History and English Literature in Spain

Program Dates

May 15 - June 18, 2011. 

Program

Join us now for a new and exciting program in Spain!  TAMIU’s College of Arts and Sciences will offer a five-week study abroad program based in the cities of Madrid and Seville, with extensive travel to the surrounding areas. In this program you will learn about the diverse aspects of Spain through the study of its history, specifically the Civil War (1936-39) and how Spain has been regarded by American and English writers from the 19th century to the present.  

In the first two weeks, Madrid will serve as your home base.  Classes will be taught each morning (Mon-Thu), in combination with visits to a number of historical sites during a walking tour of Madrid, and visits to Palacio Real, Museo del Prado and Reina Sofia.  A long weekend trip to Segovia (with stops to El Escorial and Valle de los Caldos) and Burgos and Pamplona is also scheduled.  While in Madrid, students will be living in Residence Halls, and will have the opportunity to cook their own meals. 

For the remaining three weeks Seville will serve as the home base.  Here classes will continue to be taught each morning (Mon-Thu).  Daytrips and overnight stays include Cordoba and Granada.  To give you a full immersion experience, you will be living with Spanish host families.  Three meals per day are included in this and provided by the family.

This program is directed by Dr. Cristina Garrigos, a native of Spain (Seville), and Associate Professor in the Department of Language and Literature.  Dr. Jerry Thompson will co-direct the program, and is a Regents Professor at the Department of Social Sciences.  Courses are available for either undergraduate or graduate credit.

Accommodation

Students will be living in residence halls (2 weeks w/double occupancy).  Meals are not included, but students have access to a furnished kitchen.  The last three weeks will be with host families, with three meals per day included in the program cost.

Program Cost

Program cost $3,860, excluding the round-trip airfare to Madrid, meals (first two weeks), TAMIU tuition and fees, and personal expenses.

Timetable for Applications and Payment

Applications will not be processed unless they are complete and received by the stated deadline. 

Application Process

1) Turn in your TAMIU study abroad application and pay the application fee here (mastercard/visa only - visit with OIE if you prefer to make a payment by check or cash) 

2) As soon as you have received approval/ confirmation of your acceptance, you may apply for any of the TAMIU study abroad scholarships for which you qualify.

3) Print out a Financial Aid Budget Form and see your Financial Aid Advisor to have your budget updated

4) Complete and turn in your Waiver and Liability Packet by 1 May 2010

Application Links

Study Abroad Scholarships

TAMIU/OIE offers two scholarships for study abroad. Qualified TAMIU students may complete their application and supporting documents and submit them to OIE together with their study abroad application. You will be notified via email of your award and the award disbursement date.

Course Information

All students are required to enroll in:

ENGL 4306/5308  Studies in English Literature (3 SCH)

HIST 4390/5330  Seminar in European History (3 SCH)

Program Requirements

Students must have been approved by Drs. Garrigos/Thompson for acceptance into the program.

Refunds**

Withdrawal from a study abroad program must be made in writing to OIE. The application fee of $200 is non-refundable, unless TAMIU cancels the program. The application fee will be applied to your total program cost. After this, TAMIU will refund recoverable tuition and costs as determined by OIE. Refunds will be calculated from the date OIE is notified in writing of your intent to withdraw. TAMIU is not responsible for indirect costs paid directly by students, including but not limited to passport fees, vaccinations, and transportation costs.

Contact Information

*TAMIU reserves the right to make changes to this itinerary as deemed appropriate by the program director due to unforeseen circumstances. However, every effort will be made to adhere to the itinerary as closely as possible