Communication & Media in Spain

7 days Madrid & Seville

Communication & Media

The Communication and Media Faculty-Led Program in Spain offers students a unique opportunity to explore political communication, digital journalism, and cultural storytelling across Madrid and Seville, within one of Europe’s most dynamic media landscapes.

Over 7 days and 6 nights, participants will engage with leading universities and professional media enterprises, gaining insight into how digital platforms shape modern public discourse and cross-cultural branding. The program blends academic seminars, industry immersion, and cultural exploration for a comprehensive study abroad experience.

Through expert lectures and professional site visits, students will examine media from its academic foundations to its real-time production. Academic highlights include a lecture on political campaign strategies and the evolution of European public broadcasting at the Complutense University of Madrid, and a session on international communication crises and social media at the University of Seville’s School of Communication. A standout industry visit to RTVE’s Torrespaña facility gives students direct access to Spain’s national public broadcaster, observing live news production, editorial boardrooms, and satellite transmission feeds in real time.

Beyond the lecture hall, students will enjoy a guided tour of the Prado Museum, a city walk through Madrid’s historic arts district exploring street performance and public sculpture, a flamenco show in Seville, and traditional dining celebrating both Castilian and Andalusian cuisine.

Itinerary
Learning Outcomes
Support for Faculty

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart from the USA
Flight

Depart from the USA on an overnight flight to Madrid.

Overnight

In flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Madrid
Morning

Arrive in Madrid and make your own way to the accommodations. Meet your TLAC group leader for check in. Transit passes will be distributed.

Remainder of the day

Free day to rest after arrival.

Overnight

Madrid.
Day 3: Madrid: Walking City tour and Complutense University of Madrid
Morning

Walking city tour focused on Madrid’s historic arts district, exploring how street performance, public sculpture and traditional opera music sculpted the city.

Noon

Lunch break.

Afternoon

Visit to the Complutense University of Madrid where students will have a lecture about political campaign strategies and the evolution of European public broadcasting.

Evening

Welcome dinner at Casa Alberto to explore the traditional Spanish cuisine.

Overnight

Madrid.
Day 4: Madrid: Prado Museum and RTVE
Morning

Guided tour of the Prado Museum (Museo Nacional del Prado). The Museo Nacional del Prado has performed the important task of conserving, exhibiting and enriching a set of collections and works of art which, due to their close ties with Spanish history, are recognized as one of the most valuable compendiums of artistic expression known to humanity.

Noon

Lunch break.

Afternoon

Visit to the RTVE. Torrespaña is the prominent urban news facility of Spain's public broadcaster, Radiotelevisión Española (RTVE). This complex serves as the central nerve center for national television news production, including the daily flagship Telediarios and the 24-hour news network, Canal 24 Horas. Here students can look at real-time digital journalism, editorial boardrooms, satellite transmission feeds, and live news sets operating directly inside the capital's urban core.

Overnight

Madrid.
Day 5: Madrid to Seville
Morning

Check out previous accommodation.

Depart by train from Madrid to Seville.

Noon

Lunch break.

Afternoon

Check in at the new accommodations.

Walking tour of the city where students will see some of the most famous attractions of the city.

Flamenco Show at La Casa del Flamenco where students will discover even more about Spanish culture.

Overnight

Seville.
Day 6: Seville: University of Seville
Morning

Visit to the University of Seville (School of Communication) where students will learn about the international crisis in communication and social media.

Noon

Lunch break.

Afternoon

Free time.

Evening

Farewell dinner at El Rinconcillo to discover the Andalusian cuisine.

Overnight

Seville.
Day 7: Seville: Free Day

Students depart individually from Seville. Must checkout of accommodations by 10am.

Learning Outcomes

Political Communication & Public Broadcasting
Digital Journalism & Real-Time News Production
Social Media & International Communication Crises
Cross-Cultural Branding & Media Analysis
Global Perspectives on Public Discourse
Professional Exposure to Broadcast Media Industry
Cultural Storytelling Through Art & Performance

Support for Faculty

At The Learning Abroad Co., we collaborate with faculty to design custom programs that align with their academic vision. We provide comprehensive support in curriculum development, logistics and resources for promoting and recruiting students for these unique global learning experiences.

Online faculty-led program website for consultation by faculty and students pre- and during the trip
Expertise from the local team who developed the program proposal
Collaborative planning for a unique and customized program
Feedback forms for continuous evaluation
Pre-departure webinar

Contact Information

We would be delighted to work with you to facilitate a rich experience for your group in Spain. If you would like to discuss any of the details in this proposal please do not hesitate to contact us.

Julia Lynes
[email protected]
+1 (561)-528-0852

What’s Included

Housing
- Students and faculty will be housed in 3-star hotel accommodation with daily breakfast included.
- Students will share rooms: 2 students per room, each with a separate bed. Each room has its own bathroom.
- The faculty will be provided with private bedrooms with bathrooms.
Meals
- Breakfast in the hotels is included daily.
- Two group meals are included as part of the program: a Welcome Dinner and a Farewell Dinner.
Transport
- Students will primarily explore destinations on foot. All other transit is completed by the use of public transportation, which is included in the program fee. Local transit cards are provided where necessary.
On-Site Support
- A TLAC team member in Spain will be assigned to your group for the duration of the program.
- A 24-hour emergency contact number will be provided for support throughout the stay.

Contact Information

We would be delighted to work with you to facilitate a rich experience for your group in Spain. If you would like to discuss any of the details in this proposal please do not hesitate to contact us.