Tufts in Madrid

Introduction
The Tufts-in-Madrid program, which includes options in Madrid (UAM) and in Alcalá de Henares (UAH), is designed as a one-year program of academic study. Students are strongly urged to stay for the full academic year, but students who are unable to go for the full academic year may apply to attend the fall or spring semester in either location. Preference is given to students who apply for the full year. The program is run jointly with Skidmore-in-Spain.

Since the restoration of democracy in Spain in 1977, Madrid, the country’s capital, has become an exciting cultural, political, and commercial center in Western Europe. Spain offers international students both a wealth of historical, architectural, and artistic treasures and the lifestyle of a modern, multicultural, and dynamically changing society. Situated in the center of the Iberian peninsula, the city offers easy access to all of the country’s regions and provides the opportunity to become acquainted with a cross section of Spain’s diverse cultural heritage. Tufts University has enjoyed an exchange relationship with the Autonomous University of Madrid since 1985 and with the University of Alcalá since the fall of 2000.

The Autonomous University of Madrid was founded in 1970 and is located in Cantoblanco, on the northeastern outskirts of Madrid. The U.A.M. offers a large selection of courses including Spanish language, world literature, international relations, linguistics, history, geography, economics, business, law, political science, archaeology, Arab studies, Asian studies, sociology, art history, education, and psychology.

The University of Alcalá is one of the oldest and most progressive universities in Spain. The University is located in Alcalá de Henares, a medium-sized historical city (140,000 inhabitants) situated 16 miles to the east of Madrid. The Alcalá program office is located in the School of Documentation at the University.

The Tufts-in-Madrid program facility is situated in downtown Madrid and houses the administrative offices, classrooms, and study/computer rooms for student use. The Spanish Language and Culture courses, which are designed specifically for the program students, are held at the program center in Madrid.

Administration
Director: Susan Sánchez Casal, A.B., M.A, Ph.D., University of California, Riverside.

Assistant Director: Mayte de las Heras Martínez, Lic. en Fil. y Let., Autonomous University of Madrid.

Executive/Alcalá Coordinator: Miguel Angel Lera, Lic. en Fil. y Let., Dr. Fil. y Let., University of Alcalá.

Madrid Coordinator: Luis Castilla, Dip. Statistics, Complutense University of Madrid.

Madrid Coordinator: Gloria Fortún Menor, Lic. en Fil. y Let., UNED.

Alcalá Coordinator: Sergio Barreiro Sánchez, Lic. en Fil. y Let., Dr. Fil. y Let., University of Alcalá.

Alcalá Family Coordinator: Angelines Álvaro.

Prerequisites
Well-prepared undergraduates (normally juniors, but occasionally some seniors) who meet the requirements listed here and who have completed Spanish 21 and 22 (Composition and Conversation) or the equivalent of six semesters of college-level Spanish may apply to the program. Spanish 31 (Main Currents of Spanish Literature I) and 32 or 34 are highly recommended. The majority of students who participate in the program are Spanish majors or International Relations majors. A variety of other majors are represented from the humanities, the social sciences, and the sciences. All courses are taught in Spanish.

Comprehensive Program Fee 2011-2012
$28,016 for a semester,
$56,032 for the academic year includes:

• Two-week orientation program;
• Full room and board (Winter and Spring vacations excluded) includes an individual room, two meals per day with host families, weekly meal stipend, laundry, and wifi;
• Full tuition and fees at the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) or the University of Alcalá (UAH);
• Use of UAM or UAH facilities: sports, computers, e-mail, and activities;
• Six program courses each semester on Spanish/Transatlantic Culture and Language Studies;
• Individual and group tutorials; peer tutor program at UAM and UAH;
• A stipend for students to use towards classes in sports/fitness, music, dance, and art classes; Spain travel stipend;
• Three excursions each semester to different regions of Spain;
• Unlimited reimbursement for cultural events such as plays, films, exhibits, concerts, and lectures;
• Membership at the Circulo de Bellas Artes, an important cultural center; a European Youth Card
• Monthly transportation pass.