Summer Option 1 Spanish Language

Overview of Fall, Spring and Full Year Study Abroad, Program Dates and Fees
- Hispanic Studies Course (For advanced or superior level only)
- Spanish Language and Culture (Intermediate or higher)
- Intensive Spanish Language and Culture (basic, intermediate or advanced)
Application Deadlines
Admission Requirements and Visa Application
Accommodation
Excursions
Application Process
Disclaimer
What is included?

Hispanic Studies Course
This program is for students who have already taken at least 5 semester or 7 quarters of college level Spanish. Students are required to take an intensive Spanish course for about one month (80 to 90 contact hours) before the semester/quarter begins. Students who undertake both Fall and Spring semesters/quarters or Academic Year receive a Diploma in Hispanic Studies.

To study The Hispanic Studies Course, students must choose a minimum of four subjects (12 credits to 13 or 18 to 20 quarter units) and a maximum of five (15 credits or 22 quarter units) for each period. Each subject on the Hispanic Studies Course involves 40 to 45 teaching hours, earning a total of 3 credits or 4 to 5 quarter units. Please contact our office for an updated list of courses offered under the Hispanics Studies Course.

Spanish Language and Culture
This program is for students who have taken at least 3 semesters or 4 quarters of college level Spanish. Students are required to take an intensive Spanish course for about one month (80 contact hours in the Fall and 60 hour in the Winter) before the semester/quarter begins. Students will be tested before the program, and students who score very high may be eligible to take courses under the Hispanic Studies Course. Students take a minimum of four courses (12 to 13 credits or 18 to 20 quarter units) and maximum of five (15 to 16 credits or 22 to 24 quarter units). Each course is 40 contact hours. If your university requires you to take 45 contact hours, please notify WISE Abroad as you will be required to attend extra sessions to complete the 45 hours course. Please contact our office for an updated list of courses offered under the Spanish Language and Culture program.

Intensive Spanish Language and Culture
This program is intended for students who are at the basic, intermediate or advanced levels. Students take 3 language modules that focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening for about three months, with each course lasting about one month.. Students may earn up to 15 to 18 credits or 22 to 24 quarter units each semester/quarter), and improve their proficiency level depending on the students' success after each course or each month. Please contact our office for an updated list and description of courses offered under the Intensive Spanish Language and Culture program.

PROGRAM DATES AND PRICES FOR SEMESTER/TRISEMESTER & ACADEMIC YEAR
	Fall	Spring/Winter	Academic Year
Hispanic Studies	Aug. 24 - Dec. 21 $8100	Jan. 2 - May 25 $8100	Aug. 24 - May 21 $15,150
Intensive Spanish Language	Sept. 25 - Dec. 20 $7100	Spring Feb. 23 - Jun. 1 $7100 Winter I Jan. 2 - March 30 $7100 Winter II Jan. 24. - May 1 $7100
Spanish Language and Culture	Aug. 24 - Dec. 21 $8150	Jan. 2 - May 25 $8150
• Christmas Holidays: 21st December 2007 - 7th January 2008 • Easter Holidays: 2nd - 8th April 2008

Application Due Dates

2008 Application Due Dates
	Fall	Spring/Winter	Academic Year
Hispanic Studies	June 10, 2008	October 20, 2008	June 10, 2008
Intensive Spanish Language	July 15, 2008	Spring Dec. 1, 2008 Winter I Oct. 15, 2008 Winter II Nov. 10, 2008
Spanish Language and Culture	June 10, 2008	Oct. 15, 2008

Admission Requirements and Visa Application Top

Students must have a 2.5 GPA. All students must take a Spanish language assessment exam upon arrival in Granada. The exam will test each student's language proficiency level, and will determine the courses that the student is eligible to enroll. Students who have completed one full year of college-level Spanish will likely place into the intermediate level courses. Students who have completed two years of college-level Spanish will likely place into advanced level courses. Students who do not qualify for the Hispanic Studies Course will take the Spanish Language Course.

WISE Abroad will assist you with your student visa application. Students staying longer than 3 months will require a visa. Students from any country outside the European Union planning to study in Granada for more than three months should apply for a student visa at their nearest Spanish Embassy or Consulate. Once the application form for a semester or academic year at University of Granada has been received, students will be sent a Reservation or Enrolment Certificate together with a letter of confirmation to the address given. It is important to be aware that if you have entered Spain with a tourist visa, it is not then possible to obtain a student visa to prolong your stay. Even if you initially think you will be in the country for less than three months, it is worth applying for a student visa in your own country which will enable you to prolong your stay in Spain if you should so wish. You may visit these sites to learn about the nearest Spanish Consulate to you: (http://travel.state.gov/visa/americans1.html) or click on the Resources for Students link for additional information.

Accommodation:
WISE Abroad will provide host family accommodations for all students. Private pensiones may also be available on a limited basis.

Excursions
Some of the exciting optional excursions and activities organized by our Country Director may include Sevilla (Real Alcazar, Tour of Guadalquivir River, Torre de Oro, La Giralda and la Catedral, Museo Archeologico etc.), Cordoba, Nerja, Alpujarra, Cadiz, Puerto Santa Maria, Morocco, flamenco dances, bull fighting, Spanish cuisine lessons etc.

Application Process: Top
WISE Abroad Applications are available online. Once you have completed the WISE Abroad application, and submit it to our office via email or mail with the other required documents, we will provide you with an official admissions application of the school you have chosen after we establish your eligibility. Both applications are due no later than two months before the academic courses begin to enable ample time for our on-site Country Director and staff to work with the college admissions office to process your application, assist you with visa processing, and allow enough time to make suitable housing arrangements for you (please see prices and dates for application due dates by country). Applicants are notified of their acceptance to the program within two to four weeks after applications and required documents are submitted to WISE Abroad. Applications may be emailed to wise@wiseabroad.org or mailed along with required documents to WISE Abroad P.O. Box A-4, College Station, TX 77844 USA.

What is Included?

Official transcript from host University
Tuition and fees at host university
Pre-departure orientation and cross-cultural orientation upon arrival
Airport pick-up upon arrival with country directorn
Living accommodations, laundry and meals with host family
Student services support
Internet access
nGroup activities and excursions
Frequent contact with WISE Abroad country director while in the host country
Health insurance.
Cell phone purchase assistance

Disclaimer
WISE Abroad cannot guarantee course selection and class schedules will be determined once you arrive in Granada.

Please feel free to Contact US by email or telephone to assist you with any questions or concerns. Our Partners and Staff from selected countries are also available to answer any questions or concerns.