Application Due Date: JANUARY 14, 2015

$1000 Deposit ($1500 incl. Paris) Due: March 9, 2015

INFORMATION SESSIONS

September 24, 2014 at 5:00 pm in Crabtree 304.

November 19, 2014 at 5:00 pm in Crabtree 304.

“Seville is the world’s centre of nobility and courage.”

-Lope de Vega

Las Setas (The Mushrooms), Metropol Parasol, Plaza de la Encarnacion

Seville-City of Gold

APPLICATION DUE DATE: JANUARY 14, 2015

Top: Ceiling, Royal Alcazar Palace, Bottom: Torre del Oro (Golden Tower) and the banks of the Guadalquivir at night.

SPAN 1801-Onsite in Seville, Spain May 18-June1, 2015

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SPAN1801 in Seville

The southern Spanish city of Seville (in

Spanish Sevilla, pronounced say-VEE-yah)

offers rich contexts for the study of Span-

ish culture and civilization, from Roman

ruins to Moorish architecture, world-class

museums, and the remnants of dictatorial

rule.

The class allows you to live and breathe

this city’s rich culture while earning cred-

What is included?

Tuition for a 3-credit course (SPAN1801)

Study abroad programme fee

14-nights accommodation in a double-

occupancy room

Urban/suburban/rural transportation

Museum and monument admission

Academic field trips

CANADIAN STUDENTS $2196.50

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS $3092.00

PROGRAMME FEE

(PROVISIONAL)

Seville as your Classroom

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Getting the most out of the course…

This is a student-driven learning experience. Although your professor will provide guid-

ance, the nature of a ‘moving classroom’ challenges students to think outside of the box.

You will spend your evenings in a 17th-century noble palace converted into tourist apart-

ments, where each morning we will gather in the typical Andalusian courtyard for a brief

lecture and student presentation before starting out for the day’s field trip.

The Sevillan heat makes long days near impossible, so in the afternoons you’ll be encour-

aged to spend your time inside (or enjoying some shade outside) while completing regular

short intensive writing assignments that will be submitted to the professor electronically.

Students are encouraged to arrive in Seville prepared to make the most of this unique

learning experience. The professor carefully selects readings & materials and makes them

available to you before your arrival. Without the same amount of care & attention on the

part of students to these materials, many site visits & monuments will seem meaningless.

Doing your readings before & during the course is critical to the learning experience.

Provisional Schedule (subject to change)

Day 1: Orientation; (Lecture) An Overview of Seville; (Field Trip) Walking Tour of the Area

Day 2: (Lecture) Roman Spain; (Field Trip) Seville’s Aqueducts

Day 3: (Field trip) Italica, Santiponce’s Roman City; (Lecture) The Design of the Hispano-

Roman City

Day 4: (Lecture) The Decline of Roman Spain; (Field Trip) Archaeology Museum

Day 5: (Field Trip) Hispano-Expo (1929) Grounds; (Lecture) Spain in a World Context I

Day 6: (Field trip) Hispano-American World Expo (1996) Grounds; (Lecture) Spain in a

World Context II

Day 7: (Lecture) Gothic Spain and Its Demise; (Field Trip) Reales Alcázares

Day 8: (Field Trip) The Jueves Market; (Lecture) Islamic Spain

Day 9: (Lecture) The Reconquest of Spain; (Field Trip) Mosque-Cathedral and Giralda

Day 10: (Lecture) The Conquest of the Americas; (Field Trip) Archivo de Indias

Day 11: (Field Trip) Bull Ring and Museum; (Lecture) Transatlanticism, 1492-1898

Day 12: (Lecture) Renaissance, Mannierist, and Baroque Art; (Field Trip) Bellas Artes Mu-

seum

Day 13: (Lecture) Spanish Civil War; (Field Trip) Historical Military Museum

Day 14: (Lecture and Field Trip) TBA based on student interest

Day 15: Departure

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More useful information...

Food allergies

Although things are slowly chang-

ing in Spain and most of Europe,

sensitivity to food allergies is not

nearly as high as it is in North

America. Students with food aller-

gies and other food sensitivities

(such as nut allergies, gluten sen-

sitivities & shellfish allergies)

should consult with the instructor

about how to navigate these con-

cerns while in Seville.

