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Spanish and Literature
Madrid, Spain
Program Snap Shot
Requirements:
Program (included in tuition):
- 2 hrs/day classes (10 hrs/wk)
- Group classes (max 10)
- 2 hrs/day Literature (10 hrs/wk)
- 1 hr/day Culture (5hrs/wk)
- Shared room with host family
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Extra-curricular cultural activities
- Laundry Service
- Emergency message service
Possible Options (extra cost):
- Airport pick-up in Madrid
- Apartment instead of host family (no meals)
- Dorm instead of host family
- One-on-one classes
- Private room upgrade
Start Dates:
- 2012: 1/16, 4/2, 7/2, 10/29
- Closed Dates:
2012: 1/1, 1/6, 4/6, 4/21, 5/1-5/2, 6/23, 7/25, 8/15, 9/9, 10/12, 11/1, 11/9, 12/6, 12/8, 12/25
Host School:
Throughout the course of this program, you will study the most important Spanish and Latin American authors in order to acquire a global understanding of the Spanish literary cannon. All texts will be analyzed in Spanish, as they were originally written. We will identify key literary trends and differentiate the characteristics of important periods such as the Golden Age, the Romantic era, the Generation of 1927, the Contemporary Novel, and much more. In accordance with these objectives, the syllabus includes works by masters as varied as Cervantes, Lorca, Cela, Garcia Marquez, Isabel Allende, Borges and Carlos Fuentes. All the while you will improve your professional language skills and acquire a deeper understanding of both Spanish and Latin American cultures.
Information about Madrid, Spain (Click to view)
The famed capital of Spain is a cosmopolitan city of unequaled culture and nightlife. With everything from world famous museums to high fashion shopping, one never runs out of things to do in Madrid. Conveniently located at a maximum of 5 hours by train or bus to any other city in Spain, its central location makes it an ideal home base for language travelers.
From its dazzling beaches to its ancient castles, Spain is a country as diverse as the cultures which have influenced its art, architecture, music and lifestyle. It is a land where cathedrals and castles are interspersed with skyscrapers, where modern rock mixes with flamenco guitar, and night clubs compete with cozy "tapas" bars. Spain offers some of the world's most famous museums, resorts, and festivals, making it a unique and enchanting destination.
Participants: Mostly form Europe, US and Japan. Wide age range.
Prices for 2012 Spanish and Literature in Madrid, Spain
| Course Name |
1 Wk |
2 Wks |
3 Wks |
4 Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
Spanish
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| Spanish & Literature w/ homestay, shared room |
n/a |
$1675 |
n/a |
$2975 |
n/a |
$485 |
max 10 |
2 |
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Program Notes
- Airport pickup (Madrid): $145 , 2 or more $85/each
- Extra lodging nights (max 3): $55/night for all lodging types
- Upgrade to private room: $55/week for homestay or $100/week for apartment or $70/week for dorm
- Private classes: $65/hour
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