Spanish Vocabulary - Beginner

Students learn vocabulary words grouped by semantic meanings. Practice of vocabulary in this arrangement allows students to learn not only the words, but also to be able to recognize and understand them in context.

Language Lab - Beginner

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.

Spanish Grammar - Advanced

These courses 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 in both advanced and superior levels. Courses are taught at the appropriate level (advanced or superior) and are similar in structure.

Conversation and Composition - Intermediate

Students learn how to make clear and detailed descriptions, narrations and oral presentations. Students be taught how to understand and summarize oral texts (radio, television, films) as well as how to read and understand written texts (press, advertisements, magazines, books), and also give oral presentations in class. Students receive guidelines on how to develop their ability to write clear texts, using a coherent organization, proper distribution of ideas, and distribution of the ideas and an appropriate use of the connectives and the vocabulary.

History of Spain - Intermediate

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.

Spanish Art History - Intermediate

This course is dedicated to the history of art in Spain. It includes the study of architectural styles (Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque), painting by important Spanish artists, and the study of major artworks and monuments in Spain. It is helpful to have some background in art history terminology.

Spanish and Latin American Literature - Intermediate

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with some of the most representative Spanish and Latin American authors of the twentieth century, as well as their links to the sociocultural context of each time period. Students review relevant literary trends through a selection of texts of different genres: poetry and theater from the first decades of the century and the novel from the 1940s to the present day.

Spanish for Business - Intermediate

This course focuses on the business world in Spain. The class also includes helpful vocabulary related to business, “how to” information, and common business practices and formalities that are useful to know, such as how to write a formal business letter in Spanish. It is helpful to have some knowledge of the business world, economics, or general concepts related to these topics.

Spanish Culture - Intermediate

This course presents a wide variety of information about Spain and its people. Topics include an introduction to the most important aspects of Spanish geography, history, politics, art history, and popular culture (bullfighting, flamenco, and music). This is an excellent option for the student wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the country and culture.

Spanish Communication - Intermediate

This class is designed to work on the ability of students to express themselves in Spanish. This is a very good option for advanced level students who want to work on their speaking skills.

Spanish and Latin American Cinema - Intermediate

In this subject students explore the narrative mechanisms that make film a special artistic medium. The class views a variety of Spanish and Latin-American films from a cinematographic point of view. Students learn how different aspects of the Hispanic culture are shown and analyze the aesthetic and social issues. Students conduct reviews, critical analyses and comparative studies which allow them to develop their communicative skills and their ability to draw conclusions.

Spanish Writing - Intermediate

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.

The Arab World in Hispanic Culture - Intermediate

This class analyzes the Moorish influence in Hispanic societies and cultures and studies the role Arab language, literature and arts, together with other cultures, have had in the development of the Hispanic identity. The contents of this course are divided into four sections: the Moors and the Hispanic world through History; the Arabic language as a key element for the development of the Spanish language; medicine, philosophy and sciences; and Moorish architecture in Spain.

Women in the History of Spain - Intermediate

This class explores the role women have played throughout Spanish history. Students study the history of Spain from the beginning of the 20th Century, taking a look at the Second Republic (when women obtained the right to vote), the Civil War, Franco’s regime, the Transition, and finally, the current situation. The history of women in Spain is analyzed through the study of the most important figures of literature (Emilia Pardo Bazán, Carmen Martín Gaite), politics (Clara Campoamor, Dolores Ibarruri), philosophy (María Zambrano, Calia Amorós) and the arts (María Blanchard, María Casares).

Analysis of Literary Texts - Intermediate

This course is a combination of literature and writing. Coursework includes reading and studying texts, commenting on them, and producing a written review.

Contemporary Spanish Literature - Advanced

This course is a literature class focused on the turn of the century and 20th-century authors. Possible authors include: Miguel de Unamuno, Lorca, the Generations of ‘98 and ‘27, and many others. This course requires good reading and writing skills.

