USA Language and Culture in Spain

Madrid showing Palacio Real

Dates

May 18 to June 27 2025

Credit Hours

9 Credit Hours (Three Courses)

Program Director

Mr. Cody Rawlinson
Email: rawlinson@southalabama.edu

Program Description

The University of South Alabama summer session in Madrid, Spain will be held in collaboration with Expanish Study Abroad. This program offers 9 semester credit hours. 

Program Location

Madrid, Spain  

Eligibility

Applicants must  have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. There are no prerequisites involved for the program and students who need two semesters of Introductory Spanish will complete this requirement while abroad. 

Courses

Students will choose three of the following courses for a total of nine credit hours:
**LG 290:  Special Topics: Culture of Performing Arts in Madrid 
LG 131 (3 hours) - Introductory Spanish I
LG 132 (3 hours) - Introductory Spanish II
LG 231 (3 hours) - Intermediate Spanish I
LG 390 (3 hours) - Special Topics
LG 490 (3 hours) - Special Topics

**All students will take LG 290. 

Housing

The program includes homestay with a host family in a single occupancy room and two meals--breakfast, and dinner--per day.

Cost and Payment Schedule

Program final cost TBA.  Program costs include: 

  • $350 program deposit
  • Tuition for 9 credit hours
  • All program-related, in-country transportation
  • International Health Insurance & Emergency Assistance
  • Specified Excursions in the Itinerary
  • Accommodations: Homestays
  • A welcome and departure meal in-country
  • Daily breakfasts and dinners
  • Airport pickup and return for those who arrive and depart on the assigned day and time

Costs are based on anticipated exchange rates and enrollment and are subject to change. Program items may be changed in lieu of a price increase. Price may vary for graduate students.

The cost of COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, and quarantine, if required, are not included in the program cost.

Application Deadline

February 25, 2025

Travel Arrangements

Students must make travel arrangements to and from Madrid independently. The program fee DOES NOT include group flight arrangements.