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AmeriSpan
offers two distinct types of study
abroad programs so that you can find the
program that meets your individual needs
and interests.
Language and Culture Programs
These programs are geared towards students who want a language intensive study abroad experience.
The Language and Culture programs
offer varied start dates dependent on
the program location, you can earn
4-12 foreign language credits. It is
important to note the independent
nature of the Language and Culture
programs, although these are fairly
structured programs with activities
and excursions you may be the only
College Study Abroad student. You
will still interact with non-College Study Abroad students studying the
language.
Language and Culture PLUS
Programs
These programs offer the basic core of
the Language and Culture program, foreign language
classes, PLUS they allow you to
take a variety of electives in various
subject areas. The combination of
language classes and electives (taught
primarily in English) will allow you
to earn 14-18
credits. The Language and
Culture PLUS structure and start dates
are specific to each location.
All participants begin and complete
the program at the same time.
This table compares the two AmeriSpan
College Study Abroad programs
Language &
Culture
Language &
Culture PLUS
Start
dates
Varied,
dependent on location
All
students start on the same date
Program
Length
4-12
weeks
12-16
weeks
Credits
4-12
language credits
14-18
credits (language & electives)
Institution
Specializing
in language classes
Foreign
University/academic institution
Courses
Language
classes
Culture taught in context of
learning target language
Language
classes
Electives primarily taught in English
Student
Body
Wide
variety of ages &
nationalities
US
University and local students
Class
Size
Max
6-12 students/class depending
on program location
Max
12-25 students/class
depending on location and/or
course
Requirements
Minimum
2.5 GPA
No previous language study
required
Minimum
2.75 GPA
1 semester of language study
required
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