SYA Spain Academics
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STUDY THE SPANISH LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND POLITICS
SYA Spain is committed to ensuring that students develop the knowledge and intercultural skills needed to fully grasp their experience — from mastering the language, to communicating in Spanish with a pen pal in another region, to hiking or kayaking in the Aragonese countryside.
All students are required to take six courses, including Spanish language, English, math, Experiential Spanish and two electives. Students participating in the semester program will receive .5 credits per course while yearlong students will receive 1 credit per course.
SYA Capstone
The SYA Capstone, or the final project for yearlong students, is designed to provide students with an opportunity to showcase their evolving skills through a comprehensive project. Semester students also complete a final project that rounds out their shorter experience abroad. The project provides students the opportunity to dive into a topic that captures their imagination and interest.
Some recent examples of Capstones at SYA Spain include:
- The History and Culture of Fishing on the Ebro River
- The Role of Civil Society in Local Government in Zaragoza
- The Importance of the Flamenco Dance in Spanish Culture
- The Economic Effects of Pork Products in Zaragoza
The SYA Capstone is the culmination of the Experiential Language course.