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Summer in Bilbao, Spain

 
     
AT A GLANCE:

Site:
University of Deusto-Bilbao

Home Pages:
http://www.letras.deusto.es/cide

Location:
Bilbao, Spain

Language of Instruction:
Spanish

Subjects:
Intensive Spanish language and culture

Credits:
Transferable to UNL by dept. validation

Housing:
Student residences or family stays

Program Length:
Four week summer term

Program Dates:
Summer: June 25-July 30, 2008

Type of Program:
UNL program

Approximate Costs (2008):
$3604 Includes tuition, insurance (2 mos) and room and board and selected field trips. Airfare is not included.

Eligibility:
Undergraduate, 2.5 GPA

Application Deadline:
March 15, 2008

Contact:
International Affairs
420 University Terrace
Lincoln, NE 68588-0682
(402) 472-5358
E-mail: iaffairs@unl.edu

Dept. of Modern Languages
Dr. Iker Gonzalez-Allende
1220 Oldfather
(402) 472-4311
igonzalezallende2@unl.edu
or
Dr. Errapel Mejjas-Vicandi
1207 Oldfather
472-1231
emejias-vicandi1@unl.edu


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Summer in Bilbao

 
The University Community
 

The University of Deusto is one of the most distinguished and prestigious academic institutions in Spain, with campuses both in Bilbao and San Sebastián.

The University of Deusto is located in northern Spain in Bilbao, an area in which two official languages of different origins -Spanish and Basque- are spoken.

The courses are designed to develop the four linguistic skills: Listening comprehension, conversation, reading and writing. In addition, the program offers courses on Spanish Literature, Spanish culture and business. Daily class activities are complemented by guided excursions and cultural activities, including, in addition to a guided visit of Bilbao and surrounding coast, tours of Madrid, Segovia, Toledo and Burgos and a trip to Pamplona during the San Fermín festival

 
 
Courses of Study
 
Upon arrival at Deusto you will be given a placement exam to determine the appropriate level of Spanish for you.
Spanish I (SP201)
Spanish II (SP202)
Spanish III (SP 405)
Spanish Culture and Civilization (SP 321)
(includes a component of Basque Culture)
Spain in Europe (SP 398)
SpanishLiterature: 20th Century (SP 315)
Advanced Spanish Grammar & Translation

If you are now in...
Receive credits at Deusto for....
Spanish 102 Spanish 201 and Spanish 321
Spanish 201 Spanish 202 and Spanish 321 or 398
Spanish 300 or above
Spanish 405 and Spanish 321, 398 or 315
 
 
Living Arrangements
 
Students may live in dormitories on campus or with families. There is a dining room for students staying on campus. Families provide three meals a day. Students staying with families may walk to campus or use the public transportation. Public transportation in Bilbao is both abundant and efficient.
 
 
Schedule (Tentative)
 

CIDE Program Summer 2008 Calendar
Universidad de Deusto-Bilbao

June 25 (Wednesday): Departure from the US.
June 26 (Thursday): -Arrival of students in Madrid in the morning.
June 26, 27 and 28: Tour of Madrid, Segovia.
June 28 (Saturday): Arrival in Bilbao
June 30 (Monday): Reception at the University. Orientation session. Spanish placement test
July 1 (Tuesday): Academic Orientation. Plentzia excursion.
July 2 (Wednesday): Classes begin
July 4 (Friday): Visit the Guggenheim Museum
July 5 (Saturday): Excursion to historical sites: House of Government at Gernika, Urdaibai estuary, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
July 7 (Monday): Official registration
July 8 (Tuesday): Briefing on Pamplona and San Sebastian Tour (mandatory).
July 9 (Wednesday): Excursion to Pamplona: San Fermines and San Sebastian
July 25 (Friday): No class. Holiday: Santiago
July 29 (Tuesday): Final exams. Closing act. End of program.
July 30 (Wednesday): Students leave the residence hall or family. Please note this program ends in Bilbao.

Additional activities will be announced later.

 

 
 
Type of Program
 
Credits earned at University of Deusto are transferable to UNL by department validation. UNL students remain eligible for most scholarships and other forms of financial aid that they normally receive.
 
 
Am I eligible to apply?
 

Any UNL undergraduate or graduate student in good standing is eligible to apply. A 2.5 GPA is preferred.

Applications are available at International Affairs or on the www.unl.edu/iaffairs website. Application consists of Form A (bio-data), Form B (statement of purpose) and a Deusto application form available from International Affairs.

Applications are submitted to International Affairs.

 
 
When should I apply?
 

The priority deadline for applications is March 15. Later applications will be accepted as long as space is available and Deusto deadlines can be met.

 
 
How much will it cost?
 

The estimated cost (2008) for the summer program is $3604. This includes instructional costs, insurance, and room and board. Students should also budget for airfare, passport, local transportation, entertainment, and personal expenses.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
March 15 -- $75 application fee (nonrefundable)
May 1 -- $1500
May 24 Balance

 
 
What about transportation?
 
A list of suggestions for student discounted airfare is available from International Affairs.
 
 
What else will I need?
 
U.S. citizens will need a passport to enter Spain. Books and materials about living, traveling, and working abroad are available in the International Affairs resource center at 420 University Terrace; 472-5358.
 
 
Can I get more information?
 
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 studying in Spain at Deusto with: Iker Gonzalez-Allende, 472-4311, 1220 Oldfather, igonzalezallende2@unl.edu
or
Dr. Errapel Mejias-Vicandi, 472-1231, 1207 Oldfather, emejias-vicandi1@unl.edu in the Department of Modern Languages and Literature. Students should also discuss study plans with their regular academic advisers.

Financial Aid: For information about applying your financial aid to study abroad programs, contact Caroline Routh in the UNL Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. 402/472-2030.

Administrative Details: For applications and details about studying abroad, transferring credit, etc., see additional handout materials or contact a study abroad adviser at International Affairs, 420 University Terrace; 472-5358.

Related Programs: A semester or academic year program of regular coursework is also offered at Monterrey Tec. Additional exchange programs in Latin America and Spain are available through the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). Other UNL programs are offered in Toledo, Alicante, Seville and Bilbao, Spain. A spring semester intensive Spanish language program is offered in San Ramon, Costa Rica.