About the Program
What is the purpose of the program?
The purpose of the Program is to provide students with an opportunity to study Spanish in a target language setting in order to improve language fluency. The short duration (first 3 weeks of August) will provide an option for students who cannot go abroad long-term, or may not be able to participate in programs taking place earlier in the summer. The lower cost will provide an option to students who cannot afford more expensive programs but still want to study abroad.
What are the goals of the program?
There are 3 main goals:
- Increase understanding, awareness, and appreciation of Mexican culture.
- Increase fluency. Develop students’ oral skills through cultural immersion (talking with locals, classes, volunteer work).
- Introduce, expose, and practice use of Spanish in a professional context through classes and volunteer work.
What credits do students receive?
6 credits: 3 credits for SPA399 + 3 credits for SPA323/423
300 level: SPA399 (Introduction to Professional Spanish through Service-Learning) & 323 (Intermediate Study Abroad)
400 level: SPA399 (Introduction to Professional Spanish through Service-Learning) & 423 (Advanced Study Abroad)
How does the program fit into degree progression?
Minors: satisfies 6 credits at 300 level or above (half of required 12 credits to finish minor)
BA Spanish: satisfies 3 cr for 399 & 3 cr for addt’l course (323/423). *Spanish majors may only have a total of 6 credits of SPA399 (Special Topics). Please verify that you will not exceed the limit of credits for SPA399.
IGP: for students who have not met checkpoint to go abroad for fourth year, gives them an opportunity to spend 3 weeks in the target language for almost the same cost as taking 2 summer courses on NAU campus.