Villanova Summer Program in Cádiz, Spain

Background Information

Now in its twenty first year, this is the oldest International summer program created by Villanova University. The program was designed by Dr. Mercedes Juliá in 1989.  Professor Juliá directed this summer program during the first several years and then other professor participated as well.  From the very beginning it has been a very popular program among the faculty and students in our Department.  The following faculty members have participated and directed the program thus far: Drs. Juliá, Poeta, Peraita and Trujillo.  An average of 35 students registrar for the program every summer.

Academic Program

This 6-week program is designed for students who wish to increase their proficiency in Spanish and to be introduced to Spanish culture and society. It it located in Cádiz, Spain at the Universidad de Cádiz.

Course Offerings

Students choose a combination of the following courses for a total of 6 credits:

• SPA 1121 - Intermediate Spanish I and SPA 1122 - Intermediate Spanish II - 6 credits Intensive practice of grammar, composition, reading, and conversation.

• SPA 1131 - Conversation & Composition I and SPA 1132 - Conversation & Composition II - 6 credits Intensive practice in conversation and composition with emphasis on developing advanced Spanish language skills.
• SPA 2211 - Lit & Cult Experience of Spain - 3 credits The foremost works of Spanish literature from the second half of the Twentieth Century.
• SPA 2142 - Spanish Culture - 3 credits Civilization and culture of Spain.

Additional Academic Requirements

Minimum of 2 semesters college-level Spanish or equivalent required.

Housing and Meals

In Madrid, students are housed in a hotel and meals are taken in local restaurants. In Cadiz, students are housed in single or double rooms with Spanish families in the old city of Cadiz. Students receive full board while with the families. On excursions, meals are taken at local restaurants.

Excursions

The Cursos de Verano organizes four excursions to different locations. Villanova University organizes trips to Seville and Granada, a visit to Cordoba and, while in Madrid, two 1-day field trips to Toledo and Segovia. Visits to the Prado and other Madrid historic sites are planned.

Itinerary

The program begins with four days of orientation in Madrid and the surroundings of Toledo and Segovia. Students then travel to Cadiz for five weeks of intensive Spanish language, literature, and civilization courses.

NOTICE: Villanova University reserves the right to modify or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.

For more details contact: Dr. Salvatore Poeta Office: SAC 336 Phone: 610-519-6954 Email: salvatore.poeta@villanova.edu. For  application forms and more information, please check the International Studies Summer Program webpage.