Study Abroad in SpainProgram

Alcalá de Henares, Madr id

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Universi ty of Alcalá 3 Alcalá de H enares 3Inst i tuto Frank l in-UAH 4Study Abroad in Spain Program 5Professional Developm ent 7In ternat ional Studies Program 9Facul ty-Led Program s 10H ousing in Alcalá 11Excursions 13Course Catalog 14Pr ices & Discounts 16Staff 17Contact 17

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University of Alcalá (UAH) - Founded in 1499 - UNESCO World Her itage Site - Public University - One of the oldest universities in Europe - Ranked 6th Best Universities in Spain (U- Ranking BBVA) - 5 star rated University (QS Stars University Ratings) - Top 70 universities in Europe (Times Higher Education)

Alcalá de Henares - UNESCO World Her itage Site - 1000+ years of history - City of Cervantes & Don

Quixote - International university city

full of culture, history, ar t, and tapas

- 35 minutes from Madr id, 20 minutes from the airpor t

- Ranked one of the safest cities in the Region of Madr id

Insti tuto Frankl in- UAH Founded in 1987, Instituto Franklin- UAH is the only University Research Institute on Amer ican Studies in Spain. Instituto Franklin- UAH enhances cooperation between the UAH and Nor th Amer ican institutions, paying par ticular attention to relationships with Hispanic communities in the U.S. We have more than 30 years of exper ience with Study Abroad Programs.

Research

- PhD Program- Publications- Conferences - Research projects - Grants &

Scholarships

Academic Programs:

Graduate Programs

- M.A. in Amer ican Studies- Teach & Learn in Spain Program

Undergraduate Programs

- Study Abroad in Spain Program- International Studies Program

St udent s have t he pr ivi lege to study in a historic 17th century former convent "Edificio Trinitarios" in the center of Alcalá de Henares.

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Study Abroad in Spain Program

Unique oppor tunity for learning, living, and traveling in Spain

Academic programs defined by high standards and practical components

Helpful staff and student suppor t services

SELECT COURSES - Spanish Studies

- Business

- Education & Service

Learning

- Health Studies

- International Relations

- Translation & Interpretation

- Communications

We provide courses that address specific content areas, instructed in Spanish or English. Each courses is wor th 3 credits/ 45 hours.

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"I t was the f i r st t im e I 'd ever seen a surgery. M y resident was so good at explain ing everyth ing that was happening... W ork ing 1-on-1 with a doctor m akes you m ore prepared for the future and get the r ight exper ience for M ed School ." Ju l i e W r en University of Richmond, Class of 2015

Span i sh for H eal th Car e Pr ofessi on al s students per form ing their shadowing exper ience at Pr incipe de Astur ias H ospital .

Students may enroll in internships, service learning, practicums, and/or volunteer ing oppor tunities. Not only will students earn academic credits for their service, but they will gain valuable insight on comparative work environments between Spain and Nor th Amer ica.

This oppor tunity is offered in several fields and student may earn 3 to 6 credits, depending the quantity of hours they enroll. We will work with students to find the oppor tunity that best suit their needs and qualifications. Some placements may require proficiency in Spanish, or previous knowledge in that field.

Professional Development & Career Booster

TYPES OF PLACEMENTS

SOME AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

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- Business

- Public Relations

- Human Rights

- Public Interest &

Outreach

- Education

- Poli tical Science

- Communications

The In ternat ional Studies Program is a beneficial exper ience. You get to learn fr om professors fr om al l over the wor ld. I f I were back in Canada, I would be learn ing the m ater ial fr om only a Canadian perspect ive, whereas here you get an in ternat ional perspect ive with Am er ican, Canadian, and Spanish professors? I r eal ly l ike being in Alcalá because I feel safe, in a welcom ing com m unity that has a lot of in ternat ional students in the area."

-K ai l ey Thu r good

Dur ham Col lege, Class of 2019

Kai ley in the gardens of Inst i tuto Frank l in-UAH presenting her cer t i f icat ion of com plet ion in the In ternat ional Studies Program .

