Program Eligibility

GPA	2.5
Hours completed	12
Student Judicial	Good status
Grad credit	No
Non-WIU	No
Pre-requisite	* UPDATED*  SPAN 121 and approval from Foreign Languages
Student Year	Undergraduates (Freshmen through Seniors)

About Program

Entry Requirements

Passport required - Must be valid until at least November 30, 2019.

Visa required if not a US citizen. It is your responsibility to check the Consulate of Spain in Chicago website for more information.  Visa cost not included in program cost. 

 

Health Insurance

You must have health insurance for the time you are on your program.  Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:

• WIU student health insurance
• A supplemental policy (Patriot Travel Medical) from International Medical Group (IMG)

 

Health Precautions

Walking/mobility/travel - Walking included in excursions but varies in length and intensity.  It is not consecutive but scheduled throughout the day, sometimes be over uneven terrain and up/down flights of stairs.  Some excursion sites and historic areas have limited handicapped accessibility.  Sidewalks in these areas can be narrow with uneven surfaces.  You will also be responsible for moving your own luggage.

Dietary - Some meals are included in the program cost. Contact Kim McDaniel if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions. 

Accessibility and accommodation are very different than that found in the United States.  Please contact the Disability Resource Center for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE   It is your responsibility to request accommodation from the DRC; faculty and staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.  Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.

Costs & Dates

Estimated Cost*	$10,385
Included in the program	Round trip airfare from Chicago In-country transportation Lodging--homestays (two students per family) and hotels on excursions (up to three people per room) Entry fees to scheduled sites Meals
Application Deadline	**EXTENDED**  November 4, 2018
Payments
Application Fee	$75 due November 15, 2018
Non-refundable deposit	$1,500 due November 16, 2018
Final payment*	$8,885 due January 18, 2019

* Costs subject to change based on student enrollment. 

WIU reserves the right to adjust the cost or arrangements of this program due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond the University's control.  For details about this or individual withdrawals, see Cancellations and Withdrawals.

 

Important Dates

Passport copy deadline: November 16, 2018  Failure to meet this deadline will result in removal from the group flight and increased costs. 

Pre-departure meeting: TBA, Fall 2018

Academics

Credit offered

SPAN 361 - Taught by Dr. Guada Cabedo-Timmons

Spanish language courses - Taught by Colegio de España and Universitat Jaume I (UJI) instructors.  Course numbers and placement determined by Foreign Languages based on placement tests. 

Participation in this program counts towards a major or minor in Foreign Languages.  Helps fulfill Study Abroad requirement for Spanish Teacher Education majors.  Option for Foreign Languages/Global Issues graduation requirement. 

Please check with your academic advisor for more information on how this Course fits your specific academic needs.

 

Objectives/activities

• Improve your speaking/listening and reading/writing skills in Spanish in a total language and cultural immersion environment
  
• Learn aspects of Spanish culture not easily gained from traditional classroom instruction--habits, food, traditions, etc.--by living with a host family 
  
• Experience unique components of Spanish culture first-hand such as Flamenco, the influence of Roman and Arab civilizations in Spain, Modernist architecture of Barcelona, and many more
  

 

Class sessions

Active class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Program.  Students are responsible for completing assignments including readings and discussion participation, attendance and active participation during on-site visits, guest lectures and activities.  Questions about academic content should be directed to Dr. Guada Cabedo-Timmons. 

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