Economy and Society in Present-Day Spain - Advanced

This course challenges the common assumptions about Spain and its place in the modern world. Topics addressed include rapidly developing industries in Spain and a look at the continuously improving economy. Also to be addressed is the role of society within the framework of a modernizing and improving Spain.

History of Contemporary Spain - Advanced

This course has three primary objectives: to help students analyze and put into context the main spatial and temporal events that shape the history of contemporary Spain; to understand, from the most relevant historical events of the twentieth century, the historical, social and political life of recent Spain; to focus on the importance of contemporary Spanish history within the European and international scene.

Translation Course - Advanced

This course is a study of the main similarities between English and Spanish according to sentence structures. Students analyze the errors commonly made, and identify the means to recognize and avoid such errors.

Destrezas Orales (Oral Skills) - Intermediate

Objectives include:

1 Comprender textos y conversaciones habituales utilizando distintas estrategias de comprensión oral.

2 Realizar descripciones, narraciones y presentaciones sobre temas generales.

3 Participar en conversaciones básicas de carácter personal y profesional.

4. Resolver a través de la comunicación oral situaciones sociales frecuentes en un contexto hispanohablante.

Arte Español (Spanish Art) - Superior

Objectives include:

1.- Poner de relieve lo extenso y variado del patrimonio artístico español,

2.- Desarrollar en el alumno la sensibilidad artística y las capacidades de apreciación y observación.

3.- Analizar, situándolas en su contexto espacio-temporal, el significado y la importancia histórica, cultural y social de las obrasartísticas más destacadas.

Conversación y Redacción (Conversation and Writing) - Superior

Objectives include:

1 Comprender un variado repertorio de textos extensos, reconociendo en ellos sentidos implícitos.

2 Saber expresarse fluida y espontáneamente en el idioma, incluyendo ámbitos sociales, académicos y profesionales.

3 Producir textos claros y bien estructurados sobre temas complejos, usando adecuadamente los mecanismos de organización, articulación y cohesión.

Destrezas Escritas (Written Skills) - Superior

Objectives include:

1 Comprender detalladamente textos extensos y complejos utilizando distintas estrategias de lectura.

2 Producir diferentes tipos de textos con claridad y precisión para destinatarios tanto del ámbito personal como social, profesional o académico.

3 Transmitir por escrito de forma eficaz diferentes intenciones de carácter emocional.

4 Dominar los conectores del discurso escrito y las convenciones ortográficas y tipográficas.

Historia Contemporanea (Contemporary History) - Superior

Objectives include:

1. Realizar un recorrido general por la historia de España tomando como referencia el papel de las mujeres.

2. Descubrir y analizar los hechos más destacados protagonizados por mujeres y los personajes femeninos más sobresalientes en los diferentes periodos históricos.

3. Reflexionar y debatir sobre la situación y participación de las mujeres en el pasado y presente de España.

Literatura Contemporanea (Contemporary Literature) - Superior

Objectives include:

1.- Presentar los diversos periodos literarios a partir del siglo XX enmarcándolos en su correspondiente contexto histórico, político y social

2.- Profundizar en las principales obras de la literatura española e hispanoamericana contemporáneas y en las características y personalidad de sus autores

3.- Reflexionar, desde un punto de vista crítico, sobre los elementos y mecanismos propios del lenguaje literario

Traducción (Translation) - Superior

Objectives include:

1. Introducir al alumno en la práctica de la traducción como un instrumento más de aprendizaje del español.

2. Trasladar el sentido y el significado de un texto de una lengua a otra sin traducir de forma idiomática o literal.

3. Realizar una aproximación pragmalingüística a la traducción de textos específicos.

4 Analizar los errores más comunes en la traducción al español de cada lengua concreta.

Spanish Vocabulary - Beginner

Students learn vocabulary words grouped by semantic meanings. Practice of vocabulary in this arrangement allows students to learn not only the words, but also to be able to recognize and understand them in context.

Language Lab - Beginner

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.

