Lengua española (Beginning Spanish Grammar) - Month Course
Understand and produce short and simple texts corresponding to the personal sphere (oral and written). Participate effectively in brief and habitual conversations. Expand vocabulary related to topics of personal interest and express opinions, descriptions, and narrations.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Beginner
Recommended US semester credits: 2.67
Contact Hours: 40
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Ampliación de léxico (Beginning Spanish Vocabulary)
Students will develop the ability to identify and describe themselves and others, as well as give and request basic information in conversation. They will also learn to navigate basic interactions using simple words and expressions.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Beginner
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Laboratorio de idiomas (Beginning Language Lab) - Month Course
Identify and reproduce the vowel and consonantal phonemes of Spanish as well as the different melodic patterns of Spanish. Understand and produce messages and basic short texts related to daily activities.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Beginner
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Actividades para la comunicación (Beginning - Activities for Communication)
This course focuses on the memorization of vocabulary used in everyday conversation with the goal of communicating information such as greetings and personal descriptions, as well as understanding and responding to questions at a basic level. Students will also develop an understanding of basic texts and learn to write about themselves as well as describe personal experiences.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Beginner
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Lengua española intermedio (Intermediate Spanish Grammar) - Month Course
Establish social relationships with Spanish speakers with a sufficient degree of naturalness and fluency. Participate in conversation or debate showing different cooperation skills. Produce and interpret texts, oral and written, related to topics of personal interest.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 2.67
Contact Hours: 40
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Lengua española avanzado (Advanced Spanish Grammar) - Month Course
Understand all types of information expressed in standard language dealing with issues in work, study or leisure situations. Describe experiences, events, wishes and aspirations, as well as briefly justify opinions or
explain your plans. Establish social relationships through a fluid, clear, and effective discourse.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 2.67
Contact Hours: 40
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Lengua española superior (Superior Spanish Grammar) - Month Course
Establish social relationships with Spanish speakers with a sufficient degree of naturalness and fluency. Participate in conversations or debates showing different cooperation skills. Produce and interpret oral and written texts, related to topics of personal interest.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 2.67
Contact Hours: 40
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Arte español (Intermediate Spanish Art History) - Month Course
The course will highlight the vast and varied artistic heritage of Spain, developing in the student an artistic awareness and ability to observe and appreciate art. Students will learn to analzye several salient works of art within their particular historical, cultural and social context.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Arte español (Advanced Spanish Art History)
The course will highlight the vast and varied artistic heritage of Spain, developing in the student an artistic awareness and ability to observe and appreciate art. Students will learn to analzye several salient works of art within their particular historical, cultural and social context.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Arte español (Superior Spanish Art History) - Month Course
The course will highlight the vast and varied artistic heritage of Spain, developing in the student an artistic awareness and ability to observe and appreciate art. Students will learn to analzye several salient works of art within their particular historical, cultural and social context.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Cine español e hispanoamericano (Intermediate Spanish and Latin American Cinema) - Month Course
This course approaches the general history of Spanish and Latin American cinema. Students will view and analyze several films which best represent these bodies of work, learning how they intersect with their particular social and historical context, as well as with other artistic expressions.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Cine español e hispanoamericano (Advanced Spanish and Latin American Cinema) - Month Course
This course approaches the general history of Spanish and Latin American cinema. Students will view and analyze several films which best represent these bodies of work, learning how they intersect with their particular social and historical context, as well as with other artistic expressions.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Cine español e hispanoamericano (Superior Spanish and Latin American Cinema) - Month Course
This course approaches the general history of Spanish and Latin American cinema. Students will view and analyze several films which best represent these bodies of work, learning how they intersect with their particular social and historical context, as well as with other artistic expressions.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Comentario de Textos Literarios (Intermediate Literary Texts) - Month Course
Students will consider the nature and characteristics of various texts across different literary genres, delving into the skills of reading comprehension and the assimilation of grammatical concepts as they explore text commentaries. Students will also analyze the stylistic traits and various literary and linguistic elements of a diverse group of noteworthy texts.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Comentario de Textos Literarios (Advanced Literary Texts) - Month Course
