summer a, 2014 may 8 – june 18, 2014 valencia, spain

SUMMER A, 2014MAY 8 – JUNE 18,

2014

VALENCIA, SPAIN

Course Information

SPN2240: Intensive Oral and Reading Comprehension (3 UF GPA credits)

SPN3300: Spanish Grammar & Composition 1 (3 transfer credits)

SPN3472: Advanced Communication - Basic Translation: Theory and Practice (3 UF GPA credits)

Combination classes

If you take SPN2201 in the spring:

In Valencia, you’ll take:

SPN 2240SPN 3300

If you take SPN2240 in the spring:

In Valencia, you’ll take:

SPN 3300SPN 3472

Dates: May 8 – June 18, 2014

Price: $ 5,810

What’s Included:

Tuition for 6 credits, Lodging, and daily meals with a host family, Cultural and overnight excursions, Entrance fees/ guided tours, Tutorial assistance with ISA, Internet access in the ISA office, Ground transportation, International health insurance and Emergency medical assistance.

What’s Not Included:

Round-trip airfare, Books, Additional personal travel, and Personal expenses.

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies will offer three (7) scholarships of $ 1,000 each to students who apply to the Valencia program.Please, send me an email to send you the forms – sbraylan@ufl.edu

Based need scholarships are also available through the Study Abroad Office. To apply, go to:www.ufic.ufl.edu/sas/Scholarships.html Deadline: February 5, 2014

Students will be able to experience the unique culture of Valencia by living with host families while on the program.

The homes are located throughout the city within walking distance or via local bus, 10-45 minutes from where classes will be held.

Most of our families are made up of individuals who do not speak English.

Students are usually housed two to a room.

The families will provide three meals per day and laundry service weekly.

The program offers overnight and day excursions to Madrid, Toledo, Gandía, La Albufera, Museums (Bellas Artes, Falero, Lladro, etc) and more.

There is an optional trip to Barcelona.

Plus a series of short trips around Valencia and its beaches.

• ISA – International Studies Abroad

• Director and their staff are available 24/7 for emergency support.

• On-site directors and staff are Spanish nationals. Many hold Master’s or PhDs and have backgrounds in teaching language and working with groups. Utilize their expertise!

• Maximum student to staff ratio of 20:1

• Manuel Gutierrez (Manu) ISA Resident Director

For Academic Advising contact: Susana Braylan, M.A.Senior Lecturer, Coordinator Bilingual ProgramUniversity of Florida, Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies(352) 273-3747sbraylan@ufl.edu

Yanina Beccoybecco@ufl.edu

For Academic Advising contact:

Tessly DieguezAdvisor, Study Abroad OfficeHUB352-273-1522tdieguez@ufic.ufl.edu

To apply:

www.ufic.ufl.edu/SAS/Howtoapply.html

Deadline: April 4, 2014

Valencia, Spain

Combining urban life and a relaxed, seaside atmosphere, Valencia is becoming one of the most popular destinations on the Mediterranean coast. Propelling this renaissance is the “City of Arts and Sciences”, a museum complex and modern architectural masterpiece that adds to Valencia's deep, multicultural roots, cosmopolitan flavor, and warm climate to make it a true Mediterranean gem.

Universidad de Valencia

The University of Valencia (UV) has a proud history that dates back over 500 years. A well-respected

university in Spain since the 15th Century, the UV is fully accredited and recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science.