Study Abroad in Spain Program Instituto Franklin-UAH Alcalá de Henares, Madrid
ALCALÁ DE HENARES World Heritage Site by UNESCO Birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes Vibrant and safe college town. Beautiful historic center full of art and culture Easy to get around: excellent public transportation within Alcalá, Madrid and other areas in Spain 10 miles from Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas Intl. Airport. Easy national and international flight connections 35 minutes from downtown Madrid (direct train)
UNIVERSIDAD DE ALCALÁ Founded in 1499 by Cardinal Cisneros Declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998 Home of the Cervantes Prize awarded by the King and Queen of Spain every year to a prestigious Literature writer in Spanish language 36 undergraduate degrees, 46 MA degrees and 26 PhD programs available Student population 28,900
INSTITUTO FRANKLIN-UAH Founded in 1987 as the only University Research Institute on American Studies in Spain. Its activity focuses on postgraduate research and implementation of graduate and undergraduate programs. Its mission is to serve as a platform for communication, cooperation and union between Spain and North America, in order to promote mutual understanding. It hosts around 500 international students per year. More than 30 US universities participate in our Study Abroad Programs 30 years working with Study Abroad Students
CAMINO REAL AWARD Instituto Franklin-UAH established the Camino Real Award in 2012. The Camino Real Award recognizes the professional work of Spaniards who prominently and exemplary project and enhance the positive image of Spain in the United States. It is handed by his majesty the King Felipe VI in the Paraninfo of the Universidad de Alcalá.
CAMINO REAL AWARD Award Winners PLÁCIDO DOMINGO 2012 DR. VALENTIN FUSTER 2013 PAU GASOL 2015 ANTONIO BANDERAS 2017
INSTITUTO FRANKLIN-UAH INSTITUTO FRANKLIN Graduate Programs Undergraduate Programs Master in American Studies Teach & Learn in Spain Program: 6 MA degrees Study Abroad in Spain Program International Studies Program
RESEARCH Opportunities for Faculty Access to the University libraries network, National Library and General Administration Archive Free access to events organized by the Instituto Franklin-UAH Opportunity to participate in scholarly presentations, conferences and symposia at the Instituto Franklin-UAH
FIELDS OF RESEARCH United States: interdisciplinary studies Hispanic Communities in the U.S. Bilingual Education Transatlantic and international studies Among others
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Study Abroad in Spain: Spanish Studies International Business Health Science Translation & interpretation Education & Service Learning Journalism & Communication Master en Aprendizaje y Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera Teach & Learn in Spain Master in Bilingual and Multicultural Education International Studies: Comparative Law Criminal Justice Human Rights International Business Immigration Master in International Education Master in Special Education in a Bilingual Education Master in Teaching Master in School Management INTERSHIP PROGRAM Master in American Studies
UNDERGRADUATE General Information Semester and Summer Program 6 different areas of studies Courses (3 US Credits //45hrs) Courses offered in Spanish and some in English Professional immersion (shadowing experiences) Field trips and cultural activities Onsite coordination for students and faculty Home stays & University dorms Orientation sessions Airport pickup Health insurance
UNDERGRADUATE Cultural visits and trips Visits to Museo del Prado, Museo Reina Sofía, Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial, Valle de los Caídos We organize trips for groups to Andalucía, Barcelona, Extremadura, Valencia Other specific visits to hospitals, companies, museums and activities like soccer, cooking
STUDY ABROAD IN SPAIN PROGRAM Cost (2018) & Academic Calendar DATES CREDITS COST FALL Sep-Dec 12 7,780 SPRING Jan-Apr 12 7,780 SUMMER 1 MONTH June & July 6 2,900 SUMMER 2 MONTHS June & July 12 4,820 INTERNSHIP Spring & Fall semester 3-9 Check for details
STUDY ABROAD IN SPAIN Spanish Studies Designed for students interested in learning and/or improving their Spanish language and intercultural skills. More than 30 subjects including language, civilization, culture, literature, art, literature, film, gastronomy among others. Spanish language placement test upon arrival.
STUDY ABROAD IN SPAIN International Business Visits to companies Practical professional shadowing experience in some of the courses and internships COURSES Successful Spanish Companies & Business Models Understanding Europe: present & future of the European Union Analysis of the Economic Relations between Spain and the US International Business: Communication & Culture Business Finance International Marketing Business Spanish
STUDY ABROAD IN SPAIN Health Science Designed for future healthcare professionals Practice specific medical terminology COURSES Spanish for Health Care Professionals Health Communication Comparison of Spanish and US Health Care System Health & Society: A Global perspective
STUDY ABROAD IN SPAIN Translation & Interpretation Designed for students interested in careers in translation and interpretation. Advanced level of Spanish required Practicum experience included COURSES Translation and Interpretation in a bilingual context Legal translation Medical translation
STUDY ABROAD IN SPAIN Education & Service Learning Practicum experience Designed for future teaching professionals Learn about the Spanish Education System through visits to schools and other institutions Experience teaching & learning in a bilingual school system COURSES The Spanish education system: an immersion experience Service learning in a bilingual context Volunteering as social immersion
STUDY ABROAD IN SPAIN Journalism & communication Practicum experience Designed for future teaching professionals Learn about the Spanish Education System through visits to schools and other institutions Experience teaching & learning in a bilingual school system COURSES Composition and conversation: Spain through the media Writing techniques in a digital environment Intercultural communication
STUDY ABROAD IN SPAIN Get involved in the local community! Internship opportunities Conversation Exchange Volunteering opportunities Make friends with Spanish Students
INSTITUTO FRANKLIN-UAH Faculty & staff Interdisciplinary team 30 years of experience teaching international students Housing & administration support Student Coordinator and support for faculty