Students will consider the nature and characteristics of various texts across different literary genres, delving into the skills of reading comprehension and the assimilation of grammatical concepts as they explore text commentaries. Students will also analyze the stylistic traits and various literary and linguistic elements of a diverse group of noteworthy texts.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Comentario de Textos Literarios (Superior Literary Texts) - Month Course
Students will consider the nature and characteristics of various texts across different literary genres, delving into the skills of reading comprehension and the assimilation of grammatical concepts as they explore text commentaries. Students will also analyze the stylistic traits and various literary and linguistic elements of a diverse group of noteworthy texts.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Conversación y redacción (Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Composition) - Month Course
Students will synthesize and compose short, simple texts describing their personal daily lives, participating in regular, brief conversation. They will learn to describe, narrate and express opinons, building vocabulary related to themes of personal interest.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Conversación y redacción (Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition) - Month Course
Students will synthesize and compose short, simple texts surrounding themes of daily life (i.e. work, studies, leisure time, etc.). The course will explore how to manage conversation in a wide range of situations that might arise will traveling or staying in a Spanish-speaking country. Students will also learn how to describe experiences, events, hopes/plans, as well as succinctly express opinions.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Conversación y redacción (Superior Spanish Conversation and Composition) - Month Course
Students will study a diverse body of extensive texts, learning to recognize the implicit meaning within them. They will also learn how to express themselves fluently and spontaneously in the Spanish language on topics related to personal, professional and academic themes. They will compose clear, well-structured texts on complex topics, demonstrating strong usage of organization, syntax and cohesion of ideas.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Cultura española (Intermediate Spanish Culture) - Month Course
This course approaches the diverse sociocultural characteristics known to the Spanish way of life. Students will develop an understanding of the geographical position, political administration and organization of the nation. They will analyze diverse humanistic disciplines (such as history, art, literature, etc.) taking into consideration their influence on Spanish society in
the present time.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Cultura española (Advanced Spanish Culture) - Month Course
This course approaches the diverse sociocultural characteristics known to the Spanish way of life. Students will develop an understanding of the geographical position, political administration and organization of the nation. They will analyze diverse humanistic disciplines (such as history, art, literature, etc.) taking into consideration their influence on Spanish society in
the present time.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Cultura española (Superior Spanish Culture) - Month Course
This course approaches the diverse sociocultural characteristics known to the Spanish way of life. Students will develop an understanding of the geographical position, political administration and organization of the nation. They will analyze diverse humanistic disciplines (such as history, art, literature, etc.) taking into consideration their influence on Spanish society in
the present time.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Destrezas escritas (Intermediate Spanish Writing) - Month Course
Students will study short and medium length texts related to general interest themes. They will also compose personal short texts related to their own social and daily environments. Students will become familiar with and learn to utilize the principle connectors of written discourse, and will also learn about basic spelling rules.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Destrezas escritas (Advanced Spanish Writing) - Month Course
Students will study short and medium length texts related to general interest themes. They will also compose personal short texts related to their own social and daily environments. Students will become familiar with and learn to utilize the principle connectors of written discourse, and will also learn about basic spelling rules.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Destrezas escritas (Superior Spanish Writing) - Month Course
Students will perform detailed studies of extensive and complex texts using specific reading strategies. They will also compose various types of texts focusing on clarity and accuracy, able to address a wide range of audiences from personal and/or social to professional and/or academic. Students will learn how to express a host of intentions and desires effectively in written form, mastering the connectors of written discourse and standards of spelling and typography.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Destrezas orales (Intermediate Spanish Communication) - Month Course
Students will develop an understanding of common everyday texts and conversations using specific oral comprehension strategies. Learning to communicate concrete, basic information, students will participate in direct conversations surrounding themes that surface often in daily life. Students will also learn how to communicate solutions to practical issues in everyday circumstances.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Destrezas orales (Advanced Spanish Communication) - Month Course
Students will develop an understanding of common everyday texts and conversations using specific oral comprehension strategies. They will also produce descriptions, narrations and presentations on general themes, as well as participate in basic conversations of a personal and professional nature. Students will learn how to communicate solutions in common social situations within a Spanish-speaking context.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Destrezas orales (Superior Spanish Communication) - Month Course
