The courses taught in English at the GW Madrid Study Center are regular GW offerings. Students also receive GW credit for the Spanish language/culture courses. The UAM faculty integrate the highest level of scholarship with professional experience and are approved by departments at the GW campus after a rigorous examination of teaching credentials, course material, and syllabi.
In the first four weeks of the program, students enroll in a six-credit Spanish language and culture course. The intensive course immerses students in the study of the language and culture through a focus on grammar, conversation, and composition exercises. Following the intensive course, students normally select three courses from the offerings listed below. Students are required to continue language study throughout the semester or year.
| Art 121 | Art in the Prado |
| PSc 161 | European-Atlantic Relations |
| Hist 136 | Europe in the Twentieth Century |
| IAff 190 | Special Topics: Contemporary Spain |
| IAff 195 | International Internship (see internship description below) |
| Econ 181 | International Economics: International Trade Theory (fall only) |
| Econ 182 | International Economics: International Macroeconomic Theory (spring only) |
| IBus 166 | International Marketing Management |
| Spanish 30 | General Readings in Spanish Litterature |
| Spanish 180 | Topics in Spanish Civilization |
Unless otherwise noted, courses are offered during both the fall and the spring semester. Students earn three credits for each course, except for IAff 195 (internship), which can be for two or three credit hours.
Students with an appropriate level of Spanish may also
enroll in courses offered by the Universidad Autonóma de Madrid.
Specific course listings are not available until shortly before the start
of the academic year.(Note: The final list of courses will be determined
at time of semester registration).
Internships provide a unique opportunity for international
work experience and to learn how Spanish businesses and institutions operate.
Internships are conducted under the supervision of the resident director
and can begin after completion of the intensive Spanish language and culture
course. Students are required to work 12 hours per week at their assigned
internship. Internship opportunities are available in business management,
international politics, social services, journalism, and education. Students
have interned at:
- EFE (Spanish National New Service)
- The Commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy
- The United Nations
- Amnesty International
- Wyatt and Co. (public relations and finance)
Please note that internship appointments depend on a student's language proficiency and specific skills. Every effort is made to place participants in internships appropriate to their language ability, field of study, or area of interest. In order to facilitate the internship placements, accepted students should submit a one to two page resume in both English and Spanish highlighting areas of study (major and minor), foreign language knowledge, special skills, areas of expertise and interest (e.g. international finance, European-American relations, organizational skills, computer skills, research and teaching experience), and previous work experience. Sample resumes are available from the Office for Study Abroad.