Location

The Notre Dame Summer Spain program is located in Toledo at the Jose Ortega y Gasset Foundation, which was founded by a private academic research institute from Madrid . The Foundation houses the International Program of Spanish Language, Latin American and European Studies and preserves the international interests of the great Spanish philosopher, Jose Ortega y Gasset, by promoting cross-cultural student and faculty exchanges. Toledo , located about 40 miles south of Madrid , has been called the quintessential Spanish city; for Cervantes, Toledo was "the glory of Spain and the light of her cities." For two thousand years its central location made Toledo the coveted prize of a variety of peoples — Romans, Visigoths, Moslems and Christians. Toledo 's architecture and monuments display a splendid variety of medieval and renaissance styles, from Arabic mosques to Jewish synagogues and Christian churches. The city is also famous for its collection of El Greco paintings, one of the largest in the world. Students live and take classes in a renovated 16th century convent, the San Juan de la Penitencia Residence, a beautiful example of renaissance and mudejar architecture with its peaceful inner courtyard and arched balconies.

Program of Study

Summer participants will enroll in two courses each worth 3 credits.  Click here for a list of courses offered during the 2008 session. If students meet the requirements, they may choose to enroll in ROSP 44521 "Understanding Multicultural Spain through its Cinema" taught by Notre Dame professor, Sam Amago. This class will fulfill one major requirement for Spanish majors and a proposed syllabus for this course will be available soon.  

The Summer Toledo program dates are June 15-July 27, 2008. Click here for a provisional calendar for the Summer 2008 program.

Eligibility for the Program

Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Notre Dame students who maintain a 2.5 GPA are eligible to apply. All classes are taught in Spanish and students must complete at least two semesters of college-level Spanish to be eligible. Applications are to be submitted on-line. The deadline is March 1st. If you are interested, please use the contact information below for more information.

Application information

Instructions for completing the on-line application can be found by clicking here. Please note, at the beginning of your essay, you should indicate whether or not you plan to enroll in ROSP 44521 "Understanding Multicultural Spain through its Cinema" taught by Notre Dame professor, Sam Amago. Please do not forget this step, as it is extremely important.

Cost

For 2008, the Summer Toledo tuition and fees will be 3690 euros (which will be paid in dollars based on the exchange rate at the time of the invoice). Additionally all students will pay a $500 ND administrative fee. Costs include 6 Notre Dame credits, full room and board, and site visits in Toledo. Interested students may opt to live with a host family for an approximate fee of 574 euros. Airfare between the U.S. and Spain is not included.

Students should plan their own travel and should arrive to the Madrid, Barajas airport before 11:00am on June 15th.  Students who arrive before 11am will be met by a representative of the Fundacion and will receive transportation to Toledo. 

Contact Information

For more information contact:
Anne Hayes, Assistant Director
152 Hurley
Office of International Studies
574 631 3229
Hayes.28@nd.edu

or

Sam Amago
Assistant Professor, Romance Languages and Literature
206 Decio Faculty Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
574 631 0367
samago@nd.edu