Join us in an adventure into the history, culture, and language of Spain. This intensive language and cultural experience will be a unique and unforgettable opportunity to touch, see, and experience history. The Spain you will experience is a constantly changing society that has grown out of centuries of migrations, conquests, and re-conquests involving Basques, Celts, Iberians, Jews, Romans, Visigoths, Arabs, and others who have made Spain their home. From the Roman ruins, Islamic mosques, and Gothic Cathedrals to the modern icons of Gaudi and Picasso, Spain is recognized for its passionate, proud, and diverse culture.
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DATES
31 August–9 December 2022 (approximately)
HOUSING
Students will live in the residence hall Lope de Vega of the Universidad de Alcalá. This residence is centrally located and students will interact with other university students from Spain and Latin America.
COURSES
Students must register for 14 credit hours while abroad.
Required (5 credit hours):
REL C 350* History of the Church in Spain (2 credit hours)
SPAN 395R Contemporary Spanish Culture (3 credit hours)
*Fulfills a university core requirement
Elective (9 credit hours):
SPAN 321 Third Year Spanish Reading, Grammar, and Culture (3 credit hours)
SPAN 330 Intro to Spanish Literature (3 credit hours)
SPAN 341 Survey of Spanish Literature (3 credit hours)
SPAN 345 Iberian Civilization (3 credit hours)
SPAN 480R Directed Research (3 credit hours). Independent study style course that can be arranged on an as needed basis.
Students may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
COST
$10,500–10,900
Includes Latter-day Saint, undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non-Latter-day Saint students), Spanish Student Visa, housing, meals at the student residence, a transportation pass to trains, buses and subway, admissions, excursions, hotels with continental breakfast while away from Alcalá, and international health insurance.
Not included: airfare, meals on excursions, and personal expenses.
TRAVEL
Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.
BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
PREPARATION
Students must have completed SPAN 205 and 206 by the end of summer term 2022 or demonstrate equivalent proficiency.
All students who are accepted into the program are required to participate in an international, cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 201, 1 credit hour). This evening course will be held during the second block of winter semester 2022.
Part-time and non-BYU students will need to pay an additional tuition fee for enrolling in the prep class.
Accompanying spouses need to be credit-bearing participants on the program. Spouses will also need to apply online and take the preparation course.
All participants are required to show proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination by the time the preparation course begins.
FUNDING SOURCES
Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.
Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application, and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB), will be considered for a study abroad scholarship and may be considered for other scholarships. They must indicate on their original online application that they want to be considered for financial aid.
Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
The College of Humanities will offer scholarship funding of up to $3,500, to majors within the college and up to $1,750 for minors, based on financial need.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students must be 18 years-of-age or older to participate.
Complete the online application at kennedy.byu.edu/apply. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required.
Applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.
Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program.
The first payment is due upon acceptance. Please refer to the 2022 Payment Information document (see kennedy.byu.edu/isp-forms/ISPpayments2022.pdf).
Priority Deadline: 30 November 2021
FACULTY
The program will be directed by Rob Martinsen, an associate professor of Spanish. Professor Martinsen has previously directed three study abroad programs in Spain and also served as a missionary in the Spain Madrid mission. He will be accompanied by his wife Jami and their four adorable children.
(801) 422-8466, rob.martinsen@byu.edu
SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
Students should plan to be in Madrid from 31 August to 9 December and refrain from scheduling later arrivals or early departures.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
kennedy.byu.edu/isp
PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost. If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU financial account. ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.