Summer in Seville program full, applications accepted to the waiting list
The Summer in Seville program, a six-week study abroad experience, is open for applications for summer 2009. The program is led by Latin American and Iberian studies professor Carlos Valencia and runs from May 21-June 26, 2009. Students in the program will live with a family, take Richmond classes worth up to two units and experience the surrounding areas through a number of excursions. Applications will be accepted until the program is full and should be submitted to Carlos Valencia in Puryear 110-B. Approximately 15-20 students will be accepted and the cost of the trip is around $4,700. Scholarship applications are available online.
About Seville
Seville (Sevilla) is the capital city of Andalusia, one of the most visited, colorful and historically significant regions of Spain. In addition, many of the typically "Spanish" cultural phenomena that attract tourists (flamenco, bullfighting, tapas and olive orchards) are identified with this southern city. With over one million inhabitants, the capital city has a lot to offer, without feeling congested or overwhelming like many large cities. Seville is two and a half hours away from Madrid on the AVE (high-speed train) and even closer by air. Some of the most popular coastal regions in Spain, Huelva and Cádiz, are less than two hours away by bus, as is Doñana, one of Europe's largest national parks.
Academics
While studying in Seville, students choose one or two classes for a total of one or two units of credit, all taught exclusively in Spanish. Students may receive major, minor or elective credit. In addition to in-class learning, the program incorporates visits to various monuments and other places of cultural interest. Classes are restricted to University of Richmond students and are taught by experienced faculty from different institutions. Courses are taught at EUSA, affiliated with the University of Seville since 1996. EUSA is a private school in Nervión, a fashionable neighborhood just a short walk away from historical monuments, parks, shopping centers and a major soccer stadium. EUSA provides a modern computer lab with traditional Internet access and free Wi-Fi access.
Students can take up to two courses, earning two units. Available courses are:
Spanish 303: Spanish in the Media
Spanish 311: Peoples and Cultures of Spain
Spanish 321: Literary Spain
Spanish 463: Modern Spanish Narrative
Living in Seville
Students live with Spanish families, giving them the opportunity to learn more about Spanish language and culture outside the classroom. The program cost includes full room and board, all excursions and guided visits, as well as comprehensive health insurance to cover most medical problems students may experience while abroad. Students benefit from an on-site staff to assist them with all their needs while living in Seville.
Excursion Details
Students in the program will have ample opportunities to see the different regions in and around Seville. Program cost includes transportation, entrance fees, lodging and most meals during these trips. Excursions include:
- Guided tours to main historical sites in Seville, such as the Cathedral, the Alcázar or Royal Palace and the Jewish quarter
- One-day excursion to a local beach
- One-day excursion to Itálica, an ancient Roman city founded in 206 BC and birthplace of Roman emperors Trajan and Hadrian
- One-day excursion to Córdoba, including a tour to the Mosque/Synagogue/Cathedral, an exemplary architectural monument representing the multicultural heritage of Andalusia
- Two-night, three-day excursion to Granada, including visits to the Cathedral, Royal Chapel and the Alhambra, the most famous Moorish fortress of Spain
- Three-night capstone excursion to Madrid and Toledo, including visits to the Royal Palace, Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, Prado Museum and other cultural attractions. Students will have the opportunity to travel throughout Spain and/or Europe from Madrid after the program's end.
Posted October 22, 2008