3.00 Credits
Students develop skills in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish by participating in a three-week intensive Spanish course/program abroad. As part of the program, students take part in a small class at a private language school. Students also develop an understanding of the host country's culture through living with a local family for the duration of the program; visits to local museums, churches, markets, and other cultural and historical sites; and travel outside of the host city during two of the three weekends spent in the host country. In addition, students may be requested to participate in volunteer programs at area orphanages, hospitals, and schools during the week. Furthermore, students participate in two weekends of planned group travel outside the host city for further cultural enhancement. Students enrolling in this course participate in four monthly informative meetings prior to their study abroad. Besides tuition students pay fees which include their round trip airfare, room and board with local family, classes, local tours, and other activities to the hose academic institution and/or other participating travel agencies. A travel waiver and other documents will be required. LCCC provides a faculty escort during the length of the program. Note: This may vary from year to year according to the country where the program takes place. More information will be given during the first meeting. Students must abide by the study abroad short term policy. Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 2030 or permission of the instructor.