Spanish in Madrid

Be immersed in the rich heritage of Spain while learning Spanish language in the dynamic city of Madrid. Build your fluency alongside UM students and visit historic sites in Madrid — like the Prado and Reina Sofia — as well as the beautiful city of Toledo.

The course focuses on Spanish cinema and culture studies.  However, there are two main academic differences from an on-campus course: in the shortened time period classes are intensive and are a main part of your daily activities; and, the cultural aspect of the language will be learned first-hand in addition to classroom activities.

Dr. Klodt says: "Madrid is the cultural center of Spain: El Prado museum, vibrant cultural activities (music and drama), and a legendary nightlife. I hope through all of these experiences students will boost their language skills and gain a deeper appreciation of Spanish culture."

Program Highlights

  • This program is open to all students.
  • Learn more about Spain.
  • Click here for a slideshow of photos from other University of Mississippi students studying abroad in Spain.
  • Click here to download a PDF of this program's page from the Study Abroad Catalog.
Program cost
$3993
Dates of program
Dec. 30, 2008 - Jan. 17, 2009
Location
Madrid, Spain
Course credit
3 hours of SPAN 298, SPAN 398, or SPAN 598
Prerequisites
Successful completion of previous Spanish level
Grading system
ABCDF scale
Program type
Short-term faculty-led
Housing

Host families

Housing move-in day is Dec. 30; move out is the morning of Jan. 17

Faculty members
Jason Klodt
Qualifications
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.5, successful completion of Spanish 102, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program price includes
Tuition, housing, most meals, airport pick up, program-sponsored excursions, group transportation in Madrid, and international health insurance
Program prices DOES NOT include
UM Study Abroad Application Fee, airfare, some meals, personal spending money, and passport fees
Study Abroad Advisor
Ruth Maron
 
Application
To apply for this program students must submit the following:

The following must be submitted by the program orientation:

  • Health and Emergency Treatment Form
  • Assumption of Risk Form
Application deadline

Scholarship: October 22

For more information about scholarships click here.

Final: November 5