MADRID, SPAIN Culture and Internship Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Bienvenidos! Spain...the very name conjures magical images of sun-drenched beaches, Moorish castles and a rich cultural and artistic heritage. So why not study in Spain's capital city and great cosmopolitan metropolis?

When you study abroad in Madrid, you’ll walk through history itself, down stoned-paved streets and past countless flowering balconies of the 18th century buildings before arriving in Madrid’s city center, famous for tapas, shopping and entertainment. The unique spirit of Madrid is both serene and lively, making it a captivating place to study abroad and learn Spanish in Spain.

Students will take intensive and accelerated courses in Spanish language and culture, with planned activities and excursions to highlight Spain's incredible history and beautiful scenery.

Orientations
There will be a two or three mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation Sessions in Davis and an in-country orientation in Madrid. Students will have the opportunity to learn about and acclimate to Madrid and participate in planned activities.

Academic Programs
Students will take intensive and accelerated Spanish language classes through the ACCENT Madrid Center. In addition to the language courses, all students will complete a special project in Spanish culture (SPA 99/199).

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• Spain Photo Album

REQUIREMENTS / COURSES

Course Descriptions Level 1: SPA 1S, 2S, 3S, and 99. (18 units) Introduction to Spanish grammar and development of all language skills in a cultural context with special emphasis on communication. Level 2: SPA 100S, 141S, 148S, 159S and 199. (18 units) Study of Spanish literature and culture, along with the major developments in the arts and social institutions of Spain. Readings, lectures, and discussions will be in Spanish. Co-curricular Activities * ACCENT will plan a series of optional free or inexpensive activities which may include lectures on local customs and contemporary issues, sporting events, walking tours and dinners. Also included is a three-day, two night excursion (including entry costs, guides and transport) to Andalucia. Accommodation will be provided in a two-star hotel (double/triple/quad rooms), and breakfast is provided daily. In this excursion students will explore Andalucía's (home of flamenco and bullfighting) beautiful countryside and fabulous monuments and get to know its Moorish past. Visit Córdoba, Sevilla and Granada, where some of the most sophisticated civilizations of the Middle Ages thrived. See the spectacular: Córdoba's Mezquita, Sevilla's Reales Alcázares, Granada's Alhambra fortress and palace as well as the Cathedral, resting ground for Catholic Monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand.

FACULTY LEADERS: Robert Blake Spanish and Classics rjblake@ucdavis.edu Charles Shoemaker Professor cfshoemaker@ucdavis.edu Christina Martinez Carazo Spanish and Classics cmmartinezcarazo@ucdavis.edu

ACCOMMODATIONS / MEALS

Students will select one of the following housing options:

Student Apartments
Students may choose to stay in double or single rooms in co-ed apartments that are located throughout Madrid. Apartments have a combination of single and double bedrooms and house both ACCENT and other international students. Each bedroom is furnished with beds, a closet or armoire, sheets, pillows and blankets. Kitchen facilities include a stove, refrigerator, cooking utensils and dishes. Students staying in these apartments prepare their own meals. Kitchen and bathroom facilities are shared by everyone in the apartment. All of the student apartments are located in and around the center of Madrid, within a 20 to 55 minute walk, bus or metro ride from the ACCENT Madrid Center. **Please note: Single room accommodation in apartments are subject to availability.

Homestay
Students who choose a homestay in Madrid live with carefully selected host families and receive breakfast and dinner daily. Homestay accommodations provide students with an opportunity to observe first-hand how the Spanish live. Students are placed in double or single rooms in homes within the Madrid city limits, with varying commutes to classes of 15 to 55 minutes by walking and metro. It is recommended that students considering homestays have previous knowledge of the Spanish language.

STUDENT SERVICES

Host Institution
ACCENT is an international education organization that works with over 50 American colleges and universities to provide high quality study abroad programs. ACCENT students come from all over the U.S. and represent a wide range of ages, education levels and academic interests.

The ACCENT Madrid Center is located at the Instituto Internacional in the heart of the traditional Castilian neighborhood of Chamberi, near the Castellana and Madrid's financial district. The Instituto Internacional en España was founded in 1892 by a Bostonian, Alice Gordon Gulick. Recently declared a national monument of historic interest, the Instituto Internacional has an excellent lending library, cafeteria, auditorium, adjacent gardens and rooftop terrace.

The neighborhood surrounding the ACCENT Madrid Center, Chamberi, is a Castilian, middle-class neighborhood lined with a perfect mixture of broad and narrow streets, all shaded by plenty of trees. A walk around this quiet area in Madrid leads students to such places as the Museo Sorolla, and the sunny Plaza de Chamberi with its 19th century style market. Also, just a short block from the ACCENT Madrid Center, students and faculty can find the open air museum, Museo de la Escultura Abstracta, featuring sculptures by Miro, Chillida and Colombian artist Botero.

PROGRAM BUDGET / FEES

Double Student Apartments Budget:

*** Students may request a single room in an apartment for an additional $250.00 (subject to availability).

Double Room in a Homestay Budget:

*** Students may request a single room in a homestay for an additional $250.00 (subject to availability).

 

* California Resident Student Fees. Non-Resident Fees are $6,356.

** These amounts are estimates only. Actual expenses will vary by student.

*** The University of California, Davis and UC Davis Quarter Abroad are not responsible for price changes due to a variety of reasons, including extreme exchange rate fluctuations.