Program Overview
España: Aquí y Allá – Ayer y Hoy
The storied history of Spain is intertwined with its rich culture; to study it requires focus. This two-semester program engages in an interdisciplinary study of Spanish culture along two axes for students to better understand how Spain has dramatically affected the world.
In IDH 4007, you will study along the first axis, aquí y allá, to look at the ongoing transatlantic dialogue between Spain and the Americas. With an emphasis on Miami in the Spring, the course will focus on the many social and cultural manifestations of this relationship.
In IDH 4008, you will study along the second temporal axis, ayer y hoy, examining the history of Spain by concentrating on four eras and four regions that are significant not only for Spain but also for its influence on the Americas.
Program Start: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Program End: Monday, June 15, 2026
Applications are closed
This study abroad program has reached capacity. We encourage you to review our available study abroad programs.
PROGRAM DETAILS
What you'll be doing
- Hiking to the top of Montserrat
- Touring the Royal Palace of Madrid
- Walking through history in the Alhambra
- Viewing artworks in the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
This is a living document, meaning that scheduled Free Time may be utilized for in-person quizzes, class meetings, and/or class days. Students should always consult with their Faculty Director prior to scheduling plans during Free Time.
Cost & Aid
- 29 nights in handpicked accommodations
- Train and bus transportation between cities and day trips
- Domestic flight from Barcelona to Bilbao
- Local public transportation in Madrid, Sevilla, Barcelona and Bilbao
- Boat cruise in Río Guadalquivir
- International travel medical insurance
- English-speaking tour guide for some activities
- 24/7 support from Faculty Director and Program Assistant
- Admission to El Escorial, el Valle de los Caídos, Catedral de Sevilla, and so much more
Your Faculty Director
Niurca Márquez is a movement artist/researcher and author. As a trained somatic educator, she uses her body-centered work to service communities undergoing processes of healing and self-realization.
A Latinx artist and activist on the margins advocating for silenced voices, she is particularly interested in notions of identity, cultural memory, ritual and the body within a contemporary framework, as well as the multiple layers of communication and understanding in movement practices that lead to liaisons with political and social discourse.
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