usacbilbaosummer 2010
DESCRIPTION
The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) is a consortium of 33 US universities and has been providing quality study abroad programs for over 27 years. USAC currently offers programs in 25 countries at 40 programs sites, including Bilbao, Spain. The Bilbao program has been operating for over 14 years. Bilbao is an exceptional location to study Spanish and business. Its economy has enjoyed enormous development, diversification and growth over the last decade. While some still think of the "old" Basque Country, the fact is that the Autonomous Basque Region of Spain enjoys the highest income per capita (approximately $48,000), exceeding the European average by more than 30%, and boast’s one of the most well-regarded health care systems in all of Europe. This dynamic economy and extraordinarily successful urban redevelopment provides many professional opportunities for USAC students through internships, field trips and guest lecturers.TRANSCRIPT
BILBAO: SUMMER 2010
BUSINESS AND SPANISH
LEARN AND ENJOY
Spans the border of Spain and FrancePopulation: approximately 3 millionLush, green valleys and rugged coastlineStrong linguistic and cultural identity
THE BASQUE COUNTRY
HOST UNIVERSITY
35,000 STUDENTS3,500 INSTRUCTORSMANY CAMPUS
ousing
LEIOA CAMPUS
Main Library Building. Main CampusMain Library Building. Main Campus
LANGUAGE COURSESElementary Spanish I (FLL, 4 credits, 100-level)Elementary Spanish II (FLL, 4 credits, 100-level)Intermediate Spanish I (FLL, 3 credits, 200-level)Intermediate Spanish II (FLL, 3 credits, 200-level)Spanish Composition I (FLL, 3 credits, 300-level)Spanish Composition II (FLL, 3 credits, 300-level)Advanced Spanish I (FLL, 3 credits, 400-level). Advanced Spanish II (FLL, 3 credits, 400-level)Spanish Conversation (FLL, 2 credits, 300-level) Spanish Stylistics (FLL, 3 credits, 400/600-level)
BUSINESS COURSESGlobal Economics(ECON, 3 credits, 3-level, taught in English)International Finance (FIN, 3 credits, 3-level, taught inEnglish)International Management (MGT, 3 credits, 400/600-level, taught in English)
OTHER ELECTIVESContemporary Spanish Art (ART, 1 credit, 300-level, taught in Spanish)Madrid Filed Study (FLL, 1 credit, 200-level, taught in English):Spanish Culture and Civilization (FLL, 1 credit, 300-level, taught in Spanish)
ENGINEERING COURSESIntroduction to Renewable Energy(General Engineering, 3 credits, 100-level)
COURSES OFFERED
SUMMER I: MAY 31- JUNE 18
OPTIONAL MADRID TOUR
JUNE 23- JUNE 27
EXTRA FEE: 750$
LANGUAGE COURSESElementary Spanish I (FLL, 4 credits, 100-level)Elementary Spanish II (FLL, 4 credits, 100-level)Intermediate Spanish I (FLL, 3 credits, 200-level)Intermediate Spanish II (FLL, 3 credits, 200-level)Spanish Composition I (FLL, 3 credits, 300-level)Spanish Composition II (FLL, 3 credits, 300-level)Advanced Spanish I (FLL, 3 credits, 400-level). Advanced Spanish II (FLL, 3 credits, 400-level)Spanish Conversation (FLL, 2 credits, 300-level) Spanish Stylistics (FLL, 3 credits, 400/600-level)
BUSINESS COURSESThe Political Economy of World Trade(Economics, 3 credits, 300-level) International Operations Management(MGT, 3 credits, 3-level, taught inEnglish)International Marketing(International Business, Marketing, 3 credits, 400-level)
OTHER ELECTIVESDrawing Gexto/Bilbao(ART, 1 credit, 300-level, taught in Spanish)Madrid Filed Study (FLL, 1 credit, 200-level, taught in English)Contemporary Spain through Spanish Cinema (Art, 3 credits, 300-level)
ENGINEERING COURSESFundamentals & Economics of Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy (General Engineering, 3 credits,)
COURSES OFFERED
SUMMER II: JUNE 28- JULY 17
STUDENTS WELL-BEING
Top safest areas in all of Europe
With a rate of only 40.8 crimes per 1000 inhabitants, the Basque Country has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe
Acknowledged Health Care System Public Transportation Network
STUDENTS WELL-BEING
Bilbao airport
Subway
Tram
http://app3.spri.net/Investing/index.html
Basci Info about the Basque Country
STUDENTS WELL-BEING“...understanding how other
cultures live ultimately teaches someone more about themselves than anything else.” Susan McQueen - UNR
STREET MARKET
NEW SURFERS
MARKET IN GERNIKA
BEACH: SURF OR SUN
BILBAO DOWNTOWN
USAC STAFFLEARNING SURF AT THE BEACH
ENJOYING THEBEACHES IN GETXO
SAMPLING LOCAL TXAKOLI
EXCURSION TO PORTUGALETE
EXCURSION TO BIARRITZ, FRANCE
THE AQUARIUM, SAN SEBASTIAN
BILBAO: SUMMER 2010
BUSINESS AND SPANISHLEARN AND ENJOY