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<strong>study</strong> <strong>spain</strong>
alcalá de henares / alicante / barcelona / madrid / palma de mallorca / seville
semester and year 2011
what will your story be?

• Barcelona
• Madrid/Alcalá de Henares
• Palma de Mallorca
• Seville
• Alicante
Alcalá de Henares, Spain
(liberal arts)
fall / spring / academic year
(language and culture)
summer*
Alicante, Spain
(language and culture)
fall / spring
(language in context)
fall / spring
(liberal arts)
fall / spring / academic year
(language and culture)
summer*
Barcelona, Spain
(advanced liberal arts)
fall / spring / academic year
(architecture and design)
fall / spring
(business and culture)
fall / spring / academic year
(language and culture)
fall / spring / academic year
(liberal arts)
fall / spring / academic year
(language and culture)
summer*
Madrid, Spain
(legal studies)
fall / spring / academic year
(liberal arts)
fall / spring / academic year
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
(liberal arts)
fall / spring / academic year
(language and culture)
summer*
Seville, Spain
(advanced liberal arts)
fall / spring / academic year
(business and society)
fall / spring / academic year
(international business and culture)
fall / spring / academic year
(language and society)
fall / spring
(liberal arts)
fall / spring / academic year
(teaching development)
fall / spring / academic year
(internship)
summer*
(language and culture)
summer*
* Summer program offered; see Summer catalog or www.ciee.org/<strong>study</strong> for details
All information in this catalog is current as of June 2010. CIEE reserves the right to modify or cancel any statement in this catalog
without prior notice and accepts no responsibility for the consequences of any such changes. 2011 Spain Catalog 7.5M

Hemingway and Cervantes
wrote stunning stories of Spain;
what will you write?
The story of Spain is a story of empire, conquistadors,
inquisition—and also the story of Velázquez,
Goya, Picasso, Dalí, Almodóvar, and Penelope Cruz.
It has been written by its many peoples: Iberians,
Celts, Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Goths, Moors,
Jews, Muslims, and Christians. Today’s democratically-elected
socialist leaders govern diverse and
autonomous regions. After years of isolationism,
Spain is again thinking globally, from the World
Exposition in Seville to the Guggenheim Museum
in Bilbao. CIEE gives you a chance to live your own
story on a CIEE program.
But which one? Spain’s cities stretch out before you.
The spectacle and spirit of Seville. Teeming Madrid,
capital of galácticos and gatos. Alcalá de Henares,
home to harmonious streets, noble buildings, and the
birthplace of Cervantes. Post-millenial Barcelona, more
modernista than ever. Engaging Alicante, a sundrenched
Mediterranean citadel. Palma de Mallorca,
well-loved pearl of the Balearic Islands. How should
you think about <strong>study</strong>ing in Spain? CIEE programs
are designed to help you get the most out of your
experience, and we’ll help you find one that’s right
for you.
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Alcalá de Henares
(liberal arts)
Universidad de Alcalá
Alicante
(language and culture)
Universidad de Alicante
Alicante
(language in context)
Universidad de Alicante
Alicante
(liberal arts)
Universidad de Alicante
page 7
page 13
page 18
page 24
educational focus
Immerse yourself in the culture of
contemporary Spain and improve
your high intermediate or advanced
Spanish skills.
Develop your ability to comprehend
and communicate university-level
concepts in Spanish.
Begin or continue your <strong>study</strong> of
Spanish while learning about Spain
in and out of the classroom.
Improve your advanced Spanish
skills and <strong>study</strong> alongside Spanish
students in liberal arts courses in a
wide variety of subjects.
subject areas
Art
Art History
Business
Business Spanish
History
Linguistics
Literature
Management
Marketing
Political Science
Spanish Culture*
Spanish Language*
Art History
Communications
European Studies
Film Studies
History
International Relations
Literature
Politics
Spanish Culture*
Spanish Language*
Women’s Studies
Art History
Business
Economics
Film Studies
History
International Relations
Literature
Political Science
Spanish Culture*
Spanish Language*
Art History
Business
Film Studies
Geography
History
International Relations
Linguistics
Literature
Politics
Public Health
Sociology
Spanish Culture*
Spanish Language*
nature of classes
CIEE language courses are with CIEE
students only. Area studies courses
are with CIEE and other U.S. students.
Regular university courses (an option
if you have sufficient language skills)
are with Spanish and ERASMUS
students.
CIEE courses are with CIEE students
only. Universidad de Alicante culture
courses are with Spanish students.
CIEE courses are with CIEE
students only. Universidad de
Alicante business courses in
English are with international
and Spanish students.
CIEE language and content courses
are with CIEE students only.
Universidad de Alicante culture
courses are with Spanish students.
Regular university courses are with
international and Spanish students.
language of instruction
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish, English
Spanish
program features
• Cultural and educational activities
such as visits to museums,
theaters, and fairs
• Day excursions to places such as
Toledo, Cuenca, and Segovia and
overnight excursions to places such
as Andalusia and Extremadura
• Conversation exchange
• University clubs
• Cultural and educational activities
such as visits to museums,
theaters, and other cultural sites
• Excursions to places such as
Barcelona, Granada, Madrid,
or Seville
• Conversation exchange
• Cultural events overlap with
course content
• International Club
• CIEE Spanish Helpers
* required area of <strong>study</strong> * Required area of <strong>study</strong> ** Summer program offered in this location; see Summer catalog or www.ciee.org/<strong>study</strong> for details
• Cultural and educational activities
such as visits to museums,
theaters, and other cultural sites
• Excursions to places such as
Barcelona, Seville, Granada,
or Madrid
• Conversation exchange
• Cultural events overlap with
course content
• International Club
• CIEE Spanish Helpers
• Cultural and educational activities
such as visits to museums,
theaters, and other cultural sites
• Excursions to places such as
Barcelona, Granada, Madrid,
or Seville
• Conversation exchange
• Cultural events overlap with
course content
• International Club
• CIEE Spanish Helpers
housing options
• Spanish homestays
•Off-campus residencias with
international and Spanish students
• Spanish homestays
• Off-campus residence hall with
international and Spanish students
• Spanish homestays
• Off-campus residence hall with
international and Spanish students
• Spanish homestays
• Off-campus residence hall with
international and Spanish students
eligibility requirements
• 2.75 GPA
• 3.0 GPA in most recent
Spanish class
• 4 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent (fall)
• 5 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent (spring)
• 2.75 GPA
• 3–4 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
• 2.75 GPA
• 0–2 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
• 2.75 GPA
• 5 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
terms
Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer**
Fall, Spring, Summer**
Fall, Spring, Summer**
Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer**

Barcelona
(advanced liberal arts)
Universitat de Barcelona
Barcelona
(architecture and design)
ELISAVA Escola Superior de
Disseny; Escola Tècnica
Superior d’Arquitectura
Barcelona
(business and culture)
Escola Superior de Comerç
Internacional—
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona
(language and culture)
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona
(liberal arts)
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
page 31
page 37
page 42
page 50
page 55
Improve your advanced language
skills and <strong>study</strong> alongside Spanish
students in regular university
courses in a wide variety of subjects.
Take a multidisciplinary, collaborative
approach to <strong>study</strong>ing architecture
or design in a city passionate about
shaping the future of both.
Learn how business and economics
operate in general, in Spain, and
internationally—and how Barcelona
and Catalonia operate as cultural
forces whether you’ve studied
Spanish before or not.
Continue your <strong>study</strong> of Spanish
while learning about Spain in and
out of the classroom.
Improve your intermediate Spanish
skills with courses in history,
politics, and literature taught in
Spanish specifically for international
students; put those skills to the test
with at least one regular university
course in politics or the humanities.
Anthropology
Art History
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Education
Fine Arts
Geography
History
International Relations
Internship
Legal Studies
Literature
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish Culture*
Spanish Language*
Architecture Track
Architecture Theory*
Art History*
Design History*
Internship
Spanish Language*
Studio Architecture*
Design Track
Art History*
Design History*
Design Theory
Graphic Arts
Internship
Spanish Language*
Accounting
Business
Economics
European Studies
Finance
History
Internship
Management
Marketing
Spanish Culture*
Spanish Language*
Art
Art History
Hispanic Studies
History
International Relations
Literature
Political Science
Social Sciences
Spanish Culture*
Spanish Language*
History
International Relations
Internship
Legal Studies
Literature
Philosophy
Political Science
Social Sciences
Spanish Culture*
Spanish Language*
CIEE language and culture courses
are with CIEE students only. Regular
university electives are with
Spanish students.
Language courses are with CIEE
students only. CIEE core course,
electives, and architecture studio,
which are all taught in English,
are with other CIEE students only.
University design electives, which
are taught in Spanish, are with Spanish
students.
CIEE courses are with CIEE students
only. ESCI courses and UPF courses
are with international and Spanish
students.
CIEE courses are with CIEE students
only. UPF courses and Hispanic and
European Studies Program language
courses are with international
students.
CIEE language courses and the
internship are with CIEE students
only. Hispanic and European Studies
Program courses, which are taught
in Spanish, are with international
students. Regular university courses
are with Spanish students.
Spanish
Spanish, English
Spanish, English
Spanish, English
Spanish
• Cultural and educational activities
such as visits to museums,
cathedrals, the port, and the
historical district
• Excursions to Girona, Empúries,
Tarragona, Madrid, or the Pyrenees
• CIEE Guardian Angels
• Non-credit classes in Spanish
cooking
• Activities to enhance language
learning such as lectures, films,
and discussion groups
• Cultural and educational activities
developed specifically for students
of architecture and design such as
visits to local architecture studios,
design studios, and build sites
• Excursions to places such as Madrid,
Valencia, Bilbao and San Sebastian,
or Seville
• CIEE Guardian Angels
• For-credit internships
• Cultural and educational activities
such as visits to museums,
cathedrals, the port, and the
historical district
• Excursions to places such as
Girona, Empúries, Tarragona,
Cuenca, Madrid, or the Pyrenees
• Company visits
• CIEE Guardian Angels
• For-credit internships
• Cultural and educational activities
such as visits to museums,
cathedrals, the port, and the
historical district
• Excursions to places such as
Girona, Empúries, Tarragona,
Cuenca, Madrid, or the Pyrenees
• CIEE Guardian Angels
• Non-credit classes in Spanish
cooking
• Activities to enhance language
learning such as lectures, films,
and discussion groups
• Cultural and educational activities
such as visits to museums,
cathedrals, the port, and the
historical district
• Excursions to places such as
Girona, Empúries, Tarragona,
Cuenca, Madrid, or the Pyrenees
• CIEE Guardian Angels
• Non-credit classes in Spanish
cooking
• Activities to enhance language
learning such as lectures, films,
and discussion groups
• Spanish homestays
• Off-campus residencias with
international and Spanish students
• Spanish homestays
• Off-campus residencias with
international and Spanish students
(limited availability)
• Spanish homestays
• Off-campus residencias with
international and Spanish students
(limited availability)
• Spanish homestays
• Off-campus residencias with
international and Spanish students
(limited availability)
• Spanish homestays
•Off-campus residencias with
international and Spanish students
(limited availability)
• 3.0 GPA
• 6 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
• 3.0 GPA
• Architecture or related major or
minor
• Design or related major and/or
minor and 4 semesters of collegelevel
Spanish or equivalent for
design track
• 3.0 GPA
• 3 semesters of college-level
micro- or macroeconomics,
accounting, finance, management,
marketing, or statistics
• 3.0 GPA
• Junior standing or above
• 1–3 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
• 3.0 GPA
• Junior standing or above
• 4 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer**
Fall, Spring, Summer**
Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer**
Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer**
Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer**

Madrid
Madrid
(legal studies)
(liberal arts)
Universidad Carlos III
de Madrid
page 61
page 66
educational focus
Pursue a co-curricular program
focused on law, public policy,
and political science. Improve
your advanced Spanish skills,
and undertake an internship if
you choose.
subject areas
Criminal Law
* required area of <strong>study</strong> European Union Studies
Family Law
History of Law
International Law
Internship
Labor Union Law
Philosophy of Law
Political Economy
Political Science
Public Government Law
Public Policy
Religion and Law
Roman Law
Spanish Law*
Spanish Legal Language*
Universidad Carlos III
de Madrid
Improve your advanced Spanish
skills, undertake an internship
if you choose, and <strong>study</strong> liberal
arts—alongside Spanish students
if your language skills are up to it.
Business
Computer Science
Economics
Engineering and Technology
European Studies
Finance
History
Humanities
Internship
Journalism
Legal Studies
Political Science
Sociology
Spanish Language and Culture*
Tourism
Palma de Mallorca
(liberal arts)
Universitat de les Illes Balears
page 73
Study tourism and business—or
humanities and social sciences—
and intern for-credit in a Spanish
company.
Anthropology
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Economics
Education
Engineering
Environmental Studies
History
Hotel Management
Internship
Linguistics
Mediterranean Studies
Philosophy
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture*
Spanish Literature
Tourism
Seville
(advanced liberal arts)
Universidad de Sevilla;
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
page 79
Immerse yourself in Spanish culture
by <strong>study</strong>ing a wide variety of subjects
alongside Spanish students in their
degree program.
Business
Communications
Engineering
Humanities
Management
Mathematics
Natural Science
Physical Science
Social Sciences
Spanish Culture
Spanish Language*
nature of classes
The required core course and
regular university courses are with
Spanish and international students.
The Advanced Spanish and Legal
Language course and the Legal
Studies Internship are with other
CIEE students.
Language and area studies courses
in the Estudios Hispánicos department
are with international students.
Regular university courses and
short humanities seminars are with
Spanish students.
CIEE language and culture courses
are with CIEE students only.
Regular university courses are
with Spanish students. University
culture courses for international
students are with other international
students and sometimes Spanish
students.
CIEE courses are with CIEE students
only. Regular university courses
are with Spanish students.
language of instruction
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
program features
• Cultural and educational activities
related to the program focus such
as visits to Congress, Parliament,
and guided tours of the historical
district and a police station
• Excursions to sites of cultural
importance in and around Madrid
and Spain
• Conversation exchange
• Cultural workshops
• For-credit internships
• Volunteering
• Cultural and educational activities
such as visits to museums,
theaters, and galleries
• Excursions to sites of cultural
importance in and around Madrid
and Spain
• Conversation exchange
• Tutors
• For-credit internships
• Cultural workshops
• Volunteering
• Cultural and educational activities
such as visits to museums,
theaters, and national parks
• Excursions including an overnight
trip to Madrid or Barcelona
• Field visits to tourism-related sites
• For-credit internship in a Spanish
company or organization
• Conversation exchange
• Guardian Angels Program
• Tutors
• Volunteering
• Cultural and educational activities
• Excursions to sites of cultural
importance in and around Seville
and Spain
• Writing center and tutorials
• Conversation exchange
• Tertulia lecture series
• Personal development workshops
• Volunteering
• Weekly events enewsletter
housing options
• Off-campus apartments with a
CIEE student and sometimes a
CIEE Resident Fellow
• Single in off-campus apartments
with Spanish host
• Spanish homestays
• Spanish homestays
• Off-campus residencias with
international and Spanish students
eligibility requirements
• 3.0 GPA
• 6 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
• 3.0 GPA
• 5 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent to enroll in
Estudios Hispánicos courses
• 6 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent to enroll in
regular university courses
• 2.75 GPA
• 5 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
• 3.0 GPA
• 3.0 GPA in Spanish language
• 6 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
terms
Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer**
* Required area of <strong>study</strong> ** Summer program offered in this location; see Summer catalog or www.ciee.org/<strong>study</strong> for details
Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer**

Seville
(business and society)
Universidad de Sevilla;
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Seville
(international business
and culture)
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Seville
(language and society)
Universidad de Sevilla
Seville
(liberal arts)
Universidad de Sevilla;
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Seville
(teaching development)
Universidad de Sevilla;
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
page 86
page 92
page 99
page 105
page 113
Understand how business and
management is practiced in
Spain and the European Union;
undertake a for-credit internship
if you choose.
Study business and economics
while beginning to learn Spanish
or improving your intermediate
Spanish skills; fulfill other home
school requirements if you need to.
Improve your intermediate Spanish
skills while <strong>study</strong>ing Spanish culture.
Improve your Spanish skills by taking
a wide variety of liberal arts courses
in Spanish —either with other international
students or with Spanish
students, depending on your level.
Learn about educational methodologies,
practice teaching English as
a foreign language, and take a wide
variety of liberal arts courses.
Business
Economics
Finance
Internship
Management
Marketing
Spanish Culture
Spanish Language*
Business
Economics
Environmental Science
Finance
History
International Relations
Literature
Management
Marketing
Political Science
Sociology
Spanish Culture
Spanish Language*
Art
Film Studies
History
Literature
Spanish Culture*
Spanish Language*
Humanities
Literature
Social Justice
Social Sciences
Spanish Culture
Spanish Language*
Education*
Humanities
Social Sciences
Spanish Culture
Spanish Language*
CIEE courses are with CIEE students
only. Regular university courses are
with Spanish students.
CIEE language and core courses are
with CIEE students only. University
courses for international students
are with U.S. and international
students. Regular university courses
are with Spanish students.
CIEE courses are with CIEE students
only. Cursos para Extranjeros
are with other U.S. students. Regular
university courses (that you may
audit) are with Spanish students.
CIEE courses are with CIEE students
only. Cursos para Extranjeros
are with other U.S. students. Regular
university courses are with Spanish
and other international students.
CIEE courses are with CIEE students
only. Cursos para Extranjeros
are with other U.S. students. Regular
university courses are with Spanish
students.
Spanish
Spanish, English
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
• Cultural and educational activities
• Excursions to sites of cultural
importance in and around Seville
and Spain
• Company visits
• Writing center and tutorials
• Conversation exchange
• Tertulia lecture series
• Personal development workshops
• For-credit internships
• Volunteering
• Weekly events enewsletter
• Cultural and educational activities
• Excursions to sites of cultural
importance in and around Seville
and Spain including a trip to visit
businesses in Morocco
• Company visits
• Writing center and tutorials
• Conversation exchange
• Tertulia lecture series
• Personal development workshops
• Volunteering
• Weekly events enewsletter
• Cultural and educational activities
• Excursions to sites of cultural
importance in and around Seville
and Spain
• Writing center and tutorials
• Conversation exchange
• Tertulia lecture series
• Personal development workshops
• Volunteering
• Weekly events enewsletter
• Cultural and educational activities
• Excursions to sites of cultural
importance in and around Seville
and Spain
• Writing center and tutorials
• Conversation exchange
• Tertulia lecture series
• Personal development workshops
• Volunteering
• Student-run publication
• Interest groups
• Weekly events enewsletter
• Cultural and educational activities
• Excursions to sites of cultural
importance in and around Seville
and Spain
• Opportunity to teach your
own class
• Writing center and tutorials
• Conversation exchange
• Tertulia lecture series
• Personal development workshops
• Volunteering
• Weekly events enewsletter
• Spanish homestays
• Off-campus residencias with
international and Spanish
students
• Spanish homestays
• Spanish homestays
• Spanish homestays
• Off-campus residencias with
international and Spanish students
• Spanish homestays
• Off-campus residencias with
international and Spanish students
• 2.75 GPA
• 5 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
• 3 semesters of college-level
micro-or macroeconomics,
accounting, finance, management,
marketing, or statistics
• 2.90 GPA
• 0–4 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
• 2.75 GPA
• 3–4 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
• 2.75 GPA
• 5 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
• 2.75 GPA
• 5 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer**
Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer**
Fall, Spring, Summer**
Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer**
Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer**

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Universidad de Alcalá fall / spring / academic year
(liberal arts) Alcalá de Henares, Spain
art / art history / business / business spanish / history / linguistics / literature / management / marketing / political science / spanish language and culture
program snapshot
• Perfect your Spanish skills: learn formal Spanish in the classroom and colloquial
Spanish in the community; participate in conversation exchanges
• Get to know Alcalá de Henares and Madrid, each with its own culture
• Choose between living in a Spanish homestay or a shared room at the University
residencia with Spanish and other international students
• Enjoy cultural visits to museums, theaters, and fairs; day trips to Toledo,
Segovia, Cuenca, and Castilla Castles; and overnights to Andalusia, Asturias,
León, and Extremadura
what you’ll learn
The Liberal Arts program is designed to help solidify the informal and academic
language skills of high-intermediate and advanced students of Spanish and to
help them develop an understanding of issues relevant to contemporary Spain
and its people. Program objectives are accomplished through daily interaction
with the social and academic communities of Alcalá, University coursework,
living alongside Spanish students in residencias or with Spanish-speaking families,
class-related excursions to Madrid and other areas of Spain, and organized
activities with Spanish students.
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Alcalá de Henares, Spain (liberal arts)
thoughts from abroad
I look forward to welcoming you to Alcalá de Henares. Alcalá
is a unique place that offers you insight into the history and
traditions that continue to shape contemporary Spain. Minutes
from Madrid, the geographical center of Spain, Alcalá is
a wonderful location in which to <strong>study</strong> literature, humanities,
and social sciences at one of the oldest universities in the
country. Come and learn why the dreams of Don Quixote and
the life of Miguel de Cervantes are key influences in today’s
Spain. Come and enjoy this vibrant, beautiful city where you
can interact with many young Spaniards. Most importantly,
come and live in Alcalá to learn how its rich, historical past
makes it a cherished jewel of Spain!
Espero darte la bienvenida muy pronto en Alcalá de Henares.
Alcalá está ubicada en un lugar único de la historia, literatura
y tradiciones y nos ofrece un espejo de la sociedad española.
Además, Alcalá ofrece mucho en cuanto a ambiente cultural
y social se refiere: teatro, espectáculos, conferencias, cines,
tiendas, restaurantes y oportunidades para hacer amigos españoles.
Es posible disfrutar a la vez de sus parques y plazas
históricas donde leer, o simplemente contemplar a los artistas
callejeros. Además, Alcalá está muy cerca de la vida cosmopolita,
museos y centro cultural de la capital, Madrid.
— Cristina Blanco, Resident Director
academics
Academic Program
Established in 1999, the CIEE Study Center at
the Universidad de Alcalá provides an academic
program for students with a high-intermediate
to advanced level of Spanish. The academic offering
consists of a combination of CIEE Study
Center language courses and courses offered
through the Institute (Hispanic Studies for U.S.
students). Students with the necessary prerequisites
are encouraged to enroll in one or
two courses at the Universidad de Alcalá and
learn alongside Spanish students.
Academic Culture
The Institute is housed in a 17th century convent
which has been renovated to preserve
the building’s beauty and charm, while providing
modern office and classroom space. Class
size ranges from 8 to 23 students. Instruction
is in Spanish. Classes at the Institute meet
twice a week for 90 minutes, Monday through
Thursday. Fridays are reserved for class-related
activities, weekend excursions, and field
trips to Madrid and surrounding areas.
In the fall semester, Institute courses start
the first week in September and end in mid-
December. Regular University courses run
from mid-September through mid-January.
Fall semester students interested in enrolling
in regular University courses must be
prepared to stay until the end of the examination
period in mid- to late January.
In the spring semester, Institute courses
begin in early January and run through late
April or early May. Regular University courses
begin in early February with exams usually
scheduled in mid-June.
Although extracurricular activities and
personal travel contribute to the students’
overall <strong>study</strong> abroad experience, attendance
in class is paramount. An early departure for
or a late return from vacation is not allowed.
Any extended travel should take place prior
to the start of the program, during vacation
periods, or upon completion of the program.
Nature of Classes
CIEE language courses are with CIEE students
only. Area studies courses through the Institute
are with CIEE and other U.S. students.
Regular University courses, an option if you
have advanced language skills and are willing
to stay until mid- to late January for fall
and mid-June for spring, are with Spanish
and ERASMUS (European) students.
CIEE Community Language Commitment
Students take part in the CIEE Community
Language Commitment by speaking Spanish
at all times (except in emergencies). This fosters
a learning community that contributes
to both Spanish language proficiency and
understanding of Spanish society.
Grading System
In CIEE and Institute courses, students are
graded on the basis of class participation,
in-class activities, homework assignments,
examinations, papers, and often oral presentations,
much like the United States. In
regular University courses, assessment is
often based solely on an examination given
at the end of the semester. Grades are given
on a 10-point scale.
About the Resident Director
Cristina Blanco earned her undergraduate degree in Filología Hispánica y Educación Infantil
and graduate degrees at the Universidad de Alcalá, where she focused on Teaching Spanish as
a Foreign Language. Cristina taught at Middlebury College in Vermont, Kobe Gaidai University in
Japan, and the International Trade Institute in Taiwan’s Ministry of Commerce. She is the co-author
of a textbook on Spanish for foreigners and another about nonverbal communication.
About Other CIEE Staff
The CIEE Resident Director is assisted on site by a student intern, usually a former CIEE
participant, who helps with administrative and day-to-day matters.
about alcalá de henares
Alcalá de Henares, named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998, is located
30 minutes northeast of Madrid. Alcalá is the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes,
author of Don Quixote de la Mancha. It has a population of 300,000, including
approximately 16,000 university students, and a growing number of immigrant
groups from Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Alcalá’s historic center is a mix of
harmonious streets, noble architecture dating back to the 16th century, convents,
shops, restaurants, tapas bars, and graceful storks that nest atop buildings.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
The Universidad de Alcalá was founded in 1499. In 1836, the University transferred
to the nearby capital of Madrid, leaving its historic facilities in Alcalá unused until
1977, when the University was re-established. The Instituto Benjamin Franklin
(the Institute) offers academic programs in Hispanic Studies for U.S. students.
CIEE students can also take courses in three schools at the Universidad de Alcalá:
Philosophy and Letters, Economics and Business, and Law.
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culture
duration
culture
costs
Housing and Meals
Housing and meals are included in the program
fee. During the program, students live
in either Spanish-speaking homes (one student
per home) or in University residencias
(in a shared room in a furnished apartment
with other students).
Students in Spanish homes take their meals
at the place of residence. Students in the University
residencias receive a meal stipend and
take their meals in University-run facilities or
prepare their own. The residencias are located
outside the historic city center, and students
take a public bus to the Institute, about a
15-minute ride. Students who choose a homestay
either walk or take a bus to the Institute.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Alcalá de Henares before even leaving
home—by participating in a CIEE Online Pre-
Departure Orientation. Meeting with students
online, the Resident Director shares information
about the program and site, highlighting
issues that alumni have said are important,
and giving students time to ask any questions
before leaving home. The online orientation allows
students to connect with others in the
group, reflect on what they want to get out
of the program, and learn what others in the
group would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal
for the pre-departure orientation is simple:
to help students understand more about the
program and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals.
Fall
15 or 23 weeks: early September–mid-
December or mid- to late January
Spring
16 or 23 weeks: early January–late April or
mid-June
Academic Year
34 or 41 weeks: early September–late April
or mid-June
eligibility
• Overall GPA 2.75
• 3.0 GPA in most recent Spanish class
• Fall applicants: 4 semesters of college-level
Spanish or equivalent
• Spring applicants: 5 semesters of collegelevel
Spanish or equivalent
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is supplemented with
field trips and excursions. They include visits
to museums, theaters, and fairs in Alcalá
de Henares and Madrid, and excursions to
nearby sites of historic interest such as Toledo,
Cuenca, Valle de los Caídos, El Pardo,
Ávila, and Segovia. Longer trips may include
Andalusia, Extremadura, Asturias, Cantabria,
and León which are planned to supplement
class work and to introduce students to the
rich diversity of the geographical, linguistic,
and cultural areas of Spain.
Other cultural activities designed to bring
together American and Spanish University
students are conversation exchanges, theater
performances, and many clubs (chorus,
book club, dance class, etc.) and activities
sponsored by the Universidad de Alcalá.
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $13,400
Spring 2011: available 8/15/10
Academic Year 2010–11: $25,500
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, housing,
all meals in homestays or a monthly meal
stipend in university residencias, orientation,
host institution insurance, organized cultural
activities, full-day excursions, overnight field
trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE
iNext travel card which provides insurance
and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,250
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,800
Books and Supplies $ 300
Local Transportation $ 500
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 5,350
Check our website for current fees.
Orientation
A mandatory two-day orientation session,
conducted at the beginning of the program,
introduces students to the country, the culture,
and the academic program, and provides
practical information about living in Spain and
Alcalá in particular. Orientation themes include
the Spanish university system, banking,
safety, how and where to shop, money issues,
and cultural adaptation. A language skills diagnostic
examination is conducted to identify
the linguistic level of all participants, so that
each student is placed in appropriate courses.
Orientation includes both structured cultural
activities and independent sightseeing. Ongoing
support is provided on an individual and
group basis throughout the program.
Internet
Students have access to University computer
labs (from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, Monday to
Friday). All students in homestays have free
Internet access. There are also numerous
affordable cafés with free wireless access
located throughout the city of Alcalá de
Henares. Students are encouraged to bring
laptops as wireless is available in various
areas of the Universidad de Alcalá.
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coursework
Program Requirements
Students are required to enroll in one CIEE language course and a minimum of three elective
courses. Students may take a fourth elective. For some courses, prerequisites are
required for admission. All language instruction in the program is at the high-intermediate
or advanced level. CIEE reserves the right to place participants in the language course for
which the student is best prepared based on the results of diagnostic testing.
Credit
Total recommended credit for the semester program is 12–15 semester/18–22.5 quarter
hours. Total recommended credit for the academic year program is 24–30 semester/36–45
quarter hours.
Contact hours are 45 hours and recommended credit is 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours
per course, unless otherwise indicated. A full course load is considered four courses. All
courses are considered junior- or senior-level.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Faculty
All courses are taught by faculty from the Universidad de Alcalá and teaching and research
centers of Madrid.
courses
Required CIEE Courses
Students are required to enroll in one of the following CIEE language courses during their first
semester of participation in the program. Upon arrival in Alcalá, all students take a placement
exam. If the Resident Director determines that a student is a native speaker of Spanish,
the student will be exempt from the language requirement.
SPAN 3002 ALCA
Advanced Spanish Grammar: From Structure to the Text
This course places special emphasis on grammar and vocabulary in addition to notions,
functions, and use of the language in real speaking situations, and describes for the students
a standard language. Students work with authentic texts, both written and audiovisual,
from newspapers, magazines, the Internet, publications, contemporary literary texts, news
reports, movies, documentaries, and telephone conversations.
SPAN 3003 ALCA
Advanced Spanish Language Seminar
This advanced Spanish language seminar is a series of interrelated language <strong>study</strong> activities.
Particular attention is given to the difficulties and deficiencies in listening comprehension,
composition, phonetics, semantics, and lexicology that hinder the students’ progress
toward a sophisticated level of language competency.
Elective Institute Courses
A final list of Institute courses is not available until a few months prior to the start of each
semester. Students should refer to the course registration form in their acceptance materials
for a final list of courses. The courses and descriptions listed have been offered in the
past and are usually offered each semester.
Alcalá and its Cultures
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the diversity of cultures that exist within
the city of Alcalá de Henares. Students <strong>study</strong> topics ranging from history and literature to
architecture and popular culture.
Analysis of the Economic Relations between Spain and the United States
The main objective of the course is for students to acquire a real insight into the economic
relations between both countries. The course is divided into two parts. In the first part, students
<strong>study</strong> the main characteristics and structures of both economies from a comparative
perspective. In the second part, past, present and future bilateral economic relations are
analyzed. Institutions which organize and control trade and investment are examined along
with strategies of commercial distribution and the impact that these relationships have on
people in both countries. Students also develop and improve their fluency in the Spanish
language and specific vocabulary is acquired.
Cervantes and His Work
This course examines the literary masterpiece of Miguel de Cervantes, El ingenioso hidalgo
don Quijote de la Mancha. It explores the novel’s place in Spanish and world literature, its
importance as a model for the novel and the use of language, and the realities it portrays. A
previous class in Golden Age Literature is recommended.
Comparing the U.S. and Spain: Culture, Politics, and the Social Structure
This class focuses on comparing and contrasting Spain and the United States, offering a varied
view of daily life, economics, and politics. Topics such as religion, immigration, ethnic
relations, and questions of identity are discussed, each with a special emphasis on social
diversity and the need to avoid stereotypes.
Contemporary Spain
This course serves as a window to the social and cultural history of Spain in the 20th century
and a projection of where Spain will go in the 21st century. It explores the First Republic, the
Bourbon restoration, caciquismo and pacifism, regionalism and regional culture, the crisis
of 1898, the artistic vanguard (Picasso, Dalí, Miró, and Buñuel), dictatorship, the Second
Republic, the Spanish Civil War, Spain and World War II, Francoism, U.S.-Spain relations, the
economic boom of the 1960s, the socialist years after Franco, the center and the Partido
Popular, and Spain and the European Union.
Contemporary Spain through the Media
The aim of this course is for students to develop a communicative competence through
grammatical, cultural, and social-linguistic means, as well as through discourse. The class
lectures are supplemented through publicity, radio, television, press, and cinema.
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Contemporary Spanish Literature
This course follows the development of Spanish literature during the 20th century and relates
the works to the literary currents that influenced contemporary literature.
Contemporary Spanish Women Writers
This class introduces students to outstanding contemporary women writers of Spain. It studies
cultural, sociological, and linguistic concepts in contemporary Spain and how they are
interpreted by women writers.
Geography and History of Spain
Students gain an understanding of the geographic reality of Spain and the Iberian Peninsula
and the influences of geography on Spanish development and history. Human influences on
the geography of Spain, geography and economics, human geography, and geography and
regionalism are discussed.
Globalization of Commerce: Spain
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the areas of business, commerce,
and new trends in the world economy—the European Union, NAFTA, and the Pacific Rim. Students
make field trips to Madrid to visit institutions involved in world trade, as well as to North
American businesses and companies with offices in Spain.
Great Masters in Painting
In this course, students learn about instruments for identifying, defining, and situating a
work of art in a determined historical context, as well as specific terminology that allows for
the definition of the works of the great Spanish painters.
Hispanic Civilization
This course discusses the different aspects of the culture and civilization in Latin America
from prehistory to present-day. Students learn about the different eras and identify important
figures and the politics and culture from pre-Columbian times to the present.
History of Art
This course introduces the historic and artistic monuments most representative of Spain to
include the artistic, architectural, and pictorial manifestations of the cultures of the Peninsula
and emblematic works that represent those cultures.
Icons and Traditions of Spain
The analysis of different aspects of Spanish civilization and culture serves to stimulate the
students to develop linguistic abilities through compositions, presentations, and debates.
Students attempt to write different types of texts (descriptive, expository, argumentative,
essays) and to speak in different registers, but also to learn to manage grammatical concepts
at an intermediate level, such as the past, the historical present, the future, and the
present subjunctive.
Introduction to Latin American Literature
This course offers a panoramic view of Latin American literature and its development from
early to present times. Periods of <strong>study</strong> are from the genesis of literature in Latin America
through the literature of Ultramodernismo.
Introduction to Reading
The objective of this course is to improve the students’ oral (conversation and comprehension)
and written (reading and composition) competencies through reading and analyzing
various types of texts. Students are introduced to a variety of examples of texts including
narratives, newspaper articles, publicity, job announcements, and forms. They develop linguistic
skills through compositions, presentations, discussions, and activities in class specifically
designed by the professor for each text.
Introduction to the World of Business
This class introduces the institutions that constitute the Spanish environment, its history,
the economic context of present-day Spain, and future challenges, along with the business
environment and ways of doing business in Spain.
Mediterranean Political Relations
This course focuses on the development of relations between the Mediterranean and the
EU (giving special attention to Spain) and how these relations have developed between the
United States and the Mediterranean region since the end of the Cold War.
Spain and the European Union
This course focuses on the political and legal aspects of Spain as an integral part of a larger,
international organization with distinct regional characteristics; specifically, the political and
legal organization of the Spanish state as a member of the European Union.
Spain in Images: The Spanish Society in Film
This course enables students to understand the evolution of film in Spain through the <strong>study</strong>
of the major works of Spanish cinema. Students learn to understand film as art, and film as
the imprint of a people’s reality and fantasy.
Spain: Relations with Hispanic America
The objective of this course is to achieve understanding of Hispanidad as a global phenomenon
with Spanish and Latin American manifestations.
