Community Engagement & Language Acquisition

Seville, Spain

Available with an Internship

Community Engagement & Language Acquisition

About the Program

There are so many ways to gain language proficiency and learn about culture; this program utilizes ways that are hands-on, interactive, and focused on the local community. In this flexible program, you can choose how you want to engage! During the semester you can enroll in a service learning course or in a second language acquisition course, and engage in the local community where you'll learn both language and culture interactively. Courses are available at all levels of Spanish language ability, including electives taught in English and Spanish, and all are designed to help you gain a better understanding of Spanish and Sevillian culture, history, and society. In the summer, you’ll engage with the community through other culture-focused courses and workshops.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Seville

Dates:

9/1/21 - 12/17/21

Price:

$13,595

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

7/15/21

Requirements

Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum GPA:

2.5

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Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Seville Center

The CEA CAPA Seville Center was founded in 2006 to provide North American students with an interdisciplinary ...

Student Center
Student Center
Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Area
Study Area
CEA CAPA Academic Resources
CEA CAPA Academic Resources
12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Enroll in 1 CEA CAPA core course and 3-4 CEA CAPA courses. Courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. You may earn 12-15 credits (up to 225 contact hours) per semester; academic year students may earn 24-30 credits (up to 450 contact hours).

Classes meet on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. The optional service learning course requires an additional 2.5 hours per week in a placement within the community.  Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.  

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take a language placement exam. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. If you choose to take a Spanish language or elective course, to ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Architecture & Painting in Seville * 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Seville: Culture, Identity & Citizenship in the City * 300 En 45 3
The Culture of Food & Wine in Spain * 300 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Seville: Culture, Identity & Citizenship in the City * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced Spanish 300 Sp 45 3
Intermediate Spanish I 200 Sp 45 3
Intermediate Spanish II 200 Sp 45 3
Spanish for Beginners 100 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Architecture & Painting in Seville * 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Business 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Seville: Culture, Identity & Citizenship in the City * 300 En 45 3
The Culture of Food & Wine in Spain * 300 Sp 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Service Learning: Society, Inequality & Social Exclusion * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence - Virtual 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Seville. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
September 01
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Seville airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

September 02 - 07
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held (except weekend).

September 08
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA on this day.

October 11
Reading Day

No classes will be held at the CEA Seville Center on this day.

October 12
Holiday

Día de la Hispanidad. No classes will be held.

October 18 - 28
Midterm Exams

Midterm exams will be held at the CEA Seville Center.

November 01
Holiday

National holiday. No classes will be held.

December 06 - 08
Holiday

National Holiday. No classes will be held.

December 16
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at CEA.

December 17
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$13,595
$13,595
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$800
$1,600
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$305
$305
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$126
$336
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$1,628
$2,930
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$868
$1,302
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,085
$3,255
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,407 $23,798