Madrid,
Spain
Fall 2001 Director: Edgar Paiewonsky-Conde, Modern Languages
The Madrid program, open to majors and non-majors, runs every two years for a period of 15-16 weeks from early September until mid-December. The program is limited to approximately twenty students, who will take courses at the Center for International Studies (CIS). CIS is a private, accredited American college program founded in 1981. Many of the small college community of fewer than 250 students are Spaniards taking American college studies at CIS as part of the undergraduate program. This fact gives HWS students an opportunity to share both academic and social activities with Spanish students. Courses are taught in Spanish by professors of the CIS. HWS participants will take four courses (one taught by the resident director) and will participate in a pre-term orientation to the program and the city with intensive language instruction at the beginning of their stay in Madrid (one or two weeks). Students will be given a placement exam to determine their appropriate level in the language class taken during the regular semester.
PROGRAM
DATES
September 10 to December 6, 2001
ACCOMMODATIONS
Students will be housed with families chosen
for their interest in and concern for foreign students. The Resident
Director and the staff of CIS will keep in close contact with
participants and will be available for assistance in the event
of problems that may arise with living conditions.
EXCURSIONS
Madrid is a handsome, vibrant city with a rich
cultural life and an active social scene. It is conveniently located
for travel to other parts of Spain and Europe for students undertaking
independent travel. At least three group excursions will be provided
to locations outside of Madrid such as Segovia, El Escorial, Salamanca,
Andalucia and Toledo. During the program in Madrid there are great
opportunities to participate in theater, concerts and museum visits
such as to the world famous Prado Museum as part of course activity.
ELIGIBILITY
Program selection is based primarily on GPA
and background in Spanish. Majors are required to have no less
than a B in Advanced Grammar by the Spring Semester; Non?majors
no less than a B in Intermediate Spanish by the Spring Semester.
(Some exceptions are possible).
APPROXIMATE
COSTS
The cost for participation in the Madrid program
is regular tuition, $500 administrative fee, room, and board for
the Fall 2001 semester will be $16,841. This will cover the regular
fall tuition and fees at the CIS, the tuition for four courses,
required excursions, and full room and board with local families.
Not included are airfare, personal expenses, some books, and individual
travel. We estimate these costs at $2100, although they may vary
according to individual tastes and needs.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
Students will take the equivalent of four required
courses divided as follows:
MADR-403-99 Spanish Culture and Civilization: This is an interdisciplinary course with emphasis on a single theme. Topics such as the causes and effect of the Civil War, and changes in Spanish society and culture will be studied. The course includes field trips and lectures and visits to the theater and cinema.
SPAN-215-99 or 213-99: An intensive Spanish language grammar and conversation course, team taught by the resident director and by local faculty of CIS at either the intermediate or advanced level according to placement. Language instruction will begin during orientation and continue for the entire term in Madrid.
Two additional courses from the regular CIS course offerings. Possibilities include courses in art history, contemporary theater, performing arts, Spanish literature, contemporary Spain, mass communication, introduction to business, and European Issues.