2012 Fall Semester Program: Universidad de Sevilla

Sevilla - Semester Program: Hispanic Studies

Host Institution: Universidad de Sevilla Cursos de Las Facultades de Filología, Geografía e Historia

PROGRAM	PROGRAM CODE	PRICE	DATES
Fall 2012	SESF1	click here for price	click here for dates
Language Eligibility: open to all levels of Spanish (NEW!!) -Students at any level can take courses in English. -In order to take Intermediate level courses taught in Spanish, students must have completed at least 3 semesters or 5 quarters of college level Spanish. -In order to take Advanced level courses taught in Spanish, students must have completed at least 4 semesters or 6 quarters of college level Spanish. For additional eligibility requirements such as minimum GPA, click here. Total contact hours: 180-225 per semester. 15 contact hours = 1 semester credit; 10 contact hours = 1 quarter unit. Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits per semester. Normal course load is 4-5 classes per semester. Final transcript is issued by the Universidad de Sevilla. Classes are taken with other American and foreign students.

Universidad de Sevilla - Course Offerings (Fall 2012)

All students MUST get a total of 8 classes approved by their academic advisor, in case of changes in course availability or schedule conflicts. That way, if a class is full or cancelled, or if 2 of the classes you want to take meet at the same time, you'll already have back-up classes that you know your school will accept. When you pre-register for classes (this happens after you're accepted), you will have to list a total of 8 possible classes on your registration form, in order of preference.

The final transcript for this program is issued by the Universidad de Sevilla.
Each class is 45 contact hours (3 semester credits).
Students take 4 or 5 courses from the list below.

COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

**Courses listed below are from Fall 2011, but Fall 2012 course offerings will be similar. Updated Fall 2012 course offerings will be added in Spring 2012.**

Courses taught in English (for students with any level of Spanish)

Please note: students taking electives in English (i.e. students with a Beginner to Low Intermediate level of Spanish) will be expected to take at least one Spanish language class.

Click here for timetable (classes in English)

Spanish Language

The Basic Principles of Spanish Grammar for English-Speaking Students
Conversation and Composition in Spanish for American Students
Keys to Spanish Vocabulary (for Low Intermediate level or higher; 2 semesters college Spanish or equivalent)
Spanish Language Reinforcement for Specific Academic Purposes (for Low Intermediate level or higher; 2 semesters college Spanish or equivalent)

Electives in English

Introduction to Spanish History and Culture
Gender Views in Contemporary Spanish Literature and Cinema

Introduction to Spanish Cultural Studies

The Arab World Today: Contemporary History and International Relations

Music and Society: Theory and Practice of Flamenco

Audiovisual Languages: Subtitling and Dubbing

The Classical Heritage of Spain: between History and Mythology

Contemporary Spain: Economy, Society and Environment

Great Masters and Major Artistic Trends in Spain during the 20th Century