Seville2

Round-trip airfare between KCI and Seville (Previous purchase of International Student Identification Card required).
Baker University fees for three hours credit in Spanish.
Fees for Spanish school in Seville.
Room and half board (breakfast and dinner) in the home of a Spanish family (Jan. 5 through Jan. 25).
Materials required for classes in Seville.
Weekend Trips.

Estimated fees or costs included in the $1,575.00 price:

	Plane ticket from KCI to Seville	$800.00
	Course fees in Seville (for three weeks)	$310.00
	Half-board and lodging (for three weeks)	$300.00
	Additional costs for trips and support (based on 8 students)	$165.00
	Total	$1,575.00

*Price is based on the airline ticket price of $800, which could increase or decrease and change the total trip price.

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Registration and Payments and Informational Meeting:

Informational Meeting
Tuesday, September 10, 2002

Come to Case 108 at 6:00 p.m. to find out more information about the trip.

Due Wednesday, September 11, 2002

The preliminary application form is due Wednesday, September 11, 2002. Hurry, space is limited.

Deposit Schedule

$800.00	due on Sept. 16, 2002
$300.00	due on Oct. 14, 2002
$475.00	(Balance) due on Nov. 11, 2002
$1,575.00

Passport Schedule

Oct. 1, 2002	Passport applications must be submitted
Dec. 1, 2002	Give a copy of your passport to Dr. Schumm

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BAKER UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Interterm 2003

Dr. Sandra Schumm
Tel. (785) 594-4524
Email: sandra.schumm@bakeru.edu

Interterm Conversational Spanish in Seville (Experiential Learning)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is intended for students with little or no experience in Spanish and gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Spanish language and culture for 3 weks. Students study grammar and converse in Spanish in small classes using the "communicative method." Living with Spanish families gives tudents the opportunity to practice the Spanish they have studied and learn more about Spanish culture. An important part of the course includes cultural activities outside of the classroom during the afternoons and weekends. There is no prerequisite for students taking the course as an Experiential Learning class.

CREDIT AWARDED: 3 credits

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

(1)	15 journal entries about spain	20%
(2)	Attendance, preparation, participation in Lenguaviva classes	50%
(3)	Quizzes, assignments in class	10%
(4)	Participation in activities organized by the school & Dr. Schumm	20%

GRADING: Pass or no credit. Students must achieve a minimum of 60% to pass the course.

Interterm Spanish in Seville (250/450)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is intended for students with previous Spanish and gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Spanish language and culture and refine their skills in Spanish for 3 weeks. Students study grammar and converse in Spanish in small classes using the "communicative method." Living with Spanish families gives students the opportunity to practice the Spanish they have studied and learn more about Spanish culture. An important part of the course includes cultural activities outside of the classroom during the afternoons and weekends. The prerequisite for SP 250 is SP 142 or consent of the instructor, and the prerequisite for SP 450 is SP 244 or consent of the instructor. (Students are place in different level classes at Lenguaviva based upon their achievement on a placement test and on their previous experience in Spanish.)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

(1)	15 journal entries about spain	20%
(2)	Attendance, preparation, participation in Lenguaviva classes	50%
(3)	Quizzes, assignments in class	10%
(4)	Participation in activities organized by the school & Dr. Schumm	20%

GRADING:
The grading scale is as follows:

90 - 100	A
80 - 89	B
70 - 79	C
60 - 69	D
0 - 59	F

COURSE OUTLINE: See Itinerary

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Tentative Itinerary for 2002 Summer Program in Spain

Thursday, January 2		Pre-Spain class 9:00 to 12:00 at Baker. Placement tests.
Friday, January 3		No classes.
Saturday, January 4		Leave KCI for Seville.
Sunday, January 5		Arrive Seville, go to Spanish family homes.
Monday, January 6		Seville orientation tour
Tuesday, January 7- Friday, Jan. 10		Classes 9:30 to 1:00, afternoon activities.
Saturday, January 11- Sunday, Jan. 12		Trip to Granada.
Monday, January 13 - Friday, Jan. 17		Classes 9:30 to 1:00, afternoon activities.
Saturday, January 18		Trip to Córboba.
Sunday, January 19		Trip to Cádiz.
Monday, January 20-Friday, Jan. 24		Classes 9:30 to 1:00, afternoon activities.
Saturday, January 25		Leave Seville and arrrive in KCI in PM

While in Seville, you will want to visit many places in the afternoons after classes. Some of the most interesting are: the Torre de Oro, the Plaza de Toros, the Casa de Pilatos, the Bellas Artes Museum, the Barrio de Santa Cruz, the Ayuntamiento, the Cathedral and the Giralda, the Casco Antiguo the convent of Santa Paula, the Park of María Luisa and the Plaza de España--and much more. There is a lot to do in only three weeks.