In this course, students will take a comprehensive approach to understanding texts and extensive conversations using different oral comprehension strategies. Students will learn to effectively provide descriptions, narrations and clear and detailed presentations on complex issues, and will also master fluent interactions via conversations and debates on abstract and non-habitual topics. Students will also grow to use language with flexibility and effectiveness for social purposes, including emotional, allusive and fun use, recognizing a wide range of idiomatic and colloquial expressions as well as developing an appreciation for registry changes.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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La mujer en la Historia de España (Intermediate - The Role of Women in Spanish History) - Month Course
Students will reflect and debate about the role of women in past and present Spanish history. They will discover and analyze the most outstanding events carried out by women and the most outstanding female characters in the different historical periods.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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La mujer en la Historia de España (Advanced - The Role of Women in Spanish History) - Month Course
Students will reflect and debate about the role of women in past and present Spanish history. They will discover and analyze the most outstanding events carried out by women and the most outstanding female characters in the different historical periods.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 20
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La mujer en la Historia de España (Superior - The Role of Women in Spanish History) - Month Course
Students will reflect and debate about the role of women in past and present Spanish history. They will discover and analyze the most outstanding events carried out by women and the most outstanding female characters in the different historical periods.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Economia y Sociedad en la Espana Actual (Intermediate Economy and Society in Current Spain) - Month Course
Student will learn general information about the current economic and social environment in Spain. They will analyze, in a basic way, the main socio-economic indicators of Spain, developing an understanding of the main thrust of various texts of general dissemination about the Spanish economic and social context.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Economia y Sociedad en la Espana Actual (Advanced Economy and Society in Current Spain) - Month Course
In this course, students will develop an understanding of the current economic and social environment of Spain. They will analyze the main socio-economic indicators of Spain and discover how they affect the daily reality of it's citizens. Students will also delve into general dissemination texts about the Spanish economic and social context.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Economia y Sociedad en la Espana Actual (Superior Economy and Society in Current Spain) - Month Course
Students will develop an understanding of the current economic and social environment of Spain and it's place within an international context. They will analyze the main socio-economic indicators of Spain and discover how they affect the daily reality of its citizens. Students will also delve into various texts and reports related to social and economic issues as well as interact effectively in specific conversations and debates.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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El mundo árabe en el mundo hispánico (Intermediate - The Arab World in Hispanic Culture) - Month Course
["This course aims to help students know and value the legacy of Islamic culture and its contributions in Spanish history and its cultural heritage","analyze the stories and influences of the Andalusian culture in different artistic and scientific disciplines","and trace, through the different contents of the course, the Islamic survivals in the current culture."]
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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El mundo árabe en el mundo hispánico (Advanced - The Arab World in Hispanic Culture) - Month Course
["This course aims to help students know and value the legacy of Islamic culture and its contributions in Spanish history and its cultural heritage","analyze the stories and influences of the Andalusian culture in different artistic and scientific disciplines","and trace, through the different contents of the course, the Islamic survivals in the current culture."]
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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El mundo árabe en el mundo hispánico (Superior - The Arab World in Hispanic Culture) - Month Course
["This course aims to help students know and value the legacy of Islamic culture and its contributions in Spanish history and its cultural heritage","analyze the stories and influences of the Andalusian culture in different artistic and scientific disciplines","and trace, through the different contents of the course, the Islamic survivals in the current culture."]
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Español de los negocios (Intermediate Spanish for Business) - Month Course
Students will develop an understanding of oral and written material surrounding themes of both a professional and economic nature. They will compose basic commerical-related correspondence, and practice professional communication techniques.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Español de los negocios (Advanced Spanish for Business) - Month Course
Students will develop an understanding of oral and written material surrounding themes of both a professional and economic nature. They will compose basic commerical-related correspondence, and practice professional communication techniques.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Español de los negocios (Superior Spanish for Business) - Month Course
Students will gain an understanding of the diverse sociocultural elements within the business world, learning business-specific vocabulary in order to understand and unpack oral and written communication across various professional contexts.
