Integrative activities for the study-abroad setting

A director of a January term in Spanish presents the rationale associated w ith the design of a set of activities that combine cultural understanding a nd language practice in Spanish courses at three different levels in their study abroad program. Specific activities that stimulate the use of target language during a brief study-abroad experience as well as a deeper underst anding of the host culture are described. The activities include journaling debriefing and the use of web-delivered writing exercises.