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Oviedo Program Brochure 
Q. What does this program offer?
A. The University of Missouri-Columbia’s International Center and Department of Romance Languages and Literatures sponsors a dynamic summer program in Oviedo, Spain. The program is housed at the University of Oviedo's Cursos de Español Para Extranjeros (CEPE), which offers language classes to students from all over the world. Through this program, you will have the opportunity to study Spanish language and culture in a Northern Spanish city that is rich in culture and natural surroundings.
Professor John Zemke of the MU Department of Romance Languages and Literatures accompanies the group as the Resident Director of the program. Dr. Zemke has led previous MU summer in Spain programs, and is a great asset to the program.
Q. What is it like there?
A. Oviedo is a town of medieval origin located in the north of Spain in the region of Asturias. Oviedo offers visitors a breathtaking landscape of valleys and mountains, close proximity to Asturian beaches, and the tranquility characteristic of a small city in Spain. Asturias is one of the most distinctive regions in all of Spain; it is rich with pre-Romanesque art and architecture, gastronomical delights, and friendly and hospitable people.
Q. What will I study?
A. You will study intermediate or advanced Spanish language in intensive classes alongside other international students. You will also study either Spanish culture or literature. The language and culture courses will be taught by faculty members from the University of Oviedo. The Spanish literature course will be taught by Professor Zemke.
Q. When does the program run?
A. The tentative dates for this program are June 29-July 26, 2008. Please double-check the program dates with your advisor.
Q. Where will I live?
A. You will live with a Spanish host family, which will offer you the unique opportunity to strengthen language skills and learn about Spanish life. Your family will provide you with room and full board for the duration of the program.
Q. Will I get academic credit?
A. You will earn a total of six (6) credit hours for successfully completing the program. Depending on your level prior to the start of the program, you will take courses in one of the following two combinations:
- Option One: If you complete Spanish 2160 prior to the start of the program, you will enroll in Spanish 3150: Advanced Spanish Conversation, and Spanish 3160: Advanced Spanish Composition.
- Option Two: If you complete at least Spanish 3160 prior to the program, you will enroll in Spanish 3430: Introduction to Hispanic Literature II, and Spanish 4461: Advanced Spanish Civilization.
Q. Can I afford to go?
A. MU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable. As a participant, you will pay MU educational fees and instructional technology fees for six credit hours, housing costs for a single room and three meals per day, plus a program fee which includes program excursions and administrative costs. You will need to budget extra funds for round trip airfare, extra travel and personal expenses. See the estimated expenses page for more details about the cost of participating in this program compared to a comparable time at MU. Estimated costs for this program are listed below.
Q. Can I get financial aid?
A. your classes at MU should apply to the cost of the program. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs incurred on this program. Please see the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office for more complete information. The International Center offers limited study abroad scholarships as well. More information is also available on the MU Financial Aid Office website.
Q. Am I eligible?
A. You are eligible to apply if you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior with a GPA of at least 2.5 who will complete at least Spanish 2160 prior to departure. In addition, you will take a placement test for the University of Oviedo to ensure that you have the appropriate language background for your level. You must be in good academic standing at the time of departure.
Q. How do I apply?
A. See the Study Abroad Application Instructions on this web-site for more information.
Q. Where can I find out more?
A. In the Study Abroad Resource Room at the International Center, you will find additional information on this and other overseas opportunities. Peer Advisors will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, and Study Abroad Advisors are available by appointment. You can also visit the Advanced Spanish Language and Cutlure website for more information about the program.
Estimated Costs to Study Abroad at
Advanced Spanish Language and Cutlure
Compared to a Semester at MU
| Expense |
Oviedo |
MU |
| Educational Fees1 |
$1,415 |
$1,415 |
| Non Resident Tuition1 |
$2,131 |
$2,131 |
| Information Technology Fee |
$70 |
$70 |
| Student Activities Fee |
$0 |
$0 |
| Health Center Fee |
$0 |
$64 |
| Recreation Facility Fee |
$0 |
$63 |
| Housing2 |
$840 |
$1,500 |
| Program Fee3 |
$1,000 |
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| MU Study Abroad Fee |
$350 |
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| Misc. Expenses4 |
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| Airfare |
$1,400 |
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| Total Cost Missouri Resident |
$5,075 |
$3,112 |
| Total Cost Non Resident |
$7,206 |
$5,243 |
Notes:
- Educational Fees are based on 6 hours per semester of MU credits. Non-Resident Tuition charges will also apply. You should be eligible to use your Non-Resident Scholarship towards the program costs.
- Housing costs, if listed, are based on room plus 2 meals/day.
- Program fee includes: Some excursions, administrative costs.
- Miscellaneous Expenses include: n/a.
Please note that expenses are ESTIMATES, and are based on the costs for Summer 2007. Costs vary depending on the exchange rate, the inflation rate, individual spending habits, and amount of extra travel. To estimate spending money, please read over the Study Abroad Program Evaluation Forms filled out by past participants, which are available in the Study Abroad Resource Room.
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