Spanish for Business
The objective of this course is to obtain command of the structures and vocabulary most
essential to the fields of business administration and economics. Students work on the language
of business practices and communications in business: banks, marketing and publicity,
tourism, labor relations, insurance, industry, and the EU.
Spanish Civilization
Students gain an ample understanding of Spain’s past and present by understanding
contemporary Spain in its geographic and political context. Participants analyze the nation’s
intellectual, artistic, social, and human development as manifested in contemporary literature,
art, music, folklore, and national and regional celebrations.
Spanish for Native Speakers
This course is for native speakers of Spanish with a command of the oral language, but educated
primarily in English. There is an emphasis on oral and written expression and reading
comprehension through different literary styles (newspapers, essays, and literary works).
Spanish Phonetics
This course presents the basic principles of Spanish phonology and phonetics designed to
help the native speaker of English improve their Spanish pronunciation. Class discussion
focuses on the articulation of the sounds of Spanish compared to English, the intonation
patterns and stress system of Spanish, the learning of correct articulation, and dialects.
Survey of Literary Analysis
Based on analysis and commentary of major texts of Spanish and Latin American literature,
this course emphasizes the practical issues of textual commentary as opposed to the <strong>study</strong>
of critical theory alone. Students literary texts, and all conclusions must be based on solid
references to the text.
Survey of Spanish Literature
This course offers a panoramic view of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages to the present
and serves as a foundation to the future <strong>study</strong> of Spanish literature. It explores the importance
of particular works and authors as creators of their time and as sources of influence
on future generations of literary artists. This course carefully views literature in the context
of the 15th , 17th, 19th, and 20th-century genres.
Survey of Spanish Phonetics
The object of this course is to ensure that students learn to pronounce correctly, distinguishing
different phonetic sounds and characteristics of different Spanish-speaking environments.
This is accomplished through in-class practice, phonetics laboratory work, and
contact with native speakers. Students deepen their phonetic proficiency with exercises and
explanations that enable them to use the language effectively.
Theory and Practices of the Theater
Students in this course <strong>study</strong> the basic concepts of the theater and its practical applications
through the analysis of works by several Spanish playwrights. Students also explore the basic
concepts of acting and technical theater techniques that actors use to present a correct
interpretation of the texts.
Translation
Students learn both direct and inverse translation of diverse styles. There is an emphasis
on grammatical, syntactic, and lexical problems. Interpretation of oral texts from Spanish to
English and English to Spanish are performed.
Writing Techniques
This course, which is geared toward the higher-level student, emphasizes the construction
of both written and spoken Spanish. Intense practice is achieved through analyzing and discussing
readings, presenting individually and in pairs, and writing essays.
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(courses continued from previous page)
The following classes are not consistently offered each semester, and some only during the
fall or spring:
Golden Age Literature
(fall only)
This class introduces students to the literature of the 16th and 17th centuries in all its
genres. The different works allow for an approach to the cultural, psycho-social, and historical
values of the period.
Golden Age Theater
(spring only)
This course discusses dramatic theater fundamental to the 16th and 17th centuries, such as
the works of Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca, and Lope de Rueda. The Golden Age was a
period of great political and economical growth in Spain that gained international prestige.
Literatura del S. XIX
(fall only)
The glorious years from Spanish romanticism lasted from 1834 until 1844. With the death of
Fernando VII, absolutism ended and from at least 1800, the ideas that had been introduced
in Spain began to develop. In a decade, Romanticism transformed the cultural, social, and
political panorama in Spain. It begins with the play, “La conjuración de Venecia” by Martínez
de la Rosa, and ends with “Don Juan Tenorio de Zorrilla."
Universidad de Alcalá Courses
Students with advanced language skills can take one or two University courses from the
Schools of Philosophy and Letters, Business and Economics, and Law. Students who choose
to partake in regular University classes should note that fall courses end in late January
and spring courses end in mid-June. Please visit www.uah.es/filosofiayletras, www.uah.es/
derecho, and www.uah.es/economicas to review course listings at the Universidad de Alcalá.
a student’s story
Mi experiencia en Alcalá fue mucho mejor de lo que había podido
imaginar antes de ir a España. Los españoles siempre
hablan de su “tierra,” un lugar que llaman “su hogar” para el
resto de su vida. Para mí, Alcalá es esa tierra, es de donde
soy. Viví con una mujer majísima que me cuidaba cuando yo
lo necesitaba y la comida que ella hacía... ¡no hay palabras!
No tuve miedo de nada: la primera vez que comí calamares
en su propia tinta, casi devolví, pero cuando los probé una
vez más, ¡estaban riquísimos!
La mejor manera de pasar el tiempo en España es hacer lo
que se debe hacer, esto es, practicar el español. Tus amigos
americanos van a ser una base de familiaridad, pero hay que
tener amigos españoles con quien practicar la lengua.¿Y divertirse?
Eso no tiene precio. Recomiendo intercambios, o
si no quieres intercambios, bueno, ¡liga con alguien! ¡No se
puede aprender tanto de ninguna otra manera! Yo también di
clases de conversación en inglés a una chica de 15 años—
Clara—que luego se convirtió en mi amiga.
Yo viajé muchísimo más de lo que había imaginado que haría.
Los viajes de CIEE divertidísimos. Visité diecisiete ciudades en
España, y cada uno precioso y lleno de recuerdos que nunca
podré olvidar. ¡Toma cada oportunidad que se presente! Ese
semestre fue el mejor de mi vida y será el mejor de la tuya.
— Liz Tanzer, Brandeis University
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(language and culture) Alicante, Spain
Universidad de Alicante fall / spring
art history / communications / european studies / film studies / history / international relations / literature / politics / spanish language and culture / women's studies
program snapshot
• Advance your Spanish skills while living in a beautiful Mediterranean coastal city
• Take courses on women’s issues, art history, cinema, international relations,
and literature
• Live with a Spanish family or in a University residence hall and join a conversational
exchange with peers
• Participate in day excursions and field trips related to academic coursework; visit
museums, theaters, cultural sites, and other important Spanish cities
• Attend cultural events and join the International Club
what you’ll learn
The Language and Culture program is designed to give intermediate-level students
an opportunity to further develop their Spanish language skills. This is achieved
through intensive language coursework and content courses in Spanish, a conversation
exchange program, excursions, and homestays. The program allows
participants to pursue studies in a variety of academic disciplines focusing on
Spain and Europe in the target language.
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thoughts from abroad
Alicante es una ciudad cosmopolita, fruto del encuentro de
diversas culturas que supieron mezclarse poco a poco para
convivir en armonía y aportar así cada una su granito de arena
en la formación de su identidad. Sin embargo Alicante es una
ciudad moderna pese al profundo peso de su historia, una ciudad
alegre y viva en la que la magia de luz mediterránea cobra
su máxima expresión, una ciudad de tamaño modesto en la
que es muy difícil sentirse extranjero. Las palmeras, el mar, las
playas y sus dos castillos dan la bienvenida a los visitantes.
Por todo ello, y gracias al contacto con vuestras familias, vuestros
amigos y profesores, en poco tiempo os sentiréis parte
de ella y no turistas. Sin duda, será una experiencia personal
y académica que nunca olvidaréis.
¡Bienvenidos y bienvenidas a Alicante! ¡Esperamos que la disfrutéis
de todo corazón!!
— Carla Botella, Resident Director
About the Resident Director
Carla Botella received her Master’s degree in Translation and Interpreting from the Universidad
de Alicante, as well as a Diploma in Multimedia Education. Originally from Alicante, her
professional and academic experience involves interpreting, teaching, researching, and
translating. She has both studied and worked in other European universities in the UK and
in The Netherlands. She is pursuing a Ph.D. and is currently writing her thesis on Translation
and Cinema (A.B.D.). Carla speaks several languages and has published articles on languages
and translation.
About the Center Director
Francisco Díez earned his M.A. in Applied Linguistics and Spanish Language Teaching from
Michigan State University and is currently working on his Ph.D. in Sociolinguistics. Originally
from Alicante, he also studied at Sheffield Hallam University and taught Spanish for two years
of Michigan State University. Francisco joined CIEE in 2000 as Resident Coordinator at the
CIEE Study Center in Alicante, where he helped develop, produce, and run the socio-cultural
and intercambios programs, and the Spanish language placement test. Since January 2006,
Francisco has served as Center Director and is also the Resident Director of the Liberal Arts
program. He speaks Spanish, English, and Catalan.
About Other CIEE Staff
CIEE students in Alicante are also assisted by Jennifer Holleyman, Student Services Director;
Manuel Sánchez, Direct Enrolment Coordinator; Beatriz Ortín Pérez, Student Activities Coordinator;
and Felipe Molina, Technical and Administrative Coordinator.
academics
Academic Program
The Language and Culture program is designed
for students who have completed three
to four semesters of university-level language
instruction in Spanish and have achieved a
low-intermediate level of proficiency prior to
participation. Students who successfully complete
the program can advance approximately
two semesters to a level equivalent to highintermediate
or low-advanced, depending on
their level upon entry, their effort and attitude,
and the elective courses they choose.
Established in 1985, the Language and Culture
program gives students the opportunity to
take electives, in Spanish, which are carefully
designed to progressively advance their ability
to understand and communicate concepts
and ideas related to university-level academic
work in such areas as art history, cinema, international
relations, and literature.
Academic Culture
Depending on the semester, students should
expect to have classes Monday through Friday.
Students can expect daily homework assignments.
Teaching methods combine lecture and
interactive styles. Each professor distributes
a detailed syllabus indicating what material
is covered, when exams are held, and what
is expected from each student. Attendance is
mandatory and absences affect final grades.
It is important to understand that the program
takes place at a Spanish university with Spanish
professors, and therefore students may
notice differences in teaching styles.
Although extracurricular activities and personal
travel contribute to the student’s overall
European experience, attendance in class is
mandatory. Early departure for or late return
from vacations is not allowed. Any extended
travel should take place prior to the start of
the program, during the semester break, or
upon completion of the program. Travel plans
should not be made before receiving the academic
calendar on site.
Nature of Classes
Participants normally take CIEE classes in
Spanish with other CIEE students only. Students
may also take University classes in
Spanish, with Spanish students, through the
Culture Department of the Universidad de
Alicante (Talleres de Cultura).
Language Environment
As students gain proficiency in Spanish,
resident staff encourages them to use their
language skills in everyday settings. The
more students participate, the more a community
that contributes to Spanish language
proficiency and understanding of Spanish
society develops.
Grading System
In the language classes, students are normally
graded on the basis of weekly quizzes,
exams, attendance, homework assignments,
and class participation. Grades in the content
courses are generally based on class participation,
a mid-term exam, research papers,
and a final exam. Each individual professor
determines the exact breakdown of grades.
Attendance is mandatory and absences affect
final grades. Most of the courses include compulsory
field trips with special assignments
as part of class work.
about alicante
With a population approaching 350,000, Alicante is a thriving Spanish city. Located
on the Mediterranean coast, Alicante is an inviting place for students to begin their
exploration of Spain or continue a previous journey. In recent times, Alicante has
experienced a development boom and rapid population growth. Students will see
modern architecture and Internet cafés alongside historic buildings, and shopping
malls next to centuries-old open-air markets. Although fast becoming a cosmopolitan
and multicultural city, Alicante retains a distinct Spanish flavor.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
The Universidad de Alicante is one of Spain’s newest universities, located three
miles outside the city of Alicante. Established to serve the higher education
needs of the province of Alicante, the Universidad de Alicante offers its 35,000
students the benefits of a modern campus with an international atmosphere.
The CIEE Study Center offices are located on the main campus in San Vicente
and provide students direct access to University facilities.
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living
culture
Housing and Meals
Housing and all meals are included in the
program fee. CIEE students have two housing
options: a Spanish homestay or an off-campus
residence hall with other international
and Spanish students.
Homestays—Students live in Spanish-speaking
homes where all meals are provided. Each
home accommodates one student. Homestays
are the optimal housing arrangement
because of their contribution to the program’s
goals of language and cultural immersion. In
the homestay, each student is considered a
member of the family and has the same
rights and responsibilities as other family
members. Housing is located throughout the
Alicante downtown metropolitan area, with
access to public transportation that students
take to and from the University. Students
should expect to use public transportation
two to four times per day.
Residence Hall—Students seeking an independent
environment should consider
living in an off-campus residence hall with
Spanish and other international students. All
meals are provided in the residence hall. The
off-campus residence halls are located near
the Universidad de Alicante campus in San
Vicente, approximately 40 minutes by bus
from the downtown city center of Alicante.
Students who live in the residence hall will be
able to walk to campus, but should expect to
use public transportation, such as buses and
taxis, to get to and from the downtown area in
Alicante. All rooms are single en-suite rooms
with a telephone, TV cable, Internet access,
and air conditioning. Students share a kitchenette,
a small fridge, and a microwave.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Alicante before even leaving home—by
participating in a CIEE Online Pre-Departure
Orientation. Meeting with students online, the
language
Valenciano
Alicante is historically and culturally bilingual,
like many regions in Europe. Valenciano, related
to Catalan, is the second language of the
Alicante province. However, Castilian Spanish
is the primary language of most residents in
the city of Alicante, and students are unlikely
to encounter valenciano in everyday
life. Approximately 10% of alicantinos speak
valenciano as well as Spanish, mostly at
home. It has little presence in public or at the
Universidad de Alicante. All homestay families
are Spanish-speaking as are CIEE staff and
Universidad de Alicante faculty.
Resident Director shares information about
the program and site, highlighting issues that
alumni have said are important, and giving
students time to ask any questions before
leaving home. The online orientation allows
students to connect with others in the group,
reflect on what they want to get out of the
program, and learn what others in the group
would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal for
the pre-departure orientation is simple: to
help students understand more about the
program and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals.
During the mandatory, three-day, on-site
orientation, students are introduced to the
country, culture, and academic program,
and are provided with practical information
about living in Alicante. The orientation seeks
to inform students of issues relevant to their
experience and help them make a gradual
transition to Spanish life. A range of topics
including housing and family life, cultural
differences, health and safety, academic and
social goals, gender and race issues, academics,
and academic policies are covered. The
orientation includes both structured cultural
activities and independent sightseeing.
Ongoing support is provided on an individual
and group basis throughout the program. Students
may consult with resident staff about
any cultural adjustment issues they experience
during the semester.
Internet
Students are encouraged to bring wirelessenabled
laptops. Students have free wireless
Internet access on the Universidad de Alicante
campus, as well as access to the many computer
labs on campus. CIEE students also have
Internet access at their homestays or at the
residence hall, and there are numerous Internet
cafés throughout the city of Alicante.
eligibility
• Overall GPA 2.75
• 3–4 semesters of college-level Spanish
or equivalent
duration
Fall
16 weeks: early September–mid-December
Spring
18 weeks: early January–mid-May
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
Supplementing the academic program are
weekend field trips and day excursions to
points of interest in the province of Alicante
and the region of Valencia. CIEE program participants
have one weekend field trip included
in the program fee, as well as one overnight
field trip and two day trips. Past field trips
have included visits to Seville, Barcelona,
Madrid, Granada, and Valencia. There are also
numerous local day excursions in Alicante as
well as in the Alicante Province. An optional
trip, to participate on the Camino de Santiago
pilgrimage route, is organized each semester
for an additional fee paid on site.
Students also have access to a wide variety of
weekly activities organized by CIEE as well as
the International Club run by the Universidad
de Alicante. These socio-cultural and sporting
activities include guided tours to monuments
engagement
Conversation Exchange Program
A conversation exchange program, Intercambios,
with native Universidad de Alicante
Spanish students is an integral part of the
program. Intercambios give students the
chance to put into everyday use what they
are learning in the language courses, and
help them integrate into Spanish student
life.
International Club
The Universidad de Alicante sponsors an International
Club which organizes a range of
activities, including optional excursions at affordable
rates, to help students get involved in
the local community and meet Spanish peers.
Students enroll in non-credit courses such
as cooking, horseback riding, sailing, hiking,
flamenco, salsa, and theater.
Cultural Events and Activities
CIEE provides opportunities to interact with
University students through different cultural
events and activities. In the past, these
sessions have been related to sport activities,
flamenco shows, and Spanish-English
theater productions about life in Alicante,
tours, excursions, etc. These interactive
and interdisciplinary sessions overlap with
course content and are an integral part of
the program. Students also have other cultural
activities throughout the semester.
CIEE Spanish Helpers
CIEE Spanish Helpers are Universidad de
Alicante students who accompany CIEE
students on group activities and participate
in weekend field trips, day excursions,
and other local events. Spanish Helpers introduce
CIEE students to the local culture,
help them make friends at the University,
and adapt to Alicante life.
and museums in Alicante, intramural activities
through the University, nature and hiking activities,
cooking and dance classes, cinema, and
theater. Although there are no formal community
service activities, volunteer opportunities
can be arranged by CIEE staff, and the Universidad
de Alicante Student Community Services
Office offers volunteering options to those
students interested in community service.
Cultural Workshops
Each semester the Universidad de Alicante and
CIEE sponsor non-credit cultural workshops
which offer an excellent way to connect with
Spanish students while exploring topics in art,
theater, film, music, writing, and journalism.
Recent workshops have explored Latin and
flamenco dancing, cooking tapas, and sports
in Spain. Students are responsible for an additional
fee for the workshops.
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $12,300
Spring 2011: available 8/15/2010
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing,
all meals, orientation, cultural activities, excursions,
field trips, pre-departure advising,
and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides
insurance and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,450
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,700
Books and Supplies $ 300
Local Transportation $ 400
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 5,350
Check our website for current fees.
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coursework
Program Requirements
Students take an intensive language course during their first few weeks on site. For the remainder
of the program, students enroll in two Spanish language courses and two area studies courses
in Spanish chosen from CIEE courses or Universidad de Alicante Culture Department Courses. A
full course load is considered five courses.
Placement in the intensive course is based upon both a diagnostic language exam given upon
arrival in Alicante. Results of the intensive language course determine the student’s language
level for semester language classes. Orientation to cultural, social, and academic issues complements
language <strong>study</strong> during the intensive session. Students can also take the CIEE Seminar
on Living and Learning in addition to the requirements above.
Credit
Total recommended credit for the semester is 15–16 semester/22.5–24 quarter hours.
Course contact hours are 45 hours and recommended credit is 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours
per course, unless otherwise indicated.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Faculty
Courses are taught by faculty from the Universidad de Alicante and professionals in the field
of Teaching Spanish as a Second Language.
a student’s story
My choice to <strong>study</strong> abroad in Alicante was simple enough: a
beach and a castle as my backyard? Sure, why not? But I came
away from Alicante with far more than a suntan and pretty photos.
Alicante may be a small city, but it is full of opportunities
to immerse oneself in Spanish culture. I met friends at the
cafetería on campus for café con leche in between classes,
and on the weekends we would dance until the sun came up.
My Spanish homestay parents were my guides to the city:
they showed me shortcuts, introduced me to new foods, and
told me which fútbol teams were the best. On campus, I loved
popping in the CIEE office to say hi and check on upcoming
events. I learned Spanish inside and outside the classroom,
my most notable experience being the Camino de Santiago.
For five days I walked alongside professors, classmates,
and pilgrims from around the world to reach the cathedral
at Santiago de Compostela. The Camino encapsulated what
<strong>study</strong> abroad is all about: making the most unlikely connections
in new places, and learning as much as you can about a
different way of life.
— Suzanne Igarteburu, Northeastern University
courses
Required CIEE Intensive Language Courses
SPAN 2503 ALLC
Intensive Intermediate Spanish II
The intensive language course consists of 45 hours of integrated language instruction covering
the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The purpose of the
course is to give students the skills they need to activate the knowledge they have acquired
in their previous Spanish classes. Cultural fieldwork and practice with the homestay family
are also integral components of the course and complement language learning. Some interactive
activities and simulations take place in the local community.
SPAN 3501 ALLC
Intensive Preparation for Advanced Spanish
The Intensive Preparation for Advanced Spanish students course consists of 45 hours of integrated
language instruction integrating the four language skills. The purpose of the course
is to review the Spanish grammar and structures, as well as their pronunciation and oral
production so that students are prepared for more advanced courses.
Required CIEE Semester Language Courses
Language classes combine the grammar, written, and oral aspects of language with cultural
and social issues. Every week students attend a language and culture workshop in which
they experience different approaches and share their experiences with other students and
teachers. The program also offers a system of linguistic exchange with Spanish students.
Social and cultural integration is a primary goal.
The semester language courses are divided into several groups of 10 to 12 students or less
to accommodate different levels of language proficiency. Tutorials may be required for students
who need more individualized attention. Students take two of the following courses.
SPAN 2004 ALLC
Grammar and Written Expression
The goal of this course is to build upon the foundation students have acquired in moods,
tenses, syntax, and vocabulary and to introduce students to the nuances and complexities
involved in a deeper understanding and use of the language. Emphasis is placed on written
proficiency and reading comprehension through the <strong>study</strong> of applied structure.
SPAN 2005 ALLC
Oral Communication and Listening Comprehension
This course is designed to help students achieve proficiency in listening comprehension and
oral communication. Students become capable of communicating in a variety of registers
appropriate for different social settings and understand the cultural rules of conversation in
Spain. The goals of this course also include correcting the phonological and intonation errors
frequently committed by English speakers who are learning Spanish.
SPAN 3003 ALLC
Preparation for Advanced Spanish Grammar
The goal of this course is to further develop the foundation students have previously acquired
in moods, tenses, syntax, and vocabulary and to improve their perception of nuances
and complexities involved in a deeper understanding and use of the language. Emphasis is
placed on written proficiency through the <strong>study</strong> of applied structures and real texts.
SPAN 3004 ALLC
Preparation for Advanced Oral Communication in Spanish
This course is designed to further develop listening comprehension and oral communication
through the <strong>study</strong> of real situations. Students should be capable of communicating in a variety
of registers appropriate for different social settings, and understand the cultural rules of
conversation in Spain to become fluent.
CIEE Elective Course
CLST 3001 ALLC
Seminar on Living and Learning in Alicante
The CIEE Seminar on Living and Learning in Alicante is designed to improve students’ intercultural
communication and competence while <strong>study</strong>ing abroad by considering how Spaniards
are different from and similar to themselves and others. The course offers opportunities,
both in and outside the classroom, to develop insights and the skills necessary to interact
effectively and appropriately, and to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the cultural
richness of Spain. Contact hours: 25. Recommended credit: 1 semester hour.
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CIEE Content Courses—in Spanish
AHIS 3002 ALLC
Spanish Art and the Process of Painting
This survey course covers Spain’s major contributions to the history of Western art from
the Renaissance to the present. Emphasis rests primarily on painting and architecture,
especially on the Spanish masters. Students learn how to analyze a painting from different
practical approaches (i.e. formal/thematic) and apply these methods to masterpieces of
Spanish art. Students receive visual materials to complement the course instruction, as
well as optional and mandatory guided visits to museums in order for them to gain get a
better understanding of the arts in Spain and in the Comunidad Valenciana in particular.
The theoretical component of this course is completed by an equally important hands-onart
portion. The practical section consists of creating a piece of art.
BUSI 3002 ALLC/SPAN 3002 ALLC
Spanish for Business and Trade: A World with No Bounds
This course is aimed at the need for communicating in Spanish in the present business
world, not only in Spain and Latin American countries, but also in the U.S., where the presence
of Spanish is strong. Readings, listenings, articles, oral tasks, as well as visits to local
companies, help students understand the use of particular terms and expressions in the
day-to-day business life.
CINE 3001 ALLC
Spanish Cinema
Students are asked to analyze and critique some of contemporary Spanish cinema’s most
emblematic films. Through class discussion, students acquire knowledge of the changes
that Spanish society has recently experienced, contrasting it with classic stereotypes of the
culture, and comparing it with other U.S. films. Topics such as machismo, eroticism, gender
roles, religion, terrorism, and violence are discussed while students learn about new movements
in contemporary Spanish cinema. The aim of this course is to not only teach students
how to analyze a film, but also to show them how cinema can be enjoyable and didactic at
the same time. On a more practical level, students are asked to produce their own short film
during the semester, and therefore cinematographic language, script writing, camera use,
and editing notions are introduced in this course.
COMM 3002 ALLC
Spain in the Media: Understanding Spanish News and Advertisements
In this course, students <strong>study</strong> all aspects of Spanish society by reviewing and analyzing
pieces taken from the different Spanish media resources: TV, radio, press, and advertisements.
Each unit of this course consists of both a theoretical and practical component. By
profoundly examining real materials, students gain a deeper understanding of present-day
Spanish society. Students may visit the headquarters of a local newspaper and a radio station,
and also an advertising agency. They learn about the Spanish media getting involved in
Spanish society and culture. Blogging and creating their own newspaper and radio talk show,
students are the real protagonists in the class.
HISP 3003 ALLC
The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage: Religion, History, and Culture
The Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage route that runs from the Pyrenees to the Cathedral of St.
James in Santiago de Compostela, in the Northwest corner of Spain, is a fundamental part of
Spanish culture and history. Originally a spiritual journey for devout Catholics, the pilgrimage
now attracts people from many cultures and religions and has developed international significance.
The approach to this course is interdisciplinary, encompassing the role of the Camino in
Spanish history, art, architecture, and literature. The course emphasizes different aspects of
popular culture such as gastronomy, music, legends, and traditions, helping students acquire a
deeper knowledge of Spanish culture. Students are evaluated on an interactive travel journal, a
seminar-length paper, and two short tests covering the major themes of the seminar. Students
may choose to participate on a 5–7 day optional trip for an additional fee paid on site.
HISP 3004 ALLC
Culture, Festivities, and Traditions through Spanish Gastronomy and Wine
This survey course is an overview of the importance of the Mediterranean diet in Spanish
life. Upon completion of this course, students are able to understand Spanish topography
and its effects on Mediterranean gastronomy and the wine industry in Spain. Students cover
important aspects such as the culture, traditions, and festivities and their relation to Spanish
gastronomy. They also <strong>study</strong> the history of food and wine and its importance in the Mediterranean
area, and an overview of Spanish gastronomy and wine production.
in order to fully understand Spain in the 21st Century. It is impossible to grasp a complete understanding
of Spain without also taking into account the international scene. In this course,
we propose an historical investigation of the past and the present, which helps us discern
the future. We analyze the political, economic, social, and ideological keys to these diverse
historic moments, and establish a relationship between the equivalent aspects we find in
present-day Spain—all from a global and cosmopolitan perspective.
INRE 3001 ALLC
Spain in the European Union
This course focuses on four general areas studied from the Spanish perspective: economics,
politics, education, and social issues. Spain’s special role as a bridge between Europe and
North Africa and between Europe and Latin America is examined.
LITT 3008 ALLC
Spanish and Latin American Literature: Two Worlds in the 20th Century
This course explores and compares literature written in Spanish from both sides of the Atlantic
during the 20th Century. Students discover the different aspects, as well as the mutual influences
and common characteristics of both. The course focuses on the most representative literary
schools and authors who have most influenced present-day culture and literature. Students
explore these two worlds by reading and <strong>study</strong>ing pieces of important and popular works.
POLI 3002 ALLC/INRE 3002 ALLC
Politics and Terrorism: New Challenges in World Security
This course analyzes the current political and world security situation of Spain and the United
States, paying special attention to terrorism occurring in the United States, Europe, and
the Middle East. Students are exposed to information that helps them understand the definition
of terrorism and the ideologies of terrorist groups, comprehend the dynamic of terrorism
forces and their methodologies, have the ability to discuss current topics related to the war
on Iraq and the Al-Qaeda group, discuss transatlantic security councils and their cooperation
strategies to fight terrorism in the global arena, and to understand the role of the United Nations
and its international organizations, including the International Court of Justice.
SOCI 3001 ALLC/GEND 3002 ALLC
Spanish Society: Gender, Violence, Immigration Issues, the Youth, Traditions, and Leisure Time
This course explores the present social situation in modern Spain. Students examine gender
issues while exploring the role of women in Spanish society throughout the 20th Century, including
the political transition from dictatorship to democracy and the new role of women in
Spain today. Students are also exposed to current social events in terms of violence against
women and how the Spanish government is taking steps to improve and solve this situation.
In addition, Spain is the closest and most immediate point for immigration into Europe.
Finally, they also examine the culture of young people in Spain, and the different traditions
and leisure possibilities in the country. Social films, documentaries, press articles, and other
current materials are explored in class.
Universidad de Alicante Culture Department Courses
The Universidad de Alicante offers a wide range of courses and seminars for credit in plastic
arts, dancing, music, oral production, writing, theater, and journalism. For further information
about these courses or others offered, please, visit www.veu.ua.es. Courses change
every semester and are with Spanish students. These are some examples of past courses:
Black and White Photography
Creative Photography
Flamenco Drumming
Flamenco Guitar
Local Journalism in Alicante: TV and Local Newspapers
Modern Cinema: Adaptation and Recycling of Other Disciplines
Radio Workshop
Short Films Direction and Production
Traditional Gypsy Culture: Flamenco
HIST 3006 ALLC
A Journey through Time: Present-Day Spain’s Historic Past
The historic events that took place in Spain during the 20th Century have greatly marked
the personality of present-day Spain. Historic milestones, such as the Civil War, the Franco
Dictatorship, the transition to democracy, and Spain’s acceptance into the European Union,
have sculpted Spain’s identity; and a profound understanding of these concepts is essential
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Universidad de Alicante fall / spring
art history / business / economics / film studies / history / international relations / literature / political science / spanish language and culture
program snapshot
• Take courses in Spanish business and economics, literature, art, cinema, politics,
and history—in English—while living in a Spanish coastal city
• Live with a Spanish family or peers and immerse yourself in daily life
• Enjoy organized extracurricular activities and academic trips accompanied by CIEE
Student Helpers; cultural trips to museums and theaters; weekend trips to Barcelona,
Seville, Granada, or Madrid; and overnight trips to such cities as Valencia
• Join in the CIEE conversational exchange program with local Spanish students
or join the International Club
what you’ll learn
The goal of the Language in Context program is to provide beginning-level students
a solid foundation in the Spanish language. The program allows participants to
improve their language skills, while pursuing studies focusing on Spain and Europe
through history, art, political science, literature, and business. This is achieved
through intensive language coursework, area studies courses in English, a conversation
exchange program, excursions, and homestays for participants.
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thoughts from abroad
Located on the Mediterranean coast, Alicante has been a
warm, beautiful, and inviting city for many past civilizations
(Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, etc.). Nowadays, Alicante
displays the features of a contemporary and cosmopolitan
city, famous for its rich cultural and historic heritage, as
well as for its social and economic dynamism. This program
provides many opportunities to discover that unique Mediterranean
touch. You’ll fall in love with the city, its people, and
its customs. The Mediterranean way of life will help you meet
alicantinos and build strong and long-lasting friendships.
Your daily interaction with host families, local students, and
CIEE staff, along with the social and cultural immersion, will
dramatically improve your Spanish language skills. While in
Alicante you will live, learn, enjoy, and dream in Spanish!
— Raquel Blave-Gómez, Resident Director
About the Resident Director
Raquel Blave-Gómez earned her M.A. in British and American Literatures at the University of
Deusto, Spain, and her M.A. in Hispanic Studies at the State University of New York at Albany. She
is also an A.B.D. in 19th Century American Literature. Originally from the Basque Country, Spain,
she taught Spanish for two years at SUNY Albany and at the University of Mary Washington,
VA, where she also coordinated the Spanish Club and extracurricular activities in Spanish. She
joined CIEE in 2007 as a language instructor. She speaks Spanish, English, and Basque.
About the Center Director
Francisco Díez earned his M.A. in Applied Linguistics and Spanish Language Teaching from
Michigan State University and is currently working on his Ph.D. in Sociolinguistics. Originally
from Alicante, he also studied at Sheffield Hallam University and taught Spanish for two years
of Michigan State University. Francisco joined CIEE in 2000 as Resident Coordinator at the
CIEE Study Center in Alicante, where he helped develop, produce, and run the socio-cultural
and intercambios programs, and the Spanish language placement test. Since January 2006,
Francisco has served as Center Director and is also the Resident Director of the Liberal Arts
program. He speaks Spanish, English, and Catalan.
About Other CIEE Staff
CIEE students in Alicante are also assisted by Jennifer Holleyman, Student Services Director;
Manuel Sánchez, Direct Enrolment Coordinator; Beatriz Ortín Pérez, Student Services Coordinator;
and Felipe Molina, Technical and Administrative Coordinator.
academics
Academic Program
The Language in Context program is designed
for students who are beginning their Spanish
language <strong>study</strong> or have completed up to two
semesters of university-level Spanish, and
wish to complete a full semester of academic
work by combining language <strong>study</strong> with English
language electives.
Established in 1985, the Language in Context
program encourages students to develop the
four language acquisition skills: listening,
reading, speaking, and writing.
Academic Culture
Teaching methods in CIEE courses combine
lecture and interactive styles, and daily homework
is assigned. Each instructor distributes
a detailed syllabus indicating what material
is covered, when exams are held, and what
is expected from each student. Attendance is
mandatory and absences affect final grades.
It is important to understand that the program
takes place at a Spanish University with native
Spanish instructors, and therefore students
may notice differences in teaching styles.
CIEE courses are scheduled Monday through
Friday.
Although extracurricular activities and personal
travel contribute to the student’s overall
European experience, attendance in class is
mandatory and absences affect final grades.
Early departure for or late return from vacations
is not allowed. Any extended travel should take
place prior to the start of the program, during
the semester break, or upon completion of the
program. Travel plans should not be made before
receiving the academic calendar on site.
Nature of Classes
Participants take CIEE classes with other CIEE
students only and do not take classes with
Spanish students. Students may take classes
with Spanish and other international students
if they take business courses in English at
the Universidad de Alicante.
Language Environment
As students gain proficiency in Spanish,
resident staff encourages them to use their
language skills in everyday settings. The
more students participate, the more a community
that contributes to Spanish language
proficiency and understanding of Spanish
society develops.
Grading System
In language classes, students are normally
graded on weekly quizzes, exams, attendance,
homework assignments, oral presentations,
and class participation. Grades in the content
courses are generally based on class participation,
a mid-term exam, research papers, oral
presentations, and a final exam. Each instructor
determines the exact breakdown of grades.
Attendance is mandatory and absences affect
final grades. Some courses include compulsory
field trips with special assignments as
part of class work.
about alicante
With a population approaching 350,000, Alicante is a thriving Spanish city. Located
on the Mediterranean coast, Alicante is an inviting place for students to begin their
exploration of Spain or continue a previous journey. In recent times, Alicante has
experienced a development boom and rapid population growth. Students will see
modern architecture and Internet cafés alongside historic buildings, and shopping
malls next to centuries-old open-air markets. Although fast becoming a cosmopolitan
and multicultural city, Alicante retains a distinct Spanish flavor.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
The Universidad de Alicante is one of Spain’s newest universities, located three
miles outside the city of Alicante. Established to serve the higher education needs
of the province of Alicante, the Universidad de Alicante offers its 35,000 students
the benefits of a modern campus with an international atmosphere. The CIEE Study
Center offices are located on the main campus in San Vicente and provide students
direct access to University facilities.
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living
engagement
culture
Housing and Meals
Housing and all meals are included in the
program fee. CIEE Alicante students have
two housing options: a Spanish homestay
or an off-campus residence hall with other
international and Spanish students.
Homestays—Students live in Spanish-speaking
homes where all meals are provided. Each
home accommodates one student. Homestays
are the optimal housing arrangement
because of their contribution to the program’s
goals of language and cultural immersion. In
the homestay, each student is considered a
member of the family and has the same
rights and responsibilities as other members
of the family. Housing is located throughout
the Alicante downtown metropolitan area,
with access to public transportation that all
students take to and from the University.
Students should expect to use public transportation
two to four times per day.
Residence Hall—Students seeking an independent
environment should consider
living in an off-campus residence hall with
Spanish and other international students. All
meals are provided in the residence hall. The
off-campus residence halls are located near
the Universidad de Alicante campus in San
Vicente, approximately 40 minutes by bus
from the downtown city center of Alicante.