International Studies Program The International Studies Program is a shor t- term undergraduate program offered by the Consortium for Transatlantic Studies and Scholarship (CTSS) in collaboration with Instituto Franklin- UAH. Courses are solely instructed in English and offered in the Spr ing Semester .

Mission: To encourage and promote specialized research and multicultural discussion from a transatlantic perspective.

Par ticipants: The program is offered to both undergraduate students and par ticipating faculty. Faculty may propose their course to teach for CTSS. Universities do not need to send faculty for students to par ticipate.

Structure: Three blocks of 1 month each. Students choose 1 course per block. Intensive format of 45 hours (3 credits). All students will be enrolled in an ?Introduction to Spain? course. Students earn 12 credits total.

- The National Police: Alcalá de

Henares Station

- Alcalá- Meco National Pr ison

- Alcalá de Henares

Cour thouse: Watch Tr ial

Proceedings

- Course Site Visi ts

- Al l Study Abroad Excursions

& Activi ties Included

- Free housing- $ 1,000 grant for travel expenses for

faculty* .- Onsite suppor t dur ing your stay with

housing, medical issues, classes, cultural adjustment and any other aspects of the program that you would like to consult with us.

- Par ticipation in the cultural visits organized by Instituto Franklin- UAH.

- Office space for research.- We facilitate presentation letters to use the

National Library, UAH bibliographic resources, and archives in Alcalá de Henares and Madr id.

BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPATING FACULTY

EXCURSIONS

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Custom Designed & Faculty- Led Programs

Insti tuto Frankl in- UAH, has more than 30 years of exper ience creating Customized, Faculty- Led, and Shor t- Term programs.

Our mission is to provide programs with r igorous academics and immerse cultural exper iences. We assist faculty and administration, from pre- depar ture to on- site suppor t services.

Our goal is to make a program as unique as possible while allowing par tners to feel at ease about the process.

Our rel iabi l i ty, creativity, and direct communication allow our par tners to feel suppor ted and assured in our programs.

- Faculty- Led/Host Countr y Faculty Instruction

- Combination Faculty- Led & Host Countr y Faculty Instruction

- Incorporating your program to an Insti tuto Frankl in- UAH program

- Exchange or Direct- Enrol lment

- Shor t-Term Community- Based Programs

- Teacher Training/Student Teaching Programs

- Internships- Host to a Traveling Program- Maymester, J-Term, Intensive, Etc.

We work closely with administrators to ensure needs of are addressed. We can prepare personalized agreements. Our institution will work bilaterally without any 3rd par ty par ticipation.

Administration Faculty

Our goal is to ensure that faculty can instruct their courses & conduct research with ease. Our staff handles the administrative tasks and supervision of student services.

Students have our constant suppor t throughout their studies. We ensure that they are safe and receiving a quality exper ience.

Students

Types of programs

Our commitment to our par tners

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Host family Students gain a deep intercultural exper ience, as well as r ich language immersion, while living with a family in Alcalá. When applying to the program, students fill out a home- stay questionnaire. We will match the best family that fits the student?s needs. Students receive 3 meals per day, every day and once a week laundry service.

Housing in Alcalá de Henares

Residence halls Students may choose to stay in a residence hall. Students live with students from all over the world. They receive a meal plan and have access to all the facilit ies. Students may choose to live with a roommate or alone. Pr ices may vary depending on the residence hall and meal plans.

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I r eal ly appreciated the tours we had fr om the Inst i tuto Frank l in-UAH staff. I l iked hear ing fr om som eone who is an exper t on h istor y and talk about the di fferent visi ts. I t was an insider 's perspect ive that you do not usual ly get.

M ya Lyn n e Ri chm on d University of Central M issour i, Class of 2017

EXCURSIONS

- Madr id walking tour - Alcalá walking tour - El Escor ial - Segovia - Toledo - Reina Sofía Museum - El Prado Museum

Off- Site Activi ties

Many courses include off- site activities and excursions related to the course. For our business courses, students visit small businesses and corporations in the area. Students in gastronomy will visit restaurants and take some cooking classes. In our tour ism course, students will have an exper iential component where they will have a practicum in a tour ist agency.