Alcohol & Nightlife

Spanish people are well-known

enjoyers of wine and beer. In fact,

most regard them as a regular

part of their diet; and alcohol,

particularly red wine (vino tinto)

and beer (cerveza), occupies the

same space in Spanish culture as

soft drinks and juices. This is re-

flected in the price of these items

both in the supermarkets and in

bars & restaurants. Beer is in-

deed cheaper (and most of the

time colder) than water.

For this reason, it can be chal-

lenging for first-time visitors, es-

pecially young people, to opt for

the non-alcoholic option.

A few things to keep in mind:

Binge drinking is not a com-

mon phenomenon in Europe

because teenagers learn quite

early on how to pace their

drinking

Tourists stand out when intoxi-

cated and expose themselves

to danger.

Go out for some tapas first. Do

not drink on an empty stom-

ach

Drink to enjoy your evening,

not to get drunk

Drink plenty of water after a

drink

Say no to drugs at clubs. This

is not Amsterdam! Drugs are

illegal.

Buddy up! It’s great to interact

with Sevillanos and interna-

tional visitors, but try not to

stray away from your class-

mates and make sure some-

one knows where you are at all

times. Arrive and leave togeth-

er!

Oh, and remember, you’re tak-

ing a course, this means no

sleeping-in...even for the worst

hangovers...

About the instructor & the city

Dr. Lauren Beck has been

teaching SPAN1801 in a traditional

classroom for years and it is among

her favorite courses. She regularly

travels to and lives in Seville and

has intimate knowledge of that city,

its secrets and its delights.

Art, Architecture, and Soul

are words that define this city. From

the Roman city of Santiponce in Se-

ville’s outskirts to the Muslim-era

castle in its city centre and the

mosque-turned-cathedral to its left,

Seville represents the social, politi-

cal and spiritual history of Spain. Its

transatlantic empire operated out of

Seville, as large ships crisscrossed

the Atlantic Ocean and the New

World materialized to the West.

Dr. Beck specializes in the visual

culture of Spain and her expertise

and passion for painting, art, archi-

tecture, as well as religious and po-

litical history, will provide students

with a unique opportunity to em-

brace Seville in a way not possible in

the traditional classroom.

Seville, Spain: Quick Facts

Founded approx. 100BCE as

the Roman city of Hispalis

Conquered in 712CE by

Muslims, and served as fi-

nancial and commercial cen-

tre of the Islamic kingdom of

Al-Andalus for more than five

centuries

Conquered by Catholics in

1248 and became the centre

of New World trade after the

discovery of the Americas in

1492

1.5 million inhabitants

Home to two Premier soccer

teams (Sevilla FC, Real Betis)

Cradle of Flamenco music

and dance

Home to the legendary Real

Maestranza Bull Ring and

the third-largest church in

the world!!!

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SPAN1801 in Seville

DATES

SPAN1801, “Spain: A Mosaic of Cultures” will be taught on location

from May 18 to June 1, 2015

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

You are expected to be present in Seville on the afternoon of May 18th for

an Orientation Session and should schedule your departure for June 1st.

If you choose to extend your stay, please be in touch with Dr. Lauren Beck

and she will help you explore the possibilities!

ARRIVING FROM PARIS?

Students arriving from FREN 1801 with Dr.

Ionescu in Paris have the option of rail or

air.

The rail journey is 12 hours (6.5hrs Paris-

Barcelona, 5.5hrs Barcelona-Seville) on

high-speed rail. Sadly technological advanc-

es have eliminated the need for an over-

night trip from Paris to Spain by rail.

By air the gateway to Seville from Paris is

Barcelona. All major carriers connect

through Barcelona, with a few connecting at

Madrid.

Two discount airlines service the Paris-

Seville route with direct flights: Transvia

(France), Vueling (Spain). Discount carriers

are a great option, but watch out for hidden

baggage fees!

GETTING TO SEVILLE

Preparing for the trip (Please read the following carefully!)

