Information Session:
Want to study abroad in Ecuador? Participate in the Global Seminar “SPAN 203: Spanish Language in the Galapagos”.
Attend the Information Session to learn more on Wednesday, November 20 from 4-5 PM in Life Building, Room 1505.
About the Global Seminar:
SPAN 203—Spanish Language in the Galapagos (3 credits)
- Location: Ecuador (Galapagos Islands)
- Dates: May 12-June 15, 2025
- Language of instruction: Spanish (only beginner-level knowledge of Spanish is needed)
Application deadline: December 5, 2024
Totally immersing yourself in a language and culture is one of the most effective ways to learn Spanish!
This intensive Spanish course will be taught in the Galapagos Islands during Summer 2025. Course assignments and learning goals will directly relate to students’ firsthand experiences while studying in this “living museum and showcase of evolution.” The local people, the archipelago of volcanic islands, and their immense marine reserve offer a unique and enriching setting in which to immerse yourself in. Students’ experience will be deepened by excursions and guest speakers from renowned institutions such as the Charles Darwin Research Centre, the Rural Giant Tortoise Ranch, Las Grietas, etc.
The course aims to broaden students’ understanding of the rich cultural and ecological heritage of the Galapagos Islands, strengthen students’ understanding of intercultural topics, and improve their Spanish language proficiency. The course will be centered on project‐based learning so that students can take advantage of their life in the Galapagos beyond the classroom. To immerse students further in the language and culture, this course will incorporate vlogs, interviews, independent site visits, journal writing, and a final multidisciplinary project.
Additionally, students will focus on improving their everyday communication, while also acquiring greater precision in the description of both past events and everyday needs. This focus allows students to develop higher level language skills for expressing thoughts, emotions, feelings, and desires in the present and future. Last but not least, Spanish 203, offered on the Galapagos Islands, is a rare opportunity to achieve personal growth in a truly unique setting in South America!
This course meets the Faculty of Arts Language Requirement.