Students who live in the residence hall can
walk to campus, but should expect to use
public transportation, such as buses and
taxis, to get to and from the downtown area in
Alicante. All rooms are single en-suite rooms
with a telephone, TV cable, Internet access,
and air conditioning. Students share a kitchenette,
a small fridge, and a microwave.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Alicante before even leaving home—by
participating in a CIEE Online Pre-Departure
Orientation. Meeting with students online, the
eligibility
• Overall GPA 2.75
• 0–2 semesters of college-level Spanish
or equivalent
Resident Director shares information about
the program and site, highlighting issues that
alumni have said are important, and giving
students time to ask any questions before
leaving home. The online orientation allows
students to connect with others in the group,
reflect on what they want to get out of the
program, and learn what others in the group
would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal for
the pre-departure orientation is simple: to
help students understand more about the
program and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals.
During the mandatory, three-day, on-site
orientation, students are introduced to the
country, culture, and academic program,
and are provided with practical information
about living in Alicante. The orientation seeks
to inform students of issues relevant to their
experience and help them make a gradual
transition to Spanish life. A range of topics
including housing and family life, cultural
differences, health and safety, academic and
social goals, gender and race issues, academics,
and academic policies are covered. The
orientation includes both structured cultural
activities and independent sightseeing.
Ongoing support is provided on an individual
and group basis throughout the program. Students
may consult with resident staff about
any cultural adjustment issues they experience
during the semester.
Internet
Students are encouraged to bring wirelessenabled
laptops. Students have free wireless
Internet access on the Universidad de Alicante
campus, as well as access to the many computer
labs on campus. CIEE students also have
internet access at their homestays or at the
residence halls, and there are numerous Internet
cafés throughout the city of Alicante.
duration
Fall
16 weeks: early September–mid-December
Spring
18 weeks: early January–mid-May
Conversation Exchange Program
A conversation exchange program, Intercambios,
with native Universidad de Alicante
Spanish students is an integral part of the
language program. Intercambios give students
the chance to put into everyday use
what they are learning in the language
courses, and help them integrate into Spanish
student life.
International Club
The Universidad de Alicante sponsors an International
Club which organizes a range of
activities, including optional excursions at affordable
rates, to help students get involved in
the local community and meet Spanish peers.
Students enroll in non-credit courses such
as cooking, horseback riding, sailing, hiking,
flamenco, salsa, and theater.
Cultural Events and Activities
CIEE provides opportunities to interact with
University students through different cultural
events and activities. In the past, these
sessions have been related to sport activities,
flamenco shows, and Spanish-English
theater productions about life in Alicante,
tours, excursions, etc. These interactive
and interdisciplinary sessions overlap with
course content and are an integral part of
the program. Students also have other cultural
activities throughout the semester.
CIEE Spanish Helpers
CIEE Spanish Helpers are Universidad de
Alicante students who accompany CIEE
students on group activities and participate
in weekend field trips, day excursions,
and other local events. Spanish Helpers introduce
CIEE students to the local culture,
help them make friends at the University,
and adapt to Alicante life.
language
Valenciano
Alicante is historically and culturally bilingual,
like many regions in Europe. Valenciano,
related to Catalan, is the second language
of the Alicante province. However, Castilian
Spanish is the primary language of most residents
in the city of Alicante, and students
are unlikely to encounter valenciano in everyday
life. Approximately 10% of alicantinos
speak valenciano as well as Spanish, mostly
at home. It has little presence in public or
at the Universidad de Alicante. All homestay
families are Spanish speaking, as are CIEE
staff and Universidad de Alicante faculty.
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
Weekend, overnight, and day trips to different
Spanish cities, to landmarks in the province
of Alicante, and to the region of Valencia
add a highly relevant cultural component to
the academic curriculum. The program fee
includes one weekend trip, one overnight trip,
and two day trips. Previous weekend trips have
included visits to Seville, Barcelona, Madrid, and
Granada. There are also several local day trips
in Alicante, as well as in the Alicante Province.
An optional trip to participate on the Camino
de Santiago pilgrimage route is organized each
semester for an additional fee paid on site.
Students have access to a wide variety of
weekly activities organized by CIEE, as well
as to those offered through the International
Club, which is run by the Universidad de
Alicante. These socio-cultural and sporting
activities include guided tours to monuments
and museums in Alicante, intramural
activities through the University, nature
and hiking activities, cooking and dance
classes, cinema, and theater. Although there
are no formal community service activities,
volunteer opportunities can be arranged
by CIEE staff, and the Universidad de
Alicante Student Community Services Office
offers volunteer options to those students
interested in community service.
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $12,300
Spring 2011: available 8/15/10
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing,
all meals, orientation, cultural activities, excursions,
field trips, pre-departure advising,
and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides
insurance and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,450
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,700
Books and Supplies $ 300
Local Transportation $ 400
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 5,350
Check our website for current fees.
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coursework
Program Requirements
A full course load is five courses. Students take an intensive language course during their
first few weeks of classes on site. For the remainder of the program, students enroll in
two Spanish language courses and two area studies courses in English. Students may
substitute one or two regular University business classes in English for CIEE area studies
courses. Students can also take the CIEE Seminar on Living and Learning in addition to the
requirements above.
Placement in the intensive course is based on a diagnostic language exam given before
classes start. Results of the intensive course determine the student’s language level for
semester language classes. Orientation to cultural, social, and academic issues complements
language <strong>study</strong> during the intensive session.
Credit
Total recommended credit for the semester is 17–18 semester/25.5–27 quarter hours.
Recommended credit per course is as follows:
Required intensive language course and area studies courses: 45 contact hours, 3 semester/4.5
quarter hours, unless otherwise indicated.
Required semester language courses: 60 contact hours, 4 semester/6 quarter hours.
Languages of Instruction
Spanish, English
Faculty
Courses are taught by faculty from the Universidad de Alicante and professionals in the
field of Teaching Spanish as a Second Language.
a course experience
I enrolled in the Camino (CIEE course HISP 3002 ALIC) without
really knowing anything about the class, simply because there
was a hike involved. What I didn’t know is that this would be the
experience of a lifetime and I wish I could accurately describe
my experience participating in the Camino. Highlights for me
include being in a new small town everyday and getting the
chance to see the real Spain. We walked and met new people
from all over the world, and shared stories. The people you hike
the Camino with are going to be your best friends in Alicante.
And when you’re done, you will have accomplished something
that you might not have thought possible. If there is one piece
of advice I could give to anyone coming to Spain, it would be
to do the Camino. I know I’m coming back.
— Nick Blazosky, Trinity University
courses
Required CIEE Intensive Language Courses
SPAN 1501 ALIC
Intensive Beginning Spanish
In this course, students develop survival skills in Spanish, while also learning about cultural
norms and the Spanish lifestyle. An introduction to the basic rules of pronunciation and
grammatical structures forms the core of the course. Fieldwork and practice with the homestay
family are integral components of the course and complement language learning. Some
interactive activities and simulations take place in the local community.
SPAN 2501 ALIC
Intensive Intermediate Spanish I
In this course, students work on basic skills in Spanish while also learning about Spanish
cultural differences. The basic rules of pronunciation and main grammatical structures are
revisited. Fieldwork and practice with the homestay family are integral components of the
course and complement language learning. Some interactive activities and simulations take
place in the local community.
Required CIEE Semester Language Courses
Semester language courses are divided into several groups of 10 to 12 students or less to
accommodate varying levels of language proficiency. Tutorials may be required for students
who need more individualized attention. Students take two of the following courses.
SPAN 1001 ALIC
Spanish Grammar and Syntax
In this course, students acquire the basic concepts of grammar, structure, and syntax to
build a strong and broad foundation for further linguistic development. Students apply these
skills to reading and writing a variety of simple texts in Spanish. Courses are taught by experienced
dynamic and energetic native instructors, and the teaching methodology draws
from modern communicative approaches.
SPAN 1002 ALIC
Oral Communication in Spanish
This course emphasizes what students can do with the language, rather than what they know
about the language. To that end, the instructors draw upon the skills students acquire in the
companion course, SPAN 1001 ALIC, to help them become more communicative and active
with the language as quickly as possible. Specifically, students develop oral proficiency
and listening comprehension skills through a variety of interactive and communicative approaches.
Vocabulary development and pronunciation practice are important components
of the course. Students also take part in the Intercambios program by meeting with the
University’s Spanish students in order to complete assignments and projects.
SPAN 2001 ALIC
Intermediate Spanish Grammar I
In this course, students work on the main concepts of grammar to keep building a strong
foundation of the language. Students apply their grammatical knowledge to reading and writing
a variety of texts in Spanish.
SPAN 2002 ALIC
Intermediate Oral Communication in Spanish I
This course helps students to further develop their oral and listening comprehension skills
through a variety of interactive and communicative approaches. Vocabulary development
and pronunciation practice are key components in the course. Students also take part in the
Intercambios program by meeting with the University’s Spanish students in order to complete
assignments and projects.
CIEE Elective Course
CLST 3001 ALIC
Seminar on Living and Learning in Alicante
The CIEE Seminar on Living and Learning in Alicante is designed to improve students’ intercultural
communication and competence while <strong>study</strong>ing abroad by considering how Spaniards
are different from and similar to themselves and others. The course offers opportunities,
both in and outside the classroom, to develop insights and the skills necessary to interact
effectively and appropriately, and to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the cultural
richness of Spain. Contact hours: 25. Recommended credit: 1 semester hour.
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CIEE Area Studies Courses—in English
AHIS 3003 ALIC
Spanish Art and The Process of Painting
This course offers an overview of modern and contemporary visual arts in Spain. Emphasis is
placed on painting. Students learn to analyze a painting from different practical approaches
(i.e. formal/thematic) and apply these methods to masterpieces of Spanish Art. The theoretical
component of this course is completed by an equally important hands-on-art portion.
The practical section consists in creating a piece of art. Visits to different museums are
scheduled, helping students understand the arts in Spain and in the Valencian community
in particular. Students enrolled in this class have the opportunity of learning how a museum
works from the inside. They have optional practical sessions at the Archaeological Museum
in Alicante (MARQ). Students are accompanied by a representative of the museum and they
will learn, for example, how exhibits are organized.
CINE 3001 ALIC
Spanish Cinema
Students are asked to analyze and critique some of the contemporary Spanish film industry’s
most renowned and representative films. In conjunction with class discussions, students
acquire further knowledge of the changes that Spanish society has experienced recently,
contrasting it with classic stereotypes. Topics such as machismo, eroticism, gender roles, religion,
terrorism, and violence are discussed in depth, while learning about new movements
in contemporary Spanish cinema. The aim of this course is not only to teach students how
to analyze a film, but to show them how cinema can be enjoyable and didactic at the same
time. Cinema as a means of communication, not only of the author, but also of the society in
which it is made, is the focus of this class.
HISP 3002 ALIC
The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage: Religion, History, and Culture
The Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage route that runs from the Pyrenees to the Cathedral of
St. James in Santiago de Compostela, in the Northwest corner of Spain, is a fundamental part
of Spanish culture and history. Originally a spiritual journey for devout Catholics, the pilgrimage
now attracts people from many cultures and religions and has developed international
significance. The approach to this course is interdisciplinary, encompassing the role of the
Camino in Spanish history, art, architecture, and literature. The course emphasizes different
aspects of popular culture such as gastronomy, music, legends, and traditions, helping students
acquire a further knowledge of Spanish culture. Students are evaluated on an interactive
travel journal, a seminar-length paper, and two short tests covering the major themes of
the seminar. Students may choose to participate on a 5–7 days optional trip for an additional
fee paid on site.
HISP 3003 ALIC/SOCI 3001 ALIC
Contemporary Spanish Society: Politics, Culture, and Economy
This course provides an introduction to the most important aspects of Spain and Contemporary
Spanish Society. It is designed to offer structured information about Spanish society
today and to provide a forum for discussion as students interact with the people and
institutions of the country. At the end of the course, students are able to discuss relevant
issues facing Spain today with a satisfactory level of understanding, to identify and comment
on the major social players in Spanish society including individuals and institutions,
and to carry out an insightful comparative assessment of issues that affect both Spanish
and U.S. societies.
LITT 3003 ALIC
Twentieth Century Spanish Literature: Theater and Spanish Drama
In this course, students <strong>study</strong> great works of Spanish literature translated into English. Students
also explore masterpieces of Spanish theater in a learning and imaginative manner.
The course is designed to provide students a survey of Spanish contributions to world literature
through readings, hands-on experience, and textual analysis. Understanding the theater
experience through production examples and a critical examination of the contributions of
playwright, actor, director, designer, and audience occurs. At the end of the course, students
have the option of performing a short play.
POLI 3002 ALIC
Politics and Identity in Europe and Spain
The aim of this course is to explore the role of political culture in the formation and expression
of national identity. The main theme is the fragmentation and diversity of local, regional, and
national identities through the prism of political culture. The students examine the concept
of Europeanization and its effects on national cultural practices and traditions. The rise of
regional and local identities as a reaction to the process of Europeanization and globalization
is analyzed. Particular emphasis is placed on the historic regional identities of the Catalans,
Galicians, and Basques in Spain. Finally, we look at the creation of a European identity with
its own political structures, cultures, and traditions.
Universidad de Alicante Business Courses—in English
The following courses, taught in English, are regular courses offered by the School of Economics
at the Universidad de Alicante. The student population in these courses consists of
Universidad de Alicante economics majors and international students. Two to five courses
from the list below are offered each semester. The Universidad de Alicante may change
course offerings based on enrollment after students arrive. Students should have alternate
courses approved in case of course cancellations. Please check the Universidad de Alicante
website for more detailed information at www.ua.es/centros/economicas/vri/ibp.htm.
Business Consulting
This is a practical course on main business consulting areas, including company and commercial
law, finance management, accounting and auditing, tax, human resources, intellectual
property, and ecommerce. Case <strong>study</strong> resolutions and presentations are performed.
Cross-Cultural Business Behavior: Doing Business in Spain
This course focuses on the importance of culture in the business environment. Business
culture is different in every country and it has become the key to success. The main objectives
of this course are to introduce the student to what has influenced Spanish culture and
its effects on Spanish corporate culture; to highlight aspects such as cultural differences and
cross-cultural communication; and to analyze both business etiquette and the way to carry
out business negotiations in Spain.
The Economy of the European Union: Characteristics, Economic Structure, and Institutions
This course aims to analyze the past, present, and future of European integration on the
basis of historic and economic reasoning. This process and its effects are assessed, taking
into account differences in European Member States economies, as well as considering the
EU as a whole at the international level.
HIST 3001 ALIC
Modern and Contemporary History of Spain
This course covers the contemporary history of Spain. Its main focus is the Twentieth Century
with special emphasis on the Second Republic 1931–36, the Spanish Civil War 1936–39,
and the Franco Dictatorship 1939–75. These events and others are contrasted in relation to
the historic events taking place in Europe. By the end of this course, students have not only
become familiar with the important events in Spain’s history, but also have a clear understanding
of the multiplicity of political, economic, and social factors that affect the historic
process. Finally, students learn to assess history and the historic process as an integral
part of Spain’s past.
INRE 3001 ALIC
Spain and the United States: The Challenges of Two Western Democracies
This course provides an in-depth <strong>study</strong> of the democracies of Spain and the United States
using a comparative approach. Students learn about the philosophical and historical basis
for each system, its mechanics, the role of the individual in the democratic process, the role
of government in society, public services offered in each system, the political parties, and
prospects for the future. The course includes excursions to different levels of government in
Spain (federal, regional, provincial, and municipal).
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Environmental Economics
The objective of this course is to assist students in observing and approaching the relationship
among environmental and development problems on the world, considering both global
and local problems; knowing different tools and theories about them; and employing simple,
but useful models and concepts.
International Monetary Economics
The goal of this course is to provide concepts and models necessary to explain the exchange
rate determination in the short and long run. There is an analysis of the different exchange
rate systems; the <strong>study</strong> of the causes and consequences of international financial crises;
and the role of international financial institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund,
to solve these crises and the development of a more stable international economic system.
Macroeconomics and Politics
Topics covered in this course include the role of democracy, legal institutions, religion, and
terrorism on economic growth; monetary and fiscal policies; analysis of economic and monetary
unions; the determinants of the size and number of governments; and large-scale reforms
and economic transitions. Students learn to analyze data and to use the conceptual
tools of economic analysis.
Marketing Communications
The course examines the importance of merchandising philosophy; devising merchandise
assortment plans; atmospherics and visual merchandising; and describes how a retail store
image is conveyed to consumers. These concepts are combined with the promotional objectives,
methods, and tools with the objective of communicating with the consumer at the
point of sale.
Marketing in the European Union
On completion of this course, students should have a global overview of European marketing
and be able to formulate and recognize European marketing strategies; adapt marketing
concepts to practical case studies; understand national differences among countries; and
create marketing plans and evaluate the implication of an enlarged EU in global markets.
Money and Banking
This course explores the role of money in the economy and studies how financial institutions
and financial markets work. Modern monetary theory, a detailed <strong>study</strong> of the practical organization
of the Federal Reserve Bank and the European Central Bank, and the key institutions
determining the monetary policy in the U.S. and the EU, are introduced.
Retail and Merchandise Management
This course examines the importance of merchandising philosophy; outlines visual merchandising
techniques; and describes how a retail store image and identity are conveyed to
consumers. These concepts are combined with methods of communication between retailers
and customers, especially promotional tools. The role of personal selling and technology
are also emphasized. Major types of retailers and their characteristics are reviewed. Students
tackle the intriguing aspects of merchandising in encouraging people to spend more
time shopping.
a student’s story
Living in Alicante, Spain, for one short semester, has completely
changed my life. I would assume anyone who lives in
a foreign country would experience this, but I feel that Spain,
for me, had the most positive impact I could have asked for.
The things that "change" are both very specific, and also completely
general. For example, there are a million little things,
such as how I now appreciate olive oil on my toast, drink lots
of café con leche, and have acquired a taste for Spanish film,
dance, and music; but on a larger scale, my outlook on the
world and life in general is completely different. Living in
Spain has greatly broadened my horizons and has allowed me
to see things in a different light. I am now capable of higher
levels of thinking than I was previously, and can think about
issues on a global scale rather than just what affects me
and my surroundings at that moment. I have realized that
there are more inherently good than bad people in the world,
and that there is so much more to life than whatever you
think you know of it. Whether a person is Spanish, German,
French, American, Moroccan, or any other nationality, they
can be completely different, even polar opposites in many
ways, but ultimately, in more ways than we realize, we are
the same. Even though you may not be able to communicate
with someone because of a language barrier, you begin to
realize that they are much more like you than you would ever
have thought. I obviously have learned huge amounts of Spanish,
but, ultimately, the biggest things I have gained from my
time in Spain are: independence (both literally speaking and
in the sense of independent thinking), confidence, enlightenment,
and a more open mind than ever before. I would highly
recommend this program to anyone who would like to better
himself, make everlasting relationships, broaden his ways of
thinking, and grow exponentially.
— Jordan Rockett, University of Missouri, Columbia
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Universidad de Alicante fall / spring / academic year
art history / business / film studies / geography / history / international relations / linguistics / literature / politics / public health / sociology
spanish language and culture
program snapshot
• Advance your Spanish language skills while living in a beautiful coastal city
• Enroll directly in Universidad de Alicante courses alongside Spanish students; live
with a Spanish family; and join the conversational exchange: Intercambios
• Participate in diverse extracurricular activities and excursions in the Valencia
region and Spain, and visits to museums, theaters, and other cultural sites
• Join the International Club at the Universidad de Alicante
• Receive support from CIEE Spanish Helpers—local University students
what you’ll learn
The goal of the Liberal Arts program is to help advanced-level language students
further develop their spoken and written Spanish language skills. This is achieved
through intensive language coursework, content courses in Spanish, direct enrollment
at the Universidad de Alicante, homestays, a conversation exchange program,
and an extensive program of excursions and day trips.
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thoughts from abroad
Your <strong>study</strong> abroad experience is about to begin. Living and
learning in a foreign country will allow you to grow as a student,
while becoming a more global person. The city of Alicante,
famous for its miles of soft sandy beaches, excellent weather,
palm trees, and socio-cultural traditions, will be a magnificent
starting point for many other aspects of your experience.
Upon arrival, you will discover that Alicante offers a lifestyle
that includes everything you need. Over the years, the growth
in population has injected a cosmopolitan feel to the city,
while it retains much of its traditional culture. You will never
be bored with so many fantastic places to visit—museums,
historical buildings, beaches, nearby charming towns, and
evening entertainment—not to mention the fantastic weather
all year round.
If you are ready to accept this challenge, then get ready to
live, swim, and dream in Spanish! I am looking forward to
sharing with you my city on the Mediterranean.
— Francisco Díez, Resident Director and Center Director
About the Resident and Center Director
Francisco Díez earned his M.A. in Applied Linguistics and Spanish Language Teaching from
Michigan State University and is currently working on his Ph.D. in Sociolinguistics. Originally
from Alicante, he also studied at Sheffield Hallam University and taught Spanish for two years
of Michigan State University. Francisco joined CIEE in 2000 as Resident Coordinator at the
CIEE Study Center in Alicante, where he helped develop, produce, and run the socio-cultural
and intercambios programs, and the Spanish language placement test. Since January 2006,
Francisco has served as Center Director and is also the Resident Director of the Liberal Arts
program. He speaks Spanish, English, and Catalan.
About Other CIEE Staff
CIEE students in Alicante are also assisted by Jennifer Holleyman, Student Services Director;
Manuel Sánchez, Direct Enrolment Coordinator; Emilio Ramon, Liberal Arts Language
Coordinator; Beatriz Ortín Pérez, Student Services Coordinator; and Felipe Molina, Technical
and Administrative Coordinator.
academics
Academic Program
The Liberal Arts program is designed for students
who have completed a minimum of
five semesters of university-level language
instruction in Spanish and achieved an
advanced level of proficiency prior to participation.
Students take a combination of CIEE
courses designed specifically for advanced
language students and regular University
courses at the Universidad de Alicante (UA).
Academic Culture
Universidad de Alicante courses are lecture
style. Teaching methods in the Spanish
university system are different from those
in the United States. Professors provide
students with an extensive bibliography in
the course syllabus, and it is expected that
students make reference to these readings
in their exams. It is the students’ responsibility
to demonstrate that they can intelligently
analyze and discuss themes mentioned in
class lectures, in addition to citing secondary
sources and outside readings recommended
by the professor.
The CIEE fall semester starts in late August
and exams for CIEE courses take place the
week before Christmas. The official Universidad
de Alicante fall semester begins in early
September and runs through mid-January
with a two-week break for Christmas. The CIEE
spring program begins in early January with
final exams for CIEE courses given at the end
of May. The official Universidad de Alicante
spring semester begins in mid-January and
runs through late May or early June. For fall
courses early exams may be arranged but
CIEE can neither facilitate nor guarantee this
for all UA courses. For spring courses, it may
be possible for some students to take early
exams. Early exams are only be considered
for students who have a solid academic reason
for returning home early. Documentation
is required before permission is granted.
All Liberal Art students must take at least
one regular University course. In order to
choose from the widest range of University
courses, students must plan to stay until the
official end of the University semester. Those
students who choose to depart before the
regular University session ends will have a
limited selection of University courses.
CIEE courses are scheduled Monday through
Thursday. Teaching methods in CIEE courses
are a combination of lecture and interactive
styles. Attendance is mandatory and absences
affect final grades. It is important
to understand that the program takes place
at a Spanish University with native Spanish
instructors, and therefore students may notice
differences in teaching styles. Although
extracurricular activities and personal travel
contribute to the student’s overall European
experience, attendance in class is mandatory
and absences affect final grades. Early
departure for or late return from vacations is
not allowed. Any extended travel should take
place prior to the start of the program, during
the semester break, or upon completion of
the program.
Nature of Classes
Students attend CIEE classes with other CIEE
students only. Participants directly enrolling
in Universidad de Alicante courses share
classes with Spanish and possibly other international
students.
Students may also take classes with Spanish
students, in Spanish, through the Culture
Department of the Universidad de Alicante
(Talleres de Cultura). These courses are taken
in addition to and cannot replace a direct enrolment
course.
CIEE Community Language Commitment
Students take part in the CIEE Community
Language Commitment by speaking Spanish
at all times (except in emergencies). This fosters
a learning community that contributes
to both Spanish language proficiency and
understanding of Spanish society.
On the Liberal Arts program in Alicante, students
can also opt to be part of the QUIJOTES
language commitment by which they agree
to speak in Spanish at all times.
Grading System
In language classes, students are normally
graded on weekly quizzes, exams, attendance,
homework assignments, and class
participation. Grades in the content courses
are based on class participation, a mid-term
exam, research papers, and a final exam.
Each individual professor determines the exact
breakdown of grades. Most of the courses
include compulsory field trips, excursions,
and site visits with special assignments as
part of class work.
about alicante
With a population approaching 350,000, Alicante is a thriving Spanish city. Located
on the Mediterranean coast, Alicante is an inviting place for students to begin their
exploration of Spain or continue a previous journey. In recent times, Alicante has
experienced a development boom and rapid population growth. Students will see
modern architecture and Internet cafés alongside historic buildings, and shopping
malls next to centuries-old open-air markets. Although fast becoming a cosmopolitan
and multicultural city, Alicante retains a distinct Spanish flavor.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
The Universidad de Alicante is one of Spain’s newest universities, located three
miles outside the city of Alicante. Established to serve the higher education needs
of the province of Alicante, the Universidad de Alicante offers its 30,000 students
the benefits of a modern campus with an international atmosphere. The CIEE Study
Center offices are located on the main campus in San Vicente and provide students
direct access to University facilities.
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living
culture
engagement
Housing and Meals
Housing and all meals are included in the
program fee. CIEE Alicante students have
two housing options: a Spanish homestay
or an off-campus residence hall with other
international and Spanish students.
Homestays—Students live in Spanish-speaking
homes where all meals are provided. Each
home accommodates one student. Homestays
are the optimal housing arrangement
because of their contribution to the program’s
goals of language and cultural immersion. In
the homestay, each student is considered a
member of the family and has the same
rights and responsibilities as other members
of the family. Housing is located throughout
the Alicante downtown metropolitan area,
with access to public transportation that
students take to and from the University.
Students should expect to use public transportation
two to four times per day.
Residence Hall—Students seeking an independent
environment should consider living
in an off-campus residence hall with Spanish
and other international students. All meals
are provided in the residence hall. The offcampus
residence halls are located near the
Universidad de Alicante campus in San Vicente,
approximately 40 minutes by bus from the
downtown city center of Alicante. Students who
live in the residence hall will be able to walk to
campus, but should expect to use public transportation,
such as buses and taxis, to get to and
from the downtown area in Alicante. All rooms
are single en-suite rooms with a telephone, TV
cable, Internet access, and air conditioning.
Students share a kitchenette, a small fridge,
and a microwave.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Alicante before even leaving home—by
participating in a CIEE Online Pre-Departure
Orientation. Meeting with students online, the
eligibility
Resident Director shares information about
the program and site, highlighting issues that
alumni have said are important, and giving
students time to ask any questions before
leaving home. The online orientation allows
students to connect with others in the group,
reflect on what they want to get out of the
program, and learn what others in the group
would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal for
the pre-departure orientation is simple: to
help students understand more about the
program and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals.
During the mandatory, three-day, on-site
orientation, students are introduced to the
country, culture, and academic program,
and are provided with practical information
about living in Alicante. The orientation seeks
to inform students of issues relevant to their
experience and help them make a gradual
transition to Spanish life. A range of topics
including housing and family life, cultural
differences, health and safety, academic and
social goals, gender and race issues, academics,
and academic policies are covered. The
orientation includes both structured cultural
activities and independent sightseeing.
Ongoing support is provided on an individual
and group basis throughout the program. Students
may consult with resident staff about
any cultural adjustment issues they experience
during the semester.
Internet
Students are encouraged to bring wirelessenabled
laptops. Students have free wireless
Internet access on the Universidad de Alicante
campus, as well as access to the many computer
labs on campus. CIEE students also have
Internet access at their homestays, and in the
residence halls, and there are numerous Internet
cafés throughout the city of Alicante.
duration
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
Supplementing the academic program are
weekend field trips and day excursions to
points of interest in the province of Alicante
and the region of Valencia. Two overnight
field trips and two-three-day excursions
are included in the program fee. Past field
trips have included visits to Seville, Barcelona,
Madrid, Granada, Murcia, and Valencia.
There are also numerous local day excursions
in Alicante, as well as in the Alicante
Province. An optional trip to participate on
the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route is
organized each semester for an additional
fee paid on site.
Students have access to a wide variety of
weekly activities organized by CIEE, as well
as to those offered through the International
Club, which is run by the Universidad de
Alicante. These socio-cultural and sporting
activities include guided tours to monuments
and museums in Alicante, intramural
activities through the University, nature and
hiking activities, cooking and dance classes,
cinema, and theater. Although there are no
formal community service activities, volunteer
opportunities can be arranged by
CIEE staff, and the Universidad de Alicante
Student Community Services Office offers
volunteer options to those students interested
in community service.
Cultural Workshops
Each semester the Universidad de Alicante
sponsors cultural workshops, offering an excellent
way for CIEE students to connect with
their Spanish students while exploring topics
in art, theater, film, music, writing, journalism,
etc. Recent workshops have explored
ceramics, gypsy culture, cinema, painting,
Masters of European film, flamenco guitar,
and photography.
language
Conversation Exchange Program
A conversation exchange program, Intercambios,
with native Universidad de Alicante
students is an integral part of the language
program. Intercambios give students the
chance to put into everyday use what they
are learning in the language courses, helping
them integrate into Spanish student life.
International Club
The Universidad de Alicante sponsors an International
Club which organizes a range of
activities, including optional excursions at affordable
rates, to help students get involved in
the local community and meet Spanish peers.
Students enroll in such non-credit courses
such as cooking, horseback riding, sailing,
hiking, flamenco, salsa, and theater.
CIEE Spanish Helpers
CIEE Spanish Helpers are Universidad de
Alicante students who accompany CIEE
students on group activities and participate
in weekend field trips, day excursions,
and other local events. Spanish Helpers introduce
CIEE students to the local culture,
help them make friends at the University,
and adapt to Alicante life.
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $12,300
Spring 2011: available 8/15/10
Academic Year 2010–11: $23,400
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing, all
meals, orientation, cultural activities, excursions,
field trips, pre-departure advising, and
a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance
and other travel benefits.
• Overall GPA 2.75
• 5 semesters of college-level Spanish
or equivalent
Fall
16 or 22 weeks: late August–mid-December
or mid-January
Spring
18 or 24 weeks: early January–early June
Academic Year
39 or 42 weeks: late August–early June
Valenciano
Alicante is historically and culturally bilingual,
like many regions in Europe. Valenciano,
related to Catalan, is the second language
of the Alicante province. However, Castilian
Spanish is the primary language of most residents
in the city of Alicante, and students are
unlikely to encounter valenciano in every day
life. Approximately 10% of alicantinos speak
valenciano as well as Spanish, mostly at
home. It has very little presence in public or
at the Universidad de Alicante. All homestay
families are Spanish-speaking, as are CIEE
staff and Universidad de Alicante faculty.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,450
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,700
Books and Supplies $ 300
Local Transportation $ 400
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 5,350
Check our website for current fees.
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coursework
Program Requirements
Students take an intensive Spanish language course during their first two weeks on site.
For the remainder of the program, students take one required advanced level Spanish language
course and three electives chosen from CIEE Spanish language courses, CIEE content
courses, and Universidad de Alicante courses. All Liberal Arts students are required to take
at least one regular University course as one of these electives. Students can also take the
CIEE Seminar on Living and Learning in addition to the requirements above.
Placement in the intensive course is based on a diagnostic online language exam taken
prior to arrival in Alicante. Upon arrival, an oral language exam is conducted to complement
the on-line written test. Results of the intensive language course determine the student’s
language level for semester language classes.
Students moving to the spring semester Liberal Arts program from another program are
required to take the intensive Spanish language course.
Academic year students must complete the Language Independent Study in place of the
intensive language course during their second semester on site.
Credit
Total recommended credit is 15–16 semester /22.5–24 quarter hours per semester and
30–31 semester/45–46.5 quarter hours for the academic year. A full course load is considered
five courses each semester.
Course contact hours are 45 hours and recommended credit is 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours
per course, unless otherwise indicated.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Faculty
Courses are taught by faculty from the Universidad de Alicante and professionals in the
field of Teaching Spanish as a Second Language.
courses
Required CIEE Intensive Language Courses
Semester students take Comprehensive Advanced Spanish Review during the intensive session.
Academic year students take the Language Independent Study during their second semester.
INDE 3003 ALLA
Language Independent Study
(Academic Year students in their second semester only)
Students in the Liberal Arts program for a full academic year are required to take an Independent
Study course during their second semester. In the past, topics have been related to
such language areas as Spanish Phonetics and Phonology. Students meet with the Resident
Director to discuss their area of <strong>study</strong>.
SPAN 3502 ALLA
Comprehensive Advanced Spanish Review
This course consists of 45 hours of intensive language review in which students analyze
different aspects of the more common language structures in order to achieve a solid foundation.
This review is intended to be a good starting point before regular classes begin.
Students also develop culturally appropriate skills for real, everyday life situations in Spain.
Some activities take place in the local communities.
Required CIEE Semester Language Courses
Students must choose one. Students may choose to take additional language courses as
electives. Language courses should be chosen in conjunction with their home school Spanish
advisor.
SPAN 3008 ALLA
Applied Spanish Linguistics and Principles of Teaching
This course is specially designed for education majors, Spanish majors, and those planning
to pursue graduate <strong>study</strong>. Students explore the basic psychological processes of second language
acquisition and how they inform best teaching practices. Students apply their skills to
the teaching of Spanish in a variety of contexts.
SPAN 3010 ALLA
Advanced Spanish Composition and Creative Writing
Students achieve creative and innovative writing skills through the <strong>study</strong> of analytical, literary,
and critical texts. Coursework focuses on stylistic variations while concentrating on other
essential and interrelated writing elements, such as content, intention, and metaphors.
SPAN 3011 ALLA
Advanced Conversational Spanish: Registers and Colloquial
This course is specifically designed to provide advanced students broader oral communicative
competence. Students focus on the different language registers in order to understand
and produce statements in any of the varieties of language that a speaker uses in particular
social contexts.
SPAN 3012 ALLC
Spanish for the Health Professional
This course is designed to provide students with specific vocabulary, expressions, communicative
strategies, and special constructions on health issues. Students learn the necessary
tools to interact with Spanish speakers in health-related areas. To accomplish this, some
grammar topics are reviewed so that health professionals and patients can make themselves
understood in health-related situations. Their speaking, listening, reading, and writing
skills are improved as well. Also discussed are the cultural differences in the health profession
between Spain and the U.S. in terms of labor and social situations. Texts at the student’s
level, DVDs with subtitles in Spanish, and a guided visit to the Hospital General Universitario
de Alicante provide students a deeper insight into the health profession in Spain.
SPAN 3013 ALLA/BUSI 3001 ALLA
Spanish for Business and Trade: A World with No Bounds
This course is aimed at the need for communicating in Spanish in the present business
world, not only in Spain and Latin American countries, but also in the U.S., where the presence
of Spanish is strong. Readings, listenings, articles, oral tasks, as well as visits to local
companies, help students to understand the use of particular terms and expressions in day
to day business life.
SPAN 3014 ALLA
Advanced Spanish II: Proficiency in Spanish
This course is designed to meet the needs of students who, having reached the advanced
level of Spanish, need to further their skills in all four competences: listening comprehension,
oral production, reading comprehension, and writing production. The course makes use
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of a variety of contemporary registers, from the very colloquial to the more stylish ones. Special
attention is given to the more complex structures used in everyday life in real Spanish.
The purpose of this course is to provide students the necessary tools to produce statements
in any of the varieties of language that a native speaker uses in particular social contexts.
CIEE Elective Course
CLST 3001 ALLA
Seminar on Living and Learning in Alicante
The CIEE Seminar on Living and Learning in Alicante is designed to improve students’ intercultural
communication and competence while <strong>study</strong>ing abroad by considering how Spaniards
are different from and similar to themselves and others. The course offers opportunities,
both in and outside the classroom, to develop insights and the skills necessary to interact
effectively and appropriately, and to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the cultural
richness of Spain. Contact hours: 25. Recommended credit: 1 semester hour.
