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

STUDY ABROAD IN SPAIN

For travel and education programs in Spain for all levels: intermediate, advanced, internships, and Spanish for medical personnel, contact Andrea Varricchio, Dept. of Languages and Cultures, Main 113, avarricchio@wcupa.edu, 610-436-2169.   For our program in Seville, Spain, contact Erminio Braidotti ebraidotti@wcupa.edu).

SUMMER STUDY ABROAD IN MEXICO:  June 1 - July 17  (6-9 credits for students at all levels) For information about travel, academic study in English and Spanish courses in numerous disciplines,  and extracurricular programming in Guadalajara, Mexico and neighboring states for all levels: beginning, intermediate, advanced Spanish, as well as diverse progamming in English, contact Dr. Maria Van Liew, Dept. of Languages and Cultures, Main 105, mvanliew@wcupa.edu.

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 jwilliams2@wcupa.edu

The Costa Rica Program:

Study Spanish in Costa Rica at la Universidad Nacional (UNA), Heredia during Summer Session I. Price includes tuition
(6 transfer credits for advanced courses in Spanish language, literature or culture), fees, room and board for five weeks, and one-on-one tutorials with UNA students three hours per week.

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 five week course of study especially for WCU students during Summer Session I. Courses are taught in Spanish by Costa Rican faculty from la UNA. 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. 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.”

Travel and Education (T&E) Programs in Salamanca, Spain – (Summer, Semester, Year-Long, Internships, Spanish for Healthcare Professionals)

Travel and Education (T&E) is a consortium of Spanish academic institutions with Spanish governmental backing which has established a local presence in the US for the purpose of facilitating enrollment of US college and university students in the prestigious academic institutions of the historical regions of Castilla y León, deemed by UNESCO as World Heritage sites. T&E’s mission is to afford US students the opportunity of living the quintessential history of Spain and of experiencing Spain as a major international contender in the global economy.  Through its exclusive US presence, T&E is able to offer local students unique study abroad opportunities at very affordable prices. Also, T&E takes pride in its ability to offer to local US universities a full service package including the personalized attention that is the mark of Spanish tradition.  For more information contact: Dr. Andrea Varricchio, avarricchio@wcupa.edu 

2010 Summer Study Abroad Programs