Students will also discuss and debate Spain's present economic situation in relation to different countries of origen.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Historia de la España Contemporanea (Intermediate Spanish Contemporary History) - Month Course
Students will analyze the primary events that punctuate Spanish contemporary history in their particular spatial and temporal context. They will develop an understanding of the recent historical, political and social envrionment of Spain in light of more relevant 20th century events, learning the importance of contemporary Spanish history within the greater panorama of Europe and the international sphere.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Historia de la España Contemporanea (Advanced Spanish Contemporary History) - Month Course
Students will analyze the primary events that punctuate Spanish contemporary history in their particular spatial and temporal context. They will develop an understanding of the recent historical, political and social envrionment of Spain in light of more relevant 20th century events, learning the importance of contemporary Spanish history within the greater panorama of Europe and the international sphere.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Historia de la España Contemporanea (Superior Spanish Contemporary History) - Month Course
Analyze the main events that comprise the contemporary Spanish history and place them in its spatial and temporal context. Understand the most recent historic, political, and social events of Spain, based on the most relevant historical events of the 20th century. Assess the significance of contemporary Spanish history within the European and international context.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Literatura española e hispanoamericana (Intermediate Spanish and Latin American Literature) - Month Course
Present the different literary periods from the 20th century, framing them in their historical, political and social context. Reflect, from a critical point of view, on the elements and mechanisms of literary language in the main works of contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Literatura española e hispanoamericana (Advanced Spanish and Latin American Literature) - Month Course
Present the different literary periods from the 20th century, framing them in their historical, political and social context. Reflect, from a critical point of view, on the elements and mechanisms of literary language in the main works of contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Literatura española e hispanoamericana (Superior Spanish and Latin American Literature) - Month Course
Present the different literary periods from the 20th century, framing them in their historical, political and social context. Reflect, from a critical point of view, on the elements and mechanisms of literary language in the main works of contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Literatura Contemporanea en Espanol (Intermediate Contemporary Spanish Literature) - Month Course
Present the different literary periods from the 20th century, framing them in their historical, political and social context. Reflect, from a critical point of view, on the elements and mechanisms of literary language in the main works of contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Literatura Contemporanea en Espanol (Advanced Contemporary Spanish Literature) - Month Course
Present the different literary periods from the 20th century, framing them in their historical, political and social context. Reflect, from a critical point of view, on the elements and mechanisms of literary language in the main works of contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Literatura Contemporanea en Espanol (Superior Contemporary Spanish Literature) - Month Course
Present the different literary periods from the 20th century, framing them in their historical, political and social context. Reflect, from a critical point of view, on the elements and mechanisms of literary language in the main works of contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Traduccion (Intermediate Translation) - Month Course
Introduce the practice of translation as a tool for learning Spanish. Work with different strategies for translation of written and oral texts. Compare functions and linguistic resources of both languages.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Traduccion (Advanced Translation) - Month Course
Introduce the practice of translation as a tool for learning Spanish. Work with different strategies for translation of written and oral texts. Compare functions and linguistic resources of both languages.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Traduccion (Superior Translation) - Month Course
Introduce the practice of translation as a tool for learning Spanish. Transfer the meaning of a text from one language to another not in an idiomatic or literal way. Take a pragmalinguistic approach to the translation of specific texts. Analyze the most common errors in the translation into Spanish of each specific language.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Lengua española (Beginning Spanish Grammar) – Conducted in Spanish - 2-Week Course
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Spanish grammar. Particular attention is given to difficult parts of speech that challenge foreign students.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Beginner
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
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Ampliación de léxico (Beginning Spanish Vocabulary)
Students learn vocabulary words grouped by semantic meanings. Practice of vocabulary in this
arrangement allows students to learn not only the words, but also be able to recognize and
understand them in context.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Beginner
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Laboratorio de idiomas (Language Lab) - 2-Week Course
In this course students practice basic useful Spanish sentences, as well as the sounds or sequences of sounds which are especially difficult for foreign speakers. The goal is to improve pronunciation.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Contact Hours: 10
