Spain
Fundación Ortega y Gasset en Toledo
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AT A GLANCE:
Site:
Fundación Ortega y Gasset
Homepage:
http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/
programs/EUROPE/toledo/
index.html Location:
Toledo, Spain
Program Dates:
May 20 - June 9, 2011
June 15 - July 27, 2011
September 6–December 15, 2011 January 14 - April 28, 2012
Language:
Spanish
Program Costs: 2011-2012
$15,350 (est.) plus airfare (spring 2012)
UNL students receive a $850 discount for semester program.
$4305-$6497 (summer 2011)
$250-$500 discount for UNL students
Subjects:
Anthropology, archaeology,
economics, history, art history,
international studies, literature,
philosophy, political science,
Spanish civilization and culture,
language, linguistics, and
women’s studies
Application Deadline:
March 31 (fall)
October 1 (spring)
March 1 (summer)
Housing:
Student residence or families
Contact:
International Affairs
420 University Terrace
Lincoln, NE 68588-0682
email: studyabroad@unl.edu
(402) 472-5358
www.unl.edu/iaffairs
Professor Elizabeth Wilhelmsen
Department of Modern Languages
904 Oldfather
ewilhelmsen1@unl.edu
(402) 472-3790
Download as a PDF file:
Toledo.pdf |
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The University Community |
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Toledo is one of the most important historical and artistic sites in Europe. This famous, picturesque city of about 70,000 inhabitants is located on the plateau of central Spain about fifty miles south of Madrid. Situated upon a promontory and surrounded by a tight curve of the river Tagus, the ancient city rises vertically, immersed in an atmosphere of intense light. Toledo is a city of narrow, cobblestone streets, an incomparable thesaurus of history and art. Under the Romans, Toledo was an invaluable stronghold. In subsequent centuries, it became the first capital of a politically united Spain under the Visigothic sovereigns. In the eighth century it was conquered by the Moslems, who bequeathed for the city, among other architectural gems, a mosque, a castle and part of the city wall, all still standing today. The city was reconquered by Alfonso VI in 1085 and became the capital of the rapidly expanding kingdom of Castile. Throughout the remainder of the Middle Ages, Toledo was the meeting point of diverse civilizations and cultures, particularly those represented by Christians, Moslems and Jews. Priceless works of architecture, painting and music are preserved in Toledo as a testimony to the various civilizations which comprise the cultural fabric of this unrivaled city.
The host institution in Toledo is the Fundación Ortega y Gasset, a private Ph.D-granting institute known for academic and scholarly excellence. The Toledo program brings together a select body of students from all over the world. The program is housed in the magnificent San Juan de la Penitencia Residence, a renovated and comfortable sixteenth-century structure located in the heart of the city. |
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Courses of Study |
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The curriculum features a wide variety of courses in the humanistic disciplines. Academic offerings include Spanish language at all levels from the second year onward, Spanish linguistics, geography, history and art history, anthropology and archaeology, economics, political science, Spanish and Latin American literature and Spanish intellectual history. A few graduate seminars are offered each semester. A high priority of the program is the attainment of language proficiency.
Classes are taught by native Spanish-speaking faculty. Classes are small, permitting class discussion to supplement lectures, assigned readings and papers. Students are expected to enroll for 12 to 18 semester hours of credit.
