Summer Literature and Contemporary Spain Program at Universidad de Málaga Print E-mail
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Málaga
3.0 (4.0 scale)
3-5 semesters of university-level Spanish or equivalent
June-July
April 1
http://www.uma.es/
Courses
Eryn Espín-Kudzinski

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What the Summer Literature and Contemporary Spain Program has to offer
• Specially designed courses for students with high-intermediate to advanced levels of Spanish
• Excellent opportunity for students to complete requirements for Spanish major or minor
• Visits to historic and cultural sites in and around Málaga incorporated into program classes
• Program excursions and activities highlight some of the most beautiful locations in Andalucía
• Close proximity to famous Mediterranean beaches of Torremolinos and Marbella

Academics
• Mandatory intensive Spanish language course focuses on conversation and listening skills along with emphasis on reading, grammar and composition
• Two additional program courses introduce students to the literature and contemporary history of Spain
• All program courses are offered at the high-intermediate and advanced levels
• Each course is worth 3 U.S. semester credit hours
• Level II "Writers of Málaga" course includes informal discussion with contemporary Spanish authors
• Level I "Writers of Málaga" course includes special literary tour of Málaga

Housing
• IFSA-Butler arranges housing with carefully selected host families
• Program fee includes three meals per day and laundry service

Orientation
• Two-day orientation is held in Málaga
• Transportation from airport provided for group flight travelers
• Activities may include: welcome meal, guided tour of Málaga and UMA's campus and informational meetings

Excursions*
• Day trip to Sevilla
• Two-day excursion in Ronda or Cádiz
* Locations of excursions are subject to change

Cultural Events
• Visits to Contemporary Art Museum and Pablo Picasso museum
• Tour of historical gardens and wine cellar/museum
• Bullfighting (when available)
• Flamenco show and lessons
• Spanish film screenings