CIEE Content Courses—in Spanish
AHIS 3001 ALLA
The Spanish Tradition in Art
This survey course covers Spain’s major contributions to the history of Western art from the
Renaissance to the present. Emphasis rests primarily on painting and architecture, especially
on the fundamental Spanish masters. Students learn how to analyze a painting from
different approaches (i.e. formal/thematic) and apply these methods to masterpieces of
Spanish art. The course includes visits to different museums in order for students to gain a
better understanding of the arts in Spain and in the Comunidad Valenciana in particular.
HISP 3005 ALLA
The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage: Religion, History, and Culture
The Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage route that runs from the Pyrenees to the Cathedral of
St. James in Santiago de Compostela, in the Northwest corner of Spain, is a fundamental part
of Spanish culture and history. Originally a spiritual journey for devout Catholics, the pilgrimage
now attracts people from many cultures and religions and has developed international
significance. The approach to this course is interdisciplinary, encompassing the role of the
Camino in Spanish history, art, architecture, and literature. The course emphasizes different
aspects of popular culture such as gastronomy, music, legends, and traditions, helping students
acquire a further knowledge of Spanish culture. Students are evaluated on an interactive
travel journal, a seminar-length paper, and two short tests covering the major themes of
the seminar. Students may choose to participate on a 5–7 day optional trip for an additional
fee paid on site.
HISP 3006 ALLA
Mediterranean Gastronomy and Wine Industry in Spanish Culture
This survey course covers an overview of the importance of the Mediterranean diet in Spanish
life. Upon completion of this course, students understand Spanish topography and its
effects on Mediterranean gastronomy and the wine industry in Spain. Students cover important
aspects such as industry breakdown, the integration of Spain in the EU and its repercussions
on agriculture and fisheries, the history of food and wine and its importance in the
Mediterranean area, an overview of Spanish gastronomy, and wine production.
HISP 3007 ALLA/SOCI 3002 ALLA
Spain through its Popular Culture
The aim of this course is to gain a better knowledge of Spain through Spanish popular culture,
very well known by its native people, but sometimes difficult to understand by foreign
students. The course explores present Spain by <strong>study</strong>ing different aspects of the popular
culture such as music, cinema, literature, comics, television, commercials, press, and entertainment.
There is a triple approach: descriptive, analytic, and comparative with the U.S. All
topics are illustrated with appropriate audiovisual materials.
HIST 3005 ALLA
A Journey through Time: Present-Day Spain’s Historic Past
The historic events that took place in Spain during the 20th Century have greatly marked
the personality of present-day Spain. Historic milestones, such as the Civil War, the Franco
Dictatorship, the transition to Democracy, and Spain’s acceptance into the European Union
have sculpted Spain’s identity. A profound understanding of these concepts is essential in
order to fully understand Spain in the 21st Century. In this course, we propose a historical investigation
of the past and the present, which in turn helps us discern the future. We analyze
the political, economic, social, and ideological keys to these diverse historic moments, and
establish a relationship between the equivalent aspects we find in present-day Spain—all
from a global and cosmopolitan perspective.
INRE 3002 ALLA
Europe and the Arab World
In this course students will explore the importance of Spain as the main entrance to the XXI
century European Union while keeping in mind the traditions and custom in the Muslim world.
Students analyze and <strong>study</strong> an interdisciplinary perspective where economy, culture, politics
and historic factors lead to the modern conception of the Arab World. The aim of this course is
to underline the common challenges faced by Europe and the Arab world and to create effective
networks to find common solutions and handle these challenges successfully.
LITT 3005 ALLA/CINE 3001 ALLA
Literature and Film: Two Genres in One
This course emphasizes the similarities between these two creative genres. The literary text,
the script, and the visual text form a unity that, when well done, creates another piece of art.
In this course, students view some of the most well-known and most representative films
produced by the Spanish film industry in the last 20 years. They also read the literary texts
on which some of these films are based and which are becoming classics in Spanish literary
history. Students analyze and critique the films and literary texts with the goal of increasing
their knowledge of contemporary Spanish culture and recent history. The aim of this course
is not only to teach students how to analyze a film, but to show them how cinema can be enjoyable
and didactic at the same time. This course also includes visits to television studios,
as well other media and filming centers.
LITT 3007 ALLA
Spanish Literature: Women in Contemporary Spain
In this course, students explore contemporary themes in Spanish literature with professors
who are experts in the field. Through reading critical and literary texts, students explore the
theme of women in Spanish literature and as writers of texts. The course examines selected
prose, novels, short stories, and memoirs by important Spanish women writers since the
mid 19th century. Students explore themes of gender, such as relationships, sexuality, women
and nature, women and politics, women and creativity, and myths of femaleness.
POLI 3003 ALLA/INRE 3001 ALLA
Politics and Terrorism: New Challenges in World Security
This course analyzes the current political and world security situation of Spain and the U.S.
paying special attention to terrorism occurring in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Students
are exposed to information that will help them understand the definition of terrorism
and the ideologies of terrorist groups; comprehend the dynamic of terrorism forces and their
methodologies; have the ability to discuss current topics related to the war on Iraq and the
Al-Qaeda group; discuss transatlantic security councils and their cooperation strategies to
fight terrorism in the global arena; and to understand the role of the United Nations and its
international organs, including the International Court of Justice.
POLI 3004 ALLA
Legal and Political Structure of Modern Spain
This course examines the evolution of Spanish politics during the 20th Century. Students
are introduced to the Spanish political system, the Constitutional Monarchy (the Spanish
constitution, the three levels of power, the operational Justice Courts and the relations between
the Spanish Government and the Autonomous Regions), the political parties, political
campaigning, the electoral system, the role of communications and politics, and Spain’s role
in Europe.
SOCI 3001 ALLA
21st Century Spain: A Mosaic of Civilizations
Present-day Spain is actually a mosaic of the civilizations that make up its historic past.
Throughout history, a great number of civilizations such as Iberians, Celts, Phoenicians,
Greeks, Visigoths, Arabs, and Romans have coexisted and succeeded each other in Spanish
territory. These societies are as disparate among themselves as they are relevant for their
contribution in the formation of Spain’s present-day identity. By understanding the history
and the personality of these civilizations, we answer questions such as why does Spain have
five official languages, and what makes Spain a plurinational country, as well as comprehend
its cultural wealth, its political-administrative map, and among other diverse matters, some
of the problematic and controversial questions facing Spain today.
Universidad de Alicante Courses
All Liberal Arts students must take at least one Universidad de Alicante course. Exams take
place in mid-January for the fall semester and late May/early June for the spring. For some
courses, early exams can be arranged, but CIEE can neither facilitate nor guarantee this
for all University courses. In order to choose from the widest range of University courses,
students must plan to stay until the official end of the University semester. Those students
who choose to depart before the regular University session ends will have a limited selection
of University courses. CIEE students meet with Resident Staff upon arrival to discuss and
select University courses.
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Following is a selection of subject areas. Students are advised that the Universidad de Alicante
may cancel courses due to limited enrollment and that some other courses may overlap.
For this reason students should have at least two alternate courses approved. Students
can explore Universidad de Alicante course offerings at www.ua.es/es/estudios/index.htm.
Select the academic area: health and education, humanities, law and social science, science
and technology, etc. Please note that the Universidad de Alicante offers semester and
yearlong courses. Students interested in beginning or continuing their <strong>study</strong> of a foreign
language are eligible to participate and are placed based on the results of a Universidad de
Alicante placement exam.
Anthropology
Architecture
Art History
Business Administration
Computer Science
Economics
Education
Foreign Languages
Arabic
French
German
Italian
History
Humanities
International Relations
Law
Marketing
Public Health
Sociology
Spanish and Latin American Literatures
Universidad de Alicante Culture Department Courses
The Universidad de Alicante offers a wide range of courses and seminars for credit in plastic
arts, dancing, music, oral production, writing, theater, and journalism. For further information
about these courses or others offered, please visit www.veu.ua.es. Below are courses
recommended by former students:
Black and White Photography
Creative Photography
Flamenco Drumming
Flamenco Guitar
Local Journalism in Alicante: TV and Local Newspapers
Modern Cinema: Adaptation and Recycling of Other Disciplines
Radio Workshop
Short Films Direction and Production
Traditional Gypsy Culture: Flamenco
Universidad de Alicante Recommended Courses
Following is a selection of Universidad de Alicante courses, taught in Spanish, which former CIEE
participants have taken. Please check with resident staff for availability. Updated class lists and
website information may be found on the Universidad de Alicante website at www.ua.es.
Fall
Colloquial Spanish
Elementary Psychology
History of the United States
Immunology
Introduction to Latin American Literature
Marketing for Commercial Communication
Sociology of the Art
Spanish Medival History
Spanish Medieval Literature
Woman Psychology
Spring
Al-Andalus Civilisation
Beach Volleyball II
Contemporary Latin American Literature II
Environmental Law
Foreign Language and its Teaching Methods II
Individual Sports II
Internationalisation Strategies
Medieval Spanish Literature II
Nutrition, Health, and Sports
Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis
Relaxation and Emotional Self-Control
Sexual Behavior/Emotional Self-Control
Social Anthropology of Spanish Villages
Social Change Processes
Sociology of Contemporary Culture and the Arts
Sociology of Education
Theory and Sociology of Law
Vocal and Auditory Training
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a course experience
I initially signed up for El Camino (CIEE course HISP 3005 ALLA)
without knowing exactly what I was getting into. I am not a
seasoned hiker, and had never heard of the Camino de Santiago
before coming to Spain. I went to the informational meeting and
it sounded like something I might really enjoy. I doubted I would
ever have the opportunity again. The first day was amazing,
and every day after that was equally so—despite the following
days being a bit more painful. The CIEE guide was excellent
and the group was a perfect size. There were seven of us and
although we didn’t know each other well before we left, we grew
very close. Every day was a new experience with new sights to
see. I am really happy I went; it was a life changing experience.
Getting to the end leaves you with a feeling of great accomplishment.
Now I can’t wait to get back and do it on a bike!
— Alexis Bradshaw, Oberlin College
a student’s story
Never before did I think my view of the world would change
as much as it has during my semester in Alicante. Being
completely immersed in the small, coastal city made me
appreciate more the small things in life. I will always cherish
the times spent talking with family after a meal, the times
meeting with friends for a coffee, and the times spent taking
a midday siesta. During my time abroad, I morphed from a
busy, stressed American into a relaxed, worldly Spaniard.
Alicante truly is the place to go to learn the Spanish language
and integrate completely into the Spanish society. The CIEE
staff is always there lending a helping hand to help you
achieve your goals. The language commitment program,
initiated by CIEE Alicante, enabled me to commit myself to
speaking Spanish at all times, in all circumstances. The only
way to learn a language is by practice, and when I started
to do it, I immediately noticed a significant improvement in
my speaking skills. No longer was it hard to communicate in
Spanish, it became second nature. Alicante has been the best
semester of my life, and I would change nothing about it.
— Robert Shaw, Penn State University
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Universitat de Barcelona fall / spring / academic year
(advanced liberal arts) Barcelona, Spain
anthropology / art history / biology / business / chemistry / education / fine arts / geography / history / international relations / internship / legal studies / literature
mathematics / philosophy / physics / political science / psychology / sociology / spanish language and culture
program snapshot
• Immerse yourself in Spanish academic culture by enrolling in regular University
classes in a wide range of disciplines, from Spanish language and literature to
geography, international relations, political science, and an internship
• Participate in cultural and educational activities, including lectures and visits to
museums; explore Barcelona, Catalonia, and Spain through excursions
• Let CIEE Guardian Angels guide you through the city and help you feel at home;
get help from tutors; take non-credit classes in Spanish cooking
what you’ll learn
The Advanced Liberal Arts program aims to help students with advanced Spanish
language skills develop fluency through direct enrollment in a wide range of regular
University classes. In this immersion program, you take most of your classes
alongside Spanish classmates, who will become your friends and your guides to
this new culture. Your Spanish will improve dramatically because you will be living
the language—as part of your everyday life in Barcelona and as part of your life
as a student at the Universitat de Barcelona.
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thoughts from abroad
En “Las dos doncellas,” que escribió Miguel de Cervantes,
puede leerse este cálido elogio de la ciudad de Barcelona:
“Admiróles el hermoso sitio de la ciudad, y la estimaron por
flor de las bellas ciudades del mundo, honra de España,
temor y espanto de los circunvecinos y apartados enemigos,
regalo y delicia de sus moradores, amparo de los extranjeros,
escuela de la caballería, ejemplo de lealtad y satisfacción de
todo aquello que de una grande, famosa, rica y bien fundada
ciudad puede pedir un discreto y curioso deseo.”
Cuatro siglos después, Barcelona sigue siendo una de las más
bellas ciudades del mundo. Aquí, gentes de todos los lugares y
todas las lenguas disfrutan de la cultura catalana, enmarcados
por un entorno arquitectónico privilegiado, y se deleitan con
una gastronomía extraordinaria. Y recogiendo el espíritu de la
ciudad, la Universitat de Barcelona (UB) representa un punto
de referencia excepcional en la ciudad.
— Alberto del Río Malo, Resident Director
About the Resident Director
Alberto del Río Malo holds a Master’s degree in Hispanic Philology from the Universitat de
Barcelona, where he is currently completing his doctoral dissertation on the relations between
literature and cinema. Alberto has been a visiting professor of Spanish Language and Literature
at Knox College in Galesburg, IL, and professor of Literary Theory and Comparative Literature at
the Universitat de Barcelona. He is a Numerary Member of the Barcelona Literary Studies Society.
Alberto also serves as President of APUNE (Association of American Programs in Spain)
About the Center Director
Clara Rodes holds an MBA from DePaul University and has extensive business and academic
experience. She has worked in the financial, consulting, and education sectors in Argentina,
Spain, and the U.S. Prior to joining CIEE, Clara worked for over eight years at the European
campus of The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, where she held the positions
of Academic Advisor and Director of Administration. In addition, she has relevant teaching experience,
having taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She currently teaches
at Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
About Other CIEE Staff
In addition, students interact with Nicola Heath, Housing Coordinator; Tali Leizerovitz, Internship
Coordinator; Rebeca López, Administrative Coordinator; Elizabeth Pogoloff, Cultural Activities
Coordinator; Anna Sánchez and Laura Maestu, Registration and Grades Coordinators; Dionisio
Sanchez-Loring, Language Coordinator; Rosalía Tuñón, Cultural Activities Assistant; and Darcy
York, Program Assistant.
academics
Academic Program
The Advanced Liberal Arts program in Barcelona,
which began in the fall of 2005, is
designed for independent-minded students
with advanced language skills interested in
enrolling in regular University classes in a diverse
range of subjects. At the beginning of the
program, students take an intensive Spanish
language course designed to prepare them for
classes at the Universitat de Barcelona (UB).
During this time, students also meet individually
with the Resident Director to select their
courses at the University.
Heritage Learners Track
CIEE offers a special track for Heritage Learners.
Students who choose to be part of this
track take Spanish for Heritage Speakers
followed by four regular University courses.
Students have access to the entire UB curriculum.
CIEE provides students with a list of
recommended courses.
Academic Culture
The CIEE Study Center is located in a historic
building located in Passatge Permanyer, a
historic passageway near Plaza Catalunya,
Barcelona’s main square. UB’s departments
of Modern Languages and Literatures, Geography,
History, History of Art, and Philosophy
are also located downtown at University Plaza,
within walking distance from the CIEE Study
Center. Other UB departments are located
in the Pedralbes section of Barcelona in the
Northwest part of the city, about a 20-minute
metro ride from the CIEE Study Center.
UB classrooms range from traditional to modern
and may have up to 100 students in a
class. CIEE classes are small, with no more
than 12 students in a class.
CIEE courses are similar to U.S courses in
that attendance is carefully monitored, and
the student’s active contribution to class is
an important part of the grade. Tardiness and
unexcused absences are not allowed and lead
to a lower grade. Students can expect daily
readings, regular homework, a midterm exam,
a final exam, and a final project or paper.
UB classes are taught in the Spanish academic
tradition, which involves more independent
work on the part of the student. Typically, the
syllabus includes an outline of the themes and
a list of recommended readings. There is usually
no precise calendar. In many classes, the
professor gives a final exam, but often allows
a student the option of writing a research paper
as part of the final grade or in place of the
final exam. It is perfectly normal for Spanish
students to share notes with one another and
to work together to prepare for the final exam.
This is an excellent way for U.S. students to
meet Spaniards and practice the language.
The fall semester program begins in late August
and ends in late December to early or
mid-January. The spring semester program
begins in mid-January and ends in late May
to early June. It is possible but not guaranteed
that exams for regular UB classes can be taken
in December or May. Although extracurricular
activities and personal travel contribute to the
student’s overall experience, early departure
for or late return from vacation is not allowed.
Any extended travel should take place prior to
the start of the program, during vacation periods,
or upon completion of the program.
Nature of Classes
Students enrolling in UB courses take classes
alongside Spanish students. CIEE culture and
language classes are with other CIEE students
and not with host country students.
CIEE Community Language Commitment
Students take part in the CIEE Community Language
Commitment by speaking Spanish at all
times (except in emergencies). This fosters a
learning community that contributes to both
Spanish language proficiency and understanding
of Spanish society.
Grading System
In CIEE courses, students are graded on class
participation, in-class activities, homework
assignments, examinations, papers, and oral
presentations, similar to standards in the U.S.
At UB there may be term papers or an oral examination.
However, some departments may
have multiple choice/true false exams. Numerical
grades are given based on a 10-point scale
and converted to the U.S. grading scale.
Students must check with their professors
to find out exam and other due dates. Under
no circumstances will CIEE alter the deadline
for a student who has made travel plans on
the same day an exam is scheduled or an assignment
is due.
about barcelona
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain with its own
distinctive history, culture, and language. Its metropolitan area has a population
of 2.8 million and is set between the mountains and the Mediterranean. Walking
though the city, one can observe 2,000 years of architectural history—Roman ruins,
the network of narrow streets in the Gothic quarter, the 19th century Eixample
district with its original examples of Modernista architecture—contrasting with the
ultramodern showpieces that continue to redesign its skyline.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
The Universitat de Barcelona (UB) was founded in 1450. It has four campuses
in different parts of the city and is the oldest and largest of six universities in
Barcelona. It has 90,000 students and is the second largest in terms of student
numbers in Spain. The UB is made up of five colleges, 20 research centers, 105
departments, and 98 degree programs. Postgraduate programs are also offered,
as well as a large number of continuing education courses.
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living
eligibility
duration
Housing and Meals
Students can live in either Spanish homes or
in a student residencia (residence hall) with
other Spanish and international students.
Students living in a homestay have breakfast
and dinner at home, while lunch is at
the student’s expense, and many eat at the
several university-run cafeterias. Meals are
not included in the student residencia option,
but students share fully equipped kitchens
where they can prepare their own meals. All
homestays and residencias are located in the
city of Barcelona, and students take public
transportation to their classes; the average
commute to the city center, by metro or bus,
is 30 minutes.
As space in the residencias is limited, students
who are not placed there are placed in
a homestay. Students who are not assigned
the housing option of their choice will be notified
by the resident staff prior to arriving in
Barcelona.
Academic year students have the option of
living in an apartment during their second
semester. Students are responsible for finding,
leasing, and managing their apartment
stay. Meals are not included in the apartment
option and are the responsibility of
the student.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Barcelona before even leaving home—by
participating in a CIEE Online Pre-Departure
Orientation. Meeting with students online, the
Resident Director shares information about
the program and site, highlighting issues that
alumni have said are important, and giving
students time to ask any questions before
leaving home. The online orientation allows
students to connect with others in the group,
reflect on what they want to get out of the
program, and learn what others in the group
would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal for
internship
Interning abroad contributes to creating
a more holistic student, prepared for the
challenges of a complex and integrated
world. Internship projects provide not only
a deeper involvement in local society but
also a deeper knowledge about “self” to the
student, breaking the traditional borders
between academic learning and personal
growth.
CIEE has designed specific placement
projects with the Universitat de Barcelona,
Non-Profit Associations, NGOs, and more.
During this experiential learning, a personal
interaction between student, Resident
Director, internship seminar professor, and
internship coordinator insures the best experience
and support for every intern.
the pre-departure orientation is simple: to
help students understand more about the
program and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals.
A week long orientation session at the beginning
of the program introduces students
to the country, culture, and the academic
program, as well as provides practical information
about living in Spain. Themes include
the Spanish university system, banking,
safety, money and visa issues, the Catalan
language, cultural adaptation, and more. Orientation
includes both structured cultural
activities and independent sightseeing, and
ongoing support is provided on an individual
and group basis throughout the program.
Internet
Students have wireless Internet access at
CIEE and UB student facilities. In addition,
students can use the computer room at the
CIEE Study Center. The student residencia
is equipped with Internet access for laptop
hook-up. Most of the homestays have Internet
access. Students are encouraged to bring
wireless-enabled laptops.
language
Catalan
Castilian Spanish and Catalan are both official
languages in Barcelona and the region.
Catalan is regularly used in all aspects of
life, but not imposed on non-Catalan speakers.
Taxi drivers, shopkeepers, service
representatives, professors, and homestay
families all speak clear Castilian whenever
a Spanish speaker is present. Spanish is
used widely at the University and CIEE
students are advised on which classes are
taught in Spanish. While it is not necessary
to speak Catalan to survive in Barcelona,
you will find that learning a few words can
be an enjoyable experience and open doors
to making friends with your hosts.
• Overall GPA 3.0
• 6 semesters of college-level Spanish
or equivalent
culture
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is supplemented
with required field trips and excursions,
which include visits in Barcelona (art and
history museums, cathedral, city hall, port,
walking tours of the historic district, and
more) and day excursions to such locations
as La Garrotxa National Park, the Dalí museum
in Figueres, Greek and Roman ruins in
Empúries, Salvador Dalí’s home in Cadaqués,
the historic Jewish quarter in Girona, Roman
amphitheater in Tarragona, and the Penedés
wine region. Longer trips may include visits
to Madrid, Andalusía, Bilbao, the Pyrenees,
La Rioja, Valencia, and Spain’s northern
coast. Field trips and excursions supplement
class work and introduce students to the
rich diversity of the geographic, linguistic,
and cultural areas of Spain.
Other cultural activities include those
designed to bring American and Spanish
students together, such as conversation
exchanges with UB Spanish students. CIEE
also organizes non-credit Spanish cooking
classes in which students are invited to
participate. Volunteer opportunities can be
arranged by CIEE staff through UB’s volunteer
program Solidaritat UB (UB Solidarity).
Language Activities
A program of language activities has been developed
to enhance the student’s language
learning and cultural immersion. These activities
may include language exchange events,
where American students meet Spanish
students to speak both English and Spanish,
and exchange contact information to continue
meeting during the semester; lectures;
films; discussion groups; and neighborhood
tours. Students participate actively, speaking
Spanish at all times. Past activities have
included a lecture on art of the Spanish Civil
War, a tour of Barcelona’s Jewish neighborhood,
and a Spanish movie viewing, followed
by a student-led debate.
Guardian Angels
Guardian Angels are local university students
who accompany CIEE students on
group activities and also participate in field
trips and other events. Guardian Angels are
like Spanish brothers and sisters, helping
students make friends at the University,
introducing them to the city’s culture, and
generally helping them adapt to life in Barcelona.
The Guardian Angels Program is a
unique feature found at the CIEE Study Center
in Barcelona.
Fall
21 weeks: late August–late December or
mid-January
Spring
21 weeks: mid-January–late May or early
June
Academic Year
42 weeks: late August–late May or early
June
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $15,500
Spring 2011: available 8/15/2010
Academic Year 2010–11: $29,500
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an
optional on-site airport meet and greet,
full-time leadership and support, tuition,
housing, two meals per day in the homestay
option, orientation, organized cultural
activities, local excursions, field trips, predeparture
advising, and a CIEE iNext travel
card which provides insurance and other
travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,300
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,800
Additional Meals* (homestay option) $ 985
Books and Supplies $ 300
Local Transportation $ 400
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 6,285
*Students living in the residencia are responsible
for all meals, estimated at $2,625 per
semester.
Check our website for current fees.
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coursework
Program Requirements
Students are required to take the Intensive Spanish Writing and Stylistics course prior to the start
of UB classes. For the remainder of the semester, students take one or two CIEE culture courses
or an internship in Spanish and two or three regular University courses in Spanish. Students
taking Spanish for Heritage Speakers take four additional University courses.
During their second semester, academic year students are not required to repeat the intensive
course in January, but take final exams during that time. In their second semester, academic
year students register for three or four regular UB classes in Spanish and one or two of the CIEE
culture courses that they didn’t take in the fall.
All CIEE and UB courses are considered junior- or senior-level courses. All language instruction
in the program is at the advanced level.
Credit
Recommended credit for the semester is 15-17 semester/22.5-25.5 quarter hours and for the
academic year, 27–30 semester/40.5–45 quarter hours. A full course load is considered five
courses, and students are required to maintain a full course load to remain in the program.
Contact hours are 45 and recommended credit is 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours, unless
otherwise indicated.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Faculty
All regular University and CIEE courses are taught by faculty from the Universitat de Barcelona.
courses
Required CIEE Intensive Language Course
All students are required to take the following course for the first few weeks of the semester.
SPAN 4502 BAAL
Intensive Spanish Writing and Stylistics
This class is specially designed for students to improve their written expression in Spanish
before taking regular University classes. It focuses specifically on the skills needed to write
research papers in Spanish: grammar, lexicon, orthography, and stylistics. The course also
focuses on the development of a variety of text types: description, narration, explanation,
and hypothesis. It incorporates individual and group work.
Required CIEE Culture Courses—in Spanish
Students choose one or two.
AHIS 3001 BAAL
Masterworks in Catalan Art
Students are introduced to five important artists—Gaudí, Picasso, Dalí, Tàpies, and Miró—
who made important contributions to Catalan art and architecture, as well as to art history in
Spain in general. Class lectures are complemented by guided visits, especially to the architectural
wonders of Gaudí in Barcelona, the Picasso Museum, the Dalí Museum in Figueres,
and the Miró Museum and Tàpies Foundation in Barcelona.
CATA 1001 BAAL
Introduction to Catalan Language in its Social Context
This course is designed to help beginning Catalan learners develop the fundamental linguistic
skills needed to communicate. It assumes that students already have an intermediate to
advanced knowledge of Spanish. Special emphasis is placed on the socio-cultural context in
which students live.
CRWR 4001 BAAL
Creating Writing: On Being Foreign
This course is for aspiring writers seeking a motivating and supportive environment in which
to tell stories about their foreign experiences and how these experiences affect and change
them. In it, we marry the creative, imaginative, and intellectual activities of writing while focusing
on storytelling and translation. Theoretical <strong>study</strong> stimulates and encourages insight.
The aim is to open and enjoy the process of writing while honing skills and expanding horizons.
Students express their innermost selves, which results in rich and interesting material
for further development. Essays, short stories, novels, and films from Spanish and American
scholars, fiction writers, and filmmakers serve as examples and inspiration. Invitations are
extended to writers and filmmakers to come and speak to the class.
HIST 4001 BAAL/POLI 4001 BAAL
Contemporary Spain
Students taking this course develop the ability to understand the problems that arose in the
Spanish twentieth-first century and provides insight into the contemporary world. Topics include:
the crisis of the ancient regime, the construction and consolidation of the liberal state,
the economic transformations and social changes in the nineteenth and first third of the
twentieth century, the crisis of the liberal state, the Second Republic and Civil War, the Franco
dictatorship, and Spain today.
LITT 3001 BAAL/CINE 3001 BAAL/SPAN 3001 BAAL
Literature and Cinema in Spain
Designed to complement the Spanish literature courses at UB, this course analyzes the relationship
between literature and cinema in 20th- and 21st-Century Spain. It examines the
fundamental role literature plays in the creation of cinema, the reception of “new art” by the
Generation of ‘98 and the Group of ‘27, Buñuel and his first surrealist films, and the mutual
influence between the two art forms: from the poetic cinema of Julio Medem to the cinematic
novels of Javier Cercas or Carlos Ruíz Zafón. Authors include: Federico García Lorca, Rafael Alberti,
Juan Marsé, Adelaida García Morales, and others. The course also includes projections of
movies by Luis Buñuel, Víctor Erice, Pedro Almodóvar, David Trueba, Icíar Bollaín, and others.
LITT 4001 BAAL/SPAN 4001 BAAL
Independent Study: Contemporary Spanish Poetry
Students taking this course must be a major in Modern Languages and Literatures, Literary
Theory, Comparative Literature, or English Literature and have advanced Spanish language
skills. Please consult with the Resident Director regarding eligibility for this course. This course
examines representative works of Spanish poetry in addition to contemporary literary theory
and criticism. Students analyze literary works from a theoretical point of view in order to gain a
better understanding of the works and of the cultural environment in which they were created.
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SPAN 4003 BAAL
Spanish in the United States
This course aims to familiarize students with the historical presence of the Spanish language
in the United States of America since the early sixteenth century. We focus on factors that explain
the current diversity of Spanish, from the varieties spoken as a result of recent waves
of immigration from Latin America to the forms of contact Spanish has with English. We also
address the cultural manifestations of Latinos in the United States, especially their literary
tradition, which often overlooks multilingual speech barriers of hybrid identities.
CIEE Internship
INSH 3003 BAAL
Internship
The internship allows students the opportunity to have practical experience in an organization,
in a variety of industry and cultural sectors, or at the host institution, the Universitat
de Barcelona. In addition to the on-site experience, students participating in the internship
program have a weekly classroom component which provides academic support to their practical
experience.
CIEE Spanish for Heritage Learners Course
SPAN 4002 BAAL
Spanish for Heritage Learners
This course is for students whose native language is Spanish. The course provides students
access to a formal, academic level Spanish. In addition, it offers them the opportunity for
improving their reading and writing competency in Spanish. Students <strong>study</strong> the differences
between the different colloquial styles of Spain and of The Americas, as a way of reflecting
on the distance between the spoken language and the written language (indicating different
patterns of speech). In addition, they <strong>study</strong> the diglossia and the Spanglish phenomenon. A
major course goal is to stray from using spoken colloquial language, and to embrace formal
written Spanish. The course has three main objectives: to consolidate the normative aspects
of language (distinguishing them from the colloquial language), to analyze the formal structures
of written speech (providing reflexive knowledge of the writing), and to acquire the
stylistic resources necessary to formulate clear rich and expressive writings (working on
the ease and fluency of writing).
Universitat de Barcelona Courses
The following list is an overview of the types of regular UB courses that are available to CIEE
students in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Education, Geography and History,
Hispanic Philology, International Affairs, Law, Mathematics, Modern Languages and Literatures
(Spanish), Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, and Psychology. The Resident Director
meets with each student during orientation to help him or her choose and register for classes.
Department of Biology
The Department of Biology offers scientific training in the basic and applied aspects of Biology;
Molecular Biology and Genetics; Cell Biology and Physiology; and Evolution, Ecology,
and Biodiversity. Courses: Biología I, Biología Celular, Diseño Experimental y Análisis de Datos,
Evolución, Genética Molecular, Sistema Tierra, Zoología
Department of Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry offers scientific training in the basic and applied aspects of
analytical, general, organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. Courses: Ciencias Materiales,
Ingeniería Química, Laboratorio de Química Orgánica, Química Aplicada I, Química Analítica,
Química Orgánica III.
Department of Economic Sciences/Business/Law/Political Science/International Affairs
Throughout its various departments, the Diagonal Campus (a 20-minute metro ride from the
city center) offers a broad spectrum of courses in Economics and techniques in the analysis
of local, European, and world economies, as well as classes in Business, Law, and Political
Science. Courses: Ciencia política y de la administración: sistemas políticos y sistema político
español, Contabilidad II: Contabilidad Financiera, Contabilidad III: Contabilidad de Costes,
Derecho Civil de la Persona, Derecho Romano, Derechos Obligaciones y Contratos, Dirección
Financiera II: Análisis financiero, Econometría de la empresa, Economía de la empresa II,
Economía del desarrollo, Economía española, Economía industrial española, Economía mundial,
Economía regional y urbana, Historia económica de España, Instrumentos y mercados
financieros, Integración europea, Macroeconometría, Macroeconomía (Introducción), Microeconomía
(Intermedia), Organización económica Internacional, Penas y Delitos, Política
económica II (Internacional), Política económica III (España y Unión Europea), Política Industrial,
Psicología social, Sistema político y constitucional español, Sociología de la ciencia,
Sociología de la comunicación, Sociología de la familia, Sociología de las organizaciones, Sociología
del mercado y del consume, Sociología del trabajo, Sociología económica, Sociología
general: procesos socials, Técnicas de Trabajo y Comunicación, Teoría de juegos
Department of Fine Arts
The Department of Fine Arts shapes plastic artists, professionals, and artistic directors in
image and design. The department also provides an environment for building theoretical
knowledge; conceptual formation, aesthetics and critique; a formation of artistic practice;
and an adequate professional capacity for a degree in Fine Arts. Courses: Arquitectura gráfica,
Cine y videodocumental, Dibujo, Dibujo al natural, Dibujo del movimiento, Diseño, Escultura,
Fotografía, Fotografía digital, Historia de la fotografía, Historia del diseño, Pintura,
Vídeo, Videoarte
Department of Geography, History, and History of Art
Located in the city center, the Facultad of Geography and History offers basic and applied
scientific training in the methods and techniques of Geography, History, History of Art,
and Social and Cultural Anthropology. Courses: América colonial, Antropología del género,
Antropología y problemas de la sociedad contemporánea, Aproximación a la historiografía
europea moderna, Arte del Renacimiento en España, Colonizaciones no hispánicas en
América, Conquista y colonización de América (Siglo XVI), Geografía de Cataluña, Historia
de la Amazonia andina, Historia de la vida cotidiana en la Edad Moderna, Historia del cine y
otros medios audiovisuales desde 1930, La España de los Austrias, Las fuentes de la Historia
del arte de época moderna y contemporánea, Métodos y técnicas de investigación
histórica,Protohistoria general, Tendencias del cine contemporáneo, Tendencias historiográficas
actuales, Transmisión cultural y eduación
Department of Hispanic Philology
Located in the city center, the Facultad of Philology is housed in the historic building of the
Universitat de Barcelona. The department offers courses in Spanish language and literature;
literary theory; classic languages and literatures; and Catalan, Galician, Basque, English,
German, French, Italian, Hebrew, Arabic, Romanian, and Slavic languages. Courses: Comentario
de textos literarios españoles, Cuestiones del español como segunda lengua, El español
en los Estados Unidos, Español conversacional, Fonética del español, Historia de la lengua
española I, Historia de la lengua española II, Introducción a la historia de la lengua española,
La literatura hispanoamericana del S.XX, Literatura española de la Edad de Oro, Literatura
española del Renacimiento, Literatura española del S.XX, Literatura española II, Literatura
española III, Literatura hispanoamericana II, Morfología del español, Narrativa hispanoamericana
del S.XX, Poesía española del S.XX, Prosa memorialísitca contemporánea
Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics offers scientific training in the basic and applied aspects of
calculus, linear algebra, and mathematical structures. Courses: Álgebra II, Análisis Matemática
II, Geometría diferencial, Introducción a la teoría de Grafs, Modelos computacionales
Department of Philosophy
The Facultad of Philosophy offers a historical and critical <strong>study</strong> of the fundamental ideas
of the western tradition and present world with courses on the History of Philosophy and
Science, Logic and Philosophy of the Sciences, and Moral and Political Philosophy. Courses:
Antropología filosófica II, Estética II, Filosofía contemporánea II, Filosofía de la ciencia II, Filosofía
de la cultura II, Filosofía de la historia II, Filosofía del lenguaje II, Filosofía de la naturaleza
II, Historia de la ciencia II, Historia de la filosofía antigua II, Historia de la filosofía medieval
II, Introducción a la lógica II, Lógica II, Metafísica II, Teoría del conocimiento II
Department of Physics
This department offers scientific training in the basic and applied aspects of Physics. Courses:
Análisis matemático I, Electromagnetismo, Fundamentos de física II, Métodos matemáticas
de la física II
Department of Psychology and Education
This Facultad offers scientific training in the basic and applied aspects of psychology and
pedagogy as well as socio-educational intervention and mediation. Courses: Aprendizaje y
motivación, Desarrollo en la segunda y tercera infancia, Evaluación psicológica, Intervención
en psicología clínica y de la salud, Metodología observacional, Neuropsicología humana, Psicofisiología,
Psicología de las organizaciones, Psicología de la salud, Psicología social, Psicología
social aplicada y comportamiento colectivo
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a student’s story
The thing I like most about the CIEE Advanced Liberal Arts
program is that we get a lot of personal attention from the
staff. We’ve had a cooking lesson, trips to neighboring towns,
and flamenco dancing. I chose this program to take university
classes with Spanish students. Not only is learning from a
Spanish perspective a very interesting experience, interacting
with the students is a learning experience in itself. On
my first day of class, I discussed politics in Catalonia with a
Catalan, and was fascinated by the Catalan political situation.
