Spanish Language & Liberal Arts

Granada, Spain
Spanish Language & Liberal Arts

About the Program

Improve your spoken and written Spanish while delving into intriguing subjects like art, economics, history, literature, media, music, political science, sociology, and more. During Semester and Academic year terms, elective course options increase in proportion to your language level. At the beginning to intermediate level, elective courses are all taught in English, while at the high-intermediate level and above, elective courses are all taught in Spanish. Summer courses are designed for students at all levels of Spanish. You'll enjoy choosing from a robust set of courses, taught in English and Spanish that build upon all that Granada has to offer, from history to art to culture. In addition, you can complete a ACTFL Official Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) at the CEA CAPA office to prove your language ability, whether it be for future employers or to become a foreign language teacher.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Granada

Dates:

8/29/16 - 5/26/17

Price:

$22,995

Credits:

24 - 41

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

7/15/16

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum GPA:

2.5

Where You'll Study

University of Granada

The University of Granada (UGR) was established in 1531; over the last five centuries, it’s grown into one of Spain’s largest universities. Its influence as a center of social and cultu...

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Study Room
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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Students at an advanced Spanish level or lower enroll in 2 Spanish language courses and 2-3 elective courses (taught in English and/or Spanish); students above advanced level enroll in 1 Spanish language course and 3-4 elective courses (taught in Spanish). Students at a superior proficiency level may enroll 1 integrated elective course with Spaniards.

Courses meet for a total of 45 contact hours/12-16 credits. Integrated courses meet for 60 contact hours/4 semester credits. You may earn 12-16 credits (up to 240 contact hours); if you choose the Early Start option, you may earn 16-21 credits (up to 320 contact hours).

Classes meet on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday; during the intensive language portion of the program, classes meet Monday-Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Fridays.

Early Start: The Early Start course runs for 4 weeks/80 contacts hours in Fall and 3 weeks/60 contact hours in Spring; it’s designed to help you adjust to the university setting and prepare you for your courses. If you participate in the Early Start course you may earn an additional 4-5 semester credits (up to 80 contact hours).

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You'll take a language placement exam after you arrive in Granada. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

Beginner to Intermediate Level Course Structure

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Available Levels

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Beginner Spanish 100 Sp 80 5
Elementary Spanish 100 Sp 80 5
Lower Intermediate Spanish 200 Sp 80 5
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
History of Art in Spain 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The Arab World and the West 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spanish and Latin American Economies 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Social and Demographic Changes in Spain * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
History of Spain 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The Political System of Spain and the European Union * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Islamic Culture in Spain * 300 En 45 3
Latin American Civilization & Culture * 300 En 45 3
Spanish Civilization & Culture * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spanish Literature 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Granada. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
August 29
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén airport from 8Am to 6PM on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

August 30 - 31
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held during these two days.

September 01
Placement Exam

Placement Exam at the University of Granada will be held on this day.

September 02
Classes Begin

Classes for the Intensive Language Preparatory Course begin at the Centro de Lenguas Modernas, University of Granada, on this day.

September 03
Excursion

CEA daytrip to Málaga.

September 05
Cultural Activity

Visit to the Albaycín Arabic quarter will be held this week.

September 12
Cultural Activity

Visit to the Sacromonte Romani quarter will be held this week.

September 24
Excursion

CEA daytrip to the Alpujarras Mountains will be held.

September 29
Cultural Activity

Churros con chocolate.

September 29
Classes End

This is the last day of classes for the Intensive Language Preparatory Course at the Centro de Lenguas Modernas, University of Granada.

September 30
Cultural Activity

Visit to the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens.

September 30
Orientation

Mandatory Orientation at the University of Granada will be held.

October 03
Classes Begin

Classes for the semester courses begin at the CLM, University of Granada, on this day.

October 07 - 09
Excursion

CEA International trip to Morocco (2 nights/3 days).

October 10 - 13
Cultural Activity

Belly dancing workshop this week.

October 12
Holiday

Colombus day. No classes will be held, and CEA office will be closed.

October 17 - 20
Cultural Activity

Sport competitions start this week.

October 17 - 20
Cultural Activity

Guided visit to the Jewish Granada this week.

