Portugal: Lisbon Semester

CIAL Centro de Linguas in Lisbon

Students are tested an placed in language classes at the level appropriate to their language proficiency, with six levels of language from elementary through advanced offered. Instructors use a multi-media approach, including video and computer instruction.

Each level is taught in a four-week module of classes, which meets three hours a day, five days per week, with a maximum of six students per class. Students may complete up to six 4-week module sessions depending on their language skill level.

In addition to language courses, mini-courses are offered for one credit each to students who have achieved the pre-intermediate level and beyond. The mini-courses are taught in Portuguese and can include topics such as Portuguese Literature, Portugal and the Discoveries. Mini-courses taught in English may be arranged for an additional fee.

 

Student Life

Students reside in private homes with breakfast included in the cost. CIAL will help find alternative accommodations if the student prefers. The CIAL Centro de Linguas can be reached by inexpensive public transportation from accommodations. A full program of acticities is available to students including visits to museums, monuments, lectures, debates, and half-day visit to points of interest.

 

Duration

Fall September 7-December 18, 2009
Spring January 4-March 26, 2010
Students may choose to participate in a 12 week, 12 credit semester or a 16 week, 16 credit semester.

Application Deadline(s)

Fall June 1, 2009
Spring November 1, 2009

Eligibility Requirements

A 2.5 GPA is required, as are official transcripts, two academic letters of recommendation, and a minimum age of 18 years to participate in the program.

Language

Portuguese

Academic Levels

Undergraduate

Costs

$7,800
SBU students should contact the International Studies Office at St. Bonaventure University for costs.
Students enrolling through SBU should contact the SBU international education office for fees.
COLLEGE TUITION Contact international ed. office at home college

Costs Included

Tuition, fees, housing, some meals, cultural activities and insurance.

Costs Not Included

Air, passport, visa and incidentals

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

 

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.