Having Spanish students as my peers is the most enriching
aspect of this program.
— Barbara Sabat, Harvard University
a student’s story
Estudiar en Barcelona no tiene nada que ver con lo que yo esperaba.
La gente aquí piensa de una manera completamente
diferente –tan diferente que incluso sacudió mi visión liberal,
urbana y cosmopolita. Cada conversación que tuve tanto con
mi familia de acogida, mis amigos, profesores de mis clases
en la Universitat de Barcelona o, simplemente, con cualquier
persona con quien te puedes cruzar por azar, es una experiencia
reveladora. Aunque en un principio había pensado que
mi relajada y distante forma de vida californiana no encajaría,
rápidamente me di cuenta que mi imagen mental de
Barcelona era equivocada (al margen de la comida; ya sabía
que me encantarían los embutidos y los quesos, y los deliciosos
y baratos aguacates, aceite de oliva y vino). La gente
de España ve todo desde una óptica tan diferente—comida,
amistad, relaciones, clases y estudio, la noche...—que tomé
la decisión crucial de no esperar nada más en particular
sino simplemente dejar que las oportunidades en Barcelona
me guiaran.
Después de cambiar mi propia visión del mundo, he podido
aprovechar mucho más todas las situaciones con las que
me he encontrado. Pasé desde la extraña conversación con
mi profesor sobre "no sé nada de cálculo; soy estudiante de
historia y ciencias políticas" a recibir toda la ayuda de mi
profesor y de mis compañeros de clase expertos en ciencias
económicas. Aprendí a bailar la música electrónica de la
misma forma que los españoles mientras yo les enseñaba
a ellos cómo bailar hip hop. Aprendí dónde están los lugares
donde encontrar falafel en mitad de la madrugada. Aprendí las
mejores bromas sobre el Real Madrid. Y finalmente, aprendí
cómo robar una sonrisa y una carcajada de una catalana, una
de los conocimientos más difíciles de adquirir.
— Jake Grumbach , Columbia University
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ELISAVA Escola Superior de Disseny—Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura—Universitat Internacional
de Catalunya fall / spring
architecture track: architecture theory / art history / design history / internship / spanish language / studio architecture
design track: art history / design history / design theory / graphic arts / internship / spanish language
program snapshot
• Study art, architecture, and design in the dynamic metropolis of Barcelona
• Participate in educational activities designed for architectural and design students
including visits to some of the city’s iconic buildings and to architecture
and design studios
• Explore the Catalonia region and enjoy excursions to Madrid, Bilbao, or Seville
• Let CIEE Guardian Angels guide you through the city and help you feel at home
• Get credit and real work experience through an internship
what you’ll learn
Drawing on a wealth of resources in the city, the Architecture and Design program
offers students a unique cultural perspective on the history and practice of
architecture, design, and other visual disciplines in contemporary Barcelona. Its
goal is to bring students together to focus on the intersections and collaborative
possibilities between such normally distinct fields. Partnerships with ESARQ School
of Architecture at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya and ELISAVA School of
Design at Universitat Pompeu Fabra offer students a microcosm of those correlations
within an international educational environment.
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thoughts from abroad
Few cities in the world offer modern art, architecture, and
design lovers as engaging a combination of assets as Barcelona.
Like an artist’s muse—“the great enchantress,” art
critic R. Hughes calls it—Barcelona has provided inspiration to
many, from Catalan-born architect Antoni Gaudí, to Andalusian
painter Pablo Picasso or Valencian designer Javier Mariscal.
Their work, like that of so many others, is inextricably linked
to Barcelona.
Barcelona’s welcoming and cosmopolitan character doesn’t
end there. In the last 20 years, the city has experienced a radical
change in many aspects, and some of the most renowned
international artists and architects—Roy Lichtenstein, Norman
Foster, Frank Gehry, and Jean Nouvel—have played a
leading role in the reshaping of the city’s image. They have all
left an unmistakable trace in the city. I am sure this is exactly
the kind of lasting imprint Barcelona will leave on you.
— Magdalena Bernaus, Resident Director
About the Resident Director
Magdalena Bernaus has an M.A. in Art History and is currently completing a dissertation in Architectural
History at the Universitat de Barcelona. She has collaborated as a researcher with
the Museu Nacional de Catalunya and the Museu d’Història de la Ciutat de Barcelona, and has
extensive experience teaching art and architectural history to Spanish and American students.
She is currently a member of two research teams based at the Universitat de Barcelona: Ligna.
cat, dedicated to the <strong>study</strong> of the Mediterranean wooden pitched roofs, and Magna Ars, with a
focus on the art and architecture of the 15th-century in the Crown of Aragon.
About the Center Director
Clara Rodes holds an M.B.A. from DePaul University and has extensive business and academic
experience. She has worked in the financial, consulting, and education sectors in Argentina,
Spain, and the U.S. Prior to joining CIEE, Clara worked for over eight years at the European
campus of The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, where she held the positions
of Academic Advisor and Director of Administration. In addition, she has relevant teaching experience,
having taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She currently teaches
at Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
About Other CIEE Staff
In addition, students interact with Nicola Heath, Housing Coordinator; Tali Leizerovitz, Internship
Coordinator; Rebeca López, Administrative Coordinator; Elizabeth Pogoloff, Cultural Activities
Coordinator; Anna Sánchez and Laura Maestu, Registration and Grades Coordinators; Dionisio
Sanchez-Loring, Language Coordinator; Rosalía Tuñón, Cultural Activities Assistant; and Darcy
York, Program Assistant.
academics
Academic Program
The Architecture and Design program started
in 2007. The program has a thematic focus,
and it accommodates students at many language
levels from low to advanced, and with
varying majors within the visual arts. The
program is divided into two tracks: Architecture—with
ESARQ as its host institution—and
Design—with ELISAVA as its host institution.
While classes at the host institutions are
taught in Spanish, CIEE-arranged courses
are in both Spanish and in English.
Academic Culture
The CIEE Study Center is located in a historic
building located in Passatge Permanyer, a
historic passageway near Plaza Catalunya,
Barcelona’s main square. ELISAVA courses
are held at ELISAVA School of Design in the
Ramblas, and ESARQ courses are held at
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. Both
campuses are well connected to the CIEE
Study Center by public transportation.
While CIEE courses are designed to follow
the American academic culture, courses at
the host institutions are characteristic of
the local university system. Syllabi are not
as detailed as American syllabi and students
are often expected to decide for themselves
which readings from the syllabus they need
to <strong>study</strong> to fill in gaps missed during the
lectures. It is common to share notes with
Spanish students and <strong>study</strong> together, which
can benefit students in their language learning
as well. Relatively less emphasis is placed
on participation and much more on papers,
projects, and exams.
Classes at ELISAVA and ESARQ have between
20 (studio classes) and 40 (regular classes)
students. As a small, private school, ESARQ
places special emphasis on providing students
with highly individualized attention. It
is the perfect match for CIEE students, who
are able to attend architecture courses in
Spanish with local students while also benefitting
from private tutorials with ESARQ
instructors. ELISAVA is a top design school
in Barcelona associated with the Universitat
Pompeu Fabra. The atmosphere is dynamic,
creative, and multidisciplinary, also creating
an ideal environment for CIEE students.
Nature of Classes
CIEE classes are with CIEE students only.
ELISAVA and ESARQ classes are with Spanish
students. Typically, there are a few other international
EU (Erasmus) students in the class,
but very few, if any, other Americans. Thus,
CIEE students become quickly immersed in
Spanish culture.
Grading System
In CIEE courses, students are graded on the
basis of class participation, in-class activities,
homework assignments, examinations,
papers, and oral presentations, similar to U.S.
standards. Architecture students are evaluated
on weekly assignments and on a critique
of their work by a panel of local architects. In
ELISAVA and ESARQ studio courses, assessment
is generally based on several course
projects and a final project. In ELISAVA and
ESARQ theory courses, assessment is generally
based on course papers and a final exam.
Mid-term exams are rarely given. Spanish
professors grade on a 10-point scale, which
is converted to a letter grade.
Students must check with their professors to
obtain important exam and other due dates.
Under no circumstances will CIEE alter the
deadline for a student who has booked travel
on a day that an exam is scheduled or an assignment
is due.
about barcelona
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain with its own
distinctive history, culture, and language. Its metropolitan area has a population
of 2.8 million and is set between the mountains and the Mediterranean. Walking
though the city, one can observe 2,000 years of architectural history—Roman
remains, the network of narrow streets in the Old Town , the 19th century Eixample
district with its original examples of Modernista architecture—contrasting with the
ultramodern showpieces that continue to redesign its skyline.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
Students on the Architecture and Design program take classes at ELISAVA Escola
Superior de Disseny and Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura as well as the
CIEE Study Center.
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living
culture
host institutions
costs
Housing and Meals
Students can live in either Spanish homes
or in a student residencia (residence hall)
with other Spanish and international students.
Students living in a homestay have
breakfast and dinner at home, while lunch
is at the students’ expense, and many eat at
the several university-run cafeterias. Meals
are not included in the student residencia
option, but students share fully equipped
kitchens where they can prepare their own
meals. All homestays and residencias are located
in the city of Barcelona, and students
take public transportation to their classes;
the average commute to the city center, by
metro or bus, is 30 minutes.
As space in the residencias is limited, students
who are not placed there are placed in
a homestay. Students who are not assigned
the housing option of their choice will be notified
by the resident staff prior to arriving
in Barcelona
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Barcelona before even leaving home—by
participating in a CIEE Online Pre-Departure
Orientation. Meeting with students online, the
Resident Director shares information about
the program and site, highlighting issues that
alumni have said are important, and giving
students time to ask any questions before
leaving home. The online orientation allows
students to connect with others in the group,
reflect on what they want to get out of the
program, and learn what others in the group
would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal for
the pre-departure orientation is simple: to
help students understand more about the
program and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals.
A three-day orientation session conducted
at the beginning of the program introduces
students to the country, culture, and the academic
program, and also provides practical
information about living in Spain and, in particular,
Barcelona. Themes such as the Spanish
university system, safety, how and where to
shop, cultural adaptation, and many others are
covered. A diagnostic language examination
is also conducted during orientation, and students
are placed in the appropriate language
courses based on the results. Orientation includes
both structured cultural activities and
independent sightseeing, and ongoing support
is provided on an individual and group
basis throughout the program.
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is complemented
with a series of field trips and visits designed
specifically for students of architecture and
visual arts, many of which are part of the core
course: The City in Visual Culture. Examples
include visits to Jean Nouvel’s Agbar Tower,
Mariscal Design Studio, or Jordi Bernadó Photography
Studio. Students also have access to
the cultural program offered to all CIEE students
in Barcelona. This program includes
gastronomy-based activities such as a tapas
night with their Guardian Angels or a hike in
the mountains followed by a local meal, as
well as trips to places and monuments of cultural
or historical significance, such as the Dalí
Museum in Figueres or the city of Tarragona.
In addition, CIEE includes two overnight trips
to sites of major artistic and architectural
interest. These may include trips to Madrid,
Valencia, Seville, or Bilbao/San Sebastian.
Guardian Angels
Guardian Angels are local university students
who accompany CIEE students on group activities
and also participate in field trips and
other events. Guardian Angels are like Spanish
brothers and sisters, helping students
make friends at the University, introducing
them to the city’s culture, and generally
helping them adapt to life in Barcelona. The
Guardian Angels Program is a unique feature
found at the CIEE Study Center in Barcelona.
eligibility
• Overall GPA 3.0
• Architecture Track: Architecture or related
major or minor
• Design track: Design or other art-related
majors and minors and 4 semesters of
college-level Spanish or equivalent
ELISAVA Escola Superior de Disseny, an independently
operated branch of the Universitat
Pompeu Fabra, is the leading Spanish design
school. It was founded in 1961 by a group of architects,
designers, and theoreticians with the
goal of teaching design with a cross-disciplinary
approach. ELISAVA offers undergraduate
degrees in arquitectura técnica (a hybrid
between construction management, building
engineering, and architectural design),
design (graphic, industrial, and interior), and
technical engineering in industrial design. The
school has more than 1,500 students and over
500 teachers and collaborators.
Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura
(ESARQ) is the School of Architecture of the
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC).
UIC is a private, non-profit institution founded
in 1997 with the aim of providing individualized
university training with an international
approach and a focus on research. ESARQ
provides instruction oriented towards innovative
professional practice with the main
priority of providing architects with international
training while also giving them a good
working knowledge of the most innovative
technology. At present, ESARQ offers an undergraduate
degree in architecture and has
400 students. The school also offers several
master’s degrees in architecture.
duration
Fall
16 weeks: early September–mid-December
Spring
16 weeks: early January–late April
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $15,500
Spring 2011: available 8/15/2010
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing,
two meals per day in the homestay option,
orientation, organized cultural activities, local
excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising,
and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance
and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,300
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,800
Additional Meals* (homestay option) $ 750
Books and Supplies $ 500
Local Transportation $ 400
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 6,250
*Students living in the residencia are responsible
for all meals estimated at $2,000 per
semester.
Check our website for current fees.
Internet
The CIEE Study Center, ELISAVA, and ESARQ
have computer labs as well as wireless Internet
access. All the student residencias and the
vast majority of the homestays have wireless
Internet access as well. Students are encouraged
to bring wireless enabled laptops.
language
Catalan
Castilian Spanish and Catalan are both official
languages in Barcelona and the region.
Catalan is regularly used in all aspects of life,
but not imposed on non-Catalan speakers.
Taxi drivers, shopkeepers, service representatives,
professors, and homestay families
all speak clear Castilian whenever a Spanish
speaker is present. Spanish is widely
used at the University, and CIEE students
are advised on which classes are taught in
Spanish. While it is not necessary to speak
Catalan to survive in Barcelona, you will find
that learning a few words can be an enjoyable
experience and open doors to making
friends with your hosts.
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coursework
Program Requirements
The program is divided into two tracks: Architecture and Design. All students in both tracks
enroll in a semester-long Spanish language course at their level (4 credits) and a specially
designed core course in English, The City in Visual Culture (3 credits). Students in the Architecture
track also take a CIEE-arranged Architecture Studio at their level (6 credits) and choose an
additional elective, in Spanish (at ESARQ; 2–4 credits) or in English (CIEE courses; 3 credits).
Students in the Design track also take several electives, in Spanish (at ELISAVA; 2–4.5 credits)
and/or in English (CIEE courses; 3 credits).
Students from either track with at least five prior semesters of college-level Spanish or the
equivalent may choose the CIEE Internship (3 credits) as an elective. See the course description
for additional prerequisites.
Credit
Recommended credit for the semester is 14–17 semester/21–25.5 quarter hours.
Contact hours for CIEE courses are 45 hours with recommended credit of 3 semester/4.5
quarter hours, unless otherwise indicated. ELISAVA courses are worth the equivalent of 2–4.5
semester/3–6.75 quarter hours; ESARQ courses are worth the equivalent of 2–4 semester/3–6
quarter hours. Contact hours vary.
Languages of Instruction
Spanish, English
Faculty
All regular ELISAVA and ESARQ courses are taught by regular faculty from these institutions.
Language courses are taught by experienced professors who specialize in Teaching Spanish
as a Second Language. CIEE courses are taught by local university faculty or members of local
institutions of higher education and/or research.
courses
Required CIEE Language Courses
SPAN 1001 BAAD
Beginning Spanish
This course, designed for students with little or no prior experience in Spanish, has a communicative
approach, which means it emphasizes what students can do with the language as much
as what they know about the language. By the end of this course, students understand phrases
and expressions of common use, communicate when carrying out everyday tasks, know how
to describe aspects of one’s own past and surroundings, as well as issues related to one’s most
immediate needs. The course seeks to provide a basic repertoire of linguistic elements and sufficient
vocabulary to meet these communicative goals; students should be able to use simple
grammatical structures and pronounce, generally, in a clear and comprehensible way. Contact
hours: 60. Recommended credit: 4 semester/6 quarter hours.
SPAN 2001 BAAD
Intermediate Spanish
This course has a communicative approach, which means it focuses on what students can do
with the language as much as what they know about the language. By the end of this course,
students understand the principle points of clear texts and writings in standard language; produce
simple and coherent texts about familiar themes in which there is a personal interest; and
describe experiences, events, wishes, and aspirations, as well as justify one’s own opinions or
plans for the future. The linguistic elements and vocabulary that are acquired prepare students
to deal with non-frequent themes and unpredictable situations. Contact hours: 60. Recommended
credit: 4 semester/6 quarter hours.
SPAN 3001 BAAD
Advanced Spanish
This class is designed to challenge students with a higher level of language ability to improve on
the skills they have already acquired. The syllabus is organized functionally around objectives
that students need to adjust to living and <strong>study</strong>ing in the Spanish culture. The course covers
all four communicative skills (listening comprehension, oral communication, reading, and writing)
with special emphasis on complex aspects of the language that are particularly challenging
for English-speakers. The course covers abstract functions of language such as expressing
opinions, resolving conflicts, formulating complaints, making an argument, or negotiating with
another party. Grammatically, emphasis is placed on the correct use of the tools needed to
achieve these aims: complex aspects of the various past tenses, the full range of subjunctive
and conditional moods, and formal and informal registers. Contact hours: 60. Recommended
credit: 4 semester/6 quarter hours.
SPAN 3007 BAAD
Advanced Spanish Grammar, Composition, and Conversation
This course is designed for advanced students with a strong background in Spanish language.
The course places special emphasis on complex aspects of grammar, such as the subjunctive
and conditional modes, indirect speech, and the passive voice. Students also learn how to
handle different registers or styles of Spanish (e.g. formal and informal) necessary to communicate
effectively in all types of cultural situations. The course covers all four modalities: reading,
writing, listening, and speaking. It is specifically designed for students who take University
courses in Spanish. Contact hours: 60. Recommended credit: 4 semester/6 quarter hours.
SPAN 4002 BAAD
Advanced Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is designed to meet the needs of heritage students. Heritage students include native
speakers who learned Spanish at home, but who have had little or no formal education in
the language. The course helps students develop a formal understanding of grammar, enrich
their vocabulary, facilitate their ability to speak about a wider range of topics, and use different
registers (formal, informal, etc.) in both written and spoken Spanish. Contact hours: 60.
Recommended credit: 4 semester/6 quarter hours.
Required CIEE Core Course—Architecture and Design Tracks
AHIS 3006 BAAD/ARCH 3005 BAAD/VART 3003 BAAD
The City in Visual Culture
This course examines the interrelations between the disciplines of architecture, design, and
art history within the framework of the contemporary city. The debate about the contemporary
city has been of principle concern within Barcelona, making it an ideal place to <strong>study</strong> such issues.
While examining the theme of the contemporary city generally, specific examples from
the context of Barcelona, Spain, and Europe are discussed. Contact hours: 45. Recommended
credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.
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Required CIEE Course—Architecture Track
Students in the architecture track are required to take one of the two CIEE courses listed below.
ARCH 2001 BAAD
Foundations Architecture Studio
This course is for pre-architecture students without previous design experience who are
interested in expanding their knowledge and experience of architecture as a practice of
design and critical thinking. It is for liberal arts students and design students with one
semester of design.
This studio provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of architectural design, including
the fundamentals of analysis, representation, and formal principles. Tutorial and lectures
introduce students to graphic and model making skills, as well as site survey and mapping.
Students gain experience with the basic tools of the designer, methodologies, and the craft of
design. This studio addresses such architectural concepts and determinants as the human
body, scale light, and circulation as well as site, program, and materials. Students begin with
the survey, representation, and analysis of an existing work of architecture in Barcelona. The
final project is for the design of a small structure on an urban site with singular characteristics.
Contact hours: 90. Recommended credit: 6 semester/9 quarter hours.
ARCH 3004 BAAD/ARCH 4001 BAAD
Architecture Design Studio—Intermediate Track
Architecture Design Studio—Advanced Track
Design studio tracks can accommodate intermediate and advanced architecture students,
who are placed in studio tracks based on their prior experience. Advanced students are architecture
majors of senior or junior standing with two to three years of previous design experience.
Intermediate students have one to two semesters of design experience. Students at
different levels sometimes work together; however, the projects, expectations, and evaluations
relate to the standing of the individual students.
The focus of this Design Studio is on an area of the city of Barcelona that is undergoing change.
The semester-long design <strong>study</strong> addresses urban strategies, architectural precedents, methodologies
of analysis, design process, and program. Advanced and intermediate students may
conduct site and program analysis as a group. Design projects are adjusted to the level of the
students. A complex urban site condition and architectural program dealing with an actual local
issue will be explored throughout the term from conceptual analysis to developed project.
Contact hours: 90. Recommended credit: 6 semester/9 quarter hours.
CIEE Electives
AHIS 3002 BAAD
Catalonia and Spain Through the Arts
This course teaches students about Catalan and Spanish culture within the context of art history.
We <strong>study</strong> some of the fundamental issues of the history and character of Spain and Catalonia,
such as the Spanish Civil War and the Catalan independence movement through the eyes
of privileged witnesses: Velázquez, Goya, Gaudí, Picasso, Dalí, Miró, and more. Relevant <strong>study</strong>
tours are arranged. Contact hours: 45. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.
AHIS 3005 BAAD/ARCH 3003 BAAD
Gaudí and his Contemporaries: Art, Architecture, and Design around 1900
This course examines the work of the main artists, architects, and designers of the western
world during the times of the Art Nouveau style. Special attention is paid to Antoni Gaudí, Lluís
Domènech i Montaner, and Josep Puig i Cadafalch, whose creations turned Barcelona into “a living
museum of Art Nouveau architecture.” Other contemporary architects and designers whose
works are studied are Victor Horta, Henry van de Velde, Hector Guimard, Louis C. Tiffany, and
more. Contact hours: 45. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.
HIST 3001 BAAD
Past and Present in Barcelona
Barcelona is an attractive European and Mediterranean city known for its rich history, artistic
heritage, and welcoming attitude towards visitors. This course is an interdisciplinary approach
to the history of Barcelona. Students learn the history of the city from its foundation up to present
day, with a special emphasis on the contemporary period. Urban development of Barcelona
is analyzed using historical maps, videos, documentaries, and academic and literary texts. Contact
hours: 45. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.
The internship allows students the opportunity to have a practical experience within a variety
of industry sectors. In addition to on-site business experience, students participating in the
internship program have a weekly classroom component, taught in Spanish and English. This
component provides academic support to their practical experience. Contact hours: 135–200.
Recommended credit: 3–4.5 semester/4.5–6.75 quarter hours.
MKTG 3001 BAAD/COMM 3001 BAAD
Marketing Cultural Heritage in the Global Age
This course examines how countries, cities, and local institutions market cultural heritage to
attract more visitors and donor support. The course defines cultural heritage as an important
resource for a local economy and then examines ways to apply marketing theory and communication
strategies to cultural tourism. These include e-commerce, e-business, licensing,
and merchandising. Taking Barcelona as a case <strong>study</strong>, the course examines ways in which the
city has reinvented and repositioned itself over the past hundred years. Through major events
including two World Fairs, the 1992 Olympic Games, and the 2004 World Forum of Culture, Barcelona
has exploited its artistic and architectural heritage, balancing the often conflicting goals
of preservation and exploitation of visual and artistic resources. Contact hours: 45. Recommended
credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.
ELISAVA Courses in Art and Design
Elective courses in Spanish are available to students on the Design Track at the ELISAVA
Escola Superior de Disseny. Please note that not all courses are offered each semester,
and that some courses have prerequisites. Students must have a minimum of three or four
semesters of Spanish, depending on the course. Listed below are some of the courses that
may be available:
Art History: Ancient and Medieval Periods
Art History: Renaissance and Baroque Periods
Design, Architecture, and the City
Design History: From the Enlightenment to World War I
Digital Media
Domestic Space and Furniture
Expression of Interior Design and Furniture
Expression of Product and Environment
Graphic and Interactive Expression
The Periphery of the Object: Art, Production, and Design
Projects: Graphic Design
Projects: Industrial Design
Projects: Interior Design
Sketching: Fundamentals
Sketching: Objects and Human Figures
Technical Drawing
Videographic Experimentation
ESARQ Courses
Elective courses in Spanish are available to students on the Architecture Track at the Escola
Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura (ESARQ). Please note that not all courses are offered each semester,
and that some courses have prerequisites. Students must have a minimum of four
semesters of Spanish. Listed below are some of the courses that may be available,
Analysis of Forms
Architectural Composition (1, 2, 3, 4)
Architectural Projects (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Architecture and International Cooperation
Artists and Architects: Constructing Culture (in English)
History of Art and Architecture: an Introduction
Workshop: Architectural Models
INSH 3003 BAAD
Internship
(Prerequisites: Students must have five semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent,
and must submit a portfolio, website, Flickr, or other, with examples of their design work and
graphic abilities in PDF format. Architecture track interns must have knowledge of architectural
design software (Autocad), although they are mainly assigned manual modeling tasks.
Design interns must have knowledge of at least the following graphic design software: Photoshop,
Illustrator, and Freehand.)
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Escola Superior de Comerç Internacional
Universitat Pompeu Fabra fall / spring / academic year
accounting / business / economics / european studies / finance / history / internship / management / marketing / spanish language and culture
program snapshot
• Explore how business is done in Spain and the expanding European Union; visit
Spanish companies and take advantage of an internship
• Learn Spanish or build on the language skills you already have
• Participate in cultural and educational activities, such as lectures, films, and
discussion groups to enhance learning; partake in excursions to Girona, Besalú,
Empúries, Madrid, Mallorca, Tarragona, the Pyrenees, or Andalusía
• Let CIEE Guardian Angels guide you through the city and help you feel at home
what you’ll learn
The Business and Culture program aims to help students develop skills and competency
in the Spanish language, while <strong>study</strong>ing issues related to business in
Spain and the European Union.
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thoughts from abroad
A <strong>study</strong> abroad experience is unique for many reasons and
if it takes place in a city like Barcelona, the experience becomes
especially unique. As the capital city of Catalonia, one
of Spain’s most economically vibrant regions, and with great
offerings of art and architecture, Barcelona brings together
ingredients that make it a top choice for an experience abroad.
In addition, nestled between the Pyrenees Mountains and the
Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona provides countless opportunities
for exploring amazing landscapes.
Be prepared for a challenging academic program that allows
you to learn about the Spanish and Catalan ways of living and
thinking, and at the same time, how business is conducted
in Spain and in Europe!
— Clara Rodes, Center Director and Resident Director
About the Center and Resident Director
Clara Rodes holds an M.B.A. from DePaul University and has extensive business and academic
experience. She has worked in the financial, consulting, and education sectors in Argentina,
Spain, and the U.S. Prior to joining CIEE, Clara worked for over eight years at the European
campus of The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, where she held the positions
of Academic Advisor and Director of Administration. In addition, she has relevant teaching experience,
having taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She currently teaches
at Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
About the Academic Advisor
Quynh Phan assists with all aspects of the program, and also teaches International Marketing
and the Internship Seminar. She brings to the position many years of experience in marketing,
both in the private and educational sectors, including five years as the Marketing Director of
the Europe Campus of the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Raised in the U.S.
and having lived in Barcelona for over fifteen years, Quynh has a very good understanding of
the intercultural dimensions associated with a <strong>study</strong> abroad experience.
About Other CIEE Staff
Students interact with Nicola Heath, Housing Coordinator; Tali Leizerovitz, Internship Coordinator;
Rebeca López, Administrative Coordinator; Elizabeth Pogoloff, Cultural Activities
Coordinator; Anna Sánchez and Laura Maestu, Registration and Grades Coordinators; Dionisio
Sanchez-Loring, Language Coordinator; Rosalía Tuñón, Cultural Activities Assistant; and Darcy
York, Program Assistant.
academics
Academic Program
The Business and Culture program is designed
for students interested in improving
their language skills while taking classes in
business and Spanish language and culture.
The program is unique because both the theories
of modern management and economics
and the cultural context in which business is
conducted are studied.
Students with beginner- to intermediate-level
Spanish skills (up to three semesters) take
business classes in English at both CIEE and
ESCI. Students with intermediate-advanced
Spanish skills (four and five semesters) take
a combination of business classes in English
and Spanish at CIEE and ESCI. Advanced students
(those with six or more semesters of
Spanish) take all of their classes in Spanish,
with business classes at CIEE and ESCI.
Students at all levels must take at least two
business courses.
Academic Culture
The CIEE Study Center is located in a historic
building located in Passatge Permanyer, an
historic passageway near Plaza Catalunya,
Barcelona’s main square. It is a 20 minute
walk from ESCI to the CIEE Study Center. Students
can commute from ESCI to the CIEE
Study Center by bus or metro in 15 minutes.
CIEE also maintains a satellite office at ESCI.
ESCI professors follow a mix of Spanish and
U.S. teaching styles. In the Spanish university
system, students are responsible for
their work and must take an active role in
selecting outside readings to complement
lectures. Traditional Spanish professors use
the lecture method, and students take careful
notes, often <strong>study</strong>ing together to fill in any
gaps. ESCI professors also emphasize the use
of the case method and group-learning activities.
Attendance is mandatory and tardiness
and absences result in a lowering of the final
grade. Class size varies, but does not exceed
35 students. Students should not enroll in
courses for subjects they have not previously
studied at the college level.
UPF classes may have up to 80 students in
a class. Emphasis is on attendance at daily
lectures and careful note taking. The syllabus
is not as detailed as an American syllabus,
and students are expected to decide for
themselves which readings from the syllabus
they need to <strong>study</strong> in order to fill in gaps
missed during the lectures. Relatively less
emphasis is placed on participation, with
much greater emphasis on the final exam.
UPF classrooms are modern, comfortable,
and equipped with the most up-to-date technology
used for instruction.
Spanish language courses are taught by
CIEE-hired professors at the CIEE Study
Center and ESCI. Classes are small, with a
maximum of 12 participants. Special emphasis
is placed on the use of Spanish in a
business environment.
CIEE humanities courses have a maximum of
20 students per class.
Although extracurricular activities and
personal travel contribute to the student’s
overall experience, early departure for or
late return from vacation is not allowed. Any
extended travel should take place prior to the
start of the program, during vacation periods,
or upon completion of the program.
Nature of Classes
ESCI and UPF courses are with Spanish and
other international students. CIEE courses
are with other CIEE students only.
Language Environment
As students gain proficiency in Spanish,
resident staff encourage them to use their
language skills in everyday settings. The
more students participate, the more a community
that contributes to Spanish language
proficiency and understanding of Spanish
society develops.
Grading System
In CIEE and ESCI courses, students are graded
on the basis of class participation, in-class
activities, homework assignments, exams,
papers, and oral presentations. In some
courses, assessment is based on a theoretical
exam and a practical aspect of the class,
specifically a group or individual project. In
UPF courses, assessment is based on a final
exam. Some courses require a term paper in
addition to the final exam. Occasionally, a
term paper can be substituted for the final
exam. Mid-terms are rarely given. Grades are
given on a 10-point scale and converted to
the U.S. grading scale.
Students must check with their professors
to find out exam and other due dates. Under
no circumstances will CIEE alter the deadline
for a student who has made travel plans on
the same day an exam is scheduled or an assignment
is due.
about barcelona
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain with its own
distinctive history, culture, and language. Its metropolitan area has a population
of 2.8 million and is set between the mountains and the Mediterranean. Walking
though the city, one can observe 2,000 years of architectural history—Roman
ruins, the network of narrow streets in the Old Town, the 19th century Eixample
district with its original examples of Modernista architecture—contrasting with
the ultramodern showpieces that continue to redesign its skyline.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
Students on the Business and Culture Program take classes at the Universitat
Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Escola Superior de Comerç Internacional (ESCI), and the CIEE
Study Center. See descriptions on the following page.
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living
culture
host institutions
Housing and Meals
Students can live in either Spanish homes or
in a student residencia (residence hall) with
other Spanish and international students.
Students living in a homestay have breakfast
and dinner at home, while lunch is at
the student’s expense, and many eat at the
several university-run cafeterias. Meals are
not included in the student residencia option,
but students share fully equipped kitchens
where they can prepare their own meals. All
homestays and residencias are located in the
city of Barcelona, and students take public
transportation to their classes; the average
commute to the city center, by metro or bus,
is 30 minutes.
As space in the residencias is limited, students
who are not placed there are placed in
a homestay. Students who are not assigned
the housing option of their choice will be notified
by the resident staff prior to arriving in
Barcelona.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Barcelona before even leaving home—by
participating in a CIEE Online Pre-Departure
Orientation. Meeting with students online, the
Resident Director shares information about
the program and site, highlighting issues that
alumni have said are important, and giving
students time to ask any questions before
leaving home. The online orientation allows
students to connect with others in the group,
reflect on what they want to get out of the
program, and learn what others in the group
would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal for
the pre-departure orientation is simple: to
help students understand more about the
program and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals.
eligibility
• Overall GPA 3.0
• 3 semesters of college-level micro- or
macroeconomics, accounting, finance,
management, marketing, or statistics
duration
Fall
16 weeks: early September–mid-December
Spring
16 weeks: early January–late April
Academic Year
31 weeks: early September–late April
A three-day orientation session conducted
at the beginning of the program introduces
students to the country, culture, and the
academic program, as well as provides practical
information about living in Spain and,
in particular, Barcelona. Themes such as the
Spanish university system, banking, safety,
how and where to shop, bilingualism in Catalonia,
cultural adaptation, and many others
are covered. A diagnostic language examination
is also conducted during orientation,
and students are placed in the appropriate
language courses based on the results. Orientation
includes both structured cultural
activities and independent sightseeing. Ongoing
support is provided on an individual
and group basis throughout the program.
Internet
ESCI gives students an email and Intranet account.
Students also receive a UPF student
card and email account and have access
to all University computer rooms for classrelated
activities. They also receive a code
and password for Campus Global (the UPF
Intranet), which gives them access to class
notes, slides, and their professors’ contact
information. CIEE students can use the ESCI
computer lab, as well as the computer room
at the CIEE Study Center. Student residencias
are equipped with Internet access for laptop
hook-up. Homestays typically have Internet
access. Students are encouraged to bring
wireless-enabled laptops.
language
Catalan
Castilian Spanish and Catalan are both official
languages in Barcelona and the region.
Catalan is regularly used in all aspects of life,
but not imposed on non-Catalan speakers.
Taxi drivers, shopkeepers, service representatives,
professors, and homestay families
all speak clear Castilian whenever a Spanish
speaker is present. Spanish is widely
used at the university, and CIEE students
are advised on which classes are taught in
Spanish. While it is not necessary to speak
Catalan to survive in Barcelona, you will find
that learning a few words can be an enjoyable
experience and open doors to making
friends with your hosts.
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is supplemented with
required field trips and excursions, which
include visits in Barcelona (art and history
museums, cathedral, monuments, port,
guided tours of the historical district, and
more) and day excursions to such locations
as the Natural Park of La Garrotxa, Greek and
Roman Ruins at Empúries, the Dalí museum
in Figueras, the Jewish quarter in Girona, the
Roman amphitheater in Tarragona, and the
lush Penedés wine region. Longer trips may include
excursions to Cuenca, Madrid, Mallorca,
the Pyrenees, Zaragoza, and Spain’s northern
coast. Field trips and excursions supplement
class work and introduce students to the rich
diversity of the geographic, linguistic, and cultural
areas of Spain and its major cities.
Other cultural activities are designed to
bring American and Spanish university students
together. These include conversation
exchanges with Spanish students, a Spanish
cooking class, flamenco shows, and movies,
etc. Although there are no formal community
service activities on this program,
volunteer opportunities can be arranged by
CIEE staff.
