PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

• Minimum 2.75 G.P.A.
• Good academic standing at home university
• One letter of recommendation
• One official transcript
• Completed API application
• Advisor signature form
• This program is for superior level Spanish speakers. Students must have completed at least one upper division course of college-level Spanish or have the equivalent linguistic competency for admission. An oral interview is conducted with students to determine Spanish proficiency.
• Classes taught in Spanish
• Students will enroll directly in classes with Spaniards
• Housing: local host families
• Entry requirements: valid passport with student visa

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

• 216-276 contact hours
• 14-18 U.S. semester credits

EXCURSIONS

SPRING STUDENTS

• El Escorial
• Extremadura
• Granada
• Madrid
• Toledo
• INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION: Morocco

FALL STUDENTS

• El Escorial
• Granada
• Jerez
• Madrid
• Seville
• Toledo
• INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION: Paris, France

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

The Advanced Language and Integrated Studies Program is a great opportunity for the motivated, advanced Spanish speaker. With its three tracks, this unique program allows students to focus on advanced language study, pursue an internship, and/or enroll directly in classes with Spaniards. All tracks provide opportunities to take courses with local students.

At the start of the semester, all students complete an intensive Spanish language course. Students in the Advanced Language Track continue to study language throughout the semester, whereas students in the Direct Enrollment Track instead select their courses from among the many classes offered by the University of Cádiz, including the option to choose from additional language courses (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Moroccan, Portuguese, and Russian). Not all levels are available every semester.

ADVANCED LANGUAGE TRACK

Students who wish to focus more exclusively on perfecting their Spanish language skills are advised to select this track. In addition to the initial intensive Spanish course, students complete an additional 144 contact hours (9 semester credits) of language study throughout the semester. Students who wish to take courses with Spaniards may also select 1 course from among the offerings at the University of Cádiz. Each course is taught in Spanish and is generally the equivalent of four semester credits.

INTERNSHIP TRACK

In addition to the initial intensive Spanish course, students complete an additional 144 contact hours (9 semester credits) of language study throughout the semester, and participate in an internship for 60 contact hours (4 semester credits). Internship placements may include the following fields: education, business, tourism, and more. This option may require an additional fee.

DIRECT ENROLLMENT TRACK

This track is designed for students who wish to complete their courses in Spanish with local students. By taking their classes with native Spanish students, this track offers a more challenging and authentic Spanish classroom atmosphere. After completing the preparatory intensive language course, students select 3-4 electives from among the extensive offerings at the University of Cádiz. Each course generally equates to four semester credits.

PURSUE ARABIC STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CÁDIZ

OPEN TO STUDENTS IN BOTH TRACKS
Located at the midpoint of Spain’s Costa de la Luz, right across the Strait of Gibraltar from Morocco, Cádiz is the perfect place to study Arabic language, linguistics and literature. A sample of the courses offered at the University of Cádiz in Arabic Studies can be found on the following page.

TRANSCRIPTS

API students will receive a transcript from the University of Cádiz upon completion of their program.