Office of International Programs

Program Dates: May 27, 2023 - July 6, 2023

This program is meant to satisfy the academic needs of the students of Spanish, especially Spanish minors and majors, while providing a significant and direct experience of living and traveling in one of the most relevant Spanish speaking countries. It offers students the possibility to enroll in one conversation course and one Spanish elective in culture at the 3000 level. These courses, the excursions, the out-of-classroom cultural activities, and the lodging arrangements with selected Spanish families, are planned in order to develop a personal and meaningful experience of the Spanish culture and history, and to improve the students abilities to interact in Spanish with Spanish people. One of the most popular programs at ASU. 

Location

Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. Capitcal city of both Spain (almost without interruption since 1561) and the surrounding autonomous community of Madrid (since 1983), it is also the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. (Source: Wikipedia)

Academics

Program participans will enroll in both of the following courses.

Faculty Leaders

Dr. Andres Fisher
Professor of Spanish
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
fisheras@appstate.edu

Biography

As a researcher, Andres Fisher has published articles, essays and prologues on leading contemporary poets from Spain and Latin America. He compiled and translated the most extensive anthology of the chief Brazilian poet Haroldo de Campos, Hambre de Forma (2009) and translated his posthumous book, Entremilenios (2013) with an introductory study). In 2012 appeared La poesía inmortal y pobre de Jorge Luis Borges, a monographic study on Borges’ poetry. An essay of Dr. Fisher accompanied the last José Kozer’s book published in Cuba, Indole (2012) and he has written the prologue for his new book forthcoming early Spring 2014 in Spain, Para que no imagines.

Program Cost: $3,437

Program cost includes lodging, meals, in-country transportation. 

Please note that non-billable costs are estimates only and will be affected by personal spending habits, currency fluctuations, etc. Prices listed in USD unless otherwise noted. Students are encouraged to start planning for their study abroad program costs well in advance. 

Appalachian reserves the right to cancel or alter the program format or to change costs in case of conditions beyond the university's control.  Further details about Appalachian's withdrawal/cancellation policy can be found at this link.

Application Process

1. In order to apply for this program, you will need to contact one of the program leaders and provide your Banner ID and email address. Program leaders may request additional information or a meeting to discuss the details of the program and your interest.
2. When permission to apply for the program is granted, you will receive an email from the Office of International Education and Development with a link to the application and further instructions.
3. Your application will be considered complete when you have submitted it and paid the $300 deposit fee. The fee cannot be paid until it appears on your student account. Please note that it may take 2–3 business days for it to post to your account. You will receive an email with Instructions for paying the deposit fee. Instructions can also be found in the application.