Guardian Angels
Guardian Angels are local students who accompany
CIEE students on group activities
and also participate in field trips and other
events. Guardian Angels are like big brothers
and sisters, helping students make friends
at the University, introducing them to the
city’s culture, and generally helping them
adapt to life in Barcelona. The Guardian Angels
Program is a unique feature at the CIEE
Study Center in Barcelona.
internship
An internship allows students the opportunity
to have practical experience in an organization
within a variety of industry sectors. In
addition to the on-site business experience,
students participating in an internship program
have a weekly classroom component
which provides academic support to their
practical experience. (Prerequisite: five or
more semesters of college-level Spanish.)
The Escola Superior de Comerç Internacional
(ESCI), created in 1993 by the Catalan government
and the Universitat Pompeu Fabra
(UPF), offers a four-year B.A. in International
Trade and a two-year degree in Marketing.
Its modern facilities and central location provide
an optimal learning environment. ESCI
is home to 500 Spanish students and prides
itself on individualized learning through the
case method and other group-oriented activities.
ESCI courses are taught by ESCI and
UPF faculty and business practitioners.
The Universitat Pompeu Fabra was established
in 1990. It offers degrees in law,
economics, business, social sciences, communications,
humanities, and technology.
UPF features a highly dedicated teaching
staff, small class size, focus on technology,
and an international outlook. The University
is located throughout Barcelona, with buildings
near the Ramblas, the Olympic Village,
and the port.
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $15,500
Spring 2011: available 8/15/2010
Academic Year 2010–11: $29,500
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing,
two meals per day in the homestay option,
orientation, organized cultural activities, local
excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising,
and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance
and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,300
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,800
Additional Meals* (homestay option) $ 750
Books and Supplies $ 300
Local Transportation $ 400
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 6,050
*Students living in the residencia are responsible
for all meals estimated at $2,000 per
semester.
Check our website for current fees.
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coursework
Program Requirements
All students take five courses per semester. Students with up to three semesters of collegelevel
Spanish or the equivalent are required to take one Spanish language course, one
ESCI business course (in English), and a second business course at CIEE or ESCI. For their
remaining two electives, students take business or humanities courses.
Students with four or five semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent must take
one Spanish language course, one culture course in Spanish, and two business courses. Of
the business courses, one must be an ESCI course (in English or Spanish) and one must be
taught in Spanish (CIEE or ESCI). The remaining elective can be a humanities or business
course in English or Spanish.
Students with six or more semesters of college-level Spanish take all of their classes in
Spanish, including one CIEE language course, one or two CIEE humanities course(s), and
two or three business courses from UPF and/or ESCI.
Students with five or more semesters of college-level Spanish may take the CIEE Internship.
CIEE reserves the right to place participants in the language course for which the student
is best prepared based on the results of on-site diagnostic testing. All CIEE courses are
considered junior- or senior-level.
Credit
Recommended credit for the semester program is 16 semester/24 quarter hours. Recommended
credit for the academic year is 32 semester/48 quarter hours.
Contact hours for CIEE humanities and business courses are 45 hours and recommended
credit is 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours, unless otherwise indicated.
Contact hours for CIEE language courses are 60 hours and recommended credit is 4 semester/6
quarter hours, unless otherwise indicated.
Languages of Instruction
Spanish, English
Faculty
Language courses are taught by experienced professors who specialize in Teaching Spanish
as a Second Language. ESCI and CIEE courses are taught by local university faculty and
business professionals.
courses
Required CIEE Language Courses
CIEE Spanish courses are specially designed for students in the Business and Culture
program. These courses meet intensively at the beginning of the semester and then continue
at a regular pace throughout the semester. All students are required to take one
language course.
SPAN 1003 BABC
Beginning Spanish
This course is designed for students who have never studied Spanish or have had one semester
of Spanish prior to enrolling in the program. The class opens with sessions on survival
language skills during the first two weeks of the program and is designed from a communicative
perspective to help true beginners of Spanish language develop fundamental
linguistic language skills in listening comprehension, oral communication, reading, and writing.
Although the course encompasses all of the key areas of grammar and vocabulary typically
encountered in a first semester Spanish course, it is specifically designed for students
majoring in business, economics, marketing, and related fields.
SPAN 2004 BABC
Intermediate Spanish
This class is designed for students with intermediate language skills. The syllabus is organized
functionally around objectives that students need to adjust to living and <strong>study</strong>ing in
the Spanish culture. Through a communicative methodology, students work to improve their
language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Spanish. Students focus on
real-life application of language. By the end of the course, students cover the basic range of
grammatical tools necessary to communicate effectively. These include the present, past,
and future tenses, direct and indirect object pronouns, prepositions and adverbs, and selected
aspects of the subjective and conditional moods.
SPAN 3006 BABC
Advanced Spanish
This class is designed to challenge students with increasing language ability to improve on
the skills they have already acquired. The syllabus is organized functionally around objectives
that students need to adjust to living and <strong>study</strong>ing in the Spanish culture. The course
covers all four communicative skills (listening comprehension, oral communication, reading,
and writing) with special emphasis on complex aspects of the language that are particularly
challenging for English-speakers. The course covers abstract functions of language such
as expressing opinions, resolving conflicts, formulating complaints, making an argument,
or negotiating with another party. Grammatically, emphasis is placed on the correct use of
the tools needed to achieve these aims: complex aspects of the various past tenses, the full
range of subjunctive and conditional moods, and formal and informal registers.
SPAN 4002 BABC
Advanced Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is designed to meet the needs of heritage students. Heritage students include
native speakers who learned Spanish at home, but who have had little or no formal education
in the language. The course helps students develop a formal understanding of grammar, enrich
their vocabulary, facilitate their ability to speak about a wider range of topics, and to use
different registers (formal, informal, etc.) in both written and spoken Spanish.
SPAN 4003 BABC
Advanced Spanish Grammar, Composition, and Conversation
This course is designed for advanced students with a strong background in Spanish language.
The course places special emphasis on complex aspects of grammar, such as the
subjunctive and conditional modes, indirect speech, and the passive voice. Students also
learn how to handle different registers or styles of Spanish (e.g. formal and informal) necessary
to communicate effectively in all types of cultural situations. The course covers all four
modalities: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It is specifically designed for students
who take university courses in Spanish.
CIEE Humanities Courses—in English
AHIS 3002 BABC
Catalonia and Spain Through the Arts
This course is designed to help students gain knowledge about both the Catalan and Spanish
cultures within the context of art history. We <strong>study</strong> some of the fundamental issues of the
history and character of Spain and Catalonia, such as the Spanish Civil War and the Catalan
independence movement, through the eyes of privileged witnesses: Velázquez, Goya, Gaudí,
Picasso, Dalí, Miró, and more. Relevant <strong>study</strong> tours are arranged.
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COMM 3001 BABC/MKT 3002 BABC
Marketing Cultural Heritage in the Global Age
This course examines how countries, cities, and local institutions market cultural heritage
to attract more visitors and donor support. The course begins by examining cultural heritage
as an important resource for a local economy and ways to apply marketing theory and communication
strategies to cultural tourism including e-commerce, e-business, licensing, and
merchandising. The course also examines how individual sites (museums, natural parks, religious
sites) have applied these principles on a local scale. Comparisons are made between
Spanish and U.S. approaches. Students develop a marketing and communications plan for a
cultural site in Barcelona as part of their course project. By the end of the course, students
are able to apply general principles and practices of strategic marketing and communications
to the world of cultural heritage as well as understand the rich historical and cultural
fabric of Barcelona.
HIST 3002 BABC
Past and Present in Barcelona
Barcelona is an attractive European and Mediterranean city known for its rich history, art
heritage, and welcoming attitude towards visitors. Students learn the history of the city from
its founding up to the present day, with a special emphasis on contemporary life. Course content
includes art, history, and urban planning. Urban development of Barcelona is analyzed
using historical maps, videos, documentaries, and academic and literary texts.
POLI 3001 BABC
The Politics of Western Europe
This course is designed to provide an overview of fundamental issues in the <strong>study</strong> of Western
European politics. Topics include the nature and functioning of the Western European democratic
system since the end of WWII, with emphasis on the processes, institutions, important
figures, political culture, and citizens’ electoral behavior. The process of the nationalization
of the electorates and the development of universal suffrage and the creation of the current
parliaments and governments are also studied. Other topics addressed in the course include
the formation of political parties, party politics, and the development of current political and
social conflicts.
CIEE Humanities Courses—in Spanish
AHIS 3003 BABC
Catalonia and Spain Through the Arts
This course is designed to help students gain knowledge about both the Catalan and Spanish
cultures within the context of art history. We <strong>study</strong> some of the fundamental issues of the
history and character of Spain and Catalonia, such as the Spanish Civil War and the Catalan
independence movement, through the eyes of privileged witnesses: Velázquez, Goya, Gaudí,
Picasso, Dalí, Miró, and more. Relevant <strong>study</strong> tours are made.
CATA 1001 BABC
Introduction to Catalan Language in its Social Context
This course is designed to help beginning Catalan learners develop the fundamental linguistic
skills needed to communicate. This course assumes students already have intermediate
to advanced knowledge of Spanish. Special emphasis is placed on the socio-cultural context
in which students live.
HISP 3003 BABC
Spain Today: Politics and Society
This course focuses on the transition years from 1975 until the present. The course focuses
on both political and sociological aspects. Spain’s return to democracy and its implications
are analyzed in detail. Topics such as the 1978 constitutional system, the creation of a decentralized
political system, and an analysis of the different political parties are covered.
The course also addresses important sociological aspects such as the dramatic change
undergone by the traditional Spanish family in this period, and the role of mass media in
Spanish society. Other topics include the contemporary migration movements in Spain, the
development of national identities, and the independent movement in the Basque Country
and Catalonia.
HIST 3003 BABC
Past and Present in Barcelona
Barcelona is an attractive European and Mediterranean city known for its rich history, art
heritage, and welcoming attitude towards visitors. Students learn the history of the city from
its founding up to the present day, with a special emphasis on contemporary life. Course content
includes art, history, and urban planning. Urban development of Barcelona is analyzed
using historical maps, videos, documentaries, and academic and literary texts.
CIEE Business Courses—in English
The following courses are offered for CIEE Business and Culture program participants only
and may not be offered every semester. These courses are not open to students with six
or more semesters of Spanish. Each CIEE business course includes a visit to a location of
business interest. In the past, students have visited the Barcelona Stock Exchange, Cavas
Codorniu winery, City Hall, La Vanguardia (newspaper), Mango (Spanish clothing chain)
headquarters, and the Port of Barcelona.
BUSI 3001 BABC/MGMT 3001 BABC
International Management
This course provides students with the framework, tools, and factual knowledge required
to understand the institutional and competitive environment and managerial challenges
of firms in international competition. It analyzes the socio-cultural, political, and economic
characteristics of a country and how they influence the behavior of firms. It studies the main
economic flows around the world, its barriers, and their impact on firms. It also introduces
briefly the <strong>study</strong> of internationalization methods used by firms.
BUSI 3002 BABC/MKTG 3001 BABC
International Marketing
The future of all business is stated and recognized to be global. This course is designed to
enhance the student’s understanding and appreciation of the importance and relevance of
international marketing in today’s global economy. The course emphasizes the knowledge
of world geography, regional alliances/conflicts, and cultural diversity in the world. It approaches
the complexity of marketing environs and decisions, and the global marketing issues
that challenge American companies. It focuses on marketing strategy, development,
and implementation.
ECON 3001 BABC
The Spanish Economy
This course examines the social structure and economic history of modern Spain. The course
starts with an overview of Spanish history necessary to understand the ways in which the
economy has developed in recent times. Special emphasis is placed on economic developments
during the Spanish Civil War, WWII, and the post-war transition. The effect of Spain’s
entrance in the EU is also discussed. Classes consist of a combination of lectures and discussion
about major periods. Company visits are an important part of the course as they
give students insight into the structure of modern Spanish business.
ECON 3004 BABC
International Economics
(Prerequisite: prior coursework in microeconomics)
This course is composed of two parts: international trade theory and policy and international
finance. The first part of the course describes a number of different theories that explain why
nations trade, as well as the effects of different policies that nations follow to affect the flow
of trade. The European common market and NAFTA are analyzed in detail. The second part
of the course is intended to provide students with knowledge of the international finance
environment, foreign exchange theory, exchange exposure, and financial management strategies
for multinational companies.
CIEE Business Courses—in Spanish
BUSI 3003 BABC/MKTG 3003 BABC
International Marketing
The future of all business is stated and recognized to be global. This course is designed to
enhance the student’s understanding and appreciation of the importance and relevance of international
marketing in today’s global economy. The course emphasizes the knowledge of world
geography, regional alliances/conflicts, and cultural diversity in the world. It approaches the
complexity of marketing environs and decisions, and the global marketing issues that challenge
American companies. It focuses on marketing strategy, development, and implementation.
BUSI 3005 BABC/MGMT 3006 BABC
International Management
This course provides students with the framework, tools, and factual knowledge required
to understand the institutional and competitive environment and managerial challenges
of firms in international competition. It analyzes the socio-cultural, political, and economic
characteristics of a country and how they influence the behavior of firms. It studies the main
economic flows around the world, its barriers, and their impact on firms. It also introduces
briefly the <strong>study</strong> of internationalization methods used by firms.
INSH 3003 BABC
Internship
(Prerequisite: five or more semesters of college-level Spanish. Recommended Credit: 3
semester/4.5 quarter hours. Contact Hours: 135.)
An internship allows students the opportunity to have practical experience in an organization,
within a variety of industry sectors. In addition to the on-site business experience, stu-
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dents participating in the internship program have a weekly classroom component which
provides academic support to their practical experience.
ESCI Business and Economics Courses—Fall
(in English)
E-Commerce
This course provides an overview of the many business uses of the Internet. Topics include
sales distribution channels (intermediation, disintermediation, and re-intermediation), payment
methods, digital markets, and interactive home shopping. Other topics include the design
and creation of web pages, and HTTP protocol.
European Integration and International Economic Law
(Prerequisite: prior knowledge of economic history helpful, though not required.)
This course focuses primarily on the <strong>study</strong> of the European integration. The main historical,
economic, institutional, and social aspects leading to the current developments of the European
Union and its policies are studied. The last few sessions of the course are devoted to
<strong>study</strong>ing the WTO and the GATT, including intellectual property agreements and settlement
mechanisms for international trade disputes.
International Trade II
(Prerequisite: prior knowledge of exports management helpful, but not required.)
The course starts by analyzing stages in the internationalization of firms: indirect and direct
exporting (exporting through consortia, sales through distributors, specific export sales
channels); cooperative agreements (franchising, contract manufacturing agreements, and
joint ventures); and investing abroad (conditions and reasons for a relocation). Analysis of
exchange rate risk and how to provide exchange risk coverage to exporting companies are
also discussed. The course finishes with an overview of major export aid programs.
Marketing Management I
The goal of this course is to provide the basic tools to analyze and understand the marketing
phenomena that takes place under the organizational scope. Topics include main marketing
functions (history and general evolution), building customer satisfaction, winning markets
though market-oriented strategies, analysis of consumer markets and buyer behavior, industry
analysis, and segments identification. Strategic marketing decisions and differentiating
and positioning the market offering are also addressed during the course.
Pricing Policy
(Prerequisite: intermediate microeconomics required.)
The course provides an analysis of pricing strategies and related topics in consumer behavior.
Tools to develop effective pricing strategies, along with an understanding of the microeconomic
theory behind specific strategies, are explained. The course is comprised of two
parts: (i) Pricing decisions (costs and profitability, monopoly pricing, demand estimation,
and demand elasticity), and (ii) Pricing techniques, price discrimination, and non-linear pricing,
bundling, promotional pricing, and auctions.
Strategic Management I
This course is structured around the idea that managers need to focus not only on the administrative
and operational challenges of running a firm, but also in developing an insightful
understanding of the overall characteristics of the industrial sector to which they belong,
including its main trends and underlying economic, political, and cultural factors. In addition,
business leaders need to have a deep awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of the
firms they run. The course aims at developing the necessary skills to perform sound strategic
analysis of any kind of industry. Several frameworks for strategic analysis are presented,
as well as relevant case studies.
ESCI Business and Economics Courses—Spring
(in English)
Business Economics I
The course provides an overview of important topics like strategy, organizational structures,
control systems, leadership, and motivation which are key in the understanding of organizations,
and provide a conceptual framework for more complex insights in those concepts. Specific
issues addressed include business strategy, organization structure (main functional areas,
such as production, finance, HR, marketing), organizational design, control systems (types and
the rationale for their existence), leadership (styles and attributes), and motivation (how to motivate
and alternative models). How to manage through organizational culture is also analyzed.
Human Resource Management
The course analyzes human resource management from multiple perspectives: economics,
sociology, social psychology, and law. The course emphasizes the notion that human
resource management is mostly a strategic tool for the firm, and that the design of human
resource policies is a key element in the success of an organization. The course aims at
developing the skills that are needed: to develop a HR strategy that is consistent with the
business strategy; to effectively attract, select, evaluate, and develop talent; motivate in different
ways and reward performance; and understand and administer career plans.
International Strategic Management
(Prerequisite: prior knowledge of strategic management concepts helpful, but not required.)
The course aims at familiarizing students with the issues management faces when dealing with
the international context. Understanding the role of the manager in an international company, as
well as the challenges that arise when doing business internationally is discussed. Special emphasis
is placed on how firms can develop an international strategy to build and sustain competitive
advantage in an international context. Global challenges such as the international human
resource management and managing conflicting stakeholders’ pressures are also discussed.
Introduction to Financial Accounting
The course introduces students to basic terminology, concepts, and practices of financial
accounting and provides an overview of financial statements: balance sheet, income statement,
statement of retained earnings, and cash flow statement. One of the goals of this
course is to enable the students to read primary financial statements and understand the
procedures used to prepare them. The use of financial statements to analyze firm performance
and its financial and economic status is also addressed.
Legal Market of the European Union
The course analyzes legal aspects of the European Union. The course starts by explaining
principles of European law, placing special emphasis on the relationship between European
Community law and national law. Legal considerations on a number of EU issues including
the free movement of workers, capital, and services are described. Other specific issues addressed
are the European competition law, European consumer policy, intellectual property,
and data protection.
Marketing Management II
(Prerequisite: prior knowledge of basic marketing concepts helpful. Students cannot take
this course if they are also taking Strategic and Operational Marketing.)
The course has two major interrelated goals: (i) to enable the student to develop his/her own
business judgement, and (ii) provide the student the necessary tools to effectively manage the
marketing planning process. The following topics are presented: the marketing plan, differentiation
and positioning; management of the product life cycle; development and introduction of
new products; strategies for a global market; brand management; marketing of services; distribution
strategies and channel design; and communication and promotional strategies.
Strategic and Operational Marketing
(Prerequisite: prior knowledge of basic marketing concepts helpful. Students cannot take
this course if they are also taking Marketing Management II.)
The course has two major interrelated goals: (i) to enable the student to develop his/her own
business judgement, and (ii) provide the necessary tools to effectively manage the marketing
planning process. The following main topics are presented throughout the course: the
marketing plan, differentiation and positioning; management of the product life cycle; development
and introduction of new products; strategies for a global market; brand management;
marketing of services; distribution strategies and channel design; and communication
and promotional strategies.
ESCI Business and Economics Courses—Fall
(in Spanish)
Deontología/Business Ethics
This course addresses ethic issues related to businesses and organizations. The following
topics are addressed: human and community responsibility, behavior models in different
cultures, group ethics, and cultural conflict. International regulations, agreements, and recommendations
relating to social, labor, and environmental aspects are also analyzed.
Economía de la Empresa/Business Economics
This course aims at providing a description of issues which are key to understanding business
organizations, their positioning, and evolution. Those issues include business strategy,
organization (main functional areas, such as production, finance, HR, marketing), structure
and organizational design, control systems (types and the rationale for their existence),
leadership (styles and attributes), and motivation (how to motivate and alternative models).
The interrelationship of these key issues is also analyzed.
Estructura Empresarial/The Structure of the (Spanish) Firm
This course comprises two distinct parts: (i) market <strong>study</strong>: basic elements, industrial organization
theory, market strategic behaviors, and markets regulation. (ii) The Spanish firm and
its environment including specific factors in Spanish business competitiveness.
Informática/Information Technology
This class provides practical uses for PowerPoint, Excel, and various databases.
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Introducción a la Dirección de Marketing/Introduction to Marketing Management
This two-part introductory course discusses marketing fundamentals. The first deals with
basic concepts and elements (marketing definitions and evolution, marketing management
in firms, marketing mix, and the marketing plan). The second part of the course addresses
marketing decisions; specifically market segmentation and positioning, understanding consumer
behavior, and marketing research.
Macroeconomía II/Macroeconomics II
(Prerequisite: prior introductory knowledge on savings and investments, government budget,
and fiscal and monetary policy helpful, though not required.)
The course starts by describing the main macroeconomic indicators: production, rent, and
expenditure; inflation indexes, interest rates, GDP (Gross Domestic Product), and unemployment.
Following this introductory part, topics are classified into short-term and long-term
macroeconomic issues. Short-term issues include calculation of GDP, its use and distribution,
capital accumulation, and GDP growth (returns to scale and the Solow model), technological
improvement; the labor market; money and inflation. Long-term issues addressed are: the
goods market (the IS curve) and the money market (the LM curve); from the IS-LM model to
the aggregate demand function; and theories of aggregate supply and the Phillips curve.
Métodos Cuantitativos/Quantitative Methods
(Prerequisite: prior statistics knowledge, including multiple regression, required.)
This course provides an introduction to multivariate statistical methods applied to market
research and analysis.
Publicidad y Comunicación/Advertising and Communication
The course provides an explanation of the diverse functions and processes of communication.
Special emphasis is placed on the relevant aspects of a marketing campaign: target,
positioning, and creativity techniques. Other topics include branding, international marketing
campaigns, advertising, and regulatory issues. The use of various marketing tools and
advertising elements, and promotional effectiveness are also explored.
ESCI Business and Economics Courses—Spring
(in Spanish)
Derecho de Sociedades en la UE/Corporate Law in the EU
The goals of this course are: (i) provide the student with an understanding of the basic characteristics
of the different legal forms that a business can adopt. Issues such as limited or
unlimited liability of business owners, number of partners and relationship among partners
will be clearly explained; (ii) know the rules and norms around the creation of different types
of business forms, specifically sociedad anónima and sociedad de responsabilidad limitada;
and (iii) explain the legal procedures to address business economic crises.
Derecho del Trabajo en la UE/Labor Law in the EU
A detailed description of the EU labor legislation is provided in this course.
Dirección Financiera II/Financial Management II
The course starts with an analysis of firms’ financial planning. The concept of present value,
and how to value annuities and perpetuities are explained. Analysis of different criteria to
select investment projects: NPV, IRR, profitability index and other methods. Lessons on valuation
of firms and the concept of cost of capital are presented, as are short term financing
of firms: common and preferential stock issues and debt issue; dividend policy; mergers and
acquisition: estimating costs and benefits of mergers.
surement concepts and audience control; online advertising, planning of online campaigns;
email marketing; the importance of choosing a domain name and establishing the main
page; and registering in search engines.
Psicosociología del Consumidor/Psychology of Consumer Behaviour
The goal of this course is to provide theoretical concepts, information, techniques and practical
cases to understand the psychological dimensions that condition consumers’ attitudes
and behavior. The goal is to be able to predict consumer behavior, and thus, market behavior.
In addition, how economic and sociological changes have affected consumers’ values and
lifestyles is also addressed.
Técnicas de Previsión/Forecasting Techniques
(Prerequisite: prior statistics knowledge required.)
This course provides an overview of statistical methods used to forecast company specific
and industry trends.
Universitat Pompeu Fabra Business Courses
These courses are available to students with six or more semesters of Spanish only. Please
note that not all courses are offered each semester, and that some courses have additional
prerequisites. The final list of courses will be available upon arrival in Barcelona.
Fall
Comercio Exterior I
Control de Gestión
Creación de Empresas
E-Business
Economía Europea
Economía Internacional II
Historia Económica I
Introducción a la Economía I
Microeconomía I
Macroeconomía I
Matemática Financiera
Probabilidad
Spring
Dirección Comercial II
Dirección Estratégica y Política Empresarial
Dirección Financiera I
Distribución Comercial
Economía de la Empresa
Finanzas I
Gestión de la Empresa Familiar
Historia Económica II
Historia del Pensamiento Empresarial
Recursos Humanos
Distribución Comercial /Business Logistics
The goal of this course is to address the fundamentals of distribution management and business
logistics, as well as explain quantitative models, and distribution techniques. Alternative
distribution channels, the supply chain, and inventory management are analyzed in detail.
Estadística II/Statistics II
(Prerequisite: prior knowledge of probability theory required.)
This course deals with the following: statistical inference, estimation of population parameters,
hypothesis analyses, the Chi square Distribution, Variance analysis, regression, and
sampling techniques.
Investigación de Mercados II/Market Research II
(Prerequisite: prior statistics knowledge required.)
This course presents various methods which are used to analyze data, such as Variance
analysis, multiple regression, conjoint analysis, and discrete choice models, among others.
Marketing Electrónico/Electronic Marketing
This course starts by providing an introduction to key emarketing issues such as the advantages
and disadvantages of this type of marketing; mass marketing versus electronic
marketing; and legal aspects of emarketing. Also presented are the following topics: mea-
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a student’s story
Everyone who has heard the phrase “<strong>study</strong>ing abroad is the
best experience you will have in your life” believes it to be cliché
and meaningless—everyone, that is, who actually hasn’t
studied abroad. The many of us who have had the opportunity
and have taken the risk all understand the truth behind this
phrase. While I can’t convince anyone just how amazing an
experience <strong>study</strong>ing abroad can be, I can, however, share with
you what made my experience so great.
There are three important things which will determine a person’s
<strong>study</strong> abroad experience: the city you live in, the friends
you make, and the program you enroll in. Fortunately for me,
when it comes to all three, I couldn’t have asked for better.
Although I had been to Barcelona, once before for a weekend,
I wasn’t able to truly understand and enjoy all it had to offer.
Whether you enjoy history, arts and humanities, business, or
anything else, Barcelona has it all. From a historic castle set
atop a mountain overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and ancient
Roman walls to one of the largest Picasso museums in
the country and an abundance of musical concerts, I couldn’t
have asked for more from a single city. However, everyone
knows that the city means nothing unless you find friends
to share it with you. Not only was I able to meet some amazing
people from across the United States, I was also able to
make good friends with Spanish students which helped me
to integrate more into the local culture. Last of all, none of
this could be possible without the help and support of CIEE.
They not only take care of everything from getting your visa
to scheduling classes, but they are also willing to go above
and beyond with any other kind of help you need. Even well
after my program ended, I still looked to them to help me with
any question I may have.
My experience abroad has given me the courage to do things
I would have never thought possible. After I graduate this
spring, I will be moving to Barcelona to pursue a Masters degree
in Business with the hope of living there permanently. I
had never before thought of the possibility of moving to another
country, but with the friends I have made and the places
I have visited I know that this is what I want. Studying abroad
is an experience like no other. Not only will it help you to realize
you who are, it makes you realize who you want to be.
— Collin Smith, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
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Universitat Pompeu Fabra fall / spring / academic year
art / art history / hispanic studies / history / international relations / literature / political science / social sciences / spanish language and culture
program snapshot
• Continue your Spanish studies or improve your beginner Spanish language skills
while experiencing the vibrant city of Barcelona
• Participate in language exchange events to practice your Spanish and meet locals
• Explore the dynamic Catalonia region and participate in cultural and educational
activities including visits to museums, cathedrals, and the historic district
• Enjoy excursions to Girona, Empúries, Andalusia, Madrid, Mallorca, or the Pyrenees
• Let CIEE Guardian Angels guide you through the city and help you feel at home
what you’ll learn
The Language and Culture program aims to help students develop skills and
competency in the Spanish language, while <strong>study</strong>ing Spanish history, arts,
politics, and culture.
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thoughts from abroad
You are about to depart for one of Europe’s most beautiful,
dynamic, and cosmopolitan cities. Barcelona is not only a
seaside city near spectacular mountains, but it is also a city of
artists, architects, and designers. From the audacious heights
of Antoni Gaudi’s Sagrada Família church to Salvador Dalí’s
surrealist fancies, the city has played host to many artistic
movements.
No matter what side of the Catalan character fits your personality
best, be prepared for a challenging academic program
that will bring many rewards in the future. Whether you are
preparing to enter the work force or attend graduate school
after college, Barcelona will be the highlight of your undergraduate
career.
— Ana Martínez, Resident Coordinator
About the Resident Coordinator
Ana Martínez holds a B.A. in Hispanic Philology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid,
and an M.A. in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from Universidad Antonio de Nebrija.
Currently, she is A.B.D. in Applied Linguistics at Georgetown University and is writing her dissertation
on second language acquisition. Ana has collaborated with Instituto Cervantes and
has taught linguistics and Spanish language and culture in several Spanish and American
universities, including Middlebury College and Georgetown University. She has also worked
as Assistant Director of the Advanced Spanish Program at Georgetown University, and has
published articles in several American journals.
About the Center Director
Clara Rodes holds an M.B.A. from DePaul University and has extensive business and academic
experience. She has worked in the financial, consulting, and education sectors in
Argentina, Spain, and the U.S. Prior to joining CIEE, Clara worked for more than eight years
at the European campus of The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, where
she held the positions of Academic Advisor and Director of Administration. In addition, she
has relevant teaching experience, having taught at both the undergraduate and graduate
levels. She currently teaches at Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
About Other CIEE Staff
Students interact with Nicola Heath, Housing Coordinator; Rebeca López, Administrative
Coordinator; Elizabeth Pogoloff, Cultural Activities Coordinator; Anna Sánchez and Laura
Maestu, Registration and Grades Coordinators; Rosalía Tuñón, Cultural Activities Assistant;
and Darcy York, Program Assistant.
academics
Academic Program
The Language and Culture program is designed
for students who are interested in
beginning to <strong>study</strong> the Spanish language
or improving on their basic language skills,
while taking classes in history, politics, art,
or culture.
All students enroll in beginning or intermediate
Spanish at UPF and choose three
electives from either CIEE courses or Hispanic
and European Studies Program (HESP)
courses at UPF. HESP courses focus on the
emerging European Union and Spain, giving
students a deeper understanding of the European
Union and Spain’s role in its formation.
CIEE encourages students to take a minimum
of two HESP courses in order to facilitate their
integration in the University and its culture.
CIEE and HESP courses are taught in English
and focus on Spanish culture and civilization
in the wider context of Europe.
Academic Culture
The CIEE Study Center is located in a historic
building in Passatge Permanyer, a historic passageway
near Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona’s
main square. Language and HESP courses are
taught at UPF, near the Olympic Village.
CIEE and HESP courses are academically
challenging, dynamic, and involve daily
reading and homework assignments, as
well as regular attendance at lectures. HESP
class size does not exceed 35 students. CIEE
courses rarely exceed 20 students. UPF language
courses have an average of 15 to 18
students per class. UPF classrooms are modern,
comfortable, and equipped with the most
up-to-date technology used for instruction.
The fall semester program begins in early
September and ends just before Christmas.
The spring semester program begins in
early January and runs through the end of
April. Students are not allowed to arrive later
or depart earlier than the dates proposed,
and early departure for or late return from
vacation is not allowed. Any extended travel
should take place prior to the start of the
program, during vacation periods, or upon
completion of the program.
Nature of Classes
HESP and UPF language courses are with
other international students. CIEE courses
are with other CIEE students only.
Language Environment
As students gain proficiency in Spanish,
resident staff encourage them to use their
language skills in everyday settings. The
more students participate, the more a community
that contributes to Spanish language
proficiency and understanding of Spanish
society develops.
Grading System
In CIEE and HESP language and culture courses,
students are graded on the basis of class
participation, in-class activities, homework
assignments, examinations, papers, and
oral presentations, similar to standards in
the United States. Spanish professors grade
on a 10-point scale, which is converted to a
letter grade.
Students must check with their professors
to find out exam and other due dates. Under
no circumstances will CIEE alter the deadline
for a student who has made travel plans on
the same day an exam is scheduled or an assignment
is due.
about barcelona
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain with its own
distinctive history, culture, and language. Its metropolitan area has a population
of 2.8 million and is set between the mountains and the Mediterranean. Walking
though the city, one can observe 2,000 years of architectural history—Roman
remains, the network of narrow streets in the Old Town, the 19th century Eixample
district with its original examples of Modernista architecture—contrasting with the
ultramodern showpieces that continue to redesign its skyline.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
The Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) was established in 1990. It offers degrees
in law, economics, business, social sciences, communications, humanities, and
technology. UPF features a highly dedicated teaching staff, small class size, focus
on technology, and an international outlook. The University is located throughout
Barcelona, with buildings near the Ramblas, the Olympic Village, and the port.
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living
language
engagement
Housing and Meals
Students can live in either Spanish homes or
in a student residencia (residence hall) with
other Spanish and international students.
Students living in a homestay have breakfast
and dinner at home, while lunch is at
the student’s expense, and many eat at the
several university-run cafeterias. Meals are
not included in the student residencia option,
but students share fully equipped kitchens
where they can prepare their own meals. All
homestays and residencias are located in the
city of Barcelona, and students take public
transportation to their classes; the average
commute to the city center, by metro or bus,
is 30 minutes.
As space in the residencias is limited, students
who are not placed there are placed in
a homestay. Students who are not assigned
the housing option of their choice will be notified
by the resident staff prior to arriving in
Barcelona.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Barcelona before even leaving home—by
participating in a CIEE Online Pre-Departure
Orientation. Meeting with students online,
the Resident Coordinator shares information
about the program and site, highlighting issues
that alumni have said are important, and
giving students time to ask any questions
before leaving home. The online orientation
allows students to connect with others in the
group, reflect on what they want to get out
of the program, and learn what others in the
group would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal
for the pre-departure orientation is simple:
to help students understand more about the
program and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals.
eligibility
• Overall 3.0 GPA
• Junior standing or above
• 1–3 semesters of college-level Spanish
or equivalent
A three-day orientation session conducted
at the beginning of the program introduces
students to the country, culture, and the
academic program, as well as provides
practical information about living in Spain
and, in particular, Barcelona. Themes such
as the Spanish university system, banking,
safety, how and where to shop, bilingualism
in Catalonia, cultural adaptation, and many
others are covered. Orientation also includes
cultural activities such as walking and bus
tours around the the city. Ongoing support
is provided on an individual and group basis
throughout the program. A placement test is
also conducted during orientation and students
are placed in the appropriate language
courses based on the results.
Internet
Students receive a UPF student card and
email account and have access to all University
computer rooms for class-related
activities. They also receive a code and
password for Campus Global (the UPF Intranet),
which gives them access to class
notes, slides, and their professors’ contact
information. In addition, students can use
the computer room at the CIEE Study Center.
The student residencias are equipped with
Internet access for laptop hook-up. Most
homestays have Internet access. Students
are encouraged to bring wireless-enabled
laptops since the CIEE Study Center and the
UPF campus have wireless access.
duration
Fall
16 weeks: early September–mid-December
Spring
16 weeks: early January–late April
Academic Year
31 weeks: early September–late April
Catalan
Castilian Spanish and Catalan are both official
languages in Barcelona and the region.
Catalan is regularly used in all aspects of life,
but not imposed on non-Catalan speakers.
Taxi drivers, shopkeepers, service representatives,
professors, and homestay families
all speak clear Castilian whenever a Spanish
speaker is present. Spanish is widely
used at the university, and CIEE students
are advised on which classes are taught in
Spanish. While it is not necessary to speak
Catalan to survive in Barcelona, you will find
that learning a few words can be an enjoyable
experience and open doors to making
friends with your hosts.
culture
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is supplemented
with required field trips and excursions,
which include visits in Barcelona (art and
history museums, cathedral, monuments,
port, guided tours of the historical district,
and more) and day excursions to such locations
as the Natural Park of La Garrotxa,
Greek and Roman Ruins at Empúries, Dalí’s
home in Cadaqués, the Jewish quarter in Girona,
the Roman amphitheater in Tarragona,
and the lush Penedés wine region. Students
also have the opportunity to participate in
regional events such as acalçotada, where
they can try traditional foods and become
familiar with local customs. In addition, CIEE
offers one weekend trip to one of the following
destinations: Andalusia, Madrid, Mallorca,
the Pyrenees, Zaragoza, or Spain’s northern
coast. Field trips and excursions supplement
class work and introduce students to the rich
diversity of the geographic, linguistic, and cultural
areas of Spain and its major cities.
