Spanish Studies Program, Instituto Franklin-Universidad de Alcala
Language school in Alcala de Henares, Spain
The Study Abroad in Spain program is run by the Instituto Franklin of the Universidad de Alcalá (Instituto Franklin-UAH) in Alcalá de Henares. The institute is the university's research institute for North American studies, and the program was set up in 1987 to promote academic collaboration between Spain and the United States. According to the institute, it receives about 600 North American students a year.
The program is designed for international undergraduates. In the fall and spring semesters students take up to four courses (12 US credits), with internships available. In summer they can study for one month, June or July, taking two courses (6 US credits), or for both months, taking up to four courses. Courses carry Universidad de Alcalá credits. Students taking subject courses in Spanish must have completed three semesters of Spanish at their home university. The institute also offers a Certificate of Professional Spanish, an International Studies semester in spring, an eight-week Student Teaching Program and faculty-led programmes.
The program price includes homestay with a family or a room in a residence in Alcalá with three meals a day, orientation sessions, university services, health insurance, cultural trips and airport pickup on set dates.
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Programmes
- Study Abroad in Spain: fall, spring or summer, 6-12 US credits (9-18 ECTS), internships available in fall and spring
- Certificate of Professional Spanish: fall or spring semester
- International Studies: spring semester, 12 US credits (18 ECTS)
- Student Teaching Program: eight weeks in fall or spring, 6 US credits (9 ECTS)
- Faculty-led and customised programmes on various dates
All programmes are taught on site in Alcalá de Henares.
Graduate programmes
Admission
- Current enrolment in an undergraduate degree
- Good academic results at the home institution
- Passport valid until at least one month after the end of the program
- Three completed semesters of Spanish at the home university, for students taking subject courses in Spanish
The course selection must be approved by the student's academic adviser before the online application is submitted. Students doing an internship in a school or with children must provide a criminal record certificate.
Housing
Services and activities
Accreditation
Subjects taught
- Philology, Languages, Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature (in Universities)
- Spanish Language and Culture
- Spanish Courses
- Spanish Studies