Spanish Memories, African Hopes Through Literature and Film
Granada, Spain
Why you should go
This Global Seminar will examine some of the major themes of the 18-20th Century (revolution, industry and industrialization, empire…) in their global meaning, with a focus on Spain and its relations with North Africa. Field trips will include a two-night visit to Morocco, to compare the contemporary Muslim culture and its ancient architecture with Granada. Another field trip will entail two nights in Madrid where we will meet with groups that work on immigration issues as well as visit the culturally diverse neighborhood of Lavapies.
Courses
- LTAF 120GS: African Literature: Islam and Migration (PDF draft syllabus)
- MMW 14GS: Divergent Paths to the Modern World, 18th-20th Century (PDF draft syllabus)
Faculty Leader
Oumelbanine Zhiriozhiri@ucsd.edu
Oumelbanine Zhiri studies early modern culture in Europe, North Africa and West Asia. Her research interests include Arab and European, especially French, literatures, Orientalism and its history, travel accounts and geography, science and technology studies, the practices of philology, and early modern empires. She teaches French and Arabic literature, world history, and theory. Professor Zhiri taught this Global Seminar in summer 2023 and is returning for summer 2026.
Who should go
This Global Seminar is great for students looking to fulfill one of their ERC MMW courses, and college upper division GE humanities, writing or area studies requirements. For example, Roosevelt College Regional Specialization requirements might be partially fulfilled, depending on the class, in Europe, Spain or Africa concentrations.
The MMW 14 course will fulfill the requirement for one of the courses in the MMW sequence for Eleanor Roosevelt College. Students majoring or minoring in Literature, Communication, Visual Arts, Film Studies, History, Global South Studies, International Studies and other related fields would potentially have LTAF 120GS African Literature and Film count as a major or minor class. Speak with your academic advisor to determine credit transfer.
Information Sessions
- General (choose one):
- Tuesday, Sept. 30, 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Zoom)
- Tuesday, Oct. 28, 3:30-4:30 pm (in-person)
- Program-specific: Monday, October 27th, 4 - 5 PM
- Register here for the live Zoom link, and/or to get the post-session recording.
Dates
| Departure from U.S.: | Sat., June 27, 2026 |
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| Arrival: | Sun., June 28, 2026 |
| Mandatory Orientation: | Mon., June 29, 2026 |
| First Day of Class: | Tues., June 30, 2026 |
| Last Day of Class: | Fri., July 31, 2026 |
| Departure for the U.S. (or personal travel): |
Sat., August 1, 2026 |
Flight Information
- You will be responsible for purchasing your own airplane tickets, and your program coordinator will provide guidelines and resources during the pre-departure process to help you find an appropriate flight.
- Do not purchase plane tickets until the program is confirmed. All approved applicants will be notified by e-mail when the program has reached minimum enrollment.
Global Seminar Fees
All fees subject to change. See https://summersession.ucsd.edu/tuition/tuition.html for current tuition and campus-based fees.
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| Total: (not including airfare or personal expenses) |
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Budget Calculator
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Funding Options
See the funding options page to learn how financial aid and scholarships can help you pay for this program.
Site Visits in Granada
- Garcia Lorca Park
- Civil War Sites and Cemetery
- Albayzin neighborhood: Guided tour
- Alhambra and Generalife: Art history tour
- Sacromonte Romani neighborhood and Caves Museum: Guided visit
- Flamenco Show at Zambras
Overnight excursion to Morocco (3 days/2 nights)
- Chauen
- Teeouan
- Tangier:
- Local NGO: Darna Association of Women
Overnight excursion to Almeria (2 days/1 night)
- Guided visits of:
- Historical City Center
- Civil War site
- Cival War shelters
- Alcazaba
Excursions are subject to change without prior notice. No refunds are possible.
Housing
- Students are housed in a local residence hall in Granada. Most rooms are double occupancy with a private bathroom. Meals are provided Monday through Saturday at the Residence.
- Shared kitchens are available for self meal preparation on weekends.
- Wi-Fi is available throughout the the student dormitory.
- Our program partner will accept roommate requests during the pre-departure process. Roommate requests cannot be guaranteed and must be mutual. Each student must request the other student in writing separately. The request must include the PID and first and last name for both students.
- Housing arrangements are subject to change based on local circumstances without prior notice. No price adjustments are possible.
- A $300 refundable security deposit will be charged to each student living in the residencia. At the conclusion of the program, CEA will assess any damages to the room and the cost of repairs and then return the remainder of the amount to the student. If the damage is in a common area, the financial repair costs will be split evenly amongst the students.
Meals included:
- Welcome dinner
- Farewell dinner
- Weekly meals
Classroom and Computer Access
- Students will have access to libraries and computer labs.
- Wireless access may be intermittent due to local conditions. No refunds or price adjustments are possible.
Transportation
- All local transportation on excursions and field trips is provided
Phones
- A cell phone is necessary for safety and logistical purposes. Students will be assisted in obtaining a Spanish cell phone.
Insurance, Health, and Safety
- All students must register for UC travel insurance. This is free coverage, but registration is required prior to departure.
- Health and liability insurance included.
- An in-depth orientation will be given on the morning after arrival, including health and safety procedures.
