COURSE INFORMATION

FYET Spanish Vistas: Art, Architecture and Cuisine - 1 credit

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Students will be given an introduction to the geography and regions of Spain as well as a general overview of the country's rich cultural history. The class will study Spain's five greatest artists: El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, Picasso, and Dalí by examining the historical context in which they each painted and how their paintings reflect political, religious, and social truths of their day. Additionally, the class will cover the architecture of Hapsburg and Bourbon Madrid as well as that of Gaudí in Barcelona. Lastly, the class will be given a preview of eating in Spain with a focus on the food itself and the eating schedule and customs of the Spanish culture.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Class visits to:
-Museo Picasso in the Barrio Gótico
-Parque Guell
-Basílica de la Sagrada Familia and Casa Battló
-Day trip to Figueres
-Dalí Museum
-Montjuic Park
-El Prado
-Museo de Reina Sofía


PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

- Students must already possess a valid passport or be eligible to obtain a valid passport
- Students must be Freshmen
-Lots of walking will occur on uneven pavements
-Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
(When entering GPA for this application, freshmen are instructed to enter 0.0 until they earn a GPA after their first semester at College of Charleston)

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Professor Devon Hanahan
Department of Hispanic Studies
hanahand@cofc.edu
843-953-5881

Professor Hanahan has taught at The College of Charleston since 1995 and has led two student programs to Spain and one to Mexico. This is her 6th year teaching in the FYE program, and she is very enthusiastic about sharing her love of Spain's people and culture with her students, especially incoming freshmen who might be experiencing thier first trip abroad.

Note: For questions regarding on-site program details and course content, please contact the program director. Any inquires regarding application processing, billing, or scholarship opportunities can be directed to the Center for International Education (contact information listed above).