API (Academic Programs International): Madrid - Gap Year Spanish Language and Culture Program
- Hosted at: Universidad Complutense de Madrid / Complutense University of Madrid / UCM
- Location(s): Madrid, Spain: Gap Year Abroad
- Program Type(s): Gap Year
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Students will complete 1 of 3 tracks per term in this program (tracks are differentiated based on the student’s language level and academic goals). Students may also choose to add additional hours or combine two quarter terms for additional credit... read more
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Students will complete 1 of 3 tracks per term in this program (tracks are differentiated based on the student’s language level and academic goals). Students may also choose to add additional hours or combine two quarter terms for additional credit.
TRACK 1 – INTENSIVE LANGUAGE This track is open to students at all levels who are interested in improving their Spanish language skills. Students will take 120 contact hours of Spanish language, and may add on additional hours (up to 180 contact hours total) for an additional fee.
TRACK 2 – SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE This track is open to intermediate and advanced-level students (levels B1- B2) who are interested in improving their Spanish language skills while taking additional hours of culture and content courses. Students will take 120 hours of Spanish language, as well as an additional 65 hours of cultural electives (for 185 contact hours per term).
TRACK 3 – HISPANIC STUDIES This track is open to advanced and superior-level students (level B2 and higher) who are interested in taking more in-depth Spanish cultural courses. Students may choose to take either 3 or 4 culture courses (to earn 135-180 contact hours per term). Students are not required to take a Spanish language course at this level.
Program Type(s):
Gap YearProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- January Term
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Spanish and Iberian Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Film, Video, Photographic Arts
- History
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