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USAC Foreign
Language
Instruction
Guide
unr.edu/study-abroad
Arabic Basque Chinese Czech Dutch French Gaelic
German Hebrew
Hindi Italian
Japanese Korean
Portuguese Spanish
Thai Twi
…and more!
Many languages offered in all levels,
from beginning to
advanced
Earn up to 2 years of language
credit in one semester
abroad
Foreign Language Options at a Glance
USAC offers a wide variety of language courses across our many programs, and with options for most levels (beginning-advanced), studying abroad is the perfect way to learn or become proficient in a
language.
Specialty Programs offer you the opportunity to study a language in a city or country where it is
traditionally spoken (i.e. learn Twi in Ghana or Spanish in Costa Rica). This allows you to engage in
language instruction both formally in the classroom, and informally with locals as you go about your
daily life.
On USAC’s Partnership Programs, you are often able to choose from the majority of courses offered at the host university. This means you can study both the native language of your host country, as well as
languages not traditionally spoken by the locals. For example, you can take Russian in Scotland or
German in South Africa.
Partnership Programs (check the website for the most current offerings by term)
Country Location Language Options
Australia Gold Coast Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Spanish Melbourne Arabic, Chinese, Spanish
England Brighton French, German, Italian, Spanish Bristol Arabic, Chinese, Czech, French, German, Italian, Japanese,
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
London Arabic, French, German, Spanish
Reading French, German, Italian, Spanish
Ireland Cork Gaelic, French, Italian Israel Haifa Arabic, Hebrew Japan Hiroshima, Nagasaki,
Osaka/Kobe
Japanese
Korea Gwangju Korean Seoul – Kookmin & Yonsei Korean, Chinese
Netherlands Maastricht Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese,
Russian, Spanish, Turkish The Hague Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish,
Turkish
New Zealand Auckland/Palmerston
North/Wellington Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Latin
Norway Oslo Arabic, Norwegian Scotland St Andrews Arabic, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Persian, Russian,
Stirling French, Spanish
South Africa Stellenbosch Afrikaans, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Spanish,
Xhosa Sweden Växjö / Kalmar French, German, Japanese, Swedish Turkey Istanbul Turkish
Specialty Programs offer both intensive and less intensive course offerings in locally spoken languages.
The amount of credits you can complete in your chosen term will vary by location, but in many instances you can complete up to 2 years of instruction in just one semester! Intensive language courses are
grouped into tracks to allow you to progress through your instruction quickly, and many programs also
offer elective language and literature courses.
Language courses sections are kept to a maximum enrollment of 15 students each to facilitate student
success.
The charts on the following pages detail the intensive language programs offered by USAC; use the table
below to see what non-intensive language offerings are available in each country. Specialty Programs
Country Location Level of Intensity Brazil Florianópolis Intensive Portuguese Chile Santiago Intensive Spanish China Chengdu/Shanghai Intensive Chinese Costa Rica Heredia/Puntarenas/San Ramón Intensive Spanish Cuba La Habana Upper-Division WLL Electives (coursework in
Spanish) Czech Republic Prague Introductory Czech France Lyon/Pau Intensive French Germany Lüneburg Intensive German Ghana Accra Introductory Twi, Swahili, Arabic, French,
Spanish, & Chinese India Bangalore Introductory Hindi Ireland Galway Introductory Gaelic Italy Reggio Emilia/Torino/Verona/Viterbo Intensive Italian Spain Alicante/Bilbao/Madrid/Valencia Intensive Spanish Spain San Sebastián Intensive Spanish & Basque Thailand Chiang Mai Introductory Thai Uruguay Montevideo Intensive Spanish
Overview: Intensive Language Study
Options vary by USAC program location, but in general, students will enroll in a series of
sequential (back to back) courses taught within one semester while simultaneously enrolling in
other elective courses taught throughout the entire semester. Intensive language study can
allow students to complete a series of courses that would take up to two years to complete on
a university campus. In the examples given below, you will see that two, three, or four courses
can be finished in one semester (4-in-1, 3-in-1, or 2-in-1). USAC refers to these sequential
courses as “tracks.” It is also useful to consult the USAC catalog and website for more
information.
Summer and winter courses can be considered intensive in that one language course can be
completed in a 3- to 5-week session. Depending on location and session duration, students can
complete six to eight foreign language credits (plus electives) within two summer sessions.
