote. This historical city with a population of 160,000 is
composed of about 16,500 university students, giving the city the
feel of a young and vibrant “college” town. Aesthetically pleasing,
Alcala de Henares has a wonderful mixture of harmonious streets,
noble architecture including impressive university buildings dating
back to the 16th century, contemplative convents, and graceful storks which nest on the top of the buildings in the city center. Cervantes Square is the central meeting place for faculty, students, and the cities inhabitants. Alcala itself offers many cultural and artistic attractions and the expanded opportunities of Madrid are readily accessible.

*COURSE OFFERINGS
Session I
Number Title (Prerequisite)
SP-352 Spanish Conversation
(SP-202 or 3 years of High School Spanish)

SP-354 Advanced Grammar and Composition
(SP-202 or 3 years of High School Spanish)

SP-360 Commercial Spanish
(SP-353 or SP-356)

SP-364 Spanish Civilization
(SP-353)

SP-372 Survey of Spanish Literature
(SP-353)

SP-390 Art & Museums
(SP 356 and permission from the instructor)

SP-491 Cervantes
(SP-353, SP-356, and two of the following: SP-371,
SP-372, SP-375, SP-376)

SP-590 Open Topics

Session I & II
SP-364 Spanish Civilization (SP-353)

SP-372 Survey of Spanish Literature & Film II
(SP-353 and SP-356 or permission of the instructor)

SP-390 Art & Museums
(356 and permission from the instructor)

SP-484 Spanish Phonietics and Syntax

SP-590 Open Topics
Students who have taken SP-353, SP-356, and SP-364, may
take SP-352, SP-354, and SP-364 for credit.

(*) 3 credit hours each course.

Please check credits and class prerequisites with the Director of
the Program (Jose A. Cano) or the Undergraduate Advisor
(Michael Schnepf, 219 B. B. Comer) before departure.

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Alabama in Spain brochure (pdf)

Application word / pdf

Late applications will be considered.

Students planning to use financial aid to fund their overseas study should contact Vickey Phillips (vickey.phillips@ua.edu, 205-348-8760, 135 B.B. Comer Hall) for a financial aid letter which details the cost of the program and estimates expenses not included in the program. Students should take the letter to Financial Aid and meet with a counselor. If Financial Aid determines an award will be made, they will prepare an Anticipated Aid form for you. Please bring this form to CIAP. Please remember to include your CWID and name of program on the form.

Capstone International has program scholarships available based on need and merit. Click here or visit 135 B.B. Comer for an application.

CONTACT INFORMATION
José Cano
Director
226 B. B. Comer Hall
Phone: (205) 348-8477
Email: uanspain@bama.ua.edu

Angela Channell
Director of Overseas Study
Box 870254, 135 B. B.Comer Hall
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0254
Phone 205-348-5256
Email: achannel@saalan.ua.edu

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