Arizona in Alcalá de Henares - Summer

Arizona in Alcalá de Henares - Summer

Alcalá de Henares, Spain

Program Facts

Program Type: UA Faculty-led

Credit Type: UA Direct Credit

Level of Study: Undergraduate

GPA: 2.5

Class Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students

Language of Instruction: Spanish

Explore Arizona in Alcalá de Henares - Summer

Alcalá de Henares, Spain

**Note: Enrollment is limited and will fill on a first-come, first-serve basis. Be sure to submit your application early!

Spots are still available for Summer Session 2!

Tentative Summer 2023 dates: June 1 - June 30 (Summer Session 1), July 1 - July 30 (Summer Session 2)

The program's tentative dates may help you organize your upcoming summer plans. However, please do not buy your airline tickets until you have received instructions from UA Study Abroad.

Located only 35km northeast of Madrid, Alcalá de Henares has a student population of 17,000 and offers theaters, shopping, concerts, and an active nightlife. Study on this program and you will be in the same place that Spanish literary heroes Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Nebrija, Juan de la Cruz, and Quevedo also studied and taught.

Academics

Students choose 6 units of direct UA credit for the four-week session from the following courses (Honors sections available):
*Completion of SPAN 251 is required for this program

SPAN 325: Intermediate Grammar and Writing (3 units)
SPAN 330: Intermediate Conversation (3 units)
SPAN 340: Spanish Phonetics (3 units)
SPAN 350: Readings in the Literary Genres (3 units)
SPAN 400: Major Works in Spanish Literature (3 units)
SPAN 401: Major Works in Latin American Literature (3 units)
SPAN 425: Advanced Grammar and Composition (3 units)
SPAN 430: Issues in Spanish Culture (3 units)
SPAN 435: Cervantes' Don Quixote (3 units)

Instruction will be provided by a UA professor and by graduate teaching staff from the UA and Universidad de Alcalá.

FACULTY for Summer 2023: Professors Yadira Berigan and Abigail Martinez Sotelo

Location

Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain

Alcalá de Henares is the birthplace of Cervantes, the epitome of Spanish and Modern Literature. Many other masters of Spanish Literature such as Lope de Vega, Nebrija, Juan de la Cruz and Quevedo studied and taught here. It is a historic city, dating back to the Roman city of Complutum. It was later named Alcalá, or "fortress," by the Arabs whose wall still stands. The 16th century churches have turned into restaurants and the 17th century convents now house the Law School and College of Economics.

With a population of 170,000 people, Alcalá is a very comfortable and walkable city. Living in Alcalá’s pleasant surroundings, with the school just a walk from your accommodations, allows for a relaxing daily schedule. The friendly and peaceful atmosphere of the city, its beautiful Spanish Renaissance architecture and the hospitality of the local Alcalaínos create the perfect environment for immersing yourself in the Spanish language and culture.

Alcalá is located in the center of Spain, a short distance from the great metropolitan capital, Madrid. With easy access to bus, train and airplanes, the location offers the opportunity to travel and experience more of this great country.

Housing

Participating in the the Alcalá de Henares program provides a perfect opportunity to practice and expand on one's Spanish language skills. Living with a local family, or homestay, provides not only language practice, but a true immersion into the life and culture of the Spanish people. Additionally, you can expect many of your meals to be prepared by la Señora de la casa. Please note, participants are required to utilize the housing provided by the program.

Please note: Housing may be in dormitories depending on the COVID situation.

Links of Interest

UA Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese

Universidad de Alcalá - YouTube

Alcalá Academic Program Site

Hear experiences from an Arizona in Alcalá de Henares Alumni!

College of Humanities Scholarships

UA Study Abroad Scholarships

Gilman Scholarship (for Pell Grant recipients)

Fund for Education Abroad

Dates, Deadlines & Budgets

Term: Summer

Application Deadline: February 25

Start Date: June 1 (Session 1), July 1 (Session 2)

End Date: June 30 (Session 1), July 30 (Session 2)

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