Semester durations also vary by location. The 16-week semester is used as an example in order
to help explain the track formats. Exact semester dates are listed in the USAC catalog or online
at usac.unr.edu.
4-in-1 16-Week Semester
Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses
(14 credits)
Course 1
(ex: Elementary I)
Course 2
(ex: Elementary II)
Course 3
(ex: Intermediate
I)
Course 4
(ex: Intermediate
II)
Semester-Long
Courses (4 credits)
Elective Courses
(ex: Culture and Civilization, Dance, Cuisine)
3-in-1 16-Week Semester
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
(9 credits)
Course 1
(ex: Composition I)
Course 2
(ex: Composition II)
Course 3
(ex: Advanced Grammar
I)
Semester-Long
Courses (9 credits)
Elective Courses
(ex: Conversation and Oral Skills, Survey of Literature I)
2-in-1 16-Week Semester
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
(6 credits)
Course 1
(ex: Advanced Grammar I)
Course 2
(ex: Advanced Grammar II)
Semester-Long
Courses (12 credits)
Elective Courses
(ex: Conversation and Oral Skills, Upper-Division Foreign Language Courses)
Brazil | Florianópolis
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum All students are required to spend the beginning of the fall (4 weeks) and spring (5 weeks) semester
taking an intensive Portuguese language course (either Elementary Portuguese I, Intermediate
Portuguese I, Portuguese Composition I, or Advanced Portuguese I), which allows for rapid acquisition of language and culture. All language courses focus on the skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening.
After the intensive period, students have the option to take an additional language course.
Elementary Level (8 credits) | Prerequisites: none
Mandatory Intensive Language Period (4-5 weeks)
Regular Course Period
Sequential Courses Elementary Portuguese I (PORT 111) Elementary Portuguese II (PORT 111 – optional)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 10 credits
Intermediate Level (6 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Portuguese
Mandatory Intensive Language Period (4-5 weeks)
Regular Course Period
Sequential Courses Intermediate Portuguese I (PORT 211) Intermediate Portuguese II (PORT 211 – optional)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Composition Level (6 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Portuguese
Mandatory Intensive Language Period (4-5 weeks)
Regular Course Period
Sequential Courses Portuguese Composition I (PORT 305) Portuguese Composition II (PORT 306 – optional)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Advanced Level (6 credits) | Prerequisite: six semesters of college Portuguese
Mandatory Intensive Language Period (4-5 weeks)
Regular Course Period
Sequential Courses Advanced Portuguese I (PORT 411) Advanced Portuguese II (PORT 412 –optional)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Session I Credits: 3 minimum, 5 maximum; Session II Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum Students choose between a standard 3- or 4-credit language course or the 1-credit Introduction to
Portuguese course on either summer session. All of the summer language courses are intensive, with 3-4
credits of Portuguese available in each session. You may also take additional elective courses for up to a total of 5 credits in Session I (4-week session) and 6 credits in Session II (5-week session). At least one 3-
credit course is required in all summer sessions.
Chile | Santiago
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
The track courses are taught sequentially (back-to-back) within one semester. If you have
already taken the first course in the track, you do not have to take it again for credit, but you
must audit it. All students are required to select a language track and enroll in the courses listed
for it plus elective courses for a total of 12-18 credits.
Track I (14 credits) | Prerequisite: none Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses
Elementary Spanish I (SPAN 111)
Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 112)
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 4 credits
Track II (12 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Spanish Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212
Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 6 credits
Track III (9 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Spanish Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Track IV (6 credits) | Prerequisite: six semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Advanced Spanish II (SPAN 411)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Credits: 3 minimum, 5 maximum
Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, with 3-4
credits of Spanish available in each four-week session. You may also take additional
elective courses for up to a total of 5 credits each session. At least one 3-credit course is
required in all summer sessions.
China | Chengdu
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
Students who do not take an intensive language track must enroll in Elementary Chinese I (4
credits).