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Actividades para la comunicación (Activities for Communication)
This course focuses on the memorization of vocabulary used in everyday conversation with the goal of communicating information such as greetings and personal descriptions, as well as understanding and responding to questions at a basic level. Students will also develop an understanding of basic texts and learn to write about themselves as well as describe personal experiences.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Beginner
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
View Syllabus
Lengua española intermedio (Intermediate Spanish Grammar) - 2-Week Course
Understand and produce short and simple texts corresponding to the personal sphere (oral and written). Participate effectively in brief and habitual conversations. Expand vocabulary related to topics of personal interest and express opinions, descriptions, and narrations.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
View Syllabus
Lengua española avanzado y superior (Advanced) - 2-Week Course
Establish social relationships with Spanish speakers with a sufficient degree of naturalness and fluency. Participate in a conversation or debate showing different cooperation skills. Produce and interpret texts, oral and written, related to topics of personal interest.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
View Syllabus
Arte español (Intermediate Spanish Art History) - 2 Week Course
The course will highlight the vast and varied artistic heritage of Spain, developing in the student an artistic awareness and ability to observe and appreciate art. Students will learn to analzye several salient works of art within their particular historical, cultural and social context.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Arte español (Advanced Spanish Art History)
The course will highlight the vast and varied artistic heritage of Spain, developing in the student an artistic awareness and ability to observe and appreciate art. Students will learn to analzye several salient works of art within their particular historical, cultural and social context.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Arte español (Superior Spanish Art History) - 2 Week Course
The course will highlight the vast and varied artistic heritage of Spain, developing in the student an artistic awareness and ability to observe and appreciate art. Students will learn to analzye several salient works of art within their particular historical, cultural and social context.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
View Syllabus
Cine español e hispanoamericano (Intermediate Spanish and Latin American Cinema) - 2 Week Course
This course approaches the general history of Spanish and Latin American cinema. Students will view and analyze several films which best represent these bodies of work, learning how they intersect with their particular social and historical context, as well as with other artistic expressions.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
View Syllabus
Cine español e hispanoamericano (Advanced Spanish and Latin American Cinema) - 2 Week Course
This course approaches the general history of Spanish and Latin American cinema. Students will view and analyze several films which best represent these bodies of work, learning how they intersect with their particular social and historical context, as well as with other artistic expressions.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
View Syllabus
Cine español e hispanoamericano (Superior Spanish and Latin American Cinema) - 2 Week Course
This course approaches the general history of Spanish and Latin American cinema. Students will view and analyze several films which best represent these bodies of work, learning how they intersect with their particular social and historical context, as well as with other artistic expressions.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
View Syllabus
Conversación y redacción (Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Composition) - 2 Week Course
Students will synthesize and compose short, simple texts describing their personal daily lives, participating in regular, brief conversation. They will learn to describe, narrate and express opinons, building vocabulary related to themes of personal interest.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
View Syllabus
Conversación y redacción (Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition) - 2 Week Course
Students will synthesize and compose short, simple texts surrounding themes of daily life (i.e. work, studies, leisure time, etc.). The course will explore how to manage conversation in a wide range of situations that might arise will traveling or staying in a Spanish-speaking country. Students will also learn how to describe experiences, events, hopes/plans, as well as succinctly express opinions.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
View Syllabus
Conversación y redacción (Superior Spanish Conversation and Composition) - 2 Week Course
Students will study a diverse body of extensive texts, learning to recognize the implicit meaning within them. They will also learn how to express themselves fluently and spontaneously in the Spanish language on topics related to personal, professional and academic themes. They will compose clear, well-structured texts on complex topics, demonstrating strong usage of organization, syntax and cohesion of ideas.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
View Syllabus
Cultura española (Intermediate Spanish Culture) - 2 Week Course
This course approaches the diverse sociocultural characteristics known to the Spanish way of life. Students will develop an understanding of the geographical position, political administration and organization of the nation. They will analyze diverse humanistic disciplines (such as history, art, literature, etc.) taking into consideration their influence on Spanish society in
the present time.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
