Study Abroad in Granada: Courses
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Intensive Spanish Language Course
This program is designed to maximize students’ knowledge and communicative abilities in the Spanish language by providing instruction in grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening practice and culture. Students may earn up to 6 credits in this program. Recommended credits are in parentheses. Spanish language classes meet 20 hours per week for a total of 80 hours. Optional classes meet 5 hours per week for a total of 20 hours.
Nine levels of Spanish are available. Course level is determined by a placement exam given on arrival regardless of previous experience. Students on this course may also choose one of the content courses from the Spanish Language and Culture Course on page 125. Selection may be limited according to scheduling conflicts. A final schedule will not be available until May 15, 2012. Add/drop is permitted during the first 3 days of class.
| Spanish Language Courses | |
| Spanish 101 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Beginner A1 |
| Spanish 102 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Elementary A2 |
| Spanish 103 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Pre-Intermediate A2+ |
| Spanish 201 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Intermediate B1.1 |
| Spanish 202 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Upper Intermediate B1.2 |
| Spanish 301 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Advanced B2.1 |
| Spanish 302 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Upper Advanced B2.2 |
| Spanish 401 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Superior C1.1 |
| Spanish 402 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Proficiency C2 |
Optional Courses (taught in Spanish)
The program fee includes one optional course, though students are not required to take any optional courses. Students may take only one optional course during the month-long program. Students on the Intensive Spanish Language Course may choose one of the content courses from the Spanish Language and Culture Course. Selection may be limited according to the schedule of selected courses.
Spanish Language and Culture Course
This program is offered to Intermediate, Advanced and Superior students interested in combining Spanish language with specific courses in content related to Spanish history and culture.
Course level is determined by a placement exam, which is given upon arrival, regardless of previous experience. Students may earn up to 5 credits for this program. Recommended credits are in parentheses. Spanish language classes meet 10 hours per week for a total of 40 hours. In addition, students take two content classes which meet 5 hours per week each, for a total of 80 hours of instruction.
| Spanish Language and Culture | |
| Spanish 203 (3) | Intermediate B1 Spanish Language |
| Spanish 253 (3) | Intermediate B2 Spanish Language |
| Spanish 303 (3) | Advanced C Spanish Language |
Content Courses (taught in Spanish)
In addition to the language and grammar course mentioned above, students choose two of the following content courses offered. Courses are offered only if a minimum of 10 enroll. Each content course meets 5 hours per week for 20 hours total.
| Content Courses | |
| Art 301 (1) | History of Art in Spain |
| Geography 301 (1) | Geography of Spain |
| History 301 (1) | History of Spain |
| Literature 301 (1) | Spanish Literature |
| Literature 302 (1) | Latin American Literature |
| Sociology 308 (1) | Islamic Culture in Spain |
| Sociology 306/406 (1) | Spanish Civilization and Culture |
| Sociology 309 (1) | Latin American Civilization and Culture |
| Spanish 315 (1) | Varieties of Spanish |
| Spanish 317/417 (1) | An Introduction to Business Spanish |
6-Week Program Courses
| 6-Week Program Courses | |
| Spanish 102 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Elementary A2 |
| Spanish 103 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Pre-Intermediate A3 |
| Spanish 201 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Intermediate B1.1 |
| Spanish 202 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Upper-Intermediate B1.2 |
| Spanish 301 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Advanced B2.1 |
| Spanish 302 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Upper Advanced B2.2 |
| Spanish 401 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Superior C1.1 |
| Spanish 402 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Proficiency C2 |
Non-Credit Courses
| Non-Credit Courses | |
| Non-credit | Flamenco Dance |
| Non-credit | Arabic Design |
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