The Program

The Language and Culture program at the University of Alicante gives you the opportunity to take electives in Spanish, which are carefully designed to progressively advance your ability to communicate concepts and ideas related to university level academic work in areas such as Hispanic studies, art history, cinema, international management and political science. This program is designed for students at the intermediate level of Spanish language study. If you are interested in furthering your language skills and in learning about Spain you will find that this program provides an ideal option.

The Academics

You will earn 12-18 graded UConn credits per semester upon completion of this program.  The Language and Culture program at the University of Alicante is designed for students who have completed two or three semesters of university level language instruction in Spanish and have achieved a high novice or low intermediate level of proficiency prior to participation. Students who successfully complete the Language and Culture program will have advanced approximately two semesters to a level equivalent to high intermediate or low advanced, depending on their level upon entry, their effort and attitude, and the complementary elective courses they choose.