Spanish Grammar - Advanced

These courses 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 in both advanced and superior levels. Courses are taught at the appropriate level (advanced or superior) and are similar in structure.

Conversation and Composition - Intermediate

Students learn how to make clear and detailed descriptions, narrations and oral presentations. Students be taught how to understand and summarize oral texts (radio, television, films) as well as how to read and understand written texts (press, advertisements, magazines, books), and also give oral presentations in class. Students receive guidelines on how to develop their ability to write clear texts, using a coherent organization, proper distribution of ideas, and distribution of the ideas and an appropriate use of the connectives and the vocabulary.

History of Spain - Intermediate

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.

Spanish Art History - Intermediate

This course is dedicated to the history of art in Spain. It includes the study of architectural styles (Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque), painting by important Spanish artists, and the study of major artworks and monuments in Spain. It is helpful to have some background in art history terminology.

Spanish and Latin American Literature - Intermediate

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with some of the most representative Spanish and Latin American authors of the twentieth century, as well as their links to the sociocultural context of each time period. Students review relevant literary trends through a selection of texts of different genres: poetry and theater from the first decades of the century and the novel from the 1940s to the present day.

Spanish for Business - Intermediate

This course focuses on the business world in Spain. The class also includes helpful vocabulary related to business, “how to” information, and common business practices and formalities that are useful to know, such as how to write a formal business letter in Spanish. It is helpful to have some knowledge of the business world, economics, or general concepts related to these topics.

Spanish Culture - Intermediate

This course presents a wide variety of information about Spain and its people. Topics include an introduction to the most important aspects of Spanish geography, history, politics, art history, and popular culture (bullfighting, flamenco, and music). This is an excellent option for the student wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the country and culture.

Spanish Communication - Intermediate

This class is designed to work on the ability of students to express themselves in Spanish. This is a very good option for advanced level students who want to work on their speaking skills.

Spanish and Latin American Cinema - Intermediate

In this subject students explore the narrative mechanisms that make film a special artistic medium. The class views a variety of Spanish and Latin-American films from a cinematographic point of view. Students learn how different aspects of the Hispanic culture are shown and analyze the aesthetic and social issues. Students conduct reviews, critical analyses and comparative studies which allow them to develop their communicative skills and their ability to draw conclusions.

Spanish Writing - Intermediate

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.

The Arab World in Hispanic Culture - Intermediate

This class analyzes the Moorish influence in Hispanic societies and cultures and studies the role Arab language, literature and arts, together with other cultures, have had in the development of the Hispanic identity. The contents of this course are divided into four sections: the Moors and the Hispanic world through History; the Arabic language as a key element for the development of the Spanish language; medicine, philosophy and sciences; and Moorish architecture in Spain.

Women in the History of Spain - Intermediate

This class explores the role women have played throughout Spanish history. Students study the history of Spain from the beginning of the 20th Century, taking a look at the Second Republic (when women obtained the right to vote), the Civil War, Franco’s regime, the Transition, and finally, the current situation. The history of women in Spain is analyzed through the study of the most important figures of literature (Emilia Pardo Bazán, Carmen Martín Gaite), politics (Clara Campoamor, Dolores Ibarruri), philosophy (María Zambrano, Calia Amorós) and the arts (María Blanchard, María Casares).

Analysis of Literary Texts - Intermediate

This course is a combination of literature and writing. Coursework includes reading and studying texts, commenting on them, and producing a written review.

Contemporary Spanish Literature - Intermediate

This course is a literature class focused on the turn of the century and 20th century authors. Possible authors include: Miguel de Unamuno, Lorca, the Generations of ‘98 and ‘27, and many others. This course requires good reading and writing skills.

Economy and Society in Present-Day Spain - Intermediate

This course challenges the common assumptions about Spain and its place in the modern world. Topics addressed include rapidly developing industries in Spain and a look at the continuously improving economy. Also to be addressed is the role of society within the framework of a modernizing and improving Spain.