Excursions provide participants with cultural and historic perspectives of Spain. Students participating for 2006 can look forward to visiting Madrid including El Prado Museum, as well as Segovia. They will also be given the opportunity to participate in an excursion which follows the route of Don Quijote throughout the region of La Mancha. |
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Internship |
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Internships are now available to all program participants. These 3 credit internships are ideal for becoming more immersed in Spanish culture while gaining work experience. Examples of internship sites include the Regional Parliament, museums, Toledo City Hall, schools, and municipal theaters. |
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Living Arrangements |
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Students live on the second and third floors of the San Juan de la Penitencia Residence. Single and double rooms with shared bathrooms are available. Plumbing and central heating are modern, while the view from the Residence of the impressive Toledo landscape and the direct access to internal courtyards provide a constant reminder of the building’s historical significance. All meals are taken in the cafeteria in the + Residence. Participants may also live with a Spanish family for an additional fee of about $1900. |
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Type of Program |
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The program in Toledo is cosponsored by the University of Minnesota at the Fundacion Ortega y Gasset. Application is made through International Affairs. Selection for the program is made by the Department of Modern Languages and Literature. Students pay program costs directly to UNL. Credits earned on the program have been pre-approved for transfer to UNL. UNL students remain eligible for most scholarships and other forms of financial aid that they normally receive. |
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Am I eligible to apply? |
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Any UNL undergraduate or graduate student is eligible to apply. A minimum of four semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent is required. A 3.0 GPA is preferred. |
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Applications |
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You need following Applications for this program :
 Form A = General Information
Form B = Statement of Purpose
Form C = References, 2 of these
Form D = Language Proficiency Report
Transcripts
Hoja de Pre-Matrícula (course selection) and a transcript. Also include a $50 application fee.
These applications forms are available at International Affairs or www.unl.edu/iaffairs |
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When should I apply? |
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The deadline for application is October 8 for the Spring program and March 31 for the fall.. Late applications will be considered if space is available.
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How much will it cost? |
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The one semester program costs about $15,350 for spring 2011 which includes tuition, fees, room and board, insurance, and some excursions. Not included are airfare (estimated at $1500), passport & visa, books, independent travel, and personal expenses. The Fundación occasionally offers work scholarships toward the cost of the program to UNL students. UNL students receive an $850 (semester) or $250-$500 (summer) discount through UNL's membership in CIC/AESOP consortium.
Study Abroad scholarship information is available on International Affairs website: www.unl.edu/iaffairs. Modern Language scholarships are also available. Check with the Modern Languages department, 1111 Oldfather. Other financial aid may be applied.
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What about transportation? |
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A list of suggestions for student discounted airfare is available from International Affairs. |
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What else will I need? |
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Passport pictures; passport and visa information; books and materials about living, traveling, and working abroad are available in the International Affairs resource center at 420 University Terrace, 472-5358.
A student visa is required for U.S. citizens who plan to stay in Spain more than 90 days. The Spanish consulate in Chicago has granted the University of Minnesota the ability to both drop off Spanish student visa applications and pick up the completed student visas on behalf of students studying abroad in Toledo for those student who live within the Chicago consulate jurisdiction. If you do not participate in the visa service offered by the U. of Minnesota you must apply for your visa at the Spanish consulate in person or by a legal representative. After the visa has been issued, it must be picked up in person at the consulate. Check the consulate website for most current information. www.consulate-spain-chicago.com.
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Can I get more information? |
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Complete course descriptions, more program information, and general books about Spain are available in the International Affairs resource center at 420 University Terrace, P.O. Box 880682, Lincoln, NE 68588-0682; 402/472-5358.
Academics: Students should discuss general academic information about the Toledo program with Professor Elizabeth Wilhelmsen, Modern Languages and Literature, (472-3790) e-mail: ecw@unlserve.unl.edu. Students also should discuss study plans with their regular academic advisers.
Financial Aid: For information about applying your financial aid to study abroad programs, contact a study abroad advisor in UNL's Scholarships and Financial Aid Office (OSFA). (472-2030).
Administrative Details: For applications and details about studying abroad, transferring credit, etc., see additional resource materials or contact a study abroad advisor at International Affairs, 420 University Terrace, 472-5358.
Former Participants: For personal experience regarding study abroad on the Toledo program and the benefits of Study Abroad contact International Affairs for the names of Study Abroad returnees.
Related Programs: Other UNL programs in Spain are offered through through ISEP, the Utrecht/MAUI network, ISA and CIEE. UNL also sponsors programs in Mexico and other Latin American countries.
Contact :
International Affairs
420 University Terrace
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0682
(402) 472-5358
E-mail: studyabroad@unl.edu
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Professor Elizabeth Wilhelmsen
Department of Modern Languages
904 Oldfather
(402) 472-3790
E-mail: ewilhelmsen1@.unl.edu |
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