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Spanish Language ImmersionGS26Barcelona,SpainGLOBAL STUDIESSponsorJulie GoodeJean RueckertPriceS$3,500Course Length7 daysDescriptionDuring this course, students will undergo an immersion experience in theSpanish language and culture in Barcelona. They will live with a Spanishfamily - two SAS students per family - for six nights and will attend Spanishclasses for four days at a language school. When not in class, they willexperience firsthand the history and culture of this part of Spain by visitinghistoric sites in and around Barcelona.This course will leave very late on February 14th and will return very early onFebruary 22nd.Post-Interim Experience:Parent’s Night or OnlineReflections - to bedetermined by groupObjectives• Improve the student’s language abilities in Spanish in an interesting,authentic and safe environment.• Students will investigate traditionalpottery making techniques.• Provide a far greater understanding of and appreciation for, the Spanishway of life and value systems by living with a Spanish family.• Visit the major sights of Barcelona to allow students to learn and gain anunderstanding of both non-verbal communication styles and every day,spoken Spanish, by interacting with Spaniards in real-life situations.• Familiarize the students with the geography, history, cuisine and cultureof the Spaniards while providing them with an understanding of howSpain’s history and culture has shaped its present and will shape itsfuture.RequirementsPre-Course requirements:• Currently be enrolled in an HS Spanish course at SAS, or those withSpanish skills already, should seek permission from Ms. Rueckert (H413)by 3:30pm, Oct. 17.• Submit all forms and paperwork that apply to the course and attend allmeetings.• Prepare a situational role-play or cultural presentation related to theSpanish language and/or culture.• Send a letter of introduction in Spanish to the host family in Spain.• Purchase a small gift to give the homestay family.Post-Course requirements:• Attend all scheduled meetings and write a letter of thanks to the hostfamily.• Complete presentation in small groups for Online Presentations or ISParent Night.SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL interim semester HANDBOOK 57