NOTE: SIT will make every effort to maintain its programs as described. To respond to emergent situations, like COVID-19, SIT may have to modify programs.
Examine independence movements in Spain and Scotland and explore the future of the nation state and regional autonomy in Europe.
WHY STUDY AUTONOMY IN BILBAO?
Steeped in culture, the de facto capital of Basque country is a dynamic place from which to explore independence politics in Spain and beyond. Site visits and discussions here and in the Catalonian city of Girona, hub of another secession movement, will give you firsthand experience interacting with pro- and anti-independence political leaders, policymakers, and activists. On excursions to Barcelona, French Basque Region, and Scotland, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on one of the hottest issues in Europe and see history in the making.
UNESCO named the port city of Bilbao a “City of Design” because of its unique architecture, food, and cultural institutions, including the famed Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Please visit the
SIT Study Abroad website for details on the program highlights and details of coursework,
educational excursions, and housing.
KEY TOPICS
- Cultural institutions and Basque identity
- Catalonia’s independence movement and constitutional crisis in Spain
- Comparative approach to social policy in Spain and Scotland
- Regional autonomy, EU policy, and the future of European integration
- Comparative politics, human rights, and social movements research
MONEY MATTERS
SIT is an all-inclusively priced study abroad program – including academics costs, excursions, accommodations and meals, airport transfers, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.
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