{"id":5445,"date":"2025-09-22T12:52:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T16:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=5445"},"modified":"2026-01-02T15:20:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T20:20:05","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/degree-program\/madrid-internship-summer\/curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Madrid Internship Summer Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav class=\"toc-wrapper\" id=\"toc\" aria-label=\"Page Section Navigation\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"toc-heading toc-nav-toggle\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Toggle Page Contents Navigation\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Page Contents<\/span><\/nav>\n\n\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/wp-content\/plugins\/bu-front-end-library\/js\/collapsible.js?ver=5.4.2\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This eight-week program takes place at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.es\/\">Instituto Internacional en Espa\u00f1a<\/a>. Students intern four days a week in the morning and take one course at the Instituto in the afternoon. Students also enroll in a non-unit Hub co-curricular and an internship course. Students will intern approximately 20 hours per week, for seven weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>Syllabi are for course approval and reference only. Students will receive up-to-date syllabi when their courses begin.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Core Phase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Required Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students enroll in one of the following courses and the internship course. Each course carries four units. Students must enroll for a total of eight units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;Course offerings vary and may not be offered every summer. Electives taught in Spanish carry a language pre-requisite of 5 terms of college-level Spanish or equivalent.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">CAS AH 364<\/span><br><span class=\"course-title\">Art and Architecture in Madrid: 1561-Today<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<p><em>Taught in Spanish<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Survey of architecture, sculpture, and painting in Madrid, and how these fit in the broader frame of European styles and historical context, 1561\u2013present. Key theories in art history are introduced, giving students a broader perspective on critical approaches to art.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"hub-course\"><strong>BU Hub areas:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy<\/li>\r\n<li>Creativity and Innovation<\/li>\r\n<li>Aesthetic Exploration<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">CAS LS 350<\/span><br><span class=\"course-title\">Introduction to Analysis of Hispanic Texts: Exploring Madrid through Literature<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<p><em>Taught in Spanish.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Development of techniques for reading and interpreting Hispanic literary texts; reading of lyric poetry, drama, and fictional narrative.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"hub-course\"><strong>BU Hub areas:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Aesthetic Exploration<\/li>\r\n<li>Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy<\/li>\r\n\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">CAS HI 342\/RN 353<\/span><br><span class=\"course-title\">Camino de Santiago: A Pilgrim&#8217;s Way Yesterday and Today<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<p><em>Taught in English\/Spanish.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>Note: This course is not available in Summer 2026 but will be open Summer 2027.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>This course provides a comprehensive approach to the phenomenon of the Camino de Santiago, integrating historical, cultural, social, and contemporary perspectives to offer students a well-rounded understanding of this significant European pilgrimage route.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\r\n\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">CAS RN 327\/CAS HI 327\/CAS JS 357<\/span><br><span class=\"course-title\">Sephardic Jewish History<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<p><em>Taught in English<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Included in the Hub Social and Racial Justice Pathway. <\/p>\r\n<p>This course explores the long arc of Sephardic (Judeo-Spanish) Jewish history, from the Jews&#8217; settlement in \u201cHispania&#8221; during ancient Roman times, to their participation in the medieval societies and cultures of Islamic Al-Andalus and the Christian kingdoms, their expulsion and forced conversions in 1492 (Spain) and 1496 (Portugal), and the subsequent development of a global diasporic Sephardi culture that remains vibrant into the present.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"hub-course\"><strong>BU Hub areas:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Historical Consciousness<\/li>\r\n<li>The Individual in Community<\/li>\r\n<li>Teamwork\/Collaboration<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<h2>Internship Phase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Internship Area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that the following are examples of past internship placements only. While BU Study Abroad guarantees an internship to program participants, specific placements vary from term to term and may not always be available. Likewise, internship placements may be available in academic areas not listed. Certain placements may require fluency in the target language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Advertising\/Marketing\/Public Relations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Study marketing techniques, media, and consumer behavior while working in the marketing\/PR department of a Spanish company, multinational firm, or advertising agency. Previous internship placements have included OM Premium, Procter &amp; Gamble, Elipse Iniciativas, IFEMA (convention center), and JBan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Arts\/Arts Administration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Study the current art market in Madrid. Learn about the funding bodies that support the arts and work in one of Madrid\u2019s art galleries, museums, preservation projects, or local arts centers. Past internship