GENERAL DESCRIPTION



GENERAL DESCRIPTION

DATES

Thursday, July 11 to Thursday, August 15, 2013

Classes will begin Monday, July 15, and conclude

Wednesday, August 14, 2013.

PROGRAM MISSION

The program mission is to combine Spanish learning with practical use of the language. Outside of the classroom, during one week of classes students will assist the only state-certified Evangelical Christian school in Spain with English classes for children for 10 hours. While in Denia, there will also be opportunities to attend Spanish-language church services.

TRAVEL TO AND FROM SPAIN

Arrangements are currently being made for a round-trip group flight departing Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport the day of July 11. Students are strongly encouraged to make every effort to avail themselves of this arrangement as it represents a significant savings over regular fares to Madrid and saves much time once we land in Spain if we are together as a group. If it is not possible for you to go to Madrid with the group, please arrange for the program director to know in detail your plans for arriving in Madrid individually. If you are unsure whether to go with the group or on your own, the program director will be able to offer suggestions and alternatives. As soon as you are fairly certain that you will be participating in the program, you should begin the application process for a passport and any other documents needed for travel to and in Europe. Further instructions pertaining to the group flight, arrangements in Madrid as well as Denia, customs, excursions, and other activities will be provided at orientation sessions to be held prior to the end of Spring semester.

TRAVEL AND SIGHTSEEING

While in Spain, there will be opportunities for cultural enrichment. The group flight will arrive in Madrid the morning of Friday July 12, with departure to Denia scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday July 14. During this stay in Madrid, some time will be devoted to visiting different points of interest in the city. An excursion to Valencia (Spain’s third largest city) is planned for Saturday, July 20. We also intend to make an extended trip to Barcelona July 26-29. Other travel destinations include Alicante and Granada. When traveling outside of Denia, costs such as admission prices and meals will correspond to personal expenses and should be planned for by each student when estimating the amount of money budgeted for personal needs.

CLASSES AND

ACCOMMODATIONS

Classes will begin the morning of Monday, July 15, and conclude August 14. Accommodations are currently being arranged. Students will be housed at the facilities of the Centro de Encuentros Cristianos Montgó, the Baptist camp in Denia. Classes will meet each day from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. and from 10:45 to 12:15 p.m. The distribution of the hours of extracurricular work has not been finalized yet. Course offerings will include Spanish 2310 and 2320 (2nd year grammar, reading, and conversation), Spanish 3310 (Spanish Civilization), and Spanish 4V90 (Special Topic). In case sufficient registration is not attained, a course may be subject to cancellation. Meals in the camp will be taken at the usual hours, with breakfast between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., lunch at about 2:00 or 3:00 p.m. and dinner late in the evening. Room and board costs have been estimated at a figure of approximately $50 per day. Provision should be made in the category of personal expenses for eating a number of meals in restaurants and other public places, especially on those days when the group will be traveling.

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY TUITION

Students must register for six hours of class work. The regular tuition of approximately $1054 per credit hour plus the general student fee of $131.00 and a $150.00 study abroad fee will apply and are payable directly to the University Registrar. Program fees also apply and are discussed below.

ADMISSIONS

Applicants to the program should have completed one year of college Spanish or the equivalent and must show evidence of sufficient language background. This implies a minimum grade of C in Spanish 1402 or the equivalent. Only under very extraordinary circumstances can an exception be made to the requirement of one year of prior study of Spanish with an average grade of C. Tuition must be paid to Baylor University before enrollment in the program is considered complete. Deadline for tuition payment is the same as for regular summer sessions at the Waco campus. Those who are not students currently at Baylor University should contact the program director regarding application and admission policies to this program as set forth by the university.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Baylor University will carry out services rendered by the Division of Admissions and Records. Student advisement, counseling, and enrollment will be provided for all participants on a continuing basis before leaving for Spain by Baylor faculty members who will also perform similar services in Spain and will teach the courses there. Applicants must agree to and sign a statement to the effect that they will abide by all regulations governing regular students of Baylor University concerning classes and related activities, housing and personal conduct, and travel to, in, and from Spain. This will also include a waiver of liability regarding Baylor University and the program directors.

INSURANCE

Each student will enroll in a Baylor approved insurance program that is valid while traveling in a foreign country. Each student will be personally responsible for making the proper arrangements in this regard.

SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED

COSTS

NOTE: Please keep in mind that the prices pertaining to room and board in Denia as well as airfare are tentative and subject to some fluctuation. We are still waiting for final details of arrangements from our contacts in Denia and are unable to quote fixed prices yet. The figure for personal expenses is merely a suggested amount. We will make every effort to keep costs as low as possible and to maintain a quality program.

ESTIMATED COSTS

Room and Board, 32 days 1600

Round-trip air travel (App.) 1500

Travel expenses in Spain 545

Program fee 535

HTH insurance required by BU 40.00

SUBTOTAL $4220

+ Baylor University Fees

Tuition (six hours) 6324

General Student Fee 786

Study abroad fee 150

Tuition fees and general student fee are payable directly to Baylor. Room and board, program fee and travel expenses in Spain are remitted to program director. Airfare is paid directly to designated travel agent. Monies corresponding to personal expenses may be taken in the form of a debit card to Spain by participant. ATM’s which take cash cards and credit cards are widely used. A suggested amount for other personal expenses is $1,000, unless you intend to do a great deal of shopping or make a number of significant purchases while in Spain. You should plan accordingly and carefully in this regard. The program fee is used to help defray transportation and living expenses for faculty personnel. The travel monies cover transportation by charter bus and lodging expenses for students when outside of Denia.

APPLICATION

An application and liability waiver are available from the program director. A completed application with a $300 deposit should be submitted by February 22, 2013 to indicate your intention to participate in the program. (Students who do not meet the deadline may be subject to airfare increase.) The application does not guarantee acceptance to the program, as each application will be given thorough consideration for the limited number of students that may be enrolled. The deposit is fully refundable if the application to the program is unable to be accepted or if the program is canceled by Baylor University. However, since prices for airfare, ground arrangements, and facilities are contingent upon the number of participants and the necessity of making arrangements in advance, subsequent cancellation by you after the deposit date and acceptance into the program will result in the forfeiture of the deposit. All deposits will be directly applied to down payments for airline tickets and room and board at Denia. The total amount of the airfare and travel expenses in Spain will be due at a later date, approximately the 1st of April.

These materials are intended as a description of those programs and activities of Baylor University indicated in the title and text. It is not an offer to make a contract. Baylor University admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT:

Dr. Linda McManness

201A Old Main

Baylor University

Waco, TX 76798

(254) 710-4426

Linda_McManness@baylor.edu

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