Description
This program is intended for students who want study abroad experience, but in a short period of time. Instituto Franklin-UAH offers courses in January, in which students can select 1 course and obtain 3 US credits in only three weeks. Each course includes cultural activities and trips:
| Courses (3 credits each - 45 hours) | Cultural visits and excursions |
|---|---|
| Spanish culture and civilization | Aranjuez and Chinchón The Prado Museum The works of Picasso (Reina Sofía Museum) |
| Cervantes: the adventures of Don Quixote | Literary tour in Madrid Tour of Don Quijote Cervantes' House |
| Spain and its gastronomy | Visit to La Rioja San Miguel ´s Market Live cooking class |
Courses and activities
The course offers a historical and interdisciplinary overview of the most relevant characteristics and events of Spanish culture and civilization up to now. It is important to learn and understand the history and the past in order to fully understand Spanish history and society today. This course provides an interdisciplinary approach that integrates the social, political, artistic, religious, ethnographic, anthropological and economic perspectives that will help students understand in greater depth the reality and challenges of the country throughout the different historical periods.
Students enrolled in this course will visit:
- Aranjuez and Chinchón
- The Prado Museum
- The works of Picasso (Reina Sofía Museum)
The course is aimed at students who wish to learn about the life and work of one of our most renowned writers, Miguel de Cervantes. Students will learn about Cervantes’ most relevant works, in addition to his literary influences and characteristics within the context of the Spanish Golden Age. The course will include a selection of readings from his different works, with particular emphasis on his famous Don Quixote.
Students enrolled in this course will visit:
- Literary tour in Madrid
- Tour of Don Quijote
- Cervantes’ House
Gastronomy reflects the cultural identity of a country. This course is designed to be a cultural and gastronomic journey through Spain, in order to get to know and understand its culinary richness and variety, and the special importance of gastronomy in Spanish culture and society. Students will learn about the historical, cultural and social aspects of Spain through gastronomy. During the course, students will read about, be informed on, discuss, be presented and will write about Spanish gastronomy and its cultural impact. They will study the cultural diversity of the main Spanish communities, the main products of each region, its most outstanding dishes, history, regional characteristics and of course, recipes.
Students enrolled in this course will visit:
- Visit to La Rioja
- San Miguel’s market
- Cooking practice
Dates and calendar
Download Academic Calendar 2021-2022
Application Period: February 15th - October 26th, 2021
ACADEMIC CALENDAR | |
December | |
Dec 13, Monday | Online classes |
Dec 14, Tuesday | |
Dec 15, Wednesday | |
Dec 16, Thursday | |
Dec 20, Monday | |
Dec 21, Tuesday | |
Dec 22, Wednesday | Mid-term exams |
January 2022 | |
Jan 13, Thursday | Arrival to Madrid. Pick up from the airport |
Jan, 14th Friday | Orientation Sessions. Tour of Alcalá |
Jan 17, Monday | Onsite class |
Tour of Madrid (All courses) | |
Jan 18, Tuesday | Onsite class |
Visit to St. Miguel's Market (Spain and its Gastronomy class)
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Visit to Cervantes' House (Cervantes: The Adventures of D. Quixote class)
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Jan 19, Wednesday | Onsite class |
Visit to The Prado Museum (Spanish Culture and Civilization class)
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Literary tour in Madrid (Cervantes: The Adventures of D. Quixote)
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Live cooking (Spain and its gastronomy class)
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Jan 20, Thursday | Onsite class |
Jan 21, Friday | Tour of D. Quixote (Cervantes: The Adventures of D. Quixote)
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Visit to Aranjuez and Chinchón (Spanish Culture and Civilization class)
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Visit to la Rioja (Spain and its Gastronomy Class) | |
Jan 24, Monday | Onsite class |
Visit to Reina Sofía Museum (Spanish Culture and Civilization class) | |
Jan 25, Tuesday | Onsite class |
Jan 26, Wednesday | Onsite class |
Jan 27, Thursday | Final exams |
Jan 28, Friday | Departure day. End of the program. No drop-off service |
Cost
January Program (three weeks): €2050
Cost includes:
- Tuition (1 course, 3 US credits)
- Universidad de Alcalá credits
- Homestays in families in Alcalá (three meals a day) or university dorms (meal plan)*
- Orientation Sessions
- University services
- Health Insurance
- Student card
- Cultural trips and excursions
- Airport pickup (on scheduled date and time)
*The cost of the program can vary for students who stay in dorms. For more information please contact Rosa María García-Barroso
Application
Apply now! Jan Plan 2022.
Admission requirements:
- University student.
- Valid passport until at least one month after the completion date of the program.
- This program is less than 90 days and usually students do not need to obtain a student visa. But depending on your country of origin it might be required. It is highly recommended that you check with your local Spanish Consulate about the visa requirements, prior to applying to the program.
- It is highly recommended that students have a basic command of the Spanish Language.
- Students must be in good academic standing.
Important Information:
- To guarantee the transfer of academic credits to your home institution, it is required that students get their course approved by their academic advisor before submitting their online application.