January 5 - 26, 2019 (to be confirmed)

OCTOBER 15, 2018. Admission is on a rolling basis.Early application is advised as space is limited. 

To Be Announced - Towson University Department of Foreign Languages

Students will earn 3 SPAN credits. All students are required to meet with the faculty director prior to admittance to determine the SPAN course level. The following courses are available:

SPAN 101 Spanish Elements I (3 credits). Principles of Spanish grammar; drills in pronunciations; elementary conversation; composition; readings. TU Gen Ed II.C.1 or Core 5 Arts & Humanities.

SPAN 102 Spanish Elements II (3 credits). Review and further study of grammar principles; pronunciation; conversation; composition; readings. TU Gen Ed II.C.1 or Core 12 Global Perspectives. Prerequisites: SPAN 101.

SPAN 201 Spanish Intermediate I (3 credits). Review of grammar and pronunciation; conversation; composition; reading; oral and written exercises. TU GenED II.C.3 and Core (5) Arts and Humanities. Prerequisites: SPAN 102 or equivalent.

SPAN 202 Spanish Intermediate II (3 credits). Advanced grammar structures; conversation; composition; reading; oral and written exercises. TU GenED II.C.3 or Core (12) Global Perspectives. Prerequisites: SPAN 201 or equivalent.

SPAN 305 Readings in Spanish (3)
Improves reading and comprehension skills in Spanish, while exposing students to introductory Spanish literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or equivalent

SPAN 370 Pronunciation and Oral Expression (3 credits). Practice Spanish pronunciation.  Prerequisites: Four semesters of university-level Spanish or equivalent.

SPAN 391 Advanced Spanish Grammar (3 credits). Spanish syntax, idiomatic construction, word formation, original composition. Conversation and oral drill. Prerequisites: Four semesters of university-level Spanish or equivalent.

SPAN 408 Advanced Spanish Conversation (3 credits). Development of advanced skills to participate in both formal and informal conversation, social and abstract topics. Prerequisites: At least six semesters of university-level Spanish or equivalent.

TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience.

• Honors College Credit

Students will live with local families who provide three meals a day (except on Sundays). All bedrooms will be single occupancy, with two Towson students per house. All houses are within walking distance of the school.

Program fee includes academic credit, housing, most meals, excursions, health insurance, airport transportation, and a welcome and farewell dinner. Additional costs include international airfare, all other meals, personal expenses, and the Study Abroad Fee.

The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

• Scholarships and Financial Aid
• Billing Schedule
  

Note: International airfare is NOT included in the program cost. Students will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the program location to arrive by the designated date and time. The Study Abroad Office will identify an optional flight which participants are encouraged to purchase independently.

Withdrawals/Refunds: After admission into the program, the student is responsible for the full program fee. Should the student wish to withdraw from the program for any reason after admission, only recoverable expenses may be refunded. Non-recoverable expenses may include but are not limited to costs paid to a study abroad provider, travel agency, or other third party by TU on the students behalf; housing; transportation; non-refundable deposits; activity fees; honorariums; guest lecture fees. Towson University withdrawal/drop/add deadlines do not apply. The student must submit his/her intention to withdraw in writing to the TU Study Abroad Office.

Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, a high school diploma or equivalent experience, and be at least 18 years old. Students must consult with the program director before admittance. Prerequisites vary by course (see above).