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
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 in summer.
Summer
Students may enroll for 6 credits in summer and choose among the following courses:
- SPAN 325 Intermediate Grammar and Writing
- SPAN 330 Intermediate Conversation
- SPAN 340 Phonetics
- SPAN 350 Readings in Literary Genres
- SPAN 397 Spanish Workshop
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 and Writing
- SPAN 330 Intermediate Conversation
- SPAN 340 Phonetics
- SPAN 350 Readings in Literary Genres
- SPAN 397 Spanish Workshop
- SPAN 400 Survey of Spanish Literature
- SPAN 401 Survey of Latin American Literature
- SPAN 425 Advanced Grammar and Composition
- SPAN 430 Spanish Civilization
- SPAN 435 Cervantes
- SPAN 449A Topics in Hispanic Literature
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, Brazil
Advance your Portuguese language skills during this six-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.
- Offered during Summer
- Earn direct University of Arizona Portuguese credit
- Explore Brazil and immerse yourself in Brazilian culture
- Excursions with your class
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Our program in Costa Rica will occur during Summer Session 1 and consist 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 may enroll in up to 8 credits per session. Courses include:
- Span 101: First Semester Spanish
- Span 102: Second Semester Spanish
- Span 201: Third Semester Spanish
- Span 202: Fourth Semester Spanish
- Span 251: Intermediate Spanish
Other courses can be arranged as needed by students. Class placement will be based on courses previously taken and pre-departure interviews conducted by the program director. Students may also register for UA journalism courses, including environmental journalism, ethics, feature writing, and international media systems (contingent on enrollment).
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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 and Writing
- SPAN 330 Intermediate Conversation
- SPAN 350 Readings in Literary Genres
- SPAN 431 Issues in Spanish American Culture
- SPAN 449B Topics in Latin American Literature and Cultural Studies
Other courses can be arranged as needed by students. Class placement will be based on courses previously taken and pre-departure interviews conducted by the program director.