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
28 August–9 Dec 2021 (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)
Elective (9 credit hours):
IHUM 202 Western Humanities, Renaissance to the Present (3 credit hours)
SPAN 321 Third-Year Spanish Reading, Grammar, and Culture (3 credit hours)
SPAN 339 Intro to Spanish Literature (3 credit hours)
SPAN 345 Iberian Civilization (3 credit hours)
SPAN 441 Survey of Spanish Literature (3 credit hours)
Other courses may be arranged with the faculty director.
*Fulfills a university core requirement
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), 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 2021 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 2021.
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.
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 program discounts of up to $3,000, based on financial need, to majors within the college.
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 2021 Payment Information document (see kennedy.byu.edu/isp-forms/ISPpayments2021.pdf).
Priority Deadline: 7 December 2020
FACULTY
The program will be co-directed by Rex Nielson, an associate professor of Spanish and Portuguese, and Natalie Nielson, an adjunct professor of Interdisciplinary Humanities. They have previously directed two study abroad programs to Lisbon and have traveled widely throughout Spain and Europe. They will be accompanied by their five adorable children.
(801) 422-2176, rex_nielson@byu.edu
SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
Students should plan to be in Madrid from 28 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.