International Opportunities

All majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad. To transfer credits from programs abroad, consult the Office of the Registrar. Depending on course selections, up to 25 units of course work taken abroad may be applied toward the major and 15 units toward the minor in Spanish. Students planning study abroad, or returning from study programs, are encouraged to consult with the majors and minors coordinator or an undergraduate adviser to coordinate the course work from abroad with their degree program. Both the department and Bechtel International Center maintain information banks on study abroad programs. Stanford sponsors the following options:

Stanford in Santiago, Chile

The Stanford Program in Santiago, Chile requires one year of college Spanish, with preference given to students with more advanced language preparation. Course work there is done entirely in Spanish. Detailed information, including curricular offerings, is listed in the Overseas Studies section of the Stanford Bulletin, or at the Overseas Studies Program (OSP) office in Sweet Hall. Internships and research opportunities may be arranged for two-quarter students.

Special Programs

The Stanford Overseas Studies Program also offers a variety of special seminars, some of which are in Latin coutries.

Brazil and Portugal

The University maintains a relationship with the Universidade Estatal do Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Students interested in study in Brazil or Portugal, should contact Professor de Sá or Lyris Wiedemann.

Spain

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese recommends study in Spain with the Hamilton College Academic Year in Spain program, administered by the Department of Romance Languages of Hamilton College in cooperation with faculty members of Williams and Swarthmore colleges. Two distinguishing features of this program are: (1) Spanish must be spoken at all times, both in and outside of class; all students are required to sign a pledge to this effect before their arrival in Madrid; (2) the arrangement of independent study projects in lieu of regular courses. The program is based in Madrid, where the cultural, educational, social, and geographical benefits are optimal.

An additional excellent program recommended by the department is the Madrid campus of St. Louis University. This program has many of the features of the Hamilton College program. In addition, it has its own buildings and facilities located on the outskirts of the University of Madrid campus. This is the only U.S. overseas studies program in Spain which has received full accreditation by the Spanish authorities. Students interested in study in Spain should consult Professors Haro or Predmore for information.

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