Summer Education Abroad
Language and culture in Córdoba
Spain
4 or 6 credits in Spanish
June 15-July 10, 2009
Professor Victor M. Peña
$2,550 plus airfare and tuition
Registration deadline: End of April or until program is full
Status: Program full
The Office of International Education and the School of World Studies at VCU are pleased to offer a unique opportunity to study Spanish language and culture in the beautiful and historic city of Córdoba, Spain with four additional excursions. Students will enjoy an intensive four-week Spanish language program conducted in conjunction with the University of Córdoba (UCOIDIOMAS). Courses will be taught by qualified native Spanish speaker Philology graduates, specialized in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
Course and credit options: 4 or 6 VCU credits
SPAN 102 is a 4-credit course and may not be taken with another course. All other courses are 3 credits. SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish, SPAN 205 Intermediate Spanish Conversations, and SPAN 305 Advanced Spanish Conversation.
Course description
Designed as a full immersion program where classes are divided into three morning sessions. Classes are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a half-hour daily break, for a total of 70 hours. Contents include grammar, skills practicum and Spanish culture and society, Spanish history, Spanish literature and art for a total of 10 hours. Cultural activities are included in the program and excursions are conducted on Fridays.
This program is directed by Victor M. Peña, adjunct Spanish professor with the VCU School of World Studies who possesses vast knowledge of traveling, Spanish culture and studying in Spain with more than 12 years of experience with taking students to Spain.
Registration deadline: End of April or until program is full
Applications will be accepted until the deadline or until participant space is full.
Program cost
$2,550 plus airfare and applicable VCU tuition
The program fee is $2,550 and includes the following:
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Study visits and tours
- Ground transportation
- On-site program director support
- Application fee and deposit
- Pre-departure orientation
- VCU administrative fees
- International Student Identification Card
The following are not included in the program fee. Students are responsible for:
- Airfare
- Optional excursion: Festival de La Guitarra (estimated at $100.00)
- VCU tuition and fees
- Passport application fee
- Personal expenses during the program (estimated at $600-$1,000)
- Anything not specifically mentioned above
Please budget for these additional expenses.
Airfare
Airfare is not included. The professor will advise students of travel arrangements between the United States and Spain.
Eligibility
Students must have a 2.0 GPA in order to participate in the VCU summer study abroad program.
While in Spain
Students will visit the La Mezquita Catedral de Córdoba y paseo por La Judería, Museo Arqueológico de Córdoba, Museo Julio Romero de Torres y Corredera, Ruinas de Medina Azahara y Casa Sefarad and El Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos. In addition the city of Córdoba will be celebrating the International Festival of the Guitar during July 4-8, 2009.
Students will stay in the University of Córdoba residence and all three meals are included.
Important facts
- Tuition
- Financial aid
- Passports
- Payment of fees
- Refund policy
Tuition is charged separately and additionally at standard VCU rates for in-state students and at a 40 percent discount for out-of-state students. Estimated costs, based on current tuition per credit, are as follows: undergraduate in-state, $208.55 (per 3 credit class: $619.05); undergraduate out-of-state, $421.20 (per 3 credit class: $1,257); graduate in-state, $428.68 (per 3 credit class: $1,279.44); graduate out-of-state, $543.90 ($1,625.10 per 3 credit class).
Eligible VCU students may apply for need-based financial aid to participate in this program. Contact VCU Financial Aid, Ginter House, Room 110B at (804) 828-6669 or e-mail faidmail@vcu.edu. VCU offers its students a limited number of scholarships for study abroad participation. Contact VCU Education Abroad or see our Web site for further details.
If you have a passport, make sure it is valid for at least six months after your return date. If you do not have a passport, apply early because the processing time can take up to eight weeks. For more information on how to apply for a passport, visit http://travel.state.gov.
The non-refundable registration fee of $250 is due upon registration. The balance of the program fee and the tuition costs (based on the number of credits taken) will be billed separately through VCU Student Accounting after May 2009 (both amounts may be billed at the same time).
All withdrawals must be made in writing and submitted to the Director of Education Abroad.
The refund schedule is as follows:
- Prior to Jan. 8: I am eligible for a refund of the portionof the program fee that has not already been expended in payment of costs outlined on the individual program sheet in support of my participation. I understand that, as the spring progresses, the charges may reflect an increasing amount, depending on what payments have been made on my behalf. After Jan. 8, I understand that the entire program fee may be due. I understand that the refund amount cannot be determined until I formally submit written withdrawal from the program.
- After Jan. 8: I will be responsible to pay the entire program fee. In the event of an unexpected emergency that occurs after Jan. 8, I understand that I must provide a physician’s certification that my condition prohibits participation. In this case, refunds will be limited to recoverable expenses.
Every effort is made to provide updated and accurate information at the time of publication. The sponsors reserve the right to make necessary changes to the programs and costs. The university reserves the right to revise or alter all fees, regulations pertaining to student fees, and fee collection procedures at any time.
