Four students went to Cádiz from the College of Nursing.
Please see the PDF below.
Background Information
Designed by Dr. Mercedes Juliá, now in its twenty-third year, this is the oldest functioning International summer program at Villanova. About 35 students register every year. Cádiz is a port city situated in the Southwestern coast of Spain, a living relic of History with the Caleta beach to remind us of Cádiz's 3000 year old Phoenician heritage. Cádiz still conserves its old traditions and people live in a relaxed, safe and friendly atmosphere. The climate is ideal for the summer: approximately 80 F with refreshing sea breezes.
Application deadline extended to April 30th, only 2 places left!
2013 dates: June 23-July 30. See brochure below.
Are you in the program? Please download these Guidelines:
Application
Interested in the Program? Fill out this application today
and submit it to the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures (SAC 303) to the attention of Dr. Silvia Nagy-Zekmi.
Testimonials
Camila Zrein
Participant in the 2012 Summer Study Abroad Program in Spain
“We are now entering into the beautiful city of Cadiz [Cadith],” announced the soft-voice of our tour guide on the bus from Madrid to Cadiz; his “z” sounded like a “th.” I peered out the window at my new home. Entering a new country becomes an experience that changes one forever: new sights, new smells, and new sounds. (See more below.)
"My experience was unforgettable. I really appreciate all of the tireless effort and energy that you put into making the program the huge success that it was. I also really enjoyed your class and am very thankful for having the opportunity to take such a class while I was in Spain. I really feel that my Spanish skills have improved as a result of this experience. As the weeks progressed, I found myself thinking less as I was speaking and understanding more as I was listening. I think that I have come a long way."
Christine Lafferty (Cádiz 2012)
Academic Program
This 6-week program is designed for students who wish to increase their proficiency in Spanish at the Universidad de Cádiz and to be immersed in Spanish culture. Minimum of 2 semesters college-level Spanish or equivalent required as no introductory courses are offered. 3.0 GPA and a record clean of disciplinary issues.
Housing and Meals
In Madrid and during the travel students are housed in four star hotels and meals are taken in local restaurants or at the hotel. In Cadiz, students are housed with Spanish families with full board.
Travels in Spain
The Summer Study Abroad program includes travels throughout Spain, namely, visits to the Prado and other Madrid historic sites, to Toledo, Segovia, La Granja, Córdoba, Seville, Gibraltar and Granada. While in Cádiz, the University of Cádiz organizes excursions to different locations in the surrounding area, such as Jerez de la Frontera, Vejer, Baelo Claudia and Bolonia.
Course Offerings
Students choose 2 of the following courses for a total of 6 credits:
SPA 1121-1122 Intermediate Spanish Language (3-3 credits)
Review of grammar, composition, reading and conversation.
SPA 1131-1132 Spanish Conversation and Composition (3-3 credits)
Intensive practice in conversation and composition with emphasis on developing advanced Spanish language skills.
SPA 2211 The Literary and Cultural Experience of Spain (3 credits)
The foremost works of Spanish literature from the beginnings to present day. A required course for majors. Students should have completed 1132 or the equivalent. Fulfills core requirements for advanced literature. Prerequisite SPA 1131
SPA 3412 Introduction to Hispanic Cultural Studies (3 credits)
The study of Spanish Culture while living in Spain is very different, because you will be “seeing” culture while learning about it. This is an interdisciplinary course designed to acquaint you with the cultural practices of the Spanish speaking world and, at the same time, it offers an introduction to the cultural theories that will enable you to analyze such practices. Prerequisite SPA 1131
Itinerary
The program begins with four days of orientation in Madrid and visits to the surroundings towns of Toledo and Segovia. Students then travel to Cadiz for five weeks of intensive Spanish language, literature, and culture courses.
| Date 2013 |
City | Activity | |
| June 23 |
Departure, Philadelphia | Depart PHL to Madrid. USAir 740 at 6:40PM Group check in at Philadelphia Airport: 3:30pm |
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| June 24 |
Madrid | 8:25 am. Arrive in Madrid. Group will be welcomed by a guide and transferred to Hotel Catalonia Gran Vía. Afternoon panoramic city tour. Dinner and lodging at the hotel. |
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| June 25 |
Madrid | Breakfast. Morning guided visit of the Prado Museum. Afternoon leisure. Dinner and lodging at hotel in Madrid. |
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| June 26 |
Toledo | Breakfast.Full day excursion to Toledo. Dinner and lodging at hotel in Madrid. |
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| June 27 |
Segovia, La Granja |
Breakfast. Full day excursion to Segovia and La Granja. Dinner and lodging at hotel in Madrid. |
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| June 28 | Córdoba | Breakfast. Departure by bus from Madrid to Córdoba. Check in at Hotel Macia Alfaros. Guided sightseeing of Córdoba, incl. La Mezquita. Dinner and lodging at hotel | |
| June 29 | Sevilla | Breakfast. Departure by bus to Sevilla. Check in Hotel Catalonia La Giralda. Afternoon guided city tour, incl. the Alcázar and the Catedral. Dinner and lodging at the hotel. | |
| June 30 | Cádiz | Morning departure to Cádiz. Arrival at the Plaza de Sevilla. | |
| July 1-26 |
Cádiz | Classes start on July 1 (Monday) and the last class is on July 26 (Friday) at University of Cádiz. |
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| July 27 |
Granada | Morning pick-up in Cádiz at Plaza de Sevilla. Bus transfer to Hotel Corona in Granada. Dinner and lodging at hotel. Night visit of Albayzín and Sacro Monte. Flamenco Show. | |
| July 28 |
Granada | Breakfast. Morning guided sightseeing of Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. Granada. Dinner and lodging at hotel in Granada. |
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| July 29 |
Madrid | Breakfast. Morning departure from Granada to Madrid by bus. Check in at the Hotel Catalonia Gran Vía. Dinner and lodging at hotel. | |
| July 30 |
Return to Philadelphia | Breakfast. Transfer to Barajas Airport. Return flight USAir 741 at 12:30pm. Arrival at PHL 3:15pm the same day. |
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Costs
The total cost for the program is $6450. It includes
- All travales in Spain visiting 8 cities (see itinerary)
- lodging and most meals during travel
- tuition for the courses (6 credits),
- room and board in Cádiz
It does not include the airfare.
NOTICE: Villanova University reserves the right to modify or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.
Link to the Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship
For more details contact: Dr. Silvia Nagy-Zekmi Office: SAC 348 Phone: 610-519-3069 Email: silvia.nagyzekmi@villanova.edu. For application forms and more information, please check the International Studies Summer Program webpage.