Airfare is not included in the programme

fee, but it is relatively inexpensive. Carri-

ers such as Air Canada will maximize your

comfort for the longer journey.

If coming directly to Seville it is best to

depart from a larger Canadian airport (i.e.

Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal) and connect

via Frankfurt or Munich, to arrive in Ma-

drid and transfer in a high-speed train

(260 km/h!), on Spain’s state-of-the-art

AVE network, 2.5 hours south to Seville.

On this amazing journey you will see an

incredible landscape stretch out before

you, small towns and cities, farms and

mountains. Your professor will be waiting

for you at the accommodations.

NOTE: Although an air connection directly

to Seville from Canada is possible, for

many reasons (financial, comfort-based,

inconvenience, security, length of journey,

etc.), transfer by rail from Madrid to Se-

ville is highly-recommended.

Above right: Isabel II “Triana” bridge at night.

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Other things to know...

Walking

As is the case with most Old World cities, Seville is best explored on foot.

Your programme fee includes some access to public transportation, but the

majority of the monuments and museums you will visit in order to complete

the course will be on foot. Comfortable shoes are a must, but make sure to

bring along some casual/dress-casual footwear as well.

The Sevillan Heat

There is an old Sevillan saying:

“En Sevilla, hay dos temporadas: Invierno & Infierno!”

Or, in English

“In Seville we have two seasons: Winter and Hell!”

Seville has the second hottest summers on the European continent (the hot-

test being in Cordoba, only a couple hours away), and while SPAN 1801 will

be held in the Spring, it is not uncommon for temperatures in the second

half of May to reach a hot, dry and sunny 34 degrees Celsius (or more) for

days at a time during a heat wave.

You should come prepared for these temperatures, as they will be quite dif-

ferent from the ones you will leave back home in Canada and/or during your

time in Paris.

Sunscreen is ESSENTIAL!!

Health & Safety

Seville is a safe & modern city where you can expect to live relatively free of

concern for personal safety. There are no vaccinations required for travel to

Spain, and no restrictions on the drinking water. This said, you should con-

sult with a physician if you have any specific health concerns.

You should also consult the Department of Foreign Affairs & International

Trade website on travel to Spain ( http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/spain) for

other useful information including passport & entry requirements, and loca-

tions of embassies and consulates.

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Before you leave...

Orientation Session

We will hold an orientation ses-

sion at the beginning of April to

go over practical arrangements. It

is hoped that at that time stu-

dents will have determined when

and how they are arriving in Se-

ville. Instructors will be able to

provide each student with cus-

tomized advice.

Exploring other opportunities

Students may choose to combine

this study abroad programme

with language learning, cooking

classes or volunteer opportuni-

ties. One website worth checking

out is transitionsabroad.com. If

interested in obtaining transfer

credits for courses in Spanish as

a second language that they will

complete in Spain, students

should consult the Programme

Advisor in Spanish, Dr. Lauren

Beck, prior to departure.

Self-fundraising

To raise funds in order to cover

the cost of the programme or to

set aside some spending money,

you can opt to forego birthday

and Christmas presents in favour

of a donation to the Paris/Seville

personal fund. Other creative

ideas can be entertained as well,

depending of course on individual tal-

ent and abilities. A bake sale? Cou-

pons for cleaning the house? Dog

walking in Sackville? Selling artwork?

Be shameless! It is an investment in

your education after all.

Language

You do not need to speak Spanish to

get around, but you will be at an ad-

vantage if you can communicate even

at a basic level. Nonetheless, Seville is

a major tourist destination, and most

shopkeepers, waiters and monument

staff do speak at least some English.

Passports

You must have an up to date passport

for travel to and inside of the Europe-

an Union (Schengen Area). If you do

not have a current passport, you

should apply for one or renew yours

right away. For worry-free travel, the

expiry date on your passport should be

more than six months away from the

date of your travel. Tip: it’s always a

good idea to take a couple of copies of

your passport, leaving one at home

and storing one in your luggage.

