SP 2020 6.0 - Intermediate Spanish Abroad
This course involves the intensive study of the Spanish language at the intermediate level as well as of the culture of the Spanish-speaking country of immersion, four weeks at York University and four weeks in the Spanish-language locale. Interaction with native speakers through cultural activities and excursions complements in-class development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through written exercises, compositions, oral presentations, and conversations. Course materials highlight the history and socio-cultural context of the destination country.
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Location
Ávila, SpainCourse Director
Prof. Fernanda Carra-Salsberg, Assistant Professor, Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (fcarra@yorku.ca).
Course Dates
May 6 - 23, 2024 at York University; May 25 - June 22, 2024Pre-requisites
AP/SP 1000 6.00 or Permission of the Program.Course credit exclusion
AP/SP 1050 6.00, AP/SP 2000 6.00, AP/SP 2010 6.00, GL/SP 1520 6.00.Note
Some students who are native Spanish-speakers may not register in AP/SP2020. Enrollment will depend on their level of Spanish fluency. For information, please contact Fernanda Carra-Salsberg, Coordinator of the Spanish Program and Course Director for AP/SP2020 at fcarra@yorku.ca.Maximum Enrolment
16 students
Accommodations and Meals
Students will in an on-campus residence and attend lectures at the Universidad Católica de Ávila. Students will be provided with a meal plan to eat at the residence’s on-site cafeteria.
Flights
- There is no group flight for this course, and all admitted students are responsible for booking and paying for their own flights. However, given that the closest airport is in Madrid, there will be a charter bus to take students from the airport to Ávila. Students are welcome to arrive on a different flight and make their own way to Ávila by train if they so choose.
- If you wish to arrive in Spain earlier than the course start date, or stay after the course is complete, you will be responsible for finding and paying for your own accommodations.
Entry Requirements
- Students are responsible for knowing Spain’s entry and exit requirements and ensuring they have the appropriate travel documents. Please refer to the Government of Canada’s travel advisories and information for Italy. Students should consult the Consulate General of Spain in Toronto’s website to see if they require a tourist visa based on their country of citizenship. Students requiring a tourist visa should apply for one at least 2 months before their scheduled departure.
- Any students with layovers in another country en route to Spain must also check that country’s entry and exit requirements and obtain a transit visa if one is needed.
Program Fee
Estimated Program Fee $3,300 (based on 10 students)Approximate Total Program Costs (subject to change)
Domestic Students $6,990
International Students $12,582
Included in Program Fee
Accommodations in Ávila, meal plan, charter bus transportation to/from Madrid airport (optional), transportation and excursions for day trips to Salamanca, Segovia, and Toledo, all site visits and excursions, welcome and farewell meal, professor-related costs (travel, accommodations, meals, incidentals).
**Program fee subject to change based on final number students and final course itinerary.
Not Included in Program Fee
- Flights to/from Madrid $1,200 Estimate. Depends on departure location and date of purchase.
- Guard.me Travel Insurance $50 Estimate. Students are required to purchase Guard.me insurance.
- Spending money $1000 Variable. All students should budget additional funds for meals, transportation, gifts, personal travel, etc.
- York University Tuition (Domestic) $1,440 Based on Summer 2023 tuition fees. Subject to change.
- York University Tuition (International) $7,032 Based on Summer 2023 tuition fees. Subject to change.
Learn More
For more information, students can connect with LA&PS Study Abroad Coordinator (studyabr@yorku.ca).