Track I (11 credits) | Prerequisite: none
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Elementary Chinese I (CHI 111)
Elementary Chinese II (CHI 112)
Intermediate Chinese I (CHI 211)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 7 credits
Track II (9 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Chinese
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Intermediate Chinese I (CHI 211)
Intermediate Chinese II (CHI 212)
Advanced Chinese I (CHI 305)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Track III (9 credits) | Prerequisite: three semesters of college Chinese
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Intermediate Chinese II (CHI 212)
Advanced Chinese I (CHI 305)
Advanced Chinese II (CHI 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Track IV (9 credits) | Prerequisite: five semesters of college Chinese
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Advanced Chinese II (CHI 306)
Advanced Chinese III (CHI 407)
Advanced Chinese IV (CHI 408)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Summer Courses | Session I Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum; Session II Credits: 3 minimum, 5 maximum
Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, with 3-4
credits of Chinese available in each session. You may also take additional elective courses
for up to a total of 6 credits in Session I (5-week session) and 5 credits in Session II (4-week
session). At least one 3-credit course is required in all summer sessions.
China | Shanghai
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
Students who do not take an intensive language track must enroll in Elementary Chinese I (4
credits).
Track I (8 credits) | Prerequisite: none
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Elementary Chinese I (CHI 111)
Elementary Chinese II (CHI 112)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 10 credits
Track II (6 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Chinese
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Intermediate Chinese I (CHI 211)
Intermediate Chinese II (CHI 212)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Track III (Option I) (6 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Chinese
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Advanced Chinese I (CHI 305)
Advanced Chinese II (CHI 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Track III (Option II) (6 credits) | Prerequisite: TBD by placement exam on site
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Advanced Chinese III (CHI 407)
Advanced Chinese IV (CHI 408)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Session I Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum; Session II Credits: 3 minimum, 5 maximum
Language is required. If a student does not take Elementary, Intermediate or Advanced Chinese,
they must take Introduction to Chinese Language I (2 credits). You may also take additional
elective courses for up to a total of 6 credits in Session I (5-week session) and 5 credits in
Session II (4-week session). At least one 3-credit course is required in all summer sessions.
Costa Rica | Heredia
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum The track courses are taught sequentially (back-to-back) within one semester. If you have already taken the first course in the track, you do not have to take it again for credit, but you must audit it. Students
enroll in the courses listed for the appropriate language track plus elective language and literature courses and/or courses from Latin American and Ecological Studies for a total of 12-18 credits.
Track I (14 credits) | Prerequisite: none
Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses
Elementary Spanish I (SPAN 111)
Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 112)
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 4 credits
Track II (12 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212
Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 6 credits
Track III (9 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Track IV (6 credits) | Prerequisite: six semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Advanced Spanish II (SPAN 411)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Session I Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum; Session II Credits: 3 minimum, 4 maximum Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, 3-4 credits of Spanish
available in each session. You may also take additional elective courses for up to a total of 6 credits
in Session I (5-week session) and 4 credits in Session II (3-week session). At least one 3-credit course is required in all summer sessions.
Costa Rica | Puntarenas
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum The track courses are taught sequentially (back-to-back) within one semester. If you have already taken
the first course in the track, you do not have to take it again for credit, but you must audit it. Students enroll in the courses listed for the appropriate language track plus elective language and literature
courses and/or courses from Latin American and Ecological Studies for a total of 12-18 credits.
Track I (14 credits) | Prerequisite: none
Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses Elementary Spanish I (SPAN 111)
Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 112)
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 4 credits
Track II (12 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212
Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 6 credits
Track III (9 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Track IV (6 credits) | Prerequisite: six semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Advanced Spanish II (SPAN 411)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
Language is not required. You will enroll in at least 3 credits and up to 6 in each five-week session.
At least one 3-credit course is required in all summer sessions.
January Courses | Credits: 3 minimum, 4 maximum
Language is not required. All of the January language courses are intensive, with 3-4 credits of
Spanish available during the 3-week winter session. You may also take an additional elective course for up to a total of 4 credits if applicable. At least one 3-credit course is required during winter.
Costa Rica | San Ramón
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
This program does not intensify Spanish language courses to the same degree as the other
Costa Rica programs. However, you may still complete up to two semesters of Spanish
language in only one semester. The track courses are offered sequentially (back to back) within
one semester. If you have already taken the first course in the track, you do not have to take it
again for credit, but you must audit it. Students enroll in the courses listed for the appropriate
language track plus elective language and literature courses and/or courses from Latin
American and Ecological Studies for a total of 12-18 credits.
Track I (8 credits) | Prerequisite: none
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Elementary Spanish I (SPAN 111)
Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 112)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 10 credits
Track II (6 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Track III (6 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Track IV (6 credits) | Prerequisite: six semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Advanced Spanish II (SPAN 411)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Session I Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum; Session II Credits: 3 minimum, 5 maximum
Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, 3-4 credits of
Spanish available in each session. You may also take additional elective courses for up to a total
of 6 credits in Session I (5-week session) and 5 credits in Session II (4-week session). At least one
3-credit course is required in all summer sessions.