Mobile Data Roaming Package

Before you arrive in Europe, it is highly

recommended to place a “roaming”

package on your smartphone, tablet

etc. account. Note: North American

pre-paid (Pay As You go) accounts, will

not work in Europe.

The Programme Fee does NOT include:

Air travel to and from Seville, nor train travel to or from Seville (about 90 euros

each way from Madrid), nor taxi travel from train station to apartment (about 8

euros each way)

Medical insurance and cancellation protection.

Food costs (students will be housed in apartments, some of which have terrac-

es, all of which have a kitchen) you should budget $30/day for food and drink.

Passport or visa fees (if applicable)

Spending money, telephone calls and sundry expenses.

Sightseeing/tourism expenses

Travel Tip:

If doing both courses (Paris & Seville) consider flying in and out of Paris and con-

necting to and from Seville by rail or discount air carrier. “Multi-City” flight booking

is also a great option. For example, you could fly into Paris, travel by rail to Seville,

and afterward fly home from Madrid!

Above: Seville Cathedral at night. View

from the centre of Plaza del Trunfo,

Left: Fans (“Socios”) in the stands at

Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán for a

Sevilla FC soccer match., May 2014

Credit Xiaoyin Zhao/Facebook.

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SPAN1801 in Seville

S E L F C A T E R I N G

You will be staying at the Conde de Gelves Apartments, a converted noble palace

that now boasts several well-appointed and comfortable interior and exterior

apartments. Located in the centre of Seville, all apartments come with internet,

air-conditioning and a completely-equipped kitchen. Most monuments can be

reached on foot from this location.

CONTACT INFO:

Tourist Apartments-La Casa del Conde de Gelves

Calle Viejos, 5 Seville, Spain, 41003

LEARNING THROUGH FOOD: SUPERMARKET

ENCOUNTERS

You may not think it, but a great way to learn more

about a culture is to shop its supermarkets and

cook for yourself. Self-catering accommodations

(i.e. cooking for yourself), ask you to have a truly

immersive experience. Find out what the average

Seviillan family has for dinner. Try a new breakfast

item that you could never get back home.

Your apartment is not only close to two open-air

fresh food markets, but also extremely close to

three supermarkets. One a small neighborhood

store, another 24/7 major brand name, and finally

a large chain store with foods for every taste and

from every part of the world.

Well-situated for a true gastronomic

experience, the apartments are only

a few steps away from both the cen-

turies-old open air market on Calle

Feria on, and the clean and modern-

ized market at Plaza Encarnacíon.

Indulge in fresh bread, meats, vege-

tables and seafood all sold by local

families.

ACCOMODATIONS FOR 2014

Preparing a meal in

your own kitchen

with fresh, local

ingredients from the

market. Credit: Amy

Glennie/Facebook,

May 2014

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TAPAS! (and other delights)

If eating out is your thing, you’re in luck! You are a five-minute walk from the Alameda de

Hercules plaza, where there are dozens of restaurants and tapas bars where you can

enjoy some of the best cuisine in the world for a fraction of the price.

The Alameda, as it’s called, is the bohemian heart of Seville and here you’ll find every-

thing from traditional homemade tapas (called “caseras”), to pizza, seafood, vegan &

vegetarian, and for the less adventurous,

even North American style hamburgers, sand-

wiches and fries (patatas fritas).

As already mentioned, you should budget

roughly $30/day for food and (non-alcoholic)

drinks. For this amount, you can anticipate

having some of the most exquisite and

unique dishes you’ve ever had, while still be-

ing able to experiment with unique Spanis

ingredients at home in your apartment with

your roommates.

For more on the delights and surprises of

Spanish cuisine, take a look at the 2009 PBS television series Spain, on the Road Again

with actress Gwyneth Paltrow and “Iron Chef” Mario Batali. (Available on iTunes, You

Tube, online at pbs.org or on request from your instructor Dr. Lauren Beck).

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renowned Iberian smoked ham (Jamón ibérico ), served freshly sliced with a cold glass of cerveza (beer). Credit

Célina Boothby /Facebook, May 2014.

Caesar & Hercules, Columns at the Alameda de Her-

cules, May 2014. Credit Laura Steeves/Facebook