2011 Short-Term Study Opportunities

International Programs and Services

Madrid, Spain

2011 Maymester Study Abroad Opportunity

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Maymester in Madrid, Spain

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to earn university credit while acquiring or improving conversational Spanish skills in one of the most beautiful of the European capitals. The Intensive Spanish classes, resulting in SPAN 350 transfer credit, are offered at seven different levels from beginner to advanced. While in Spain, all students will live with host families. Room and board will include breakfast and dinner each day. Laundry is included in the price of the accommodations. Most of the families are not far from the school, and most students can walk to school each day. In a few cases, students may use the subway or bus for a 10 to 15 minute ride to the school. Transportation passes are included in the price of the program.

In Spain, students will be responsible for lunches which can be purchased for about five Euros. Other costs will include passport fees and passport photos.

No application was found for this program.

Meet This Program's Leaders

Dr. José Sanjinés
Associate Professor, Foreign Languages

Dr. José Sanjinés is Associate Professor of the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Coastal Carolina University. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Spanish Culture & Literature degree from Syracuse University. Besides teaching Spanish, Latin American Literature, and World Film, he specializes in the semiotics of cinema, culture and of the various languages of art. He has published numerous articles in journals such as Semiotica, Sign System Studies, The American Journal of Semiotics, The Interdisciplinary Journal for Germanic Linguistics and Semiotic Analysis, Semiotics and Point of Contact. Serving in the editorial board of Point of Contact, he has translated numerous scholarly and creative texts, and has been responsible for many others. He is the author of poetry, fiction, children's books and Paseos en el horizonte, a book on the work of Argentine writer Julio Cortázar. He is currently working on a book on Intersemiosis.

E-mail: sanjines@coastal.edu
Phone: 843-349-2467

Dr. Alejandro Munoz-Garces
Lecturer, World Languages & Cultures

Dr. Munoz-Garces was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. He has taught at university level in the University of Waikato in New Zealand and Chulalongkorn University in Thailand.

"Travel has been part of my life since well before it became my main area of research."

E-mail: amunoz@coastal.edu
Phone: 843-349-2430

Frequently Asked Questions:

When is the deadline for application?

The deadline is November 5, 2010.

When does this program take place?

This is a Maymester program that takes place May 7 - May 28, 2011.

What is the cost of this study abroad program?

The price of the 2011 program is $3,625 and includes:

Roundtrip airfare from Myrtle Beach
Intensive Spanish provided by in-country instructors
Room and board (breakfast and dinner)
Excursions and activities
Metro pass
Travel Insurance

An additional tuition fee of $810 for either SPAN 130 or SPAN 330 will be charged.

When are payments due for the program?

Deposit	$500 due with application
1st Payment	Dec 10, 2010- 1/3 of remaining balance
2nd Payment	Jan 10, 2011- 1/3 of remaining balance
3rd Payment	Feb 10, 2011- Remaining balance

How many credit hours can I complete during this program?

Students will receive credit for SPAN 350 as transfer credit, and must take either SPAN 130 or SPAN 330. A total of six credit hours may be earned for this experience.

Are scholarships or financial aid available for this program?

Graduates of Horry County high schools are encouraged to apply for the Horry County Higher Education Commission International Awareness Award ($1,000 - $2,000 per award available). To determine whether you have availability for other financial aid during this study period, please see your Financial Aid Counselor in Kingston Hall.

Are there any prerequisites for this study?

The prerequisite for SPAN 130 is either SPAN 120, 111 or by placement. The prerequisite for SPAN 330 is 210. Students will need to be approved by faculty to participate in this program.

Do I need vaccinations to participate?

Coastal Carolina University adheres to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations. Please visit the website (http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/) for information regarding your particular destination.

What are the physical demands of this program?

Madrid is a typical European city. Although students will, occasionally, be taking advantage of public transportation, the program is walking intensive. Be prepared to walk as much as five miles per day.

For More Information, Please Contact:
The Office of International Programs & Services
Mr. Geoffrey Parsons, M.Ed.
Director, International Programs & Services
843-349-2054 / parsons@coastal.edu

Ms. Lori Patterson, M.P.S.
Coordinator/Advisor, Study Abroad
843-349-2684 / lori@coastal.edu
Singleton Building 119

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