Located on the Guadalquivir River, Seville is the capital of the region of Andalucia and the cultural and financial center of southern Spain. It is the fourth largest city in Spain with a population of over 700,000 and has a rich history dating back to Roman times. Seville was an important center during the Moorish occupation and the influence of Arabic culture is evident throughout the city and region. It was also the center of trade with the Americas following the Conquest and is home to the Archivo General de Indias which houses documents relating to the relation- ship between Spain and its colonies in the Americas. Today Seville is a vibrant city, a commercial center with numerous cultural attractions, known for flamenco, festivals such as Semana Santa and La Feria de Sevilla, and its Mediterranean climate.
Based at the Universidad de Sevilla, this program is designed for students seeking to develop their linguistic skills and to learn more about Spanish culture and society.
Students will take four courses during the semester, all taught in Spanish. In addition to receiving two credits for
language instruction, students will select two classes from a broad menu of courses offered by the university in areas
such as communication, law, business, geography and history, and literature and culture. Examples of courses that
may be offered include:
Note that when an HWS faculty member is leading the program a "Director's Seminar" will be offered as one of the program's required courses.
The Seville program is of particular interest to students majoring or minoring in Spanish and Hispanic Studies or those who wish to further enhance their Spanish language skills.
This program is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors in good academic and social standing who have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students must have completed 5 semesters of college-level Spanish (or the equivalent), including at least 1 course at Level II. Due to the challenging nature of study abroad, student academic and disciplinary records will be carefully screened.
Students will live in Colegio Mayor Maese Rodrigo, a residence hall located in a residential area just outside the city. They will be housed alongside Spanish and other international students and will take their meals at the residence or in any of the university's dining halls.
A variety of course-related excursions in and around Seville will be included in the program. Visits will be guided by faculty from the university and may include locations such as Reales Alcazares, Catedral de Sevilla, Archivo de Indias, Casa de Pilatos, Convento de Santa Paula, Hospital de la Caridad, Museo Arqueologico. Museo de Bellas Artes, and the Roman city of Italica.
Students will be charged standard HWS tuition, room and board fees, and a $550 administrative fee. This will cover credit for a four-credit semester, accommodation with full board and course-related excursions,. Additional expenses not covered include airfare, visa, books and other course related materials, and personal expenses (entertainment, some local ground transportation and independent travel). We estimate airfare for this program at $700-$800 from the East Coast, visa at $150 and books and course-related materials at $250. It is difficult to give an accurate estimate of personal expenses because student spending habits differ considerably. We would suggest a minimum of $1,500. However, students on a tight budget should be able to manage with less. If you are concerned about finances, we strongly encourage you to talk to the CGE staff who can offer information and advice based on your specific situation.
NOTE: The information contained in this brochure is subject to change. Please see the CGE for more information.
