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Andalucía, Spain

Granada, Spain

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Contact the Program Director

Thomas P. Shoemaker

Philosophy & Religious Studies
P: 480-461-7009
Office: BP43A - 11
tom.shoemaker@mesacc.edu

 

Program Website - Study Abroad Granada, Spain

 

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Program Location

Granada, Andalucía, Spain. Granada - what an amazing place! It's the ancient city of the Moors and its magnificent palace, the Alhambra, once the stronghold of the Muslim empire of the Nasrid dynasty in southern Spain. From the time historical records began Granada has been ruled by many Caliphs, Arabic sultans and dynasties. The Arabic/Muslim empire once stretched right up into the north of Spain. The various Christian groups settled their differences, joined together and steadily drove the Arabs out of Spain. Granada was the last stronghold and finally succumbed to Isabel and Ferdinand (the catholic monarchs) in 1492. The Muslim and the Jews were forced to leave the country or convert to Christianity. A period of what would nowadays be described as ethnic cleansing ensued. Around the same time, Christopher Columbus came to Granada to ask Isabel and Ferdinand for a grant to build ships so that he could conquer the Americas.

Granada is located in the province of Andalucía in the south along the Mediterranean. The name Andalucía traces back to the Arabic language: Al-Andalus. As well as Muslim and Romani influences, the region's history and culture have been influenced by the earlier Iberians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals, Visigoths, all of whom preceded the Muslims, as well as the Castilian and other Christian North Iberian nationalities who conquered and repopulated the area in the latter phases of the Reconquista.

May 30 - June 29, 2013

Nearly 1300 years ago, Abd al-Rahman launched one of the truly great moments of human history, and called it Al-Andalus. For 750 years, Muslims, Jews and Christians lived a time of "convivencia." The memory of that time is very much alive in modern Andalucía, the southern part of Spain.

Now you can spend four weeks in the city of Granada, the last capital of Al-Andalus, set against the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains. Study the history and the culture with professors from MCC and the University of Granada, while immersed in "la Vida Española" of flamenco, bullfights, soccer, Mediterranean beaches, tapas and café con leche.

Estimated Program Costs

  • Program Fees: $1,955 (due 3/22/13)
  • Tuition at MCC:  3-4 credits (depending on course taken)
  • Tuition at University of Granada: $540 (payable to UGr and may vary with currency fluctuation)
    • Students will take 1 course from MCC and 1 course from the University of Granada (tuition for UGr courses will be paid directly to the University of Granada).
  • Registration Fee: $15
  • Optional Excursion to Morocco: $297
  • Housing with a host family included
  • Meals:  included as part of homestay except during cultural excursions.  Estimated meal costs: $30.
  • Cultural excursions and admission fees to the Alhambra, Cordoba, and Toledo are included.
  • Travel insurance included
  • Welcome and farewell dinners included
  • Airfare is NOT included (estimated to be $1,375).

Spain Program Excursions

Most cultural excursions will take place on Sundays.

  • Alhambra* (Granada's palace/fort/garden)

*UNECSO World Heritage Sites

Spain Program Details

  • The University of Granada is one of Europe's oldest universities, established in 1531. The Centro de Lenguas Modernas hosts UGr's international education programs, involving 10,000 students from Europe and the wider world each year.
  • For a life transforming experience, participants are hosted by local families, allowing for immediate cultural and Spanish language immersion.

Courses Offered

Students will take one course from MCC and one course from the University of Granada from Track 1 or Track 2 for a total of 6 or 7 credit hours.

Track 1

  • Art & Architecture in the Islamic World (taught by UGr faculty in English) AND

  • REL151 15836 Religion in the Hispanic World (3cr) [HU, G]

OR

Track 2

  • Spanish Civilization (taught by UGr faculty in Spanish) AND

  • SPA201 15614 Intermediate Spanish I (4cr) [G]

    • Instructor: Loida Gutierrez

 

Dates to Remember

Title Date(s) More Information

Information Sessions

Wednesdays - 6:00pm - 6:45pm:
Sept. 12 & Sept. 26, 2012
Oct. 10 & Oct. 24, 2012
November 7, 2012
Jan. 30 & Feb. 13, 2013
Download the dates here.


Thursdays - 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Sept. 13 & Sept. 27, 2012
Oct. 11 & Oct. 25, 2012
November 8, 2012
January 31 & Feb. 14, 2013

Financial Aid Specialist available at all Thursday sessions!

Student Lounge

NU-6 building.

Scholarship Deadline

Friday, March 1, 2013

Get information on scholarships, grants, and financial aid for study abroad here.

Program Application Deadline

Friday, March 1, 2013

Late applications may be accepted.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to reserve your place!  Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Complete the Application - this pdf file can be completed on your computer and then saved and printed.


Submit directly to the Program Director or to the Study Abroad Coordinator.

Payment Deadline

Friday, March 22, 2013

Download the helpful guide: How to Pay for Study Abroad

Mandatory Orientation

Saturday, April 13, 2013

9 am - 2 pm

Room LB145 in the Elsner Library at the Southern & Dobson campus.


You must attend the mandatory general study abroad orientation. There may be additional required meetings for your specific program. Contact the Program Director for details.