In Alcalá

Students will be surrounded and living in a medieval city that is full of local charm and history. A city full of storks and Castilian culture. With modern restaurants, famous tapas, and a r ich university vibe, students will feel comfor table and at home in Alcalá de Henares.

Field tr ips include:

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Students in Segovia on an excursion with Instituto Franklin-UAH

Instructor, Javier Velerdas taking students on a tour of Madrid

Students visiting the home of Miguel de Cervantes in Alcalá de Henares

COURSE CATALOG* 2019-2020SEMESTER PROGRAMS

Span i sh1. Elem entary Spanish2. Tradi t ions in Spain: Oral Com m unicat ion3. In term ediate Spanish4. Advanced Spanish5. Cervantes: The Adventures of Don Quixote6. Phonetics and Oral Spanish7. H istor y of Spanish Paint ing: The Great Painter s8. In tr oduct ion to Li terar y Analysis9. The Global Dim ension of the European Soccer10. The Andalusian Legacy11. Contem porary Spain through Fi lm s12. Spanish Cul ture and Civi l izat ion13. In tr oduct ion to Spain (Engl ish)14. In tr oduct ion to Spanish Li terature: The M asterpieces

Busi n ess1. Business Spanish2. In tr oduct ion to Tour ism : Dest inat ion Spain3. Analysis of the Econom ic Relat ions Between Spain and US (Engl ish)4. Understanding Europe: Present and Future of the European Union5. Business Finance (Engl ish)6. In ternat ional M arket ing (Engl ish)

Tr an sl at i on & In ter pr etat i on1. Translat ion and In terpretat ion in a Bi l ingual Context

H eal th Stud i es1. H eal th & Society: a Global Perspect ive2. Spanish for H eal th Care Professionals

Jou r n al i sm & Com m un i cat i on1. Com posit ion and Conversat ion: Spain through the M edia2. In ter cul tural Com m unicat ion (Engl ish)

Ser v i ce Lear n i n g & Educat i on1. The Spanish Education System : an Im m ersion Exper ience (Engl ish)2. Volunteer ing as Social Im m ersion

In ter n sh i ps

Span i sh1. Elem entary Spanish2. Tradi t ions in Spain: Oral Com m unicat ion3. In term ediate Spanish4. Advanced Spanish5. In tr oduct ion to Spain6. Cervantes: The Adventures of Don Quixote7. In tr oduct ion to Li terar y Analysis8. The Global Dim ension of European Soccer9. Phonetics and Oral Spanish10. M adr id in Im ages: Urban and Social Transform ation of a ci ty11. Spanish Cul ture and Civi l izat ion12. Contem porary Spain through Fi lm13. Spain and i ts Gastronom y14. The Legacy of al -Andalus15. H istor y of the Spanish Paint ing: The Great Painter s16. Environm ent and Gender in Contem porary Spanish Cul ture

Busi n ess1. Spanish for Business2. Understanding Europe: Present and Future of the European Union3. In ternat ional Business: Com m unicat ion and Cul ture4. Successful Spanish Com panies and Business M odels (Engl ish)5. In ternat ional M arket ing (Engl ish)

Tr an sl at i on & In ter pr etat i on1. Translat ion and In terpretat ion in a Bi l ingual Context2. Legal Translat ion

H eal th Stud i es1. H eal th Com m unicat ion (Engl ish)2. Spanish for H eal th Care Professionals

Jou r n al i sm & Com m un i cat i on1. Com posit ion and Conversat ion: Spain through the M edia2. W r i t ing Techniques in a digi tal Environm ent Ser v i ce Lear n i n g & Educat i on1. Service Learn ing in a Bi l ingual Context

In ter n sh i ps

Spr ing Semester 2020Dates: Jan 9th-Apr

Fal l Semester 2019Dates: Sept 4th- Dec

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COURSE CATALOG* 2020SHORT TERM PROGRAMS

