Study Abroad Destinations

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese hosts several study abroad programs designed for immersion language learning for undergraduates; Majors and Minors. These programs offer real world settings for language skills practice and cultural awareness development under the guidance of our faculty and local educators.

Questions? Contact: Prof. Yadira Berigan (berigans@arizona.edu)

 

Alcalá de Henares, Spain

photo of a gazebo in Alcala, Spain

 

The academic program is designed to accommodate the needs, interests and qualifications of the individual students while taking advantage of the environment to increase students' facility in the Spanish language and heighten their awareness of Spanish culture through direct contact. Students may elect to study for one semester, for the entire academic year, or for the summer.

Summer

Students may enroll for 6 credits in summer and choose among the following courses:

  • SPAN 325  Intermediate Grammar & Writing
  • SPAN 330  Intermediate Conversation
  • SPAN 340  Phonetics
  • SPAN 350  Readings in Literary Genres
  • SPAN 397A  Workshop in Literary & Cultural Studies

Full Program Details for Summer

Fall/Spring

Students may enroll for 12 credits per semester and choose among the following courses:

  • SPAN 325  Intermediate Grammar & Writing
  • SPAN 330  Intermediate Conversation
  • SPAN 340  Phonetics
  • SPAN 350  Readings in Literary Genres
  • SPAN 397A  Workshop in Literary & Cultural Studies
  • Any 400 Level class as needed

Course offerings are subject to sufficient enrollment.  Acceptance into the program will be based on academic standing and approval by program director.  Each student must be interviewed by Professor Berigan who will also verify the selection of classes. 

Full Program Details for Semester

Salvador, Brasil

photo of a city street in Salvador, Brazil

 

Advance your Portuguese language skills during this seven-week summer program in Salvador, a city off the north coast of Brazil, hosted by ICR Brasil. Immerse yourself in Brazilian culture by living with a local family and exploring this beautiful country through cultural excursions. One U of A faculty member will be present as well.

Program Specifics

  • Offered during Summer
  • Earn direct University of Arizona Portuguese credit
  • Explore Brazil and immerse yourself in Brazilian culture
  • Excursions with your class

Full Program Details

 

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Person walking down steps next to a waterfall in Costa Rica

 

Our program in Costa Rica will occur during Summer Session 1 and consists of five weeks of Spanish immersion. Students will receive a total of 80 hours of classroom instruction with experienced professors from the University of Arizona and the Universidad Isaac Newton. Local families host our students, providing them with a taste of the real "Tico" life. By the end of the program, participants will fully understand the meaning of "Pura Vida," the Costa Rican national phrase. As part of the program, students will participate in class projects and community outreach programs, which give them the opportunity to further develop their conversational skills.

Courses Available

Students can choose 2 courses from below (totaling 5-8 units):

  • Span 205 Intensive Spanish, equivalent of 101 & 102
  • Span 206 Intensive Spanish, equivalent of 201 & 202
  • Span 251 Intermediate Spanish
  • SPAN 297 Workshop in Literary & Cultural Studies
  • SPAN 330 Intermediate Conversation
  • SPAN 350 Readings in Literary Genres

Full Program Details

 

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Beautiful pink sunset in Buenos Aires

 

Advance your Spanish Language Skills during our Fall semester program in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Stay with a local family or homestay for language practice and genuine immersion into the life and culture of the Argentine people. Many meals will be prepared by the lady of the house, "la Señora de la casa." Immerse yourself in Argentinian Culture and explore this beautiful country through cultural excursions.

Prerequisites

  • SPAN 251
  • Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior

Courses Available
Students may enroll for 12 credits for the Fall semester and choose among the following courses:

  • SPAN 325  Intermediate Grammar & Writing
  • SPAN 330  Intermediate Conversation
  • SPAN 350  Readings in Literary Genres
  • SPAN 397A  Workshop in Literary & Cultural Studies
  • Any 400 Level class as needed

Other courses can be arranged as needed by students. Class placement will be based on courses previously taken and on pre-departure interviews conducted by the program director.

Full Program Details