| Program Title: |
Pitzer Exchange with Geranios and the University of Seville |
| Location: |
Location: Seville, Spain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seville |
| Host website: |
www.us.es/, www.geranios82.com/ |
| Eligibility: |
One year of college level Spanish or its equivalent is required. Students must be in good standing at Pitzer College. Preference is given to juniors and first semester seniors but qualified sophomores are eligible if space is available. |
| Preparation: |
At least one European area studies course is required before departure. Other general preparation options include: Comparative Politics, Intercultural Communications, Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies, Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology |
| Application: |
Pitzer College general application and the forms required by the university |
| Program Dates: |
Fall Semester: September to December (with early exams for regular university courses)
Spring Semester: January to May |
| Required Courses: |
Participants are expected to take one course while abroad that includes content on Spanish history, politics, literature or culture |
| Intensive Language: |
Students take a three-week refresher course in Spanish at the beginning of each semester offered through the Geranios Institute. |
| Independent Study: |
Independent Study: See a Study Abroad Advisor |
| Course Options: |
At the orientation at the beginning of study, students’ Spanish skills are assessed, and classes are chosen based on the students’ levels. Classes taken by exchange students are for non-native Spanish speakers, and they are set up in accord with the needs of people still learning Spanish. Students with an advanced (Span 44 or higher) level of Spanish may be eligible to take regular university courses in Spanish if test results in orientation show they have sufficient skills. |
| Credit Possible: |
Students must take the equivalent of a full course load at the university to equal four courses at Pitzer. Students enroll in one class at Geranios Language Institute and four university courses at the University of Sevilla. One course at the University is equivalent to .75 credits at Pitzer. |
| Housing Options: |
Students are housed with host families and share most meals with their families |
| Advising notes: |
This exchange is limited to 2 students per year so applications may be quite competitive. |
| Online News: |
www.lacerca.com/
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