Other cultural activities include those designed
to bring American and Spanish
students together, including conversation
exchanges with Spanish students. Cultural
activities include Spanish cooking class, flamenco
shows, and movies. Although there
are no formal community service activities
in this program, volunteer opportunities can
be arranged by CIEE staff.
Guardian Angels
Guardian Angels are local university students
who accompany CIEE students on group
activities and also participate in field trips
and other events. Guardian Angels are like
brothers and sisters, helping students make
friends at the University, introducing them to
the city’s culture, and generally helping them
adapt to life in Barcelona. The Guardian Angels
Program is a unique feature found at the CIEE
Study Center in Barcelona.
Language Activities
A program of language activities has been developed
to enhance the student’s language
learning and cultural immersion. These activities
may include language exchange events,
where American students meet Spanish
students to speak both English and Spanish,
and exchange contact information to continue
meeting during the semester; lectures;
films; discussion groups; and neighborhood
tours. Students participate actively, speaking
Spanish at all times. Past activities have
included a lecture on art of the Spanish Civil
War, a tour of Barcelona’s Jewish neighborhood,
and a Spanish movie viewing, followed
by a student-led debate.
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $15,500
Spring 2011: available 8/15/10
Academic Year 2010–11: $29,500
CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing,
two meals per day in the homestay option,
orientation, organized cultural activities, local
excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising,
and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance
and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,300
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,800
Additional Meals* (homestay option) $ 750
Books and Supplies $ 300
Local Transportation $ 400
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 6,050
*Students living in the residencia are responsible
for all meals, estimated at $2,000
per semester.
Check our website for current fees.
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coursework
Program Requirements
All students are required to enroll in beginning or intermediate Spanish and choose three electives
from CIEE or HESP courses. Note that one elective must be a CIEE course. CIEE courses
are taught in English. HESP courses are taught in English or in Spanish. Students who have
completed three semesters of Spanish are encouraged (though not required) to take at least
one course in Spanish
All students take a Spanish placement exam upon arrival, which places them in the appropriate
UPF Spanish language course. The language courses meet intensively during the first few
weeks and continue at a regular pace throughout the rest of the semester.
Credit
Recommended credit for the semester is 15 semester/22.5 quarter hours. Recommended
credit for the academic year is 30 semester/45 quarter hours.
Students may request to take an additional elective for a total of 18 credits per semester. All
students must enroll in at least 15 semester credits.
Contact hours for CIEE and Hispanic and European Studies (HESP) courses are 45 hours and
recommended credit is 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours, unless otherwise indicated. Required
language courses have 90 contact hours and 6 semester/9 quarter hours.
Languages of Instruction
Spanish, English
Faculty
HESP courses are taught by UPF faculty. Language courses are taught by experienced professors
who specialize in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language. CIEE courses are taught by
local university faculty.
courses
Required Language Courses
These courses meet for 12.5 hours per week during the first few weeks and 6 hours per week
for the remainder of the semester for a total of 90 hours and 6 semester credits.
Beginning Spanish Language
(Prerequisite: 1 semester college-level Spanish or the equivalent.)
This course uses a communicative approach, focusing on what students can do with the language
as much as what they know about the language. By the end of this course, students
are able to communicate when carrying out everyday tasks, understand phrases and expressions
of common use, and describe aspects of their own past, as well as issues related
to their most immediate needs. The course seeks to provide a basic repertoire of linguistic
elements and sufficient vocabulary to meet these communicative goals; students should be
able to use some simple grammatical structures and in general be able to pronounce in clear,
comprehensible way.
Intermediate Spanish Language
(Prerequisite: 2–3 semesters college-level Spanish or the equivalent.)
This course uses a communicative approach, focusing on what students can do with the language
as much as what they know about the language. By the end of this course, students
understand the principle points of clear texts and writings in standard language; produce
simple and coherent texts about familiar topics in which there is a personal interest; describe
experiences, events, wishes, and aspirations; justify their own opinions; and express
plans for the future. The linguistic elements and vocabulary that are taught prepare students
to deal with non-frequent topics and unpredictable situations.
CIEE Electives
AHIS 3001 BALC
Catalonia and Spain Through the Arts
This course teaches students about Catalan and Spanish culture within the context of art
history. We <strong>study</strong> some of the fundamental issues of the history of Spain and Catalonia, such
as the Spanish Civil War and the Catalan independence movement through the eyes of privileged
witnesses: Velázquez, Goya, Gaudí, Picasso, Dalí, Miró, and more. Relevant <strong>study</strong> tours
are arranged.
COMM 3001 BALC/HISP 3001 BALC
Intercultural Communication
This course aims to examine the main theories in interpersonal and intercultural communication
and give basic skills to acquire the ability to successfully communicate with people
of other cultures. Students analyze the impact of intercultural communication in different
contexts such as when traveling, working, designing a humanitarian project, or interacting
with immigrants from other cultures who come to live in Spain.
COMM 3001 BABC/MKT 3002 BABC
Marketing Cultural Heritage in the Global Age
This course examines how countries, cities, and local institutions market cultural heritage to
attract more visitors and donor support. The course begins by examining cultural heritage as
an important resource for a local economy and ways to apply marketing theory and communication
strategies to cultural tourism including e-commerce, e-business, licensing, and merchandising.
The course also examines how individual sites (museums, natural parks, religious
sites) have applied these principles on a local scale. Comparisons are made between Spanish
and U.S. approaches. Students develop a marketing and communications plan for a cultural site
in Barcelona as part of their course project. By the end of the course, students are able to apply
general principles and practices of strategic marketing and communications to the world of
cultural heritage as well as understand the rich historical and cultural fabric of Barcelona.
LING 3002 BALC
Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition
This course examines the nature and complexity of second language acquisition phenomena
and bilingualism both in the individual and in the society. It provides students with an overview
of second language acquisition theory and its implications for language teaching methodology.
In addition, it focuses on the various opportunities and challenges that bilingualism
presents to today’s society, particularly in the areas of education and politics. Students relate
their own experience as second language learners, as well as their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience in
a bilingual context, to the variety of topics that are presented in the course.
LITT 3001 BALC
Contemporary Short Story: A Comparative Perspective Between North American, Spanish,
and Latin American Traditions
This course is a comparative survey of Spanish, Latin American, and North American modern
fiction with an emphasis on short stories. The aim of the course is to focus on the different
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handling of similar themes (e.g., life around war, family life, individuals and identity in the
society) across these traditions and contrast works from the North American tradition with
that of the Hispanic world. Students analyze and connect each work to its historic and social
context while developing a critical understanding.
Hispanic and European Studies Program (HESP) Electives
(in English)
Ancient Mediterranean: Colonial Encounters and Imperialism
This course examines the nature and complexity of interactions between the regions of the
Mediterranean during the second and first millennia BC. This is a particularly complex phenomenon
both archaeologically and historically, as there is a great deal of political, social,
and linguistic diversity.
Anglo-American Travelers in Spain
This course explores the ways in which Anglo-American writers represent Spain throughout
the 19th and 20th Centuries. Students analyze major writings by such authors as Washington
Irving, Henry W. Longfellow, Ernest Hemingway, George Orwell, Evelyn Waugh, Gerald
Brenan, and Richard Wright, alongside other texts by lesser-known authors.
Between Tolerance and Conflict: Muslims, Jews, and Christians in the Iberian Peninsula
This course seeks to introduce Spanish history as a space and time in which three monotheistic
religions have coexisted for centuries, a unique case in the Western world in which both
tolerance and religious conflict have played defining roles.
Comparative European Politics: Parties and Policies
This course aims at providing students a broad overview of comparative politics, as well as
a deeper knowledge of particular European countries, actors, and institutions in order to encourage
critical thinking about key trends and controversies.
Comparing Media: Anglo Saxon and Latin Tradition
This course focuses on the influences of society, politics, and literature on different media
systems in both Anglo Saxon and Latin countries.
Contemporary Spanish Art
The objective of this course is to offer a survey approach to the history of artistic developments
in Spain, from Goya to present day. In addition to the main artistic events, relevant
political, historical, and cultural issues are covered. Although the course is mainly based on
lectures, visits to museums and exhibitions are part of the course requirements.
Hispanic and Latino Literature in the U.S.
This course provides an introduction to the social and cultural reality of Latinos in the United
States with a particular emphasis on the largest demographic group, the population of Mexican
heritage. The concept of the borderlands is an analytical prism throughout the course,
allowing students to look at Latino cultural identities within the United States as the product
of complex negotiations both inside and outside the country’s geographical borders.
Introduction to the European Union: History, Institutions, and Policies
This course aims to provide U.S. students basic knowledge about the European Union (EU).
It covers the four main areas of <strong>study</strong> concerning this topic: the historical evolution of the
process of European integration, institutional set-up and specific policy-making procedures,
basic economics issues at stake, and the state of the EU’s main policies as of today.
Law and Dictatorship: The Spanish Case
This course examines the evolution of law under dictatorships in a comparative point of
view. Although the Spanish dictatorship (Franquismo) is its focus, other totalitarian experiences
in Europe and Latin America are presented. While this is a course of comparative
legal and political history, present and future developments are also discussed. Although
the time of dictatorship is (almost) finished, authoritarianism is still alive, even if it does
not show itself as the old-fashion dictatorships but dressed as “Showroom Democracies.”
Finally, the relationship between law and non-democratic forms of power in the present
times are analyzed.
Society and Politics in Contemporary Spain
This course examines the sociological and political aspects of post-Franco Spain emphasizing
elements of change and continuity—the constitution, political parties, monarchy, populace,
and immigration.
Transatlantic Perspectives in Literature: Modern Narratives in Spain and the Americas
This course offers a comparative analysis of well-established narrative texts of the Spanish,
Latin American, and English and North American traditions in the light of four main theoretical
approaches in today’s literary criticism. Students read all texts in English and have
the opportunity to contrast their own American and English literary tradition with that of the
Hispanic world. At the same time, they are provided an overview of narrative theory in order
to help them acquire the technical skills necessary to not only analyze individual works, but
also to overcome the limitations of national literatures.
In addition, the Hispanic and European Studies Program (HESP) offers courses taught in
Spanish that may be of interest to Language and Culture students, such as Barcelona: Historia
y Ciudad, Arte y Artistas, Imágenes de España en el Cine Contemporáneo, Sociedad y
Política en la España Contemporánea, and Nacionalismos en la Europa Actual.
a student’s story
When I was accepted to the CIEE Barcelona Language and Culture
Program, I was not certain I’d made the right decision. The
academic program fit me, but things I’d heard about Barcelona
left me wary. Were citizens so proud of their Catalan nationality
that they would refuse to speak with me in Spanish? Did the
young people in Barcelona only party, all the time? Would my
host family resent me, and, even more, could I live with one
after two years on my own?
As my first week drew to a close, I laid such fears to rest. My
señora made special efforts to make sure I felt comfortable,
changing her grocery shopping to fit my food preferences and
preparing excellent Catalan meals. The plans she made with me
were always flexible to ensure that I could pursue any unique
opportunity that came my way. And no one had responded to
my poorly phrased Spanish questions in Catalan.
Within a month, I could understand my peers as they spoke at
conversational speed. I became fascinated by the history of
Catalonia and Spain, and all of my classes, from art to politics,
incorporated the unique relationship into their curriculum. My
friends and I went to different (cheap!) museums every week
to learn about this region’s culture and past. At the same time,
I started a language exchange with another Spanish college
student who wanted to improve her English, and made a great
friend in the process.
I am amazed at the unique people I have met and the places I
have been in less than a semester: the Dali museum in Figueres,
Picasso’s Guernica in Madrid, eating messy calcots in a rural
calcotada—and those are just the CIEE organized trips.
Before I left for Spain, I considered myself an informed and
open-minded person. But reading about things and immersing
oneself in them are entirely different. Inhabiting the crossroads
of Catalonia, Spain, and the European Union is an experience
that cannot be verbalized, but must be lived.
— Samantha Sondag, University of California, Berkeley
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Universitat Pompeu Fabra fall / spring / academic year
history / international relations / internship / legal studies / literature / philosophy / political science / social sciences / spanish language and culture
program snapshot
• Engage in Spanish culture through regular University courses designed for international
students; advance your Spanish speaking skills; and gain professional work
experience through an internship
• Participate in cultural and educational activities, as well as excursions to Girona,
Tarragona, Seville, Córdoba, Granada, or Madrid, all led by expert guides
• Learn about the complex history of the European Union and Spain's role in it
• Let CIEE Guardian Angels guide you through the city and help you feel at home
what you’ll learn
The Liberal Arts program is designed to help advanced-level Spanish language
students develop their language skills and competency, while <strong>study</strong>ing Spanish
history, literature, politics, and culture. Courses in Hispanic Studies at the
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) focus on the emerging EU to help students learn
about its complex history, its future, and Spain’s role in it. Through University
courses, students not only learn about language, history, and culture, but they
also learn to see the world from a different perspective.
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thoughts from abroad
Barcelona es una ciudad que mira al mar y, como tal, un punto
de encuentro de gentes, lenguas y culturas. El programa Liberal
Arts de CIEE en la Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) recoge ese
espíritu. Por un lado, en la UPF podrás participar en los mismos
cursos regulares que los estudiantes Ilegados de diferentes
lugares del mundo, pero unidos por algo en común: han elegido
Barcelona como la ciudad ideal para mejorar su español.
Si te interesa la arquitectura, el diseño, la literatura, el teatro, la
música, el cine y el aprendizaje de otras lenguas, Barcelona es
tu ciudad y la UPF tu universidad. Aquí podrás disfrutar de una
oferta cultural y de ocio como en pocas ciudades europeas, y
además podrás hacerlo en un entorno privilegiado: los edificios
de Gaudí, el Paseo de Gracia, las playas del mar Mediterráneo, la
montaña de Montjuïc, y el arte de Picasso, Miró y Tàpies. Y todo
ello en una universidad joven como tú, y tan dinámica como la
ciudad misma. ¡Nos vemos muy pronto en Barcelona!
— Elena Rodríguez, Resident Coordinator
About the Resident Coordinator
Elena Rodriguez, a native of Barcelona, holds a Master’s in Teaching Spanish from Portland
State University, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Universidad Autónoma
de Barcelona and an A.B.D in Political Science. As part of her doctoral studies, she spent a year
in Mexico at the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey. She has developed a broad knowledge of
American and Spanish educational systems, the fruit of seven years of experience teaching
Spanish and advising in American colleges and three years in Spanish institutions
About the Center Director
Clara Rodes holds an M.B.A. from DePaul University and has extensive business and academic
experience. She has worked in the financial, consulting, and education sectors in
Argentina, Spain, and the U.S. Prior to joining CIEE, Clara worked for over eight years at the
European campus of The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, where she held
the positions of Academic Advisor and Director of Administration. In addition, she has relevant
teaching experience, having taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She currently
teaches at Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
About Other CIEE Staff
Students interact with Nicola Heath, Housing Coordinator; Tali Leizerovitz, Internship Coordinator;
Rebeca López, Administrative Coordinator; Elizabeth Pogoloff, Cultural Activities
Coordinator; Anna Sánchez and Laura Maestu, Registration and Grades Coordinators; Rosalía
Tuñón, Cultural Activities Assistant; and Darcy York, Program Assistant.
academics
Academic Program
The Liberal Arts program is designed for students
with four or more semesters of Spanish
who are interested in significantly improving
their language skills while taking classes in
Spanish history, politics, literature, and culture,
taught in Spanish.
Students complete an intensive Spanish
language course that meets for the first
few weeks of the semester, and then choose
among advanced language electives for the
remainder of the semester. In addition, students
select courses from a range of regular,
direct enrollment UPF courses with Spanish
students; Hispanic and European Studies
Program (HESP) courses taught in Spanish
and specifically designed for American
students; and an internship. All courses are
taught in Spanish.
Academic Culture
CIEE language classes and the internship
seminar are held at the CIEE Study Center,
which is located in a historic building in Passatge
Permanyer, a historic passageway near
Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona’s main square.
CIEE language courses have no more than
12 students in a class, and content courses
rarely exceed 20 students. HESP courses,
held at the UPF, are academically challenging,
dynamic, and involve daily reading and
homework assignments, as well as regular
attendance at lectures. Class size does not
exceed 35 students.
Regular UPF classes may have up to 80
students in a class and emphasis is on attendance
at daily lectures and careful note
taking. Syllaby are not as detailed as in the
American system and students are expected
to decide for themselves which readings from
the syllabus they need to <strong>study</strong> to fill in gaps
missed during the lectures. It is common to
share notes with Spanish students and <strong>study</strong>
together, which can benefit students in their
language learning as well. Relatively less emphasis
is placed on participation and much
greater emphasis on the final exam. UPF
classrooms are modern, comfortable, and
equipped with the most up-to-date technology
used for instruction.
The fall semester begins in early September
and ends just before Christmas. The spring
semester begins in early January and runs
through the end of April. Early departure for or
late return from vacation is not allowed. Any
extended travel should take place prior to the
start of the program, during vacation periods,
or upon completion of the program.
Nature of Classes
HESP courses are with other international
students and not with Spanish students. CIEE
language courses and the internship seminar
are with other CIEE students only. Students
registered in regular university classes take
classes with Spanish students.
CIEE Community Language Commitment
Students take part in the CIEE Community
Language Commitment by speaking Spanish
at all times (except in emergencies). This fosters
a learning community that contributes
to both Spanish language proficiency and
understanding of Spanish society.
Grading System
In CIEE and HESP courses, students are
graded on class participation, in-class activities,
homework assignments, examinations,
papers, and oral presentations, similar to
standards in the United States. In UPF courses,
assessment is based on a final exam.
Some courses require a term paper in addition
to the final exam. Occasionally, a term
paper can substitute for the final exam. Midterms
are rarely given. Spanish professors
grade on a 10-point scale, which is converted
to a letter grade.
Students must check with their professors to
find out important exam and other due dates.
Under no circumstances will CIEE alter the
deadline for a student who has booked travel
on an exam or assignment due date.
about barcelona
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain with its own
distinctive history, culture, and language. Its metropolitan area has a population
of 2.8 million and is set between the mountains and the Mediterranean. Walking
though the city, one can observe 2,000 years of architectural history—Roman
ruins, the network of narrow streets in the Old Town, the 19th century Eixample
district with its original examples of Modernista architecture—contrasting with
the ultramodern showpieces that continue to redesign its skyline.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
The Universitat Pompeu Fabra was established in 1990. It offers degrees in law, economics,
business, social sciences, communications, humanities, and technology.
UPF features a highly dedicated teaching staff, small class size, focus on technology,
and an international outlook. The University is located throughout Barcelona,
with buildings near the Ramblas, the Olympic Village, and the port. Students also
take classes at the CIEE Study Center.
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living
Housing and Meals
Students can live in either Spanish homes or
in a student residencia (residence hall) with
other Spanish and international students.
Students living in a homestay have breakfast
and dinner at home, while lunch is at
the student’s expense, and many eat at the
several university-run cafeterias. Meals are
not included in the student residencia option,
but students share fully equipped kitchens
where they can prepare their own meals. All
homestays and residencias are located in the
city of Barcelona, and students take public
transportation to their classes; the average
commute to the city center, by metro or bus,
is 30 minutes.
As space in the residencias is limited, students
who are not placed there are placed in
a homestay. Students who are not assigned
the housing option of their choice will be notified
by the resident staff prior to arriving in
Barcelona.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Barcelona before even leaving home—by
participating in a CIEE Online Pre-Departure
Orientation. Meeting with students online,
the Resident Coordinator shares information
about the program and site, highlighting issues
that alumni have said are important, and
giving students time to ask any questions
before leaving home. The online orientation
allows students to connect with others in the
group, reflect on what they want to get out
of the program, and learn what others in the
group would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal
for the pre-departure orientation is simple:
to help students understand more about the
program and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals.
internship
An internship allows students to have a practical
experience in an organization within a
variety of industry sectors. Placements are
carefully selected and Liberal Arts students
develop projects in NGOs, cultural institutions
and museums, art galleries, and magazines
and publishing companies, among others.
In addition to the on-site work experience,
students have a weekly classroom component
that provides academic support to
their practical experience. Students must
have five semesters of college-level Spanish
to participate.
A three-day orientation session conducted
at the beginning of the program introduces
students to the country, culture, and the
academic program. It also provides practical
information about living in Spain and, in
particular, Barcelona. Themes such as the
Spanish university system, banking, safety,
how and where to shop, bilingualism in Catalonia,
cultural adaptation, and many others
are covered. A language placement exam is
also conducted during orientation, and students
are placed in the appropriate language
courses based on the results. Orientation includes
both structured cultural activities and
independent sightseeing, and ongoing support
is provided on an individual and group
basis throughout the program.
Internet
Students receive a UPF student card and
email account and have access to all university
computer rooms for class-related
activities. They also receive a code and
password for Campus Global (the UPF Intranet),
which gives them access to class
notes, slides, and their professors’ contact
information. In addition, students can use the
computer room at the CIEE Study Center. All of
the student residencias and the vast majority
of the homestays have wireless Internet
access. Students are encouraged to bring
wireless-enabled laptops.
eligibility
• Overall GPA 3.0
• Junior standing and above
• 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or
equivalent
duration
Fall
16 weeks: early September–mid-December
Spring
16 weeks: early January–late April
Academic Year
31 weeks: early September–late April
culture
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is supplemented
with required field trips and excursions,
which include visits in Barcelona (art and
history museums, cathedral, monuments,
port, guided tours of the historical district,
and more) and day excursions to such locations
as the Dalí Museum in Figueres, the
Jewish quarter in Girona, the Roman amphitheater
in Tarragona, and the lush Penedés
wine region. Students enjoy one overnight
trip to one of the following locations: Seville
and Córdoba, Granada, or Madrid. Field trips
and excursions supplement class work and
introduce students to the rich diversity of
the geographic, linguistic, and cultural areas
of Spain and its major cities.
Other cultural activities include those designed
to bring American and Spanish
students together, including conversation
exchanges with Spanish students. Cultural
activities include Spanish cooking class, flamenco
shows, and movies. Although there
are no formal community service activities
on this program, volunteer opportunities can
be arranged by CIEE staff.
Guardian Angels
Guardian Angels are local university students
who accompany CIEE students on
group activities and also participate in field
trips and other events. Guardian Angels are
like Spanish brothers and sisters, helping
students make friends at the University,
introducing them to the city’s culture, and
generally helping them adapt to life in Barcelona.
The Guardian Angels Program is a
unique feature found at the CIEE Study Center
in Barcelona.
Language Activities
In order to reinforce their language learning,
students are encouraged to participate in
the Intercambio program. This is a program
of language exchange with locals to help students
improve their oral language skills. A
program of language activities has been developed
to enhance the student’s language
learning and cultural immersion.
language
Catalan
Castilian Spanish and Catalan are both official
languages in Barcelona and the region.
Catalan is regularly used in all aspects of life,
but not imposed on non-Catalan speakers.
Taxi drivers, shopkeepers, service representatives,
professors, and homestay families
all speak clear Castilian whenever a Spanish
speaker is present. Spanish is widely
used at the university, and CIEE students
are advised on which classes are taught in
Spanish. While it is not necessary to speak
Catalan to survive in Barcelona, you will find
that learning a few words can be an enjoyable
experience and open doors to making
friends with your hosts.
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $15,500
Spring 2011: available 8/15/10
Academic Year 2010–11 $29,500
CIEE fees for 2010–11 include pre-departure
advising, an optional on-site airport meet
and greet, full-time leadership and support,
tuition, housing, two meals per day in the
homestay, orientation, organized cultural
activities, local excursions, field trips, and a
CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance
and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,300
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,800
Additional Meals* (homestay option) $ 750
Books and Supplies $ 300
Local Transportation $ 400
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 6,050
*Students living in the residencia are responsible
for all meals, estimated at $2,000
per semester.
Check our website for current fees.
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coursework
Program Requirements
All students take five courses each semester. Students complete an intensive Spanish
language course that meets for the first few weeks of the semester, then choose one advanced
Spanish language elective for the remainder of the semester. The remaining three
courses are chosen from UPF direct enrollment courses, HESP courses, and a CIEE internship.
Students with strong Spanish language skills are expected to take one direct enrollment
course at UPF.
All students take a Spanish placement exam during orientation from which they are placed in
the appropriate Spanish language course. CIEE reserves the right to place participants in the
language course for which the student is best prepared based on the results of the exam.
Credit
Recommended credit for the semester is 15 semester/22.5 quarter hours. Recommended
credit for the academic year is 30 semester/45 quarter hours.
Students may request to take an additional elective for a total of 18 credits per semester.
All students must enroll in at least 15 semester credits.
Contact hours for CIEE, HESP, and the intensive language courses are 45 hours and recommended
credit is 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours, unless otherwise indicated. Credits
and contact hours for regular UPF courses vary.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Faculty
All regular University and HESP courses are taught by faculty from the Universitat Pompeu
Fabra. CIEE language courses are taught by experienced professors who specialize in
Teaching Spanish as a Second Language. The Internship Seminar is taught by a professor
experienced in both cross-cultural and business disciplines.
courses
Required CIEE Intensive Language Courses
Students are placed in one of the following courses, taught in Spanish.
SPAN 3001 BALA
Advanced Spanish Grammar, Composition, and Conversation
This course is designed for advanced students with a strong background in Spanish language.
The course places special emphasis on complex aspects of grammar, such as the
subjunctive and conditional moods. Students also learn how to handle different registers
or styles of Spanish (e.g. formal and informal) necessary to communicate effectively in all
types of cultural situations. The course covers all four modalities: reading, writing, listening,
and speaking. It is specifically designed to prepare students for university courses.
SPAN 3008 BALA
Advanced Spanish for Academic Discourse
The objective of this course is to improve the students’ communicative and writing skills in
order to facilitate their relationship with the academic environment and university classes.
The course focuses on developing vocabulary and discourse styles for academic verbal
communication. Through a number of class presentations, students are expected to put into
practice a variety of discourse styles. Students also read newspaper articles from a variety
of Spanish-speaking countries.
SPAN 4002 BALA
Advanced Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is designed to meet the needs of heritage students. Heritage students include
native speakers who learned Spanish at home, but who have had little or no formal education
in the language. The course helps students develop a formal understanding of grammar,
enrich their vocabulary, facilitate their ability to speak about a wider range of topics, and use
different registers (formal, informal, etc.) in both written and spoken Spanish.
Required CIEE Semester Language Courses
Students take one of the following during the semester.
LING 4002 BALA/SPAN 4006 BALA
Language and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World
The subject of this course—the relationship between language and society—was traditionally
known as “sociolinguistics.” An enormous field, sociolinguistics deals with issues such as
language maintenance and change; language variation; linguistic nationalism and language
as a marker of social identity; and language policy. Language is both a principle means of
transmitting culture and one of its most important systems. Some researchers have even
gone so far as to assert that language can shape culture. This course explores all of these
questions in the context of Spanish as it is developed and currently spoken in Spain and the
Spanish-speaking world.
LING 4003 BALA/SPAN 4005 BALA
Spanish Linguistics
Linguistics, the science of language, explores answers to common questions about the way
that human languages are constructed. How do we learn our first language? Is there a common
structure underlying all languages? Why is it difficult to learn a second language? Using
Spanish as our base, this course explores various components of linguistics: phonology
(sounds), morphology (words), syntax (grammar and rules), and semantics (meaning).
Students discover aspects that are common to the world’s languages, how languages are
“put together,” and explore interesting features unique to Spanish.
SPAN 3006 BALA
Advanced Spanish Grammar, Composition, and Conversation II
This course is designed to meet the needs of students who desire further work on Spanish
grammar and structure after the intensive course. The course continues to develop complex
aspects of Spanish grammar and syntax through analysis of texts (oral and written), presentations,
and short compositions. Specific attention is placed on expository writing required in
direct enrollment courses at UPF and in giving short oral presentations in class.
SPAN 4003 BALA
Advanced Spanish Writing and Stylistics
This course is designed for students who want to develop their writing skills in Spanish. The
course focuses on all types of texts and presents the tools of description, narration, explanation,
and hypothesis. Students learn to use rhetorical devices effectively and develop cohesive
and logical arguments. The course helps students expand their vocabulary. Particular
emphasis is placed on expository writing necessary for success in academic settings.
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SPAN 4004 BALA
Advanced Writing and Stylistics for Heritage Speakers
This course is designed for heritage speakers who want to improve their writing skills in
Spanish. While special emphasis is placed on expository writing, students explore other
types of texts including creative narration and translation. Rhetorical devices to help improve
cohesion, logical argumentation, and style are presented. Although bilingualism is a
positive aspect of one’s linguistic and cultural heritage, it can present special challenges for
those who regularly use more than one language. These challenges, as well as techniques for
using bilingualism to one’s advantage, are explored.
CIEE Internship
INSH 3003 BALA
Internship
An internship allows students to have a practical experience in an organization within a variety
of industry sectors. Placements are carefully selected and Liberal Arts students develop
projects in NGOs, cultural institutions and museums, art galleries, magazines and publishing
companies, among others. In addition to the on-site work experience, students have a
weekly classroom component that provides academic support to their practical experience.
Students must have five semesters of college-level Spanish to participate. Recommended
credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. Contact hours: 135.
Hispanic and European Studies Program (HESP) Courses
Not all classes are offered each semester. The final list of courses will be available upon
arrival in Barcelona.
Art and Artists/Arte y Artistas
This course introduces students to the most important aspects of the art of the avantgarde
during the 20th Century. It focuses on the <strong>study</strong> of the works of four artists deeply related to
Catalunya: Picasso, Miró, Dalí, and Tàpies.
Barcelona: History and City/Barcelona: Historia y Ciudad
Students examine the past and present of this cosmopolitan European city, from its pre-
Roman roots to its modern architecture. Special emphasis is placed on the typical Catalan
and Mediterranean features in the development of contemporary Barcelona. City visits and
tours complement in-class lectures
Barcelona-Madrid: Literature and Cinema facing Contemporary Urban Reality/Barcelona/
Madrid: la Literatura y el Cine Frente a la Ciudad Contemporánea
This course analyzes two issues: first, it explores how to think about the contemporary city
as it is represented in art (literature, cinema, painting, comic, or television). Secondly, it analyzes
how to place this reflection on current context of debate on nationality, globalization,
and local or collective identity.
Catalan Language and Culture/Lengua y Cultura Catalana
This class introduces students to the grammatical structures of the Catalan language. Students
work on vocabulary building through exercises, readings, videos, and commentary on
Catalan culture.
Communication and Society in Spain/Comunicación y Sociedad en España
This course intends to show the functioning and structure of the media in Spain. For that
purpose, sessions alternate theory and practice in order to reflect the general communication
system and its peculiarities.
Contemporary Spanish Society and Politics/Sociedad y Política en España
This class examines the sociological and political aspects of post-Franco Spain, emphasizing
elements of change and continuity, such as the constitution, political parties, monarchy,
populace, and immigration.
Contemporary Spanish Literature (20th Century)/Literatura Española Contemporánea
This class provides students a critical approach to the different genres, literary trends, and
most representative authors of Spanish literature during the contemporary period of the 20th
Century. The texts are placed into context by dealing with the different literary issues that arise
from them, as well as their relation with the arts, history, and thinking of their time.
Contemporary Spanish Theater: Light and Shadows/Luces y Sombras del Teatro
Español Contemporáneo
This course offers a broad view of Spanish contemporary theater from pre-Spanish Civil War
(with its unquestionable founding fathers, Lorca and Valle-Inclán) until the present. The
course reviews the work of well-known playwrights such as Buero Vallejo, as well as more
unorthodox ones (Jardiel Poncela, Mihura). Emphasis is placed on directors who marked
new tendencies (Alonso, Layton, Victor, García, Pasqual), and the spaces where theater has
taken place (from national to alternative theaters). The last third of the course focuses on
the most representative creators of current Catalan theater (Benet y Jornet, Belbel, Cunillé),
without a doubt the most varied and productive in Spain.
Eastern Europe through its Cities/ Europa del Este a través de sus Ciudades
Venture into the cultural history and current prospects of the countries of eastern Europe
such as Czech Republic, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Russia, Hungary, and Poland. Learn
about old and new socio-political realities, analogies and differences from Western Europe,
cultural and historical ties with Spain, and art and literature as carriers of dreams and failures
of these countries.
El Quijote and 20th Century Spanish Philosophical Thought/El Quijote y el Pensamiento
Filosófico Español del Siglo XX
This course offers a brief overview of the most representative Spanish philosophers of the past
century. Starting with the philosophers who have analyzed Cervantes’ El Quijote, the course
also outlines the most important tendencies of contemporary Spanish philosophical thinking.
Goya and the Art in Europe at the time of Revolutions/Goya y el Arte en la Europa de
las Revoluciones
This course offers a vision of Goya and interpretations of his career and his vigour. The artist
is placed in the context of his time and is reinterpreted from the perspective of modernity
and the avantgarde.
Hispanic Poetry/Poesía Hispánica
Through reading and commentary of selected texts, the goal of this course is to <strong>study</strong> Hispanic
poetry from its origins in the Middle Ages to present day.
Images of Spain in Contemporary Cinema/Imágenes de España en el Cine Contemporáneo
This course offers a vision of Spanish cinema, from the beginning of democracy in the 70s
until present day. Special attention is placed on directors who are well known for their artistic
values as well as for their capacity to reflect the Spanish society and the recent social
changes in Spain, such as Almodóvar, Amenábar, Médem, or Guerín.
Literary myths and philosophy in Hispano-European Tradition/ Mitos Literarios y Filosofía
en la Tradición Hispano-Europea
This course analyzes specific dimensions of Spanish tradition through one of the founding
myths of Western culture: the figure of Don Juan. The character of Don Juan is persistent in
myths of European tradition dating back to medieval legends and has subsequently given
rise to different versions and commentaries by scholars, writers and philosophers, both
through the arts (Molière, Mozart, Byron, Mérimée, Dumas, Strauss, Trakl, Puskin), and philosophy
(Kierkegaard, Ortega, Gasset, Unamuno) .
Nationalisms in Europe. An Approach from the Catalan Case/Nacionalismos en la Europa
actual: una aproximacióna partir del caso Catalán
In this course, students learn about the different types and approaches to nationalism. They
use them to analyze the Catalan and other Spanish and European cases (programs, social base,
politics, strategies), and discuss their present and foreseeable future in an integrated Europe.
Oral Expression Techniques/Técnicas de Expresión Oral
This seminar is for students who wish to improve their spoken Spanish in academic or formal
contexts. The seminar follows a methodology that combines communication practice with
reflection and observation of the resources and linguistic phenomena.
Social Movements and Contemporary World. U.S., Europe and Spain (1950–2009)/Movimientos
Sociales y Mundo Contemporáneo. Estados Unidos, Europa y España (1950–2009)
This course looks into modern social movements (civil rights, peace, feminist, college...) and
examines some of the major activists and the social sectors that form them. It studies their
foundations and analyzes their impact. The course has two goals, monographic and comparative.
A comparative analysis enriches the vision of individual cases, and allows one to
relate the historical development of these proposals and highlight existing influences.
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Regular University Classes at UPF
The following list is a general selection of regular UPF courses available to international students,
subject to change. CIEE students enroll in Trimester I courses in the fall and Trimester
II courses in the spring.