View Syllabus
Cultura española (Advanced Spanish Culture) - 2 Week Course
This course approaches the diverse sociocultural characteristics known to the Spanish way of life. Students will develop an understanding of the geographical position, political administration and organization of the nation. They will analyze diverse humanistic disciplines (such as history, art, literature, etc.) taking into consideration their influence on Spanish society in
the present time.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Cultura española (Superior Spanish Culture) - 2 Week Course
This course approaches the diverse sociocultural characteristics known to the Spanish way of life. Students will develop an understanding of the geographical position, political administration and organization of the nation. They will analyze diverse humanistic disciplines (such as history, art, literature, etc.) taking into consideration their influence on Spanish society in
the present time.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Destrezas escritas (Intermediate Spanish Writing) - 2 Week Coruse
This is a seminar on written Spanish expression. It is designed to improve writing skills. Exercises include writing papers, essays, and other genre of the written word in Spanish. This course is helpful for students who already have a strong verbal ability in Spanish and want to increase their written ability.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Destrezas escritas (Advanced Spanish Writing) - 2 Week Course
Students will study short and medium length texts related to general interest themes. They will also compose personal short texts related to their own social and daily environments. Students will become familiar with and learn to utilize the principle connectors of written discourse, and will also learn about basic spelling rules.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Destrezas escritas (Superior Spanish Writing) - 2 Week Course
Students will perform detailed studies of extensive and complex texts using specific reading strategies. They will also compose various types of texts focusing on clarity and accuracy, able to address a wide range of audiences from personal and/or social to professional and/or academic. Students will learn how to express a host of intentions and desires effectively in written form, mastering the connectors of written discourse and standards of spelling and typography.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Destrezas orales (Intermediate Spanish Communication) - 2 Week Course
Students will develop an understanding of common everyday texts and conversations using specific oral comprehension strategies. Learning to communicate concrete, basic information, students will participate in direct conversations surrounding themes that surface often in daily life. Students will also learn how to communicate solutions to practical issues in everyday circumstances.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Destrezas orales (Advanced Spanish Communication) - 2 Week Course
Students will develop an understanding of common everyday texts and conversations using specific oral comprehension strategies. They will also produce descriptions, narrations and presentations on general themes, as well as participate in basic conversations of a personal and professional nature. Students will learn how to communicate solutions in common social situations within a Spanish-speaking context.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Destrezas orales (Superior Spanish Communication) - 2 Week Course
In this course, students will take a comprehensive approach to understanding texts and extensive conversations using different oral comprehension strategies. Students will learn to effectively provide descriptions, narrations and clear and detailed presentations on complex issues, and will also master fluent interactions via conversations and debates on abstract and non-habitual topics. Students will also grow to use language with flexibility and effectiveness for social purposes, including emotional, allusive and fun use, recognizing a wide range of idiomatic and colloquial expressions as well as developing an appreciation for registry changes.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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La mujer en la Historia de España (Intermediate - The Role of Women in Spanish History) - 2 Week Course
Students will reflect and debate about the role of women in past and present Spanish history. They will discover and analyze the most outstanding events carried out by women and the most outstanding female characters in the different historical periods.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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La mujer en la Historia de España (Advanced - The Role of Women in Spanish History) - 2 Week Course
Students will reflect and debate about the role of women in past and present Spanish history. They will discover and analyze the most outstanding events carried out by women and the most outstanding female characters in the different historical periods.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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La mujer en la Historia de España (Superior - The Role of Women in Spanish History) - 2 Week Course
Students will reflect and debate about the role of women in past and present Spanish history. They will discover and analyze the most outstanding events carried out by women and the most outstanding female characters in the different historical periods.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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El mundo árabe en el mundo hispánico (Intermediate - The Arab World in Hispanic Culture) - 2 Week Course
["This course aims to help students know and value the legacy of Islamic culture and its contributions in Spanish history and its cultural heritage","analyze the stories and influences of the Andalusian culture in different artistic and scientific disciplines","and trace, through the different contents of the course, the Islamic survivals in the current culture."]