France | Lyon
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
This program does not have tracks in the same structure of the other programs. Lyon students
are required to enroll in three sequential language courses plus a 3-credit French Conversation
course for a total of 12 credit hours of language classes. You must also have taken at least 2
semesters of French to attend this program. Students may also take elective courses in French
and European Studies.
Elementary Level Example
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Second-Year French I (FREN 211)
Second-Year French II (FREN 212)
Third-Year French I (FREN 305)
Semester-Long Courses
French Conversation (3 credits), plus electives
Intermediate Level Example
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Third-Year French I (FREN 305)
Third-Year French II
(FREN 306) Fourth-Year French I (FREN 407)
Semester-Long Courses
French Conversation (3 credits), plus electives
Advanced Level Example
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Fourth-Year French I (FREN 407)
Fourth-Year French II (FREN 408)
Seminar in French Language (FREN 441)
Semester-Long Courses
French Conversation (3 credits), plus electives
Summer Courses | Credits: 4 minimum, 5 maximum
Language is not required. Students that choose to enroll in a language course are required to
also enroll in the 1-credit French Conversation course. At least one 3-credit course is required in
all summer sessions.
France | Pau
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 15 minimum, 18 maximum
This program does not have tracks in the same structure of the other programs. Pau students
are required to enroll in three sequential language courses plus a 1- to 3-credit French
Conversation course for a total of 12 credit hours of language classes. Students may begin their
language courses at any level. Students are also required to take at least one elective course in
French and European Studies.
Elementary Level Example
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
First-Year French I (FREN 111)
First-Year French II (FREN 112)
Second-Year French I (FREN 211)
Semester-Long Courses
French Conversation (3 credits), plus electives
Intermediate Level Example
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Second-Year French I (FREN 211)
Second-Year French II (FREN 212)
Third-Year French I (FREN 305)
Semester-Long Courses
French Conversation (3 credits), plus electives
Advanced Level Example
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Fourth-Year French II (FREN 408)
Seminar in French Language (FREN 441)
20th-Century & Contemp. French Literature (FREN 491)
Semester-Long Courses
French Conversation (3 credits), plus electives
Summer Courses | Credits: 3 minimum, 5 maximum
Language is required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, 3-4 credits of French
available in each 4-week session. You may also take an additional elective course for up to a
total of 5 credits plus one additional credit if enrolled in the Paris Field Study. At least one 3-
credit course is required in all summer sessions.
Germany | Lüneburg
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum The track courses are taught sequentially (back-to-back) within one semester. If you have already taken
the first course in the track, you do not have to take it again for credit, but you must audit it. All students
are required to enroll in the courses listed for the appropriate language track plus language and literature elective courses and/or courses from German and European Studies or Sustainability and
Environmental Studies for a total of 12-18 credits.
Track I (14 credits) | Prerequisite: none
Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses
Elementary German I (GER 111)
Elementary German II (GER 112)
Intermediate German I (GER 211)
Intermediate German II (GER 212)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 4 credits
Track II (12 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college German
Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses
Intermediate German I (GER 211)
Intermediate German II (GER 212)
German Composition I (GER 305)
German Composition II (GER 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 6 credits
Track III (9 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college German
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
German Composition I (GER 305)
German Composition II (GER 306)
Advanced German I (GER 407)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Track IV (6 credits) | Prerequisite: six semesters of college German
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Advanced German I (GER 407)
Advanced German II (GER 408)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, 3-4 credits of German
available in each five-week session. You may also take additional elective courses for up to a total of 6
credits each session. At least one 3-credit course is required in all summer sessions.
Italy | Reggio Emilia
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
All students are required to spend the beginning of the fall and spring semester taking an
intensive six-week Italian language course (either Elementary Italian I, Intermediate Italian I, or
Italian Composition I), which allows for rapid acquisition of language and culture. All language
courses focus on the skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening. After the intensive
period, students have the option to take an additional language course. For a well-rounded
Italian language curriculum, Italian Conversation is highly recommended.