Humanities
Trimester I: Comparative Literature, Contemporary Art, Contemporary Thought I, European
Literary Tradition I, Geography, Greek Art, History of Ideas II, Introduction to the Classic World,
Medieval History, Modern Reason I, Philosophy of Religion, and Primitive Art
Trimester II: Comparative Literature, Contemporary History I, Contemporary Literature I, Contemporary
Thought I, Esthetics and Cultural Philosophy, Ethics and Political Philosophy, European
Literary Tradition II, Introduction to the History of Religion, Medieval History, Modern
Art, Modern History, Pre- and Ancient History, The Novel of the Postwar Period and Democracy,
and Theory of Art
Politics and Public Administration
Trimester I: Advanced Social Theory, International Public Law I, Political Actors: Parties and
Interest Groups, and Public Policy II
Trimester II: Finance and Tax Law, Intergovernmental Relations, International Public Law II,
Political Science II, Research Methods, and Spanish Politics I and II
School of Audiovisual Communication
Trimester II: Film Theory
a student’s story
My experience in Barcelona on the CIEE Liberal Arts program
was amazing. Even though I am a native Spanish speaker,
my semester in Spain was highly educational. Not only was I
able to perfect my Spanish, but I was also able to get to know
the Catalan culture. The classes were very interesting due
in part to the professor’s enthusiasm and also because of
the subjects. I found that the CIEE staff offered great advice
when the time came to choose my classes. The staff was also
there to help solve any problems and make my experience
as stress-free as possible.
However, it is hard to be stressed when you are in Barcelona
because the city has many ways to unwind; you can either
spend your day at the beach, walking around the city and getting
to know its sites, or traveling to other locations in Spain
which are conveniently close and easy to access.
— Victoria Flores, Brown University
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(legal studies) Madrid, Spain
criminal law / european union studies / family law / history of law / international law / internship / labor union law / philosophy of law / political economy / political science
public government law / public policy / religion and law / roman law / spanish law / spanish legal language
program snapshot
• Take an advanced Spanish language course with a focus on legal terminology
• Focus on the Spanish legal system through a CIEE core course; take regular University
courses in law and political science; consider a law-related internship
• Live with other Legal Studies students and a CIEE Resident Fellow affiliated with
the Universidad Carlos III
• Continue class outside the classroom through activities such as visits to
Congress, Parliament, and guided tours of the historical district; and excursions
to sites of cultural importance
what you’ll learn
The Legal Studies program offers highly motivated students with a strong Spanish
background from any academic discipline the opportunity to further develop their
Spanish language skills, while pursuing a co-curricular program focused on law,
mediation, and human rights in Spain. The program goals are achieved through a
specially designed language course, a course on legal issues in Spain, an optional
internship, and law and mediation elective courses at the Universidad Carlos III
de Madrid.
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thoughts from abroad
Preparing for law school admission is a challenging task. Madrid,
the country’s capital and seat of Spanish government, offers
an exceptional opportunity to explore the relationship between
law and human behavior. Here the highest court, the Audiencia
Nacional, tests out the Spanish constitution and other binding
laws enacted for corporate governance, gender equality,
labor unions, child protection, penal codes, and property
disputes. Through site visits and an internship opportunity,
you’ll experience how madrileños adapt to European Union
regulations and its conflicts, such as required access for the
physically disabled, new environmental codes, and human
rights. In addition to taking regular University courses in
law with Spanish students, you’ll gain analytic thought and
problem-solving skills, as well as critical reading abilities that
can assist in selective entrance to graduate programs in the
United States. I look forward to welcoming you to Madrid!
— Senzeni Steingruber, Resident Director
About the Resident Director
Senzeni Steingruber has a Bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and earned her Master’s
in European Cultural Planning from De Montfort University (UK) where she focused on cultural
diversity in the ethnic neighborhood of Lavapíes, Madrid. Senzeni has studied in Lausanne, Switzerland
and Waterloo, Canada where she completed degrees in Architecture and Environmental
Studies. She has lived in Berlin, Montreal, Rome, and Helsinki before settling in Madrid, where
she has worked with the CIEE Study Center in Madrid since 2005. Senzeni speaks English, German,
French, and Spanish.
About the Academic Advisor
Dr. Helena Soleto, a law professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, is the Academic Advisor for
the program and also teaches the core course.
academics
Academic Program
The CIEE Legal Studies program is designed
for advanced Spanish language students who
are highly motivated to improve their Spanish
language skills through coursework focused
on law, mediation, and human rights, while
also participating in a Legal Studies internship
in Madrid.
Academic Culture
The Law Department at the Universidad Carlos
III de Madrid offers various degree programs
with a total enrollment of nearly 1,200 students.
All courses are held in classroom
buildings on the Getafe campus, where the
Department of Law and the CIEE Study Center
office are located. Courses are academically
challenging, dynamic, and involve daily reading
and homework assignments, as well as
required attendance at lectures. The size of
regular University courses varies from 25 to
80 students. The Advanced Spanish and Legal
Language and Law in Contemporary Spain
courses have an average of 15 students per
class. University classrooms are modern,
comfortable, and equipped with the most
up-to-date technology used for instruction.
Students undertaking an internship meet
regularly with the course coordinator and other
CIEE students, but participants spend the
majority of their internship for credit with an
individual supervisor at the practicum site.
Universidad Carlos III is one of the only public
universities in Spain with new education
guidelines according to European Union
regulations set forth in the Bologna Agreement,
resulting in an academic schedule
that is very similar to U.S. higher education.
The CIEE courses offered in the fall semester
begin in late August and end in December.
Students enrolled in regular courses in the
Law Department during the fall can arrange
to take early exams in December. The spring
semester program begins in late January and
runs through late May or late June. Early departure
is not allowed. Any extended travel
should take place prior to the start of the
program, during vacation periods, or upon
completion of the program.
Nature of Classes
The required core course, Law in Contemporary
Spain, and regular University courses
are with Spanish and international students.
The Advanced Spanish and Legal Language
course and the Legal Studies Internship are
with other CIEE students.
CIEE Community Language Commitment
Students take part in the CIEE Community
Language Commitment by speaking Spanish
at all times (except in emergencies).
This fosters a learning community that contributes
to both Spanish language proficiency
and the understanding of Spanish culture
and society.
Grading System
In all courses, students are graded on class
participation, in-class activities, homework
assignments, examinations, papers, and oral
presentations, similar to standards in the
United States. Numerical grades are given
based on a 10-point scale and converted to
a U.S. letter grade.
about madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is located in the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula.
Points of interest include the historic center dating back to the Hapsburg
Empire and world-renowned art museums, including the Prado, Reina Sofia, and
Thyssen-Bornemisza. In addition to being a rich cultural heritage site, Madrid is
a lively, artistic metropolis that can be experienced through its variety of food,
tapas bars, dance shows, operas, music concerts, outdoor parks, jazz clubs, soccer
matches, ethnic neighborhoods, and contemporary theater and cinema.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
Established in 1989, the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid received Spain’s prestigious
International Campus of Excellence Award this year. The Universidad Carlos
III is Spain's first and only public university to have adopted the Bologna initiative,
including a U.S.-style academic calendar. The University admits nearly 4,000
students at the Getafe campus, located in the southern metropolitan area. CIEE
students take classes in three schools: humanities, social sciences, and engineering.
Easily accessible by public transportation, the Getafe campus is approximately
30 minutes by bus and 15 minutes by train from the Atocha train station.
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living
internship
eligibility
Housing and Meals
Housing and meals are included in the
program fee. Students live in furnished apartments
with other CIEE students and with a
CIEE Resident Fellow or CIEE host. Fellows are
law professionals, graduate students, and/or
staff members at the Universidad Carlos III de
Madrid. They provide general guidance during
the students’ time in Madrid.
All apartments are located in the city of
Madrid and, in most cases, are in the same
building and/or neighborhood. Students
have an individual room and full kitchen
access with a variable meal plan in an informal
academic and social community. To
accommodate student class and internship
schedules, the meal plan comprises a meal
service, University cafeteria meal tickets
and a supplementary food stipend. The CIEE
Resident Fellow also arranges weekly group
meals to help foster cultural reflection among
participants. Students take public transportation
to their classes at the Getafe campus,
which is easily accessible by public transportation
and is approximately 30 minutes by
bus and 15 minutes by train from the Atocha
train station.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Madrid before even leaving home—by
participating in a CIEE Online Pre-Departure
Orientation. Meeting with students online, the
Resident Director shares information about
the program and site, highlighting issues that
alumni have said are important, and giving
students time to ask any questions before
leaving home. The online orientation allows
students to connect with others in the group,
reflect on what they want to get out of the
program, and learn what others in the group
would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal for
the pre-departure orientation is simple: to
help students understand more about the
culture
program and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress towards their goals.
A week-long, mandatory on-site orientation
session conducted at the beginning of the
program introduces students to the country,
culture, and the academic program. It also
provides practical information about living in
Spain, and in particular, Madrid. Themes such
as the Spanish university system, banking,
security and safety, and cultural adaptation
are covered. A diagnostic language skills examination
is also conducted to determine the
linguistic level of all participants, ensuring that
each student is placed in appropriate courses.
Orientation includes both structured cultural
activities and independent sightseeing. Ongoing
support is provided on an individual and
group basis throughout the program.
Internet
Students receive an individual University
email account and full access to Aula Global,
where they can check their course registration
and grades as well as professors’ notes
and additional course materials. Students
have unlimited access to an extensive network
of computer workstations and labs for
class-related activities on campus. The University
campus has public wireless Internet
service and students are encouraged to bring
wireless-enabled laptops to use on campus
and in the CIEE office. All CIEE accommodations
provide unlimited Internet access.
duration
A for-credit internship with a legal focus is
available to participants. The purpose of
the internship is to immerse CIEE students
in local work practices within the legal
arena. On-site internship experiences are
complemented by a solid academic classroom
component.
engagement
Intercambios
CIEE, in collaboration with the University’s
Aula de Idiomas, organizes conversation
exchanges (Intercambios) between Spanish
students at the Universidad Carlos III
and CIEE participants. Intercambios give
students the chance to put into action what
they are learning in their language courses,
meet their Spanish peers, and set up individual
language activities.
Community Involvement
Through the Universidad Carlos III community
program, CIEE students can participate
in volunteer work. Students may assist disabled
students, coordinate games and other
activities with children, or visit with the elderly.
Volunteer opportunities also exist with
organizations focused on immigration and
other social issues.
Personal Skills Development
and Culture Workshops
In conjunction with the Universidad Carlos
III, CIEE coordinates a series of non-credit
workshops each semester dealing with
personal development while living abroad.
Some workshops are only open to CIEE
students, while others allow interaction
with Spanish students and invited speakers.
Past workshop topics have included
culture shock, dating across cultures, race
and identity issues, eating well and basic
cooking methods, stress management, job
interview skills, and re-entry at the end of
the semester.
• Overall GPA 3.0
• 6 semesters of college-level Spanish or
equivalent
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $15,300
Spring 2011: available 8/15/2010
Academic Year 2010–11: $29,100
The CIEE fees 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing, all
meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions,
field trips, pre-departure advising,
and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides
insurance and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,250
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,800
Books and Supplies $ 300
Local Transportation $ 600
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 5,450
Check our website for current fees.
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is supplemented with
required field trips and excursions. These
may include visits in Madrid (Congress,
Parliament, the High Courts, or guided tours
of the historic district) and day excursions
to historic Toledo to explore its Jewish and
legal heritage, the Natural Park of Hoces de
Duratón, the Monastary of El Escorial, the
Roman architecture of the city of Segovia,
the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alcalá de
Henares, and the Royal Palace and gardens
of Aranjuez. CIEE offers one weekend trip
which may be to Asturias, Galicia, Extremadura,
or Andalusia. Field trips and excursions
supplement class work and introduce students
to the rich diversity of the geographic,
linguistic, and cultural areas of Spain and its
major cities.
Fall
18 or 24 weeks: late August–mid-December
Spring
18 or 24 weeks: late January–late May or
late June
Academic Year
36 or 48 weeks: late August–late May or
late June
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coursework
Program Requirements
All students enroll in two CIEE courses: Advanced Spanish and Legal Language and Law in
Contemporary Spain. Students complete their academic program by selecting two or three
elective courses through the Department of Law or the Department of Sociology at the Universidad
Carlos III de Madrid.
Students have the option of enrolling in a Legal Studies Internship in place of one of the elective
courses if approved by their home school and if they meet the academic requirements.
Credit
Total recommended credit for the semester is 12–15 semester/18–22.5 quarter hours and
for the academic year 24–30 semester/36–45 quarter hours. Students must be enrolled in a
minimum of 12 semester credits to be in the program.
Contact hours for CIEE and regular University courses are 45 hours and recommended credit
is 3 semester /4.5 quarter hours, unless otherwise indicated.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Faculty
Regular University courses are taught by faculty from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
Language courses are taught by experienced professors who specialize in teaching Spanish
as a second language and in the law.
courses
Required CIEE Courses
LEGL 3001 MDLS
Law in Contemporary Spain
This class examines the legal and political aspects of post-Franco Spain, emphasizing elements
of change and continuity as they relate to the law—the constitution, political parties,
legal practice, and public policy related to gender and immigration in Spain. The second half
of the course places these developments in the context of Spain and helps the student gain
a critical understanding of practicing law. This course includes site visits to various institutions
of law, public policy, and legal aid, as well as guest lectures by law experts. Instructor:
Professor Helena Soleto, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
SPAN 4001 MDLS
Advanced Spanish and Legal Language
This class is designed in conjunction with the core course, Law in Contemporary Spain. The
course covers all four communicative skills (listening comprehension, oral communication,
reading, and writing) with special emphasis on complex aspects of the language that are
particularly challenging for English-speakers. The course covers abstract functions of language
such as expressing opinions, resolving conflicts, formulating complaints, making an
argument, and negotiating with another party, especially as it pertains to courts, disputes,
and conflict resolution. Grammatically, emphasis is placed on the correct use of the tools
needed to achieve these aims: complex aspects of the various past tenses, the full range of
subjunctive and conditional moods, and formal and informal registers. In addition, students
are expected to grasp a comprehensive vocabulary of legal terms and concepts assigned by
their professor. The course meets intensively before the other courses begin in order to better
prepare students linguistically, and then continues on a regular schedule.
CIEE Internship
resident fellow testimonial
Having completed my doctoral program in law, I now work in
the law department at the Universidad Carlos III and conduct
research in constitutional law. I am originally from Galicia, but
I have lived in Madrid most of my life. Living with American
students in group housing has been a great cultural experience.
As a Resident Fellow who lives with three CIEE students in a
furnished apartment in the city center, I have organized several
group dinners to discuss many of the things we enjoy in life.
We also watched a Spanish film about the current immigration
problems here in Spain, and had a discussion afterwards about
the political and legal implications on society of having extranjeros
here in Madrid. I will be sad when my students leave at the
end of the semester because we have become great debaters,
cross-cultural communicators, and friends!
— Sabela Oubiño, Resident Fellow
INSH 3003 MDLS
Legal Studies Internship
Students gain practical work experience through a for-credit internship with a focus on legal
matters. Eligibility for the internship is determined by students’ language ability, job skills,
background, and professional attitude. Internships are not guaranteed as Spanish law firms
and legal aid societies make the final selection of eligible students. The purpose of the internship
is to immerse CIEE students into local work practices related to the legal profession.
Students work in local organizations or firms for a total of 80 unpaid hours. On-site internship
experiences are complemented by a solid academic component entailing regular 30 hourlong
classroom meetings. Contact hours: 135 (including on-site work and class meetings).
Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.
Regular University Courses
Please visit the University website for course information at http://www.uc3m.es/portal/
page/portal/internacional/estudiantes/curso_est_hispanicos.
Students can directly enroll in University courses in the Law and/or Sociology departments of
Universidad Carlos III. The law courses do not require previous coursework in legal studies.
Law
Fall
Administration Law I and III
Aeronautical and Space Sciences Law
Business Economics
Business Organization and Administration
Civil Procedural Law
Civil Rights I, II, III, V
Commercial Law I and III
Community Liberties: General Theory
Community Rights
Company Finance Law
Competition Law
Constitutional Rights I, II, and III
Criminal Law I and II
Environmental Law
Financial Accounting I
Financial and Tributary Law II
History of European Integration
History of the Constitutions and their Codification
Industrial Property Rights
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International Organizations
Introduction to Procedural Law
Justice in Computer Sciences and the Rights of New Technologies
Labor and Social Security Rights I
Matrimonial Rights
Political History and Philosophy
Private International Law I
Public International Law I and II
Roman Law
Sector Policies of the European Union I and II
Social Security Law
Sociological Analysis of Law
Spanish Constitutional Law and European Integration
Spanish Economics
Spring
Administrative Law II and IV
Civil Law IV
Commercial Law II
Community Administration Law
Community Liberties: Commercial Aspects
Competition Laws in the European Union
Constitutional Justice and Interpretation
Consumer Rights
Criminal Law III
Criminal Law in Business
Defense of State Legalities and Interests
Diplomatic and Consular Rights
Ecclesiastical Laws of the Spanish State
Executive Processes
Exterior Relations in the European Union
Financial Tributary Laws I
Free Circulation, Customs and Zones of Integration with International Organizations
Fundamental Human Rights
History of Spanish Law
Human Rights and Labor Contracts
Judicial Organization
Justice in Computer Science and the Rights of New Technologies
Labor and Social Security Rights
Laws of Banking and the Stock Exchange
The Logic of Argumentation in Justice and Judicial Procedure
Maritime Navigation Rights
One Currency and the European Union
Parliamentary Law
The Philosophy of Law
Private International Law II
Professional Practices in Public and Private Institutions
Proof in Criminal Procedure
Real Estate and Registry Laws
Sociology
The Spanish State and Religious Phenomenon
Universal Laws of International Commerce
Use and Practice in International Commerce
Sociology
Fall
Marketing
Political Economics
Political Science and Public Administration
Population Theory
Public Policy
Social Anthropology
Social Problems II: Family and Gender
Social Problems III: New Forms of Working
The Social Structure of Spain
Sociological and Business Activity
Sociological Theory I and IV
Urban Sociology
Organizational Sociology
Political and Administrative Sturctures
Production Theory
Social Politics and the State of Wellness
Social Problems I: Inequality and Social Exclusion
Social Problems IV: New Social Problems
Social Psychology
Social Structure and Change
Sociological Theory II and III
The Sociology of Knowledge
Statistics Applied to the Social Sciences III
a student’s story
My personal interest in human rights led me to this unique
program. It has been amazing! As a Spanish and Women Studies
major, I was fascinated with the distinct historical and
philosophical movements we discussed in our law course,
“Derecho español y europeo.” We looked at various arguments
about the nature and the purpose of law, and there are many
differences with the U.S. We also discussed specific examples
in Spain, such as criminal law and the absence of the
death penalty. I liked how our professor encouraged dynamic
class discussions. Some of what I learned in class I then experienced
firsthand in the Legal Studies Internship, which
was arranged for me at a women’s cooperative in Madrid.
The internship focused on helping resolve social problems
stemming from Spanish immigration laws. I really liked the
hands-on experience with the academic mix and felt part of
the community.
— Stephanie Spiro, Brandeis University
Spring
Demograpic Analysis
Economic and Social History of the 19th and 20th Centuries
Market Investigation and Public Opinion
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Universidad Carlos III de Madrid fall / spring / academic year
accounting / audiovisual communication / business / comparative literature / computer science / economics / engineering and technology / european studies / finance
history / humanities / internship / journalism / legal studies / management / political science / sociology / spanish language and culture / tourism
program snapshot
• Take classes on a modern, wireless, green campus offering students regular
University courses alongside Spanish students; perfect your spoken Spanish
with tutors and conversation exchanges
• Join student clubs, from theater and sports to dance, choir, and orchestra
• Intern in the local community based on your major and add real life work experience
to your résumé
• Explore Madrid and Spain through cultural and educational activities such as
visits to museums, theaters, and galleries; travel to sites of cultural importance
what you’ll learn
The Liberal Arts program allows independent, advanced level students the
opportunity to matriculate in a combination of content courses in Hispanic studies
(Estudios Hispánicos) and regular University courses in social sciences, humanities,
journalism, pre-law, and engineering. Students also participate in seminars
with Spanish students while they continue to improve their language skills and
take advantage of the vibrant and rich cultural milieu of Madrid.
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thoughts from abroad
Muy pronto espero darte la bienvenida a mi ciudad favorita
en España: Madrid. Un dicho popular aquí dice que “Gato no
naces, gato te haces.” Los gatos son cerca de cuatro millones
de habitantes nacidos en Madrid y también las personas que
vienen a vivir en este mosaico de geografía y cultura, que
conviven en torno al claroscuro de la ciudad. Es la capital
europea más alta por encima del nivel de mar, un cosmos
donde se encuentran muchas tradiciones españolas, fiestas
religiosas, comidas auténticas como el cocido y muchos
“gatos” amables, jóvenes, inmigrantes y estudiantes. Espero
que tú también te conviertas en un gato para disfrutar de todo
lo magnífico que ofrece Madrid, una sociedad cosmopolitita,
espectacular y moderna.
— Senzeni Steingruber, Resident Director
About the Resident Director
Senzeni Steingruber has a Bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and earned her Master’s
in European Cultural Planning from De Montfort University (UK) where she focused on cultural
diversity in the ethnic neighborhood of Lavapíes, Madrid. Senzeni has studied in Lausanne,
Switzerland and Waterloo, Canada where she completed degrees in Architecture and Environmental
Studies. She has lived in Berlin, Montreal, Rome, and Helsinki before settling in
Madrid, where she has worked with the CIEE Study Center in Madrid since 2005. Senzeni speaks
English, German, French, and Spanish.
academics
Academic Program
The CIEE Study Center in Madrid opened in
2005 at the Universidad Carlos III, one of
Europe’s preeminent public universities. The
CIEE academic program is geared towards
advanced level Spanish speakers who seek
a quality academic experience, including a
for-credit internship with Spaniards, to complement
their cultural immersion in an urban
setting and at a Spanish campus.
The CIEE program is suitable for advanced
Spanish undergraduates with strong language
skills, serious dedication to academic work,
and a background in the humanities, social
sciences, computer science, or engineering. All
students must complete a Spanish placement
test on site to determine their language level.
Each semester the Humanities department
holds as many as thirty seminars taught
by field experts in which CIEE students can
participate alongside Spanish students
for credit. These short-term seminars are
discussion-size classes with various topics
including but not limited to gender, environment,
architecture, contemporary Spanish
issues, mediation, cinema, literary movements,
classical studies, history, religion,
philosophy, and the sciences.
Students interested in taking engineering
courses should note that some engineering
courses are taught in English but many are
taught in Spanish. Students are not encouraged
to take a full course load of engineering
courses (taught at the Leganés Campus).
Academic Culture
Classes are small- to mid-sized (15 to 60 students).
All courses meet two to three times a
week and classes are scheduled every day,
Monday through Friday. Instruction is usually
lecture style and in practice groups. Carlos III
faculty has worked with American, European,
and other foreign students for many years
and is familiar with their expectations. Students
should expect to maintain an active
academic schedule that includes a variety
of structured extra-curricular activities with
Spanish students from the University.
When choosing regular university courses,
keep in mind that Spanish students begin
to <strong>study</strong> in their area of concentration from
their first day at the University. They specialize
and do not tend to take general or core
courses. Spain does not have a liberal arts
educational tradition and different degrees do
not have survey or introductory type classes
as in the United States. Students should not
enroll in courses for subjects they have not
previously studied at the college level.
Estudios Hispánicos and regular university
courses run from early September until early
December in the fall, and from late January to
late April or late May in the spring. The special
Humanities seminars are taught for 10–30
hours at varying times throughout the semester.
Please note that exams for regular
university fall semester courses can take
place as late as late January. Early exams
must be arranged before confirming final
class registration on site.
While extra-curricular activities and personal
travel contribute to the student’s overall European
experience, attendance in class is
mandatory. Early departure for or late return
from vacations is not allowed. Any extended
travel should take place prior to the start of
the program, during the vacation periods, or
upon completion of the program.
Nature of Classes
Participants take classes with other students
from the United States in the Estudios Hispánicos
program and have the opportunity to
directly enroll in regular host university courses
and seminars with Spanish students.
CIEE Community Language Commitment
Students take part in the CIEE Community Language
Commitment by speaking Spanish at all
times (except in emergencies). This fosters a
learning community that contributes to both
Spanish language proficiency and the understanding
of Spanish culture and society.
Grading System
Students are graded on the basis of mid-term
and final examinations, class participation,
and attendance. In some regular university
classes there may be term papers, group
projects, or class presentations and in others,
only an oral or written final exam with
the professor. Most examinations are written
essays. Numerical grades are given based on
a ten-point scale and converted to a U.S. letter
grading scale.
about madrid
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
Madrid, the capital of • Modern, Spain, is wireless, located in green the geographic campus offering center of students the Iberian regular Peninsula.
Points of interest which include they <strong>study</strong> historic alongside center dating Spanish back students; to the Hapsburg tutors and gious conversation International Campus of Excellence Award this year. The Universidad Carlos
University Established courses in 1989, the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid received Spain’s presti-
Empire and world-renowned exchanges art available museums, including the Prado, Reina Sofia, and III is Spain's first and only public university to have adopted the Bologna initiative,
orchestra including a U.S.-style academic calendar. The University admits nearly 4,000
Thyssen-Bornemisza. • Many In addition student to clubs, being from a rich theater cultural and heritage sports to site, dance, Madrid choir, is and
a lively, artistic metropolis • Internships that in can the be local experienced community through according its to variety academic of food, major or students interest at the Getafe campus, located in the southern metropolitan area. CIEE
tapas bars, dance • shows, Cultural operas, and educational music concerts, activities outdoor such parks, as visits jazz to clubs, museums, students theaters, take and classes in three schools: humanities, social sciences, and engineering.
Spain Easily accessible by public transportation, the Getafe campus is approximately
soccer matches, ethnic galleries; neighborhoods, excursions and to contemporary sites of cultural theater importance and cinema.
Madrid and
30 minutes by bus and 15 minutes by train from the Atocha train station.
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living
engagement
culture
Housing and Meals
Housing and meals are included in the program
fee. Students live with one or more
Spanish hosts each of whom have unique
backgrounds and are actively involved in
the community. Housing is in central Madrid
with a commute to campus of 30 to 45 minutes.
Meal options vary and may include one
or two meals per day provided by the host,
by the CIEE program, or independent cooking.
Any meals not provided by the host are
facilitated by a meal service, a meal stipend,
and/or university meal tickets.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Madrid before even leaving home—by
participating in a CIEE Online Pre-Departure
Orientation. Meeting with students online, the
Resident Director shares information about
the program and site, highlighting issues that
alumni have said are important, and giving
students time to ask any questions before
leaving home. The online orientation allows
students to connect with others in the group,
reflect on what they want to get out of the
program, and learn what others in the group
would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal for
the pre-departure orientation is simple: to
help students understand more about the
program and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals.
The mandatory week-long on-site orientation
session, held at the beginning of the program,
is conducted in Spanish. Students are
introduced to the city, culture, and academic
program. Orientation also provides practical
information about safety and security while
living in Madrid and includes both structured
activities and independent sightseeing. A diagnostic
language skills examination is also
conducted to determine the linguistic level of
all participants, ensuring that each student is
eligibility
• Overall 3.0 GPA
• 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or
equivalent to enroll in Estudios Hispánicos
courses
• 6 semesters of college-level Spanish or
equivalent to enroll in regular university
courses
placed in appropriate courses. Ongoing support
is provided on an individual and group
basis throughout the program.
The Universidad Carlos III also holds a two-day
orientation for <strong>study</strong> abroad students which
is included in the CIEE orientation program.
The Spanish language placement test is administered
during this time.
Internet
Students receive an individual University
email account and full access to Aula Global,
where they can check their course registration
and grades as well as professors’ notes
and additional course materials. Students
have unlimited access to an extensive network
of computer workstations and labs for
class-related activities on campus. There are
high speed Internet connections in various
classrooms, which can be used when classes
are not taking place. Students are encouraged
to bring wireless-enabled laptops to
use on campus and in the CIEE office. All CIEE
housing provides Internet access.
duration
Fall
18 or 24 weeks: early September–early
December or late January
Spring
18 or 24 weeks: late January–late April or
late May
Academic Year
36 or 48 weeks: early September–late April
or late May
Intercambios
CIEE, in collaboration with the University’s
Aula de Idiomas, organizes conversation
exchanges (Intercambios) between Spanish
students at the Universidad Carlos III
and CIEE participants. Intercambios give
students the chance to put into action what
they are learning in their language course,
meet their Spanish peers, and set up individual
language activities.
Community Involvement
Through the Universidad Carlos III community
program, CIEE students can participate
in volunteer work. Students may assist disabled
students, coordinate games and other
activities with children, or visit with the elderly.
Volunteer opportunities also exist with
organizations focused on immigration and
other social issues.
Personal Skills Development
and Culture Workshops
In conjunction with the Universidad Carlos
III, CIEE coordinates a series of non-credit
workshops each semester dealing with personal
development while living abroad. Some
workshops are only open to CIEE students,
while others allow interaction with Spanish
students and invited speakers. Past workshop
topics have included culture shock,
dating across cultures, race and identity issues,
eating well and basic cooking methods,
stress management, job interview skills, and
re-entry at the end of the semester.
Language Tutors
Students have the opportunity to check their
written assignments and receive language
help at the University’s Aula de Idiomas.
Additional language support is offered for
regular University courses. With CIEE supervision,
students enrolled in these courses
may find tutors (either graduate students or
classmates) who are willing to help them get
the most out of the class. In general, tutors
meet once a week for an hour as necessary
for up to 10 weeks.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
A workshop on Teaching English as a Foreign
Language is offered each semester for
students interested in teaching during their
time in Madrid. Basic teaching methods and
cross-cultural issues are discussed. Students
receive a packet of essential teaching
materials to support their individual initiatives
on site.
internship
A for-credit internship in the student’s academic
major or interest of choice exposes
students to the realities of contemporary
Madrid. The on-site work is complemented
by an academic component with regular
seminars, tutorials, and office hours.
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is supplemented
with required cultural activities, field trips
to points of interest in the Madrid metropolitan
area, and one weekend excursion to
a historical site in Spain. Some courses also
include field trips and cultural outings as
part of the curriculum. Day excursions may
include trips to locations such as historic Toledo
to explore its Jewish and legal heritage,
the Natural Park of Hoces de Duratón, the
Monastary of El Escorial, the Roman architecture
of the city of Segovia, the UNESCO World
Heritage Site of Alcalá de Henares,and the
Royal Palace and gardens of Aranjuez. The
weekend field trip may be to visit Asturias,
Galicia, Extremadura, or Andalusia. Field trips
and excursions supplement class work and
introduce students to the rich diversity of
the geographic, linguistic, and cultural areas
of Spain and its major cities.
The University’s Espacio de Estudiantes
organizes a number of cultural and sports activities
in which CIEE students are expected
to participate alongside Spanish students.
Students can choose from basketball, hiking,
regional excursions, theater, dance,
music, orchestra, rock climbing, kayaking,
swimming, aerobics, and much more.
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $15,300
Spring 2011: available 8/15/2010
Academic Year 2010–11: $29,100
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing, all
meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions,
field trips, pre-departure advising,
and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides
insurance and other travel benefits
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,250
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,800
Local Transportation $ 600
Books and Supplies $ 300
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 5,450
Check our website for current fees.
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coursework
Program Requirements
In the fall, students take a minimum of one required Spanish language course and three elective
courses. These electives can be chosen from any coursework in Estudios Hispánicos;
a CIEE internship, teaching development course, and special project; or up to two regular
university courses in social sciences, humanities, journalism, law, and engineering if they
demonstrate an adequate language level.
Students who cannot matriculate in regular university courses are encouraged to audit
Humanities seminars along with Spanish students. Space is limited so placement is not
guaranteed in the seminar of your choice.
In the spring, students take a minimum of one required Spanish language course and at least
three courses chosen from Estudios Hispánicos and the regular university departments or
two Estudios Hispánicos and a CIEE internship, teaching course, or special project. Students
must take one regular university course.
Academic year students are not required to take Spanish language in their second semester
and matriculate in at least four courses (totaling a minimum of 12 semester credits) from
the Estudios Hispánicos, CIEE, or regular university offerings, with at least two regular
university courses. Bilingual students may be exempt from the language course by the
University faculty upon completing the on-site placement exam and can substitute it with
another university course.
Upon arrival in Madrid, all students take a placement exam. Students who place below the
advanced level may be required by the Estudios Hispánicos faculty to enroll in an additional
language course for advanced intermediate composition.
Credit
Total recommended credit and a full course load for the fall semester program is 15–18
semester hours/21–25.5 quarter hours, for the spring semester program 12–17 semester
hours/18–25.5 quarter hours, and for the academic year 24–38 semester hours/36–57
quarter hours.
Course contact hours are 45 hours and recommended credit is 3 semester/4.5 quarter
hours per course, unless otherwise indicated. Seminars are one to two credits and 10 to
20 hours, unless otherwise indicated.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Faculty
Courses are taught by faculty from the Universidad Carlos III.
courses
CIEE Courses
Students must receive advance approval from their home institution for any of the three CIEE
courses offered.
CLST 3001 MADR
Seminar on Living and Learning in Madrid
The Seminar on Living and Learning in Madrid is designed to improve students’ intercultural
communication and competence while <strong>study</strong>ing abroad by considering how Spaniards are different
from and similar to themselves and others. The course offers opportunities, both inside
and outside the classroom, to develop insights and the skills necessary to interact effectively
and appropriately, and to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the cultural richness
of Spain. Contact hours: 40. Recommended credit: 3 semester hours/4.5 quarter hours.
INDE 3001 MADR
Special Tutorial Project
Students who are preparing a senior thesis project may design their own course with a University
professor, who meets with them one-on-one for several sessions. A detailed outline
of the student’s project proposal in English and Spanish, and approved by the home campus
advisor, must be submitted for acceptance by the resident staff prior to departure for Spain.
There is an additional fee of $800 per project per semester. Students may undertake one special
tutorial project per semester. Contact hours: 15. Recommended credit: 1 semester/1.5
quarter hours.
INSH 3003 MADR
Internship
The CIEE internship exposes students to the realities of contemporary Madrid. Students
complete assignments related to cross-cultural communication as it pertains to the Spanish
work environment and business practices. Eligibility for the internship is determined by
the student’s language ability, job skills, background, and professional attitude. On-site internship
work is complemented by a solid academic component that meets regularly and is
taught in Spanish. Candidates must send in their application materials before arrival on site
and must indicate their desired track of interest, either based on the positions available or on
their academic major or focus of interest.
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Please visit the University website for program and course information at http://www.
uc3m.es/portal/page/portal/internacional/estudiantes/curso_est_hispanicos.
Required Estudios Hispánicos Language Courses
Students are required to enroll in one of the following Spanish language courses during their
first semester of participation in the program. Students who place at the near native speaker
level or prove they are Spanish-heritage students with a bilingual level during the on-site
placement test will be exempt from this language course requirement.
Advanced Spanish Language and Composition
This course is aimed at students who have completed advanced grammar at the college level
but do not have native oral fluency. Special attention is paid to grammar and vocabulary, in
addition to notions, functions, and uses of the language in real speaking situations. Classroom
instruction includes film viewing and participatory exercises.
Composition
(Intermediate–Advanced Intermediate)
This course is designed for students who cannot demonstrate advanced grammar knowledge
of Spanish on the placement exam. Through an emphasis on writing, combined with a
grammar review, students are expected to acquire functional and useful language skills for
daily practice.
Estudios Hispánicos Elective Courses
The following list is a representative sampling of courses available each semester. Please
consult the official CEH website for an updated and complete list of semester courses at
www.uc3m.es/portal/page/portal/internacional/copia_curso_estudios_hispanicos.
Arte Español
This course studies the evolution of art and architecture in Spain from the 17th century to
the present. Students analyze artistic and historical meaning of masterworks by El Greco,
Velazquez, Goya, Picasso, and other Spanish artists. Studies are complemented with museum
and other site visits in Madrid.
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Cine Español
This course enables students to understand the meaning of film through theory and practice
of Spanish cinema. Students are expected to learn the language of film, while also delving
deeper into assessing Spanish films from Surrealism, the Franco era, and the democracy
transition era to current trends.
Derecho Español y Europeo
This course is an overview of legal concepts, structures, and constitutions in Spain and the
European Union. Students assess civil law, commercial law, labor relations, penal codes, finance
law, and court processes in Spain, while also assessing the judicial and constitutional
structure of the European Union.
Español Académico
(Prerequisite: Bilingual placement during the on-site language test.)