History of Contemporary Spain - Intermediate

This course has three primary objectives: to help students analyze and put into context the main spatial and temporal events that shape the history of contemporary Spain; to understand, from the most relevant historical events of the twentieth century, the historical, social and political life of recent Spain; to focus on the importance of contemporary Spanish history within the European and international scene.

Translation Course - Intermediate

This course is a study of the main similarities between English and Spanish according to sentence structures. Students analyze the errors commonly made, and identify the means to recognize and avoid such errors.

Destrezas Orales (Oral Skills) - Superior

Objectives include:

1. Comprender detalladamente textos y conversaciones extensas utilizando distintas estrategias de comprensión oral.

2 Realizar descripciones, narraciones y presentaciones claras y detalladas sobre temas complejos.

3 Interaccionar con fluidez en conversaciones y debates incluso sobre temas abstractos y no habituales.

4. Utilizar el idioma con flexibilidad y eficacia para fines sociales, incluyendo el uso emocional, alusivo y divertido.

5. Reconocer una amplia gama de expresiones idiomáticas y coloquiales y apreciar cambios de registro.

Destrezas Orales (Oral Skills) - Intermediate

Objectives include:

1 Comprender textos y conversaciones habituales utilizando distintas estrategias de comprensión oral.

2 Realizar descripciones, narraciones y presentaciones sobre temas generales.

3 Participar en conversaciones básicas de carácter personal y profesional.

4. Resolver a través de la comunicación oral situaciones sociales frecuentes en un contexto hispanohablante.

Arte Español (Spanish Art) - Superior

Objectives include:

1.- Poner de relieve lo extenso y variado del patrimonio artístico español,

2.- Desarrollar en el alumno la sensibilidad artística y las capacidades de apreciación y observación.

3.- Analizar, situándolas en su contexto espacio-temporal, el significado y la importancia histórica, cultural y social de las obrasartísticas más destacadas.

Conversación y Redacción (Conversation and Writing) - Superior

Objectives include:

1 Comprender un variado repertorio de textos extensos, reconociendo en ellos sentidos implícitos.

2 Saber expresarse fluida y espontáneamente en el idioma, incluyendo ámbitos sociales, académicos y profesionales.

3 Producir textos claros y bien estructurados sobre temas complejos, usando adecuadamente los mecanismos de organización, articulación y cohesión.

Destrezas Escritas (Written Skills) - Superior

Objectives include:

1 Comprender detalladamente textos extensos y complejos utilizando distintas estrategias de lectura.

2 Producir diferentes tipos de textos con claridad y precisión para destinatarios tanto del ámbito personal como social, profesional o académico.

3 Transmitir por escrito de forma eficaz diferentes intenciones de carácter emocional.

4 Dominar los conectores del discurso escrito y las convenciones ortográficas y tipográficas.

Historia Contemporanea (Contemporary History) - Superior

Objectives include:

1. Realizar un recorrido general por la historia de España tomando como referencia el papel de las mujeres.

2. Descubrir y analizar los hechos más destacados protagonizados por mujeres y los personajes femeninos más sobresalientes en los diferentes periodos históricos.

3. Reflexionar y debatir sobre la situación y participación de las mujeres en el pasado y presente de España.

Literatura Contemporanea (Contemporary Literature) - Superior

Objectives include:

1.- Presentar los diversos periodos literarios a partir del siglo XX enmarcándolos en su correspondiente contexto histórico, político y social

2.- Profundizar en las principales obras de la literatura española e hispanoamericana contemporáneas y en las características y personalidad de sus autores

3.- Reflexionar, desde un punto de vista crítico, sobre los elementos y mecanismos propios del lenguaje literario

Traducción (Translation) - Superior

Objectives include:

1. Introducir al alumno en la práctica de la traducción como un instrumento más de aprendizaje del español.

2. Trasladar el sentido y el significado de un texto de una lengua a otra sin traducir de forma idiomática o literal.

3. Realizar una aproximación pragmalingüística a la traducción de textos específicos.

4 Analizar los errores más comunes en la traducción al español de cada lengua concreta.

Spanish Vocabulary - Beginner

Students learn vocabulary words grouped by semantic meanings. Practice of vocabulary in this arrangement allows students to learn not only the words, but also to be able to recognize and understand them in context.

