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DISCONTINUED CEA Granada, Spain - Hispanic Studies
(Outgoing Program)
This program is designed for students at the high advanced level and above who wish to improve their proficiency in the Spanish language and further explore Spanish and Latin American cultures. This program offers a variety of specific courses; you have the option of taking up to two integrated courses with Spaniards at any of the different schools of the UGR. You'll begin the semester with an intensive language preparatory course, with the goal of mastering their language abilities and preparing you for immersion into Spanish academic culture.
Author Ernest Hemingway once said, "If you were to visit only one city in Spain, this should be Granada." This fairytale city is known for its historic, artistic, and cultural heritage. Granada's notable attractions include the Alhambra Palace, the gardens at the Palacio del Generalife, and the Arab neighborhood of Albayzín, all declared World Heritage sites by UNESCO. Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of this small, urban area and an economy more focused on its universities and students than tourists -- in other words, the ideal setting in which to hone your Spanish language skills.
Granada has long been known for its proud tradition of tolerance among cultures, with strong Arabic, Jewish, and Romani historical influences. Today, the revived multicultural society of al-Andalus serves as a model for living together in mutual respect, set in a youthful university atmosphere. The city offers countless cultural events, a vibrant night life, sophisticated shopping areas, and traditional markets. Granada is strategically located at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains less than an hour from the Mediterranean coast, making it easy to take a break from your studies and escape to the multitude of recreational and cultural attractions that surround the area.
This program is designed for students at the high advanced language level and above who wish to acquire a deeper knowledge of the Spanish language and further explore Spanish and Latin American cultures. This program offers a wide variety of subjects, from anthropology to political science, taught by specialists from the University of Granada. Students begin the semester with an intensive language preparatory course, which aims to improve language abilities and prepare students for courses taught in Spanish.
Author Ernest Hemingway once said, "If you were to visit only a city in Spain, this should be Granada." Granada is a fairytale city, known for its unique historic, artistic and cultural heritage. Some of its most important attractions include the Alhambra Palace, the gardens at the Palacio de Generalife, and Albaycín, the Arab neighborhood declared Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO. Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of a smaller urban area and an economy more focused on its university and students than tourists – the ideal setting to hone your Spanish language skills.
Granada also offers you countless cultural events like flamenco, jazz, tango, film festivals, theater, poetry, a vibrant night life, sophisticated shopping area and traditional markets. Granada is less than an hour from the Mediterranean beaches and the ski resort of Sierra Nevada. While taking a break from your studies, escape to the numerous beaches and ski resorts that surround the area.