CH 1601 Spanish Language (Beginner)
This course allows students to study the basics of Spanish grammar and vocabulary from a functional and communicative perspective. Students develop their oral and written comprehension skills, with an emphasis on linguistic practice, in order to acquire a basic command of the language in simple and familiar contexts of communication.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Beginner
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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CH 1611 Spanish Language and Conversation (Beginner)
This is an elementary course in the Spanish language with a special emphasis on oral communication. The course studies the basic aspects of Spanish grammar from a functional and communicative approach and helps students to develop an elementary level of comprehension of oral and written expression. Students are able to communicate in Spanish at a basic level in order to better appreciate and integrate into the Spanish way of life.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Beginner
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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CH 2601 Spanish Language (Low Intermediate)
This linguistics class stresses the basic contents of Spanish grammar and vocabulary in order to communicate in Spanish in different situations of daily life.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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CH 1651 Conversation and Culture (Low Intermediate)
This is a practical oral comprehension class that follows the contents and curriculum that are taught in the Spanish language class. There is also an introduction to daily life in Spain and the Spanish contemporary lifestyle.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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CH 2611 Spanish Language (Intermediate)
The goal of this class is to increase students’ self-confidence in using the language and their control of complex grammatical aspects. Special emphasis is put on the use of already learned grammatical structures.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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Conversación Y Cultura (Conversation and Culture Intermediate)
This course will discuss different cultural topics related to Spain and other countries. The topics presented will be adapted to the student’s need through an analysis that will be done on the first day of class. The student will expand their vocabulary of everyday situations and cultural content in Spain and other Spanish speaking countries, in addition they will develop and put into practice the grammatical contents of this level. NB: Course available only for B1 level
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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CH 3601 Spanish Language (High Intermediate)
The objective of this course is to work on the oral and written comprehension and expression at a high intermediate level. The goal of the class is to increase students’ self-confidence in using the language and their control of complex grammatical aspects. Special emphasis is placed on the use of already learned grammatical structures. The class also reviews the Spanish syntax from a functional point of view.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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CH 3641 Spanish Culture (High Intermediate)
This class is based on oral comprehension through the use of discussions and commentaries of Spanish society today. The reading of different types of texts is required, and students are expected to develop a high level of oral and written competency.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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Lengua Española
This course will present written and oral texts similar to those produced in real communication situations. With them the student approaches different linguistic constructions, offered here to serve as effective communication tools. Emphasis is placed on the development of pragmatic strategies, through attention to intensifying mechanisms, information targeting strategies and the introduction of a wide range of oral/discourse connectors. NB: Course available only for B2.2 level and above
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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Lengua Española (Advanced Spanish Language II)
In this course new linguistic contents will be presented and those already studied in previous levels will be consolidated. The new contents will be introduced through activities where the student will need to reflect on the use of the presented linguistic contents: what one wants to express and with what structure to express it. From this reflection, the function of the object’s linguistic structure will be explained and it will begin to be utilized by means of didactic sequencing in three phases in which controlled, semi-controlled and free activities will be proposed, allowing the student to understand and use the contents presented. This class is open to students at the C1 level and above.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Cultura Española (Spanish Culture)
This course allows the student to acquire a general framework on the evolution of the history and art of Spain, relating both aspects of their impact on everyday Spanish life. The different cultures in Spain will be examined: Castilla, Catalonia, Basque Country, and Galicia, paying special attention to the language, nationality and its political implications. Through the study of the different political and architectural forms, the student will understand the relationship between politics, society and culture as integral elements of the Spanish character. NB: Course available for B2.2 level and above
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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Teatro Español Siglo XX
This course provides a study of the major works of Spanish theater in the 20th century focusing on post-war drama and contemporary theater. The work of García Lorca forms a major part of this course. The course includes reading complete works and visits to the theater, when possible. NB: Course available for B2.2 level and above
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 3
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CH 4652 Celestinas Y Don Juanes (Celestina and Don Juan)
This course aims to give students a overarching and analytical view of the protagonists of two of the most representative works of Spanish literature: La Celestina, by Fernando Rojas and Don Juan, by Tirso de Molina. NB: Course available for B2.2 and above
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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CH 3131 Panorama of Spanish Literature
This course offers a general perspective on Spanish literature with an introduction to the main literary trends, authors, texts, and different genders. A social, historical and psychological analysis of Spanish society is offered through the literature.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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CH 3421 Spanish for Business
The purpose of this course is to acquire the knowledge and language needed to communicate in the business world. The context of this course is developed within a practical framework. Students extend the vocabulary in this field and improve their oral fluency and reading comprehension skills. Course subject to minimum enrollment.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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Novelas Españolas Contemporánea
This course provides a general review of Spanish prose from the post-war period to the present. Principal developments in Spanish literature with analysis and discussion of selected texts and some complete works are also a component of the course. NB: Course available for B2.2 level and above
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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CH 4631 MUJERES EN LA LITERATURA ESPAÑOLA DELOS SIGLOS DE ORO (Women in Spanish Golden Age Literature)
Course will analyze most prominent female writes in Spanish history. NB: Course available for B2.2 level and above
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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European Studies: Culture, History, and Integration
This course covers relevant political, economic, and social aspects of European history and culture by examining the interaction among nation-states and their impact on other parts of the world. The format helps students acquire basic intellectual skills through emphasis on critical thinking and discussing, considering not only the who/what/when of events, but more importantly, questions of why and how events occurred. Topics include European expansion, Political Revolutions, Industrialization, Nationalism, Colonialism, European Wars and the European Union.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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CH 3161 Art in Spain
This seminar covers both theory and practice of Spanish art over the past 500 years. Focus is placed on the works of Velázquez, Goya, Picasso, Dalí and Miró. This course includes visits to the Prado Museum and Reina Sofia Museum.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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CH 3661 Present-Day Spain
The contents of this course will present the students with a broad panorama of Spanish and Madrid life. Starting form an introduction of Spain, its geography and political system, we will move on to dealing with topics such as population and immigration trends, shopping culture, the fast-growing fashion business, social rights, gender issues, the influence of religion in the Spanish society and its traditional festivities, gastronomy or Spaniards preferred activities. In other words, students will get to know and experience the Spanish way of life from a hands-on approach.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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CM 2124 International Marketing
This course analyses how, within current market globalization, International Marketing is not just a mere exportation technique but also a means to systematically establish penetration and consolidation of our business into foreign markets. The course analyzes market information, research systems, marketing-mix, and other strategies from an international standpoint.
**Can not take this course with Present-Day Spain due to time conflicts***
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
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International Business
The major purpose of this course is to introduce students to the international perspective of business. The course will examine the international aspects of business and place them in foreign and international contexts. The topics covered include the competitive environment of the international marketplace, international organizations, cultural, political-economic and labor factors affecting international business, and management techniques to deal with foreign factors in the international environment.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
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International Management
This course deals with multiple functions of management, such as organizing, coordinating, planning, and staffing in an international cross-cultural context. It will focus on the complexity of international management, and students will learn how diverse national cultures affect management functions in different ways. Intercultural communication, expatriate compensation, gender issues, and ethical conflicts will also be discussed.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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Intercultural Communication for Professional Purposes
This course describes factors involved in communication across cultures by discussion cultural variables that enable people to understand each other across group boundaries. The course applies this knowledge to the languages professional setting, focusing on the role that communication has in the creation and dissemination of culture.
Language of Instruction: English
Recommended US semester credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
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