Fordham in Granada Summer Program

The city of Granada, a recognized World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain and the world. It is also the hometown of Federico García Lorca and a center of flamenco culture. The Alhambra Palace, the Sacromonte and Albacín neighborhoods, the Cathedral, and the numerous Baroque churches of the city are testimonies of a rich past, which continues to be alive through its vibrant university community.

SPAN 2001 - Spanish Language and Literature. (3 Credits)

Study of selected literary texts and review of pertinent grammatical structures, textual analysis, composition, and conversation. Conducted in Spanish.

Attribute: TBA

Prerequisite: SPAN 1502.

POSC 3480- Islamic Culture and Politics in Spain (4 Credits)

This course explores the fascinating relationship between Western and Islamic cultures in Spain. It is informed by three lenses: historical, cultural, and political. The first half begins with a study of the rise of Islamic and European identities, examining the fields of philosophy, literature, art and architecture to trace how those identities interacted and formed over time. The second half will focus on the political dimensions of these interactions to consider questions of rulership, inclusion and exclusion, and possession of land. Students will have the opportunity to learn about these phenomena not only via readings and class discussions, but also immersion into the rich cultural sites of Granada and Córdoba to appreciate the impact of Islamic culture on al-Andalus and Spain more widely. Delving into politics, history and art, our aim will be to uncover resources for conviviality and mutual learning in the present.

Attribute: TBA

Students will have the option to live in either homestays or in the residence hall.  Homestay families provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a supportive environment for participants to acclimate to their new surroundings. 

The residence halls offer apartment-style living with double bedrooms with private bathrooms inside each room. Students will share accommodations with other program participants. Rooms are equipped with desks for studying. Bed linens and towels will be provided. Please note that 3 meals per day will be included Monday through Saturday in the dining room located within the residence hall. No meals are prepared on holidays or Sundays. 

Please visit our costs and funding page for more information. 

Summer 2025 Dates:

June 2nd: Students Arrive & Orientation

June 27th: Students Depart