Language Lab - Beginner

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.

Spanish Grammar - Advanced

These courses 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 in both advanced and superior levels. Courses are taught at the appropriate level (advanced or superior) and are similar in structure.

Conversation and Composition - Intermediate

Students learn how to make clear and detailed descriptions, narrations and oral presentations. Students be taught how to understand and summarize oral texts (radio, television, films) as well as how to read and understand written texts (press, advertisements, magazines, books), and also give oral presentations in class. Students receive guidelines on how to develop their ability to write clear texts, using a coherent organization, proper distribution of ideas, and distribution of the ideas and an appropriate use of the connectives and the vocabulary.

Spanish Art History - Intermediate

This course is dedicated to the history of art in Spain. It includes the study of architectural styles (Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque), painting by important Spanish artists, and the study of major artworks and monuments in Spain. It is helpful to have some background in art history terminology.

Spanish for Business - Intermediate

This course focuses on the business world in Spain. The class also includes helpful vocabulary related to business, “how to” information, and common business practices and formalities that are useful to know, such as how to write a formal business letter in Spanish. It is helpful to have some knowledge of the business world, economics, or general concepts related to these topics.

Spanish Culture - Intermediate

This course presents a wide variety of information about Spain and its people. Topics include an introduction to the most important aspects of Spanish geography, history, politics, art history, and popular culture (bullfighting, flamenco, and music). This is an excellent option for the student wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the country and culture.

Spanish Communication - Intermediate

This class is designed to work on the ability of students to express themselves in Spanish. This is a very good option for advanced level students who want to work on their speaking skills.

Spanish Writing - Intermediate

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.

Analysis of Literary Texts - Intermediate

This course is a combination of literature and writing. Coursework includes reading and studying texts, commenting on them, and producing a written review.

Contemporary Spanish Literature - Intermediate

This course is a literature class focused on the turn of the century and 20th century authors. Possible authors include: Miguel de Unamuno, Lorca, the Generations of ‘98 and ‘27, and many others. This course requires good reading and writing skills.

Economy and Society in Present-Day Spain - Intermediate

This course challenges the common assumptions about Spain and its place in the modern world. Topics addressed include rapidly developing industries in Spain and a look at the continuously improving economy. Also to be addressed is the role of society within the framework of a modernizing and improving Spain.

History of Contemporary Spain - Intermediate

This course has three primary objectives: to help students analyze and put into context the main spatial and temporal events that shape the history of contemporary Spain; to understand, from the most relevant historical events of the twentieth century, the historical, social and political life of recent Spain; to focus on the importance of contemporary Spanish history within the European and international scene.

Translation Course - Intermediate

This course is a study of the main similarities between English and Spanish according to sentence structures. Students analyze the errors commonly made, and identify the means to recognize and avoid such errors.

Destrezas Orales (Oral Skills) - Superior

Objectives include:

1 Comprender detalladamente textos y conversaciones extensas utilizando distintas estrategias de comprensión oral.

2 Realizar descripciones, narraciones y presentaciones claras y detalladas sobre temas complejos.

3 Interaccionar con fluidez en conversaciones y debates incluso sobre temas abstractos y no habituales.

4. Utilizar el idioma con flexibilidad y eficacia para fines sociales, incluyendo el uso emocional, alusivo y divertido.

5. Reconocer una amplia gama de expresiones idiomáticas y coloquiales y apreciar cambios de registro.

Comentario de textos literarios (Commentary on Literary Texts) - Superior

Objectives include:

1. Reflexionar sobre la naturaleza y características de los textos en diferentes géneros literarios.

2. Profundizar, tomando como base el comentario de textos literarios, en las habilidades de comprensión lectora y en la asimilación de diferentes elementos gramaticales

3. Analizar los rasgos estilísticos y los elementos lingüisticos y literarios más destacados de diversos tipos de textos.

