Through the Global Education Office, the Spanish Language Program offers a full-year or single-semester<\/a> program in Madrid, Spain, and intersession<\/a> and summer<\/a> programs in Salamanca (Spain) and Coronado (Costa Rica). Students should consult with the director of undergraduate studies or their department adviser prior to studying abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hopkins Madrid Program offers students a unique opportunity to further their education while benefitting from a cross-cultural experience that improves their language skills in a Spanish university setting. The Program has been designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of students with a variety of majors. Students can pursue their personal interests and, at the same time, fulfill their JHU academic requirements, taking classes from Cursos de Estudios Hisp\u00e1nicos, or for an even richer experience, students can take direct-enrollment courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information, visit the Johns Hopkins Program in Madrid website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Complete an entire semester of Spanish language in just four weeks in the vibrant college town of Salamanca, Spain. Students will take a 3-credit Spanish Language course and a 3-credit Modern Spanish Culture course for a total of 6 credits. Students must have completed Spanish Elements I or the equivalent in order to be eligible for the program. Students can take any Spanish level from Elements II all the way through Spanish for the Professions courses in Salamanca and be eligible to take the next course in the Spanish language sequence in the next semester. All courses will be taught in Spanish, and students will be placed into the appropriate language level for both courses. The culture course will include field trips within Salamanca and excursions to other cities in Spain. Students will also improve their language skills by living with host families in Salamanca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Complete an entire semester of Spanish language in just 4 weeks in Coronado, 11 km\/7 miles northeast of San Jos\u00e9 and situated on the outskirts of Braulio Carrillo National Park. Students will have class Monday through Friday in the morning and volunteer three afternoons a week. Students will receive 3 Spanish Language credits and 3 Modern Latin American Culture or Spanish Language Practicum, (if prerequisites for this course were met before the program’s start), for a total of 6 credits. Students must have completed Spanish Elements II or the equivalent in order to be eligible for the program. All courses will be taught in Spanish. The program will include cultural activities, field trips within Coronado and San Jos\u00e9, and excursions to other Costa Rica cities. Students will also be able to improve their language skills by living with host families in Coronado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are multiple opportunities for studying abroad in the Portuguese program. While every program is not offered annually, these programs are all potential options for students during their tenure at JHU. Students can study abroad during intersession<\/a> or on a summer program<\/a>. See our student profiles and learn more about their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The program takes place in the exhilarating metropolis of Salvador da Bahia, one of Brazil\u2019s foremost cultural centers. Students will spend three weeks filled with exciting activities, enriching mini-courses, cultural lectures, hands-on workshops, and informative visits. Learn about the Brazilian health system and how the country deals with tropical diseases like Zika and Dengue. Study the current political situation and controversial policies of the Brazilian government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Experience Afro-Brazilian culture and history while having a Portuguese language immersion experience in this rich agricultural, industrial and vibrant maritime district. Take a walk on the cobblestone streets of the restored Pelourinho district \u201cold city\u201d a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the largest group of Baroque buildings in the Americas, examples of Portuguese colonial architecture and historical monuments. Join a street celebration and feel the infectious rhythms of Bahia\u2019s African-inspired music and dance. Taste acaraje, moqueca, vatapa and other delicious Afro-Brazilian dishes while earning 3 credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make a difference in children\u2019s lives while learning about the history and Culture of the gorgeous volcanic archipelago of Cape Verde, Africa. This intersession program will offer students the opportunity to conduct service learning in an NGO in Cape Verde. JHU students will assist local children with literacy, sports, arts, technology, languages, music, social activities, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students will have several lectures related to Cape Verde\u2019s culture, history, politics, environment, economy, course-related field trips, and other cultural activities to provide opportunities for students to deepen understanding of this Luso-African society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Improve your Portuguese language skills in an intensive program and learn about Brazilian culture in the exhilarating metropolis of Rio de Janeiro! 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Salamanca, Spain: Spanish Language & Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Coronado, Costa Rica: Spanish Language & Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Portuguese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Brazil: Health, Politics, & Cultural Studies in Bahia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cape Verde: Service Learning & Luso-African Society<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte: Brazilian Culture and History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n