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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El mundo árabe en el mundo hispánico (Advanced - The Arab World in Hispanic Culture) - 2 Week Course
["This course aims to help students know and value the legacy of Islamic culture and its contributions in Spanish history and its cultural heritage","value and respect the Andalusian cultural heritage, as a legacy of humanity, contributing to its conservation and improvement for future generations","and apply the different contents of the course to recognize the Islamic survivals in the current culture."]
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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El mundo árabe en el mundo hispánico (Superior - The Arab World in Hispanic Culture) - 2 Week Course
["This course aims to help students know and value the legacy of Islamic culture and its contributions in Spanish history and its cultural heritage","analyze the stories and influences of the Andalusian culture in different artistic and scientific disciplines","and trace, through the different contents of the course, the Islamic survivals in the current culture."]
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Español de los negocios (Intermediate Spanish for Business) - 2 Week Course
Students will develop an understanding of oral and written material surrounding themes of both a professional and economic nature. They will compose basic commerical-related correspondence, and practice professional communication techniques.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Español de los negocios (Advanced Spanish for Business) - 2 Week Course
Students will develop an understanding of oral and written material surrounding themes of both a professional and economic nature. They will compose basic commerical-related correspondence, and practice professional communication techniques.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Español de los negocios (Superior Spanish for Business) - 2 Week Course
Students will gain an understanding of the diverse sociocultural elements within the business world, learning business-specific vocabulary in order to understand and unpack oral and written communication across various professional contexts.
Students will also discuss and debate Spain's present economic situation in relation to different countries of origen.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Historia de España (Intermediate Spanish History) - 2 Week Course
This class focuses on the history of Spain in the 19th and 20th centuries. Topics include the Spanish Civil War, Franco, the transition to democracy, and the present political situation. It is helpful to have a general idea of concepts such as fascism, republics, monarchies, and modern world events.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Historia de España (Advanced Spanish History) - 2 Week Course
This course discusses the timeline of different peoples and cultures of which Spanish history is comprised, encouraging critical consideration of the most relevant events that have shaped Spain's trajectory. Students will analyze distinct historical periods in order to better understand the politics, economics and social situation of both present-day and forward-looking Spain.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Historia de España (Superior Spanish History) - 2 Week Course
This class focuses on the history of Spain in the 19th and 20th centuries. Topics include the Spanish Civil War, Franco, the transition to democracy, and the present political situation. It is helpful to have a general idea of concepts such as fascism, republics, monarchies, and modern world events.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Literatura española e hispanoamericana (Intermediate Spanish and Latin American Literature) - 2 Week Course
Present the different literary periods from the 20th century, framing them in their historical, political and social context. Reflect, from a critical point of view, on the elements and mechanisms of literary language in the main works of contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Literatura española e hispanoamericana (Advanced Spanish and Latin American Literature) - 2 Week Course
Present the different literary periods from the 20th century, framing them in their historical, political and social context. Reflect, from a critical point of view, on the elements and mechanisms of literary language in the main works of contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Literatura española e hispanoamericana (Superior Spanish and Latin American Literature) - 2 Week Course
Present the different literary periods from the 20th century, framing them in their historical, political and social context. Reflect, from a critical point of view, on the elements and mechanisms of literary language in the main works of contemporary Spanish and Latin American literature.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 0.67
Contact Hours: 10
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Lengua española avanzado y superior (Superior) - 2-Week Course
This course offer a systematic review of all verb tenses and moods and help students to further develop and improve their writing skills. Vocabulary acquisition is a key component at the advanced level.
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 1.33
Contact Hours: 20
