Madrid
Academic Program
Language Prerequisites
| AUTUMN QUARTER | WINTER QUARTER | SPRING QUARTER |
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| SPANLANG 3 or SPANLANG 2A | SPANLANG 3 or SPANLANG 2A | SPANLANG 3 or SPANLANG 2A |
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NOTE: Preference will be given to students with additional language study. Native speakers are expected to demonstrate their level of language ability (writing, verbal, and reading) by providing results of a language placement test. Please contact the Stanford Language Center if you have questions about placement exams. |
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All students are expected to demonstrate their level of language ability by providing results of a language placement test. Please contact the Stanford Language Center if you have questions about the placement exam.
Most courses offered in Madrid are conducted in Spanish, and students continue their language studies while participating in the program.
Upon arrival in Madrid, all participants are expected to take an additional diagnostic test. Students who have not placed out of the 2nd-year Spanish language sequence are required to enroll in 2nd-Year Spanish while in Madrid.
Top of pageDirected Reading
Students studying in Madrid can arrange a directed reading guided by a mentor who is either a local Madrid faculty member, a scholar at a local university, or a Stanford faculty member.
Those interested in pursuing a directed reading with a local mentor should work closely their academic advisor on the home campus and the Madrid Program Director in developing a project. Students planning to work with a Stanford faculty member should work with this mentor as well as their academic advisor. A Directed Reading Proposal (downloadable form) must be submitted to the Overseas Studies office at least one month prior to the quarter of intended study. Directed Readings with local mentors are at the discretion of the Program Director. A directed reading may be taken only in addition to twelve units of regular coursework offered directly by the center.Top of pageCourse Credit
The Madrid Program offers courses that provide credit toward Stanford graduation and most classes also count toward an undergraduate major. Students must enroll in a minimum of twelve units from the courses offered through the program (local university courses are not included). For a list of all classes and information on which ones earn departmental credit or fulfill General Education Requirements, students should consult the BOSP course database or Axess.Top of page
Cultural Events and Trips
Cultural experiences and field trips, both class-related and center-wide, are an important part of the study-abroad experience in Madrid.
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