Elementary Level (8 credits) | Prerequisite: none
Mandatory Intensive Language Period (6 weeks)
Regular Course Period
Sequential Courses
Elementary Italian I (ITAL 111)
Elementary Italian II (optional) (ITAL 112)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 10 credits
Intermediate Level (6 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Italian
Mandatory Intensive Language Period (6 weeks)
Regular Course Period
Sequential Courses
Intermediate Italian I (ITAL 211)
Intermediate Italian II (optional) (ITAL 212)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Composition Level (6 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Italian
Mandatory Intensive Language Period (6 weeks)
Regular Course Period
Sequential Courses
Italian Composition I (ITAL 305)
Italian Composition II (optional) (ITAL 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Session I Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum; Session II Credits: 3 minimum, 5 maximum
Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, 3-4 credits of
Italian available in each session. You may also take additional elective courses for up to a total
of 6 credits in Session I (5-week session) and 5 credits in Session II (4-week session). At least one
3-credit course is required in all summer sessions.
Italy | Torino
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
All students are required to spend the beginning of the fall and spring semester taking an intensive six-
week Italian language course (either Elementary Italian I, Intermediate Italian I, Italian Composition I, or
Advanced Italian I), which allows for rapid acquisition of language and culture. All language courses
focus on the skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening. After the intensive period, students have
the option to take an additional language course. For a well-rounded Italian language curriculum, Italian Conversation is highly recommended.
Elementary Level (8 credits) | Prerequisite: none
Mandatory Intensive Language Period (6 weeks)
Regular Course Period
Sequential Courses Elementary Italian I (ITAL 111)
Elementary Italian II (optional) (ITAL 112)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 10 credits
Intermediate Level (6 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Italian
Mandatory Intensive Language Period (6 weeks)
Regular Course Period
Sequential Courses Intermediate Italian I (ITAL 211)
Intermediate Italian II (optional) (ITAL 212
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Composition Level (6 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Italian
Mandatory Intensive Language Period (6 weeks)
Regular Course Period
Sequential Courses Italian Composition I (ITAL 305)
Italian Composition II (optional) (ITAL 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Advanced Level (6 credits) | Prerequisite: six semesters of college Italian
Mandatory Intensive Language Period (6 weeks)
Regular Course Period
Sequential Courses Advanced Italian I (WLL 495)
Advanced Italian II (optional) (WLL 495)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, 3-4 credits of Italian
available in each 5-week session. You may also take additional elective courses for up to a total of 6 credits each session. At least one 3-credit course is required in all summer sessions.
Italy | Verona
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
All students are required to spend the beginning of the fall and spring semester taking an
intensive six-week Italian language course (either Elementary Italian I, Intermediate Italian I, or
Italian Composition I), which allows for rapid acquisition of language and culture. All language
courses focus on the skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening. After the intensive
period, students have the option to take an additional language course. For a well-rounded
Italian language curriculum, Italian Conversation is highly recommended.
Elementary Level (8 credits) | Prerequisite: none
Mandatory Intensive Language Period (6 weeks)
Regular Course Period
Sequential Courses
Elementary Italian I (ITAL 111)
Elementary Italian II (optional) (ITAL 112)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 10 credits
Intermediate Level (6 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Italian
Mandatory Intensive Language Period (6 weeks)
Regular Course Period
Sequential Courses
Intermediate Italian I (ITAL 211)
Intermediate Italian II (optional) (ITAL 212)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Composition Level (6 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Italian
Mandatory Intensive Language Period (6 weeks)
Regular Course Period
Sequential Courses
Italian Composition I (ITAL 305)
Italian Composition II (optional) (ITAL 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Session I Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum; Session II Credits: 3 minimum, 4 maximum
Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, 3-4 credits of
Italian available in each session. You may also take additional elective courses for up to a total
of 6 credits in Session I (5-week session) and 4 credits in Session II (3-week session). At least one
3-credit course is required in all summer sessions.
Italy | Viterbo
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
The track courses are taught sequentially (back-to-back) within one semester. If you have
already taken the first course in the track, you do not have to take it again for credit, but you
must audit it. If you wish to only take part of the language track, you may request this on the
Course and Tour Registration Form. All students are required to select a language track and
enroll in the courses listed for it plus elective courses for a total of 12-18 credits.