October 21
Make-Up Class

Classes this Friday for courses held on Tuesday-Thursday.

October 24 - 28
Cultural Activity

Visit to the bullring this week.

October 31 - November 01
Holiday

All Saints`Day. No classes will be held and the CEA office will remain closed.

November 04
Make-Up Class

Classes this Friday for courses held on Monday and Wednesday.

November 07 - 10
Midterm Exams

Midterm exams will be held at the CLM, University of Granada.

November 11
Make-Up Class

Classes this Friday for courses held on Tuesday and Thursday.

November 12 - 13
Excursion

CEA overnight trip to Seville & Ronda.

November 18
Cultural Activity

Guided visit to the interactive Science Park Museum.

November 24
Cultural Activity

Thanksgiving event will be held this day.

November 25
Make-Up Class

Classes this Friday for courses held on Tuesday and Thursday.

November 28 - December 01
Cultural Activity

Flamenco workshop this week.

December 02
Make-Up Class

Classes this Friday for courses held on Monday and Wednesday.

December 06
Holiday

Constitution Day. No classes will be held, and CEA office will remain close.

December 08 - 09
Holiday

Immaculate Conception of Mary. No classes will be held, and CEA office will remain closed.

December 15 - 16
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at the CLM, University of Granada.

December 16
Farewell Reception

CEA Farewell Event will be held this day.

December 19 - 20
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at CLM, University of Granada.

December 21
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Fall Program End Date.

January 07
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Spring Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Granada airport on this date from 8 am to 6 pm in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

January 08
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

January 09
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation II will be held.

January 10
Classes Begin

Optional January Classes begin at Centro de Lenguas Modernas, University of Granada, on this day.

January 11
Cultural Activity

Visit to the Arabic Granada.

January 16 - 19
Cultural Activity

Visit to the Jewish Granada this week.

January 26
Cultural Activity

Churros con chocolate.

January 28
Cultural Activity

Guided visit to the Alhambra.

January 30
Classes End

This is the last day of the Optional January Classes at Centro de Lenguas Modernas, University of Granada.

January 31
Excursion

CEA daytrip to Córdoba.

February 01
Classes Begin

Spring semester Classes begin at Centro de Lenguas Modernas, University of Granada, on this day.

February 03
Cultural Activity

Visit to the Romani Granada.

February 10 - 11
Excursion

CEA Overnight trip to Sevilla & Ronda.

February 13
Cultural Activity

Sport competitions start this week.

February 20 - 24
Cultural Activity

Visit to the bullring this week

February 27 - 28
Holiday

Day of Andalucía. No classes will be held. School and CEA office will be closed both days.

March 03
Make-Up Class

Make-up class for Monday-Wednesday schedules

March 13 - 16
Midterm Exams

Midterm exams will be held at Centro de Lenguas Modernas, University of Granada.

March 17
Make-Up Class

Make-up class for Tuesday-Thursday schedules.

March 20
Cultural Activity

Belly dance workshop this week.

March 24 - 26
Excursion

CEA International trip to Morocco.

March 27 - 30
Cultural Activity

Flamenco dance workshop this week.

March 31
Make-Up Class

Make-up class for Monday-Wednesday schedules.

April 10 - 14
School Break

No classes will be held at the Centro de Lenguas Modernas, University of Granada, during Spring Break.

April 13 - 14
Holiday

Semana Santa Holidays. School and CEA office will be closed.

April 21
Excursion

CEA Daytrip to the mountains, the Alpujarra.

April 24 - 28
Cultural Activity

Career development workshop this week.

May 01 - 03
Holiday

Labour and Holy Cross Holidays. No classes will be held. School and CEA office will be closed.

May 12
Excursion

CEA daytrip to Málaga.

May 19
Farewell Reception

CEA Farewell Event will be held today.

May 19
Make-Up Class

Make-up class for Monday-Wednesday schedules.

May 22 - 25
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at Centro de Lenguas Modernas, University of Granada.

May 26
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day at noon.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$22,995
$22,995
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$1,000
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,200
$1,700
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$295
$295
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$42
$140
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$3,308
$7,963
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$613
$1,838
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$245
$3,675
TOTAL EXPENSES $28,698 $39,606