placements have included Galer\u00eda Dur\u00e1n, Museo de Artes Decorativas, and Sotheby\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Business\/Economics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Study the current economic, political, and social issues affecting Spain and work in an organization with an economic dimension. Past internship placements have included American Express, AFI, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Vista Capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Film, Radio &amp; Television<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Study communications and society in Madrid and work for one of the radio and television stations or film production companies. Past internship placements have included Boca a Boca Films, Eco Casting, Madrid Film, Lua, Dos Mundos TV, and Rioja Films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Hospitality &amp; Tourism<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Study Spanish culture and the Spanish tourism industry. Students intern in hotels, restaurants, and the travel industry. Past internships have included Groupo Zena, Hotel Villa Real, Forocio, and CEA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Journalism<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Study news media in the context of the political, cultural, and social life of Madrid by participating in the daily life of a newspaper, magazine, publishing house, or a broadcast news organization. Past internship placements have included&nbsp;<em>The Broadsheet, Rolling Stone, In Madrid, Lips<\/em>, and Associated Press Bureau Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>International Organizations\/NGOs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Work in social activist organizations, environmental organizations, human rights organizations, and associated government departments. Past internship placements have included Amigos de la Tierra, World Tourism Organization (WTO), Hombre y Tierra, and Mundo Cooperante.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Politics\/International Relations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Study the issues and institutions of Madrid\u2019s political culture and work in a political setting, including Parliament, party organizations, lobbying groups, or political public relations agencies. Past internship placements have included Embassy of M\u00e9xico (commercial office), Embassy of the United States (commercial office), Office of European Commission, INCIPE, and UNICEF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Pre-Law<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Study the history and practice of the Spanish law in Madrid and participate in the daily life of an NGO working in human rights and immigration law. Past internship placements have included Bufete J. Ruiz and Hombre y Tierra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><strong>Health\/Human Services<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Study health care and human services issues and participate in the daily work life of hospital rehabilitation, therapy, or education programs; health center administration; social service departments; community care centers; or social activist organizations. Past internship placements have included Cento de Mujeres Progesistas, Hospital de la Zarsuela, Interlab, Centro Dato, and PharmaGen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Internship Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Study Abroad will enroll students in a non-unit Hub co-curricular and a four-unit internship course, which includes a classroom component. Placements are contingent upon the student\u2019s past experience, professional interest, and available opportunities in any given term; flexibility is essential. Upon successful completion of the internship experience, students will receive a Hub requirement in the area&nbsp;<em>Individual in Community&nbsp;<\/em>from the co-curricular HUB SA 330.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">HUB SA 330<\/span><br>\r\n<span class=\"course-title\">Study Abroad Internship<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n\r\nThis course is a Non-unit Hub Co-curricular.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 0<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"hub-course\"><strong>BU Hub areas:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Individual in Community<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">COM CM 471<\/span><br \/><span class=\"course-title\">Internship in Advertising\/Marketing\/Public Relations<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">CAS AH 505<\/span><br><span class=\"course-title\">Internship in Arts\/Architecture\/Arts Administration<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">CAS EC 497<\/span><br><span class=\"course-title\">Internship in Business\/Economics<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">COM FT 493<\/span><br \/><span class=\"course-title\">Internship in Film &#038; Television<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">SHA HF 390<\/span><br><span class=\"course-title\">Field Placement in Hospitality Administration<\/span><\/h6>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">COM JO 412<\/span><br><span class=\"course-title\">Internship in Journalism<\/span><\/h6>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">CAS PO 401\/IR 451<\/span><br><span class=\"course-title\">Internship in Politics\/International Relations<\/span><\/h6>\r\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">CAS PO 403<\/span><br><span class=\"course-title\">Internship in Comparative Law<\/span><\/h6>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">CAS PO 405\/IR 455<\/span><br \/><span class=\"course-title\">Internship in International Organizations<\/span><\/h6>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">CAS PS 495<\/span><br><span class=\"course-title\">Internship in Health and Human Services<\/span><\/h6>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container course hub\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\">\n<h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"button\" style=\"cursor: pointer;\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"course-code\">CAS CS 219<\/span><br><span class=\"course-title\">Internship in Information Technology<\/span><\/h6>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Units:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curriculum This eight-week program takes place at the&nbsp;Instituto Internacional en Espa\u00f1a. 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