Track I (14 credits) | Prerequisite: none
Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses
Elementary Italian I (ITAL 111)
Elementary Italian II (ITAL 112)
Intermediate Italian I (ITAL 211)
Intermediate Italian II (ITAL 212)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 4 credits
Track II (12 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Italian
Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses
Intermediate Italian I (ITAL 211)
Intermediate Italian II (ITAL 212)
Italian Composition I (ITAL 305)
Italian Composition II (ITAL 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 6 credits
Track III (9 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Italian
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Italian Composition I (ITAL 305)
Italian Composition II (ITAL 306)
Advanced Italian I (WLL 495)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Track IV (6 credits) | Prerequisite: six semesters of college Italian
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Advanced Italian I (WLL 495)
Advanced Italian II (WLL 495)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, 3-4 credits of
Italian available in each five-week session. You may also take additional elective courses for
up to a total of 6 credits each session. At least one 3-credit course is required in all summer
sessions.
Spain | Alicante
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
The track courses are taught sequentially (back-to-back) within one semester. If you have already taken the first
course in the track, you do not have to take it again for credit, but you must audit it. If you wish to only take part of
the language track, you may request this on the Course and Tour Registration Form. All students are required to
select a language track and enroll in the courses listed for it plus elective courses for a total of 12-18 credits. Track I (14 credits) | Prerequisite: none
Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses Elementary Spanish I (SPAN 111)
Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 112)
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 4 credits
Track II (12 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212
Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 6 credits
Track III (9 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Track IV (6 credits) | Prerequisite: six semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Advanced Spanish II (SPAN 411)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Session I Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum; Session II Credits: 3 minimum, 5 maximum
Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, with 3-4 credits of Spanish
available in each session. You may also take additional elective courses for up to a total of 6 credits in Session
I (5-week session) or 5 credits in Session II (4-week session).
January Courses | Credits: 3 minimum, 4 maximum Language is not required. All of the January language courses are intensive, with 3-4 credits of Spanish (SPAN 111 not offered) available during the 3-week winter session. You may also take an additional elective course for up to a total of 4 credits if applicable. At least one 3-credit course is required during winter.
Spain | Bilbao/Getxo
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
The track courses are taught sequentially (back-to-back) within one semester. Most tracks are
composed of three courses and you are not obligated to take all courses in the track. You may
take only the first two courses of a track or the first course alone. In addition to your language
courses, you may enroll language and literature electives and/or courses from International
Business and Cultural Studies for a total of 12-18 credits.
Track I (11 credits) | Prerequisites: none
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Elementary Spanish I (SPAN 111)
Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 112)
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 7 credits
Track II (9 credits) | Prerequisites: two semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212)
Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Track III (9 credits) | Prerequisites: four semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Track IV (6 credits) | Prerequisites: six semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Advanced Spanish II (SPAN 411)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Session I Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum; Session II Credits: 3 minimum, 4 maximum
Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, with 3-4 credits of
Spanish available in each session. You may also take additional elective courses for up to a total
of 6 credits in Session I (5-week session) and 4 credits in Session II (3-week session). At least one
3-credit course is required in all summer sessions.
Spain | Madrid
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum The track courses are taught sequentially (back-to-back) within one semester. If you have already taken
the first course in the track, you do not have to take it again for credit, but you must audit it. If you wish
to only take part of the language track, you may request this on the Course and Tour Registration Form. All students are required to select a language track and enroll in the courses listed for it plus elective
courses for a total of 12-18 credits.
Track I (14 credits) | Prerequisite: none Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses
Elementary Spanish I (SPAN 111)
Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 112)
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 4 credits
Track II (12 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Spanish Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212
Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 6 credits
Track III (9 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Spanish Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses
Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Track IV (6 credits) | Prerequisite: six semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Advanced Spanish II (SPAN 411)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Credits: 3 minimum, 5 maximum Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, with 3-4 credits of
Spanish available in each four-week session. You may also take additional elective courses for up to
a total of 5 credits each session. At least one 3-credit course is required in all summer sessions.
