Students may choose from a wide variety of subjects, such as art history, cinema, economics, politics, psychology, and Spanish literature. All students should provide their academic advisor with the course offering information. Madrid II students will make final course selection in Madrid but should confirm in advance which courses must be taken for major, minor, and departmental requirements, and which courses may be taken for elective credit. All courses are taught in Spanish by Spanish scholars from nearby universities. When students arrive in Madrid, they select courses in consultation with the Boston University Resident Director.
All courses meet three hours per week and normally require at least one paper and final exam.
Boston University evaluates each course and awards credit for successful completion. Level III Honors Program Spring semester only Level III offers a specialized program for exceptionally well-qualified students who have a strong command of Spanish and have a GPA of at least 3.5. Prior to the start of courses at UAM, students in Level III enroll in an advanced-level course on contemporary Spain. Program participants choose three courses from a wide array of subjects offered at the university and participate in semester-long tutorials that assist them with their university course work.