Cultura (Culture) - Superior

Objectives include:

1.- Aproximarse a diversos rasgos socioculturales propios e identificativos de la realidad española

2.- Conocer la situación geográfica y la organización política y administrativa del país.

3.- Analizar diversas disciplinas humanísticas (historia, arte literatura...) considerando su influencia en la sociedad española denuestros días

Economia y Sociedad (Economy and Society) - Superior

Objectives include:

1 Comprender la actualidad económica y social de España y situarla en el contexto internacional.

2. Analizar los principales indicadores socio-económicos de España y descubrir cómo afectan a la realidad cotidiana de sus habitantes.

3. Comprender textos e informes relacionados con temas sociales y económicos así como interaccionar de forma eficaz en conversaciones y debates específicos.

Lengua Española (Spanish Language) - Superior

Objectives include:

1. Dominar un amplio número de recursos lingüísticos y comunicativos necesarios para participar en todo tipo de intercambios comunicativos con fluidez, precisión y naturalidad.

2. Ser capaz de interpretar cualquier tipo de texto, oral o escrito, que se refiera a temas de carácter general y/o especializado.

3. Utilizar con eficacia una amplia variedad de marcadores discursivos referidos a la estructura y a la coherencia de los textos.

4. Dominar las estrategias necesarias para adecuarse a todo tipo de contextos y situaciones comunicativas

Español de los Negocios (Spanish for Business) - Superior

Objectives include:

1 Aproximarse a diversos rasgos socioculturales del mundo de los negocios.

2 Conocer el léxico especializado para poder comprender y elaborar mensajes orales y escritos en distintos contextos profesionales.

3 Opinar y debatir sobre la actualidad económica y empresarial de España en relación con los distintos países de origen.

Spanish Vocabulary - Beginner

Students learn vocabulary words grouped by semantic meanings. Practice of vocabulary in this arrangement allows students to learn not only the words, but also to be able to recognize and understand them in context.

Activities for Communication - Beginner

This course provides students with practical situations in order to use their knowledge of the Spanish language. Focus is on sentence structure and correct usage of grammar.

Spanish Grammar - Advanced

These courses 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. Courses are taught at the appropriate level (advanced or superior), and are similar in structure.

Analysis of Literary Texts - Intermediate

This course is a combination of literature and writing. Coursework includes reading and studying texts, commenting on them, and producing a written review.

Contemporary Spanish Literature - Intermediate

This course is a literature class focused on the turn of the century and 20th century authors. Possible authors include: Miguel de Unamuno, Lorca, the Generations of ‘98 and ‘27, and many others. This course requires good reading and writing skills.

Conversation and Composition - Intermediate

Students learn how to make clear and detailed descriptions, narrations and oral presentations. Students are taught how to understand and summarize oral texts (radio, television, films) as well as how to read and understand written texts (press, advertisements, magazines, books), and also give oral presentations in class. Students receive guidelines on how to develop their ability to write clear texts, using a coherent organization, proper distribution of ideas, and distribution of the ideas and an appropriate use of the connectives and the vocabulary.

Economy and Society in Present-Day Spain - Intermediate

This course challenges the common assumptions about Spain and its place in the modern world. Topics addressed include rapidly developing industries in Spain and a look at the continuously improving economy. Also to be addressed is the role of society within the framework of a modernizing and improving Spain.

History of Contemporary Spain - Intermediate

This course has three primary objectives: to help students analyze and put into context the main spatial and temporal events that shape the history of contemporary Spain; to understand, from the most relevant historical events of the twentieth century, the historical, social and political life of recent Spain; to focus on the importance of contemporary Spanish history within the European and international scene.