Spain | San Sebastián | Spanish Language
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
Students can choose between Spanish or Basque language tracks. The track courses are taught sequentially (back-to-back) within one semester. If you have already taken the first course in the track, you do not have to take it again for credit, but you must audit it. If you wish to only take part of the language track, you may request this on the Course and Tour Registration Form. All students will enroll in the courses listed for the appropriate language track plus elective language and literature courses and/or courses from Spanish, Basque, and European Area Studies for a total of 12-18 credits. Track I (14 credits) | Prerequisite: none
Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses Elementary Spanish I (SPAN 111)
Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 112)
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 4 credits
Track II (12 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-8 Weeks 9-12 Weeks 13-16
Sequential Courses Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212
Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 6 credits
Track III (9 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential Courses Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Track IV (6 credits) | Prerequisite: six semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Advanced Spanish II (SPAN 411)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Session I Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum; Session II Credits: 3 minimum, 5 maximum Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, with 3-4 credits of
Spanish available in session. You may also take additional elective courses for up to a total of 6
credits in Session I (5-week session) or 5 credits in Session II (4-week session). At least one 3-credit
course is required in all summer sessions.
Spain | San Sebastián | Basque Language
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
Students can choose between Spanish or Basque language tracks.
Basque Language Options are available both semesters; permitting students enroll in Basque Language courses for up to 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, for a total of 14 credits. This
option begins 3 weeks later than the regular USAC Schedule and must be arranged 10 weeks
before the start of the semester.
Track I (8 credits) | Prerequisite: none
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16 Sequential Courses
Elementary Basque I (BASQ 101)
Elementary Basque II (BASQ 102)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 10 credits
Track II (6 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Basque
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16 Sequential Courses
Intermediate Basque I (BASQ 203)
Intermediate Basque II (BASQ 204)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Track III (6 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Basque
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16 Sequential Courses
Basque Composition I (BAS 405)
Basque Composition II (BASQ 406)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Session I Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum; Session II Credits: 3 minimum, 5 maximum
Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, with 3-4
credits of Basque available in session. You may also take additional elective courses for up
to a total of 6 credits in Session I (5-week session) or 5 credits in Session II (4-week
session). At least one 3-credit course is required in all summer sessions.
Spain | Valencia
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
The track courses are taught sequentially (back-to-back) within one semester. Most tracks are
composed of three courses and you are not obligated to take all courses in the track. You may
take only the first two courses of a track or the first course alone. In addition to your language
courses, you may enroll language and literature electives and/or STEM electives for a total of
12-18 credits.
Track I (11 credits) | Prerequisites: none
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential
Courses
Elementary Spanish I
(SPAN 111)
Elementary Spanish II
(SPAN 112)
Intermediate Spanish I
(SPAN 211)
Semester-Long
Courses
Elective Courses, up to 7 credits
Track II (9 credits) | Prerequisites: two semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential
Courses
Intermediate Spanish I
(SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II
(SPAN 212)
Spanish Composition I
(SPAN 305)
Semester-Long
Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Track III (9 credits) | Prerequisites: four semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6-10 Weeks 11-16
Sequential
Courses
Spanish Composition I
(SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II
(SPAN 306)
Advanced Spanish I
(SPAN 410)
Semester-Long
Courses
Elective Courses, up to 9 credits
Track IV (6 credits) | Prerequisites: six semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential
Courses
Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Advanced Spanish II (SPAN 411)
Semester-Long
Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Summer Courses | Session I Credits: 3 minimum, 6 maximum; Session II Credits: 3 minimum, 5 maximum
Language is not required. All of the summer language courses are intensive, with 3-4
credits of Spanish available in session. You may also take additional elective courses for up
to a total of 5 credits in each session. At least one 3-credit course is required in all summer
sessions.
Uruguay | Montevideo
Fall and Spring Semester | Total Credits: 12 minimum, 18 maximum
This program does not intensify Spanish language courses to the same degree as many of the
other programs in Central and South America. However, you may still complete up to two
semesters of Spanish language in only one semester. The track courses are offered
sequentially (back to back) within one semester. If you have already taken the first course in
the track, you do not have to take it again for credit, but you must audit it. Students enroll in
the courses listed for the appropriate language track plus elective language and literature
courses and/or courses from Agribusiness and Latin American Studies for a total of 12-18
credits.
Track I (8 credits) | Prerequisite: none
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Elementary Spanish I (SPAN 111)
Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 112)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 10 credits
Track II (6 credits) | Prerequisite: two semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 211)
Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 212)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Track III (6 credits) | Prerequisite: four semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Spanish Composition I (SPAN 305)
Spanish Composition II (SPAN 306)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits
Track IV (6 credits) | Prerequisite: six semesters of college Spanish
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-16
Sequential Courses
Advanced Spanish I (SPAN 410)
Advanced Spanish II (SPAN 411)
Semester-Long Courses
Elective Courses, up to 12 credits