The Department of Foreign Languages offers immersion study for credit in Spanish at all levels in Sevilla, Spain, Guadalajara, Mexico, and Heredia, Costa Rica.

The Guadalajara Summer Program:

Offered in cooperation with the University of San Diego, the program offers Spanish I-IV, as well as courses in art, art history, business, communication studies, dance, education, English, history, Latin, Latin American literature, Latino studies, political science, Spanish, and music. Lower division and advanced undergraduate courses are offered as well as graduate level courses; some courses will be taught in English. All courses carry USD academic credit and residency, and credit for courses transfers directly to West Chester University. Some knowledge of Spanish is recommended for the program, but not required.

The program will provide support services to assist students with travel, health, financial and personal needs. It will also arrange lodging with local Spanish families who have experience hosting American students.

For further information, contact: mvanliew@wcupa.edu or see the USD website: http://www.sandiego.edu/guadalajara/ Guadalajara Study Abroad Program

The Seville Abroad Program:

This study abroad option is available through International Universities Studies in Seville, Spain (I.U.S.); it is designed to enrich the foreign language experience by providing high-quality academic, cultural and personal opportunities. The program offers a varied spectrum of academic courses ranging from beginning to advanced undergraduate and graduate levels, taught in Spanish by Spanish instructors. Students may register for the fall or spring semester, as well as for a full academic year. Three-week intensive courses are offered in the summer and winter. Students may also take courses at the University of Seville. Those with strong language skills will be placed in classes for American students; those with superior language skills will attend regular classes with native Spanish students.

I.U.S. will provide support services to assist students with travel, health, financial and personal needs. It will also arrange lodging with local Spanish families who have experience hosting American students.

For further information, contact cesplugas@wcupa.edu

The Costa Rica Program:

Study Spanish in Costa Rica at la Universidad Nacional (UNA), Heredia June 1 to 27, 2008. $2,985 for airfare, room and board, excursions, tuition. (6 transfer credits- SPA 201 thru advanced).

The Costa Rica Summer Study Program at la Universidad Nacional:
La Universidad Nacional (UNA) is located in Heredia approximately 13 miles north of the capital of San José. El Programa de Estudios Hispánicos has designed a four week course of study especially for WCU students during Summer Session 1. Taught in Spanish by Costa Rican faculty from la UNA, courses range from intermediate Spanish to advanced literature. Grades are issued by la UNA and transfer directly to WCU toward the Spanish major, minor or foreign language requirement. Students also participate in a conversational tutorial program with UNA students for additional conversation practice. Costa Rican host families are carefully matched with students based on information submitted on a housing questionnaire. In addition, students will participate in excursions to local museums and natural sites. La UNA provides support services to assist students with health and personal needs. For further information, contact avarricchio@wcupa.edu or see the Costa Rica Summer Study Program website.