Spanish Art History - Intermediate

This course is dedicated to the history of art in Spain. It includes the study of architectural styles (Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque), painting by important Spanish artists, and the study of major artworks and monuments in Spain. It is helpful to have some background in art history terminology.

Spanish for Business - Intermediate

This course focuses on the business world in Spain. The class also includes helpful vocabulary related to business, “how to” information, and common business practices and formalities that are useful to know, such as how to write a formal business letter in Spanish. It is helpful to have some knowledge of the business world, economics, or general concepts related to these topics.

Spanish Culture - Intermediate

This course presents a wide variety of information about Spain and its people. Topics include an introduction to the most important aspects of Spanish geography, history, politics, art history, and popular culture (bullfighting, flamenco, and music). This is an excellent option for the student wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the country and culture.

Spanish Communication - Intermediate

This class is designed to work on the ability of students to express themselves in Spanish. This is a very good option for advanced level students who want to work on their speaking skills.

Spanish Writing - Intermediate

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.

Translation Course - Intermediate

This course is a study of the main similarities between English and Spanish according to sentence structures. Students analyze the errors commonly made, and identify the means to recognize and avoid such errors.

Destrezas Orales (Oral Skills) - Superior

Objectives include:

1 Comprender detalladamente textos y conversaciones extensas utilizando distintas estrategias de comprensión oral.

2 Realizar descripciones, narraciones y presentaciones claras y detalladas sobre temas complejos.

3 Interaccionar con fluidez en conversaciones y debates incluso sobre temas abstractos y no habituales.

4. Utilizar el idioma con flexibilidad y eficacia para fines sociales, incluyendo el uso emocional, alusivo y divertido.

5. Reconocer una amplia gama de expresiones idiomáticas y coloquiales y apreciar cambios de registro.

Arte español (Spanish Art) - Superior

General objectives:

1.- Poner de relieve lo extenso y variado del patrimonio artístico español.

2.- Desarrollar en el alumno la sensibilidad artística y las capacidades de apreciación y observación.

3.- Analizar, situándolas en su contexto espacio-temporal, el significado y la importancia histórica, cultural y social de las obras artísticas más destacadas.

Literatura contemporánea en español (Contemporary Spanish Literature) - Superior

General Objectives:

1.- Presentar los diversos periodos literarios a partir del siglo XX enmarcándolos en su correspondiente contexto histórico, político y social

2.- Profundizar en las principales obras de la literatura española e hispanoamericana contemporáneas y en las características y personalidad de sus autores

3.- Reflexionar, desde un punto de vista crítico, sobre los elementos y mecanismos propios del lenguaje literario

Destrezas Escritas (Written Skills) - Superior

General Objectives:

1 Comprender detalladamente textos extensos y complejos utilizando distintas estrategias de lectura.

2 Producir diferentes tipos de textos con claridad y precisión para destinatarios tanto del ámbito personal como social, profesional o académico.

3 Transmitir por escrito de forma eficaz diferentes intenciones de carácter emocional.

4 Dominar los conectores del discurso escrito y las convenciones ortográficas y tipográficas.

Historia de la España Contemporánea (History of Contemporary Spain) - Superior

General Objectives:

1. Realizar un recorrido general por la historia de España tomando como referencia el papel de las mujeres.

2. Descubrir y analizar los hechos más destacados protagonizados por mujeres y los personajes femeninos más sobresalientes en los diferentes periodos históricos.

3. Reflexionar y debatir sobre la situación y participación de las mujeres en el pasado y presente de España.

Traducción (Translation) - Superior

General Objectives:

1. Introducir al alumno en la práctica de la traducción como un instrumento más de aprendizaje del español.

2. Trasladar el sentido y el significado de un texto de una lengua a otra sin traducir de forma idiomática o literal.

3. Realizar una aproximación pragmalingüística a la traducción de textos específicos.

4 Analizar los errores más comunes en la traducción al español de cada lengua concreta.