Summer Study Abroad in Mallorca, Spain
- New for 2010! Study Spanish literature, culture, and business on the beautiful island of Mallorca!
- 4-week program is offered in cooperation with the Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB).
- Summer program courses are taught in Spanish and English.
Program
Located in Palma de Mallorca, the capital city of Mallorca, one of the most beautiful islands of the Mediterranean, the University facilities are conveniently situated in the downtown area. Students attending this exciting program stay with local families with wide experience hosting American students.
Students at the Arcadia University Mallorca program are required to take 6 credits: three in Spanish language and three in an elective course of their choice. Students take a placement exam in order to determine their level of Spanish, and Spanish language is available at four levels from beginner to advanced. The four available elective courses are:
Current Topics in Spanish Society (taught in English): The course centers on the role of Spain in the European Union and current topics with regard to Spanish institutions, economy, and culture.
Spanish Cultural Encounters (taught in Spanish): includes a survey of modern Spain’s most relevant cultural and societal aspects, such as cinema, theater, and music.
Spanish Business Writing (taught in Spanish): This course focuses on developing reading and writing ability for professional/ business documents.
Survey of Contemporary Spanish Literature (taught in Spanish): focuses on recent and current literature trends in Spain.
The program also includes excursions to a vineyard and winery, a traditional Majorcan farm, a guided tour of the historic center and Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, and a visit to "Sa Dragonera," or "island of the lizards," a biosphere/natural park.
Housing
Students will be housed with families in Palma de Mallorca, a beautiful harbor city surrounded by forests and hills. This family homestay accommmodation assists students with the building of linguistic skills and cultural understanding. Public transportation in the city is efficient and readily available, and students can easily walk to the university buildings where classes are held. Students are given breakfast and dinner by their host family every day.
Program Calendar (tentative)
Summer 2010 students arrive in Mallorca on May 29, and depart on July 1. The course runs from June 1-30, 2010.
Credits
Summer program: 6 credits.
Admission Requirements
GPA Requirements: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.
