ABSTRACT

This paper describes a faculty-led summer program in Madrid, Spain. We argue that it represents a case study in the implementation of best practices in study abroad, particularly as it relates to experiential programs that include an internship component. Adding to a growing consensus on best practices for these types of educational opportunities, we claim that study abroad experiential learning should include purposeful interdisciplinarity, in particular as it relates to the interconnection between a liberal arts education and useful business acumen. We believe that this integrative approach can serve as model for the liberal arts in the twenty-first century. In the article, we present detailed data on 15 years of the program, allowing the reader to contemplate and analyze the intricacies of implementation. We conclude that the benefits to students participating in experiential study abroad programs will be maximized in the post-pandemic world of this century.

摘要

本文介绍了西班牙马德里由教师主导的暑期课程。我们认为，这代表了实施国外留学最佳实践的案例研究，特别是因为它涉及包括实习部分在内的体验计划。我们认为，对于这些类型的教育机会的最佳实践，人们的共识日益增加，我们认为出国留学的体验式学习应包括有目的的学科交叉，特别是因为它涉及文科教育与有用的商业头脑之间的相互联系。我们认为，这种综合方法可以作为二十一世纪文科艺术的榜样。在本文中，我们介绍了该计划15年的详细数据，使读者可以思考和分析实施的复杂性。