Span i sh1. Spanish Cul ture and Civi l izat ion2. Cervantes: The Adventures of Don Quixote3. M asterpieces of Spanish Li terature through Fi lm s

Jan PlanDates: Jan 8th-30th

Span i sh1. In term ediate Spanish2. Advanced Spanish3. Spanish Cul ture & Civi l izat ion4. Tradi t ions in Spain: Oral Com m unicat ions5. Contem porary Spain through Fi lm s6. Cervantes: The Adventures of Don Quixote7. H istor y of Spanish Paint ing: The Great Painter s8. Spain and i ts Gastronom y9. M asterpieces of Spanish Li terature through Fi lm s

H eal th Stud i es10. Spanish for H eal th Care Professionals

Busi n ess11. Understanding Europe: Present & Future of the EU12. Business Spanish

Summer : JuneDates: June 1st-30th

Span i sh1. In term ediate Spanish2. Advanced Spanish3. Spanish Cul ture & Civi l izat ion4. Tradi t ions in Spain: Oral Com m unicat ions5. Contem porary Spain through Fi lm s6. Phonetics & Oral Spanish7. In tr oduct ion to Lat in Am er ican Li terature8. In tr oduct ion to Li terar y Analysis9. Spanish Ar t: Theory & Pract ice10. Contem porary Spanish Li terature

H eal th Stud i es11. Spanish for H eal th Care Professionals

Busi n ess12. Successful Spanish Com panies & Business M odels (in Engl ish)

Tr an sl at i on & In ter pr etat i on13. M edical Translat ion

Summer : JulyDates: July 1st-30th

*Slight changes may occur in course offer ings based on demand of insti tutions.

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AFFORDABLE EXPERIENCE

Programs Costs & Detai ls

Fall & Spr ing Semester 15 weeks 12 credits/4 courses 7,880 euros

Jan PlanWinter Session 3 weeks 3 credits/1 course2,000 euros

International Studies Program Spr ing Semester Less than 90 days 12 credits/4 courses 5,280 euros

SummerSession 1: June 4 weeks 6 credits/2 courses 2,970 euros

Summer Sessions 1 & 2 8 weeks 12 credits/4 courses 4,980 euros

Summer Session 2: July 4 weeks 6 credits/2 courses 2,970 euros

Includes

- Tuition

- Universi ty credits

- Health Insurance

- Housing & Meals

(home- stays/residence

hal ls)

- Airpor t Pick- up

- Or ientation Sessions

- Student Card

- Field tr ips & cultural

activi ties

- On site coordination for

students and faculty

DISCOUNTS*

HACU Affi l iation Semester Programs: 15% discount

Frankl in AlumniReturning student or fr iends/family of Alumni15% discount in any semester program

Summer Program10% discount for 8 week registration

Semester Programs Pre- registration: 500 euro discount Fal l Semester - before February 15Spr ing Semester - before October 15 Insti tuto Frankl in- UAH 30th Anniversary: 100 euro discountThe fi r st 30 students to register in semester programs

EXTRAS

Additional course: 500 euros/course (Only applicable in the Fall or Spr ing Semester)

Internship fee: "Spanish for Health Care Professionals: 140 euros

Special dietary needs: 2 euros extra /day

*Discounts may not be combined

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Br ing a Fr iend 15% discount in any semester or 4 week summer program Must register with a fr iends from any insti tution

Pr ices are subject to change every fiscal year.

Contact information

Study Abroad Staff

Calle Tr inidad 1, Edificio Tr initar ios

info@institutofranklin.net

+34 91 885 5291

Instituto Franklin- UAH Study Abroad Programs

@IB_Franklin

www.institutofranklin.net @ifstudyabroad

Instituto Franklin- UAH

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Instituto Franklin- UAH staff is dedicated to providing quality instruction, suppor t, and services for any student and visiting faculty. We have an interdisciplinary and international staff with exper tise of Nor th Amer ican institutions and students, as well as Spanish society.

Our staff is responsible for the organization of programs, local logistics, excursion planning, housing, r isk management, student affairs, and much more. We work closely with institutions and to create programs that best suit their needs.

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