Summer 2025 Informational sessions
Learn about the program and meet the directors! Can’t make it? Register anyway and we will follow up via email.
Session 1 (in person)
Wednesday, September 25th
12:00pm – 1:00pm, Room E530
Session 2 (on zoom)
Thursday, October 29th
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Faculty-led Program in France and Spain
Join us in the summer for an unforgettable faculty-led study abroad experience that takes you from the vibrant streets of Barcelona to the historic town of Arles. The program features two courses, one exploring the transmission and translation of chivalric tales in the Iberian Peninsula during the Medieval and Early Modern periods, and the other focusing on key moments in French history and how they shaped the diversity and interconnectedness of languages, literatures, and cultures in modern-day France. Students will engage in immersive experiences that highlight the cultural exchanges and linguistic dynamics of Spain and France, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of cross-cultural interaction and communication in the Mediterranean.
Program Highlights
- Dates: June 2 – June 28, 2025
- Locations: Barcelona, Spain & Arles, France
- Cultural Excursions: Enjoy guided day trips to Perpignan and Marseille, local site visits, engaging guest lectures, and curated cultural activities. The afternoons are yours to study, discover, and explore even more of the region’s allure.
Courses Offered
- Courses: SPAN-241 – Civilization of Spain and/or FREN-242 – Modern French Civilization.
- Language: Classes conducted in English
- Choose one or two classes to learn about the shared histories, cultural exchanges, and literary traditions of these neighboring countries. Both classes fulfill Flexible Core World Cultures and Global Issues requirements.
What’s Included?
- Cost: $4470 (price to be finalized in March 2025)
- Lodging
- Transportation to/from airport, between Barcelona/Arles, and on Field Trips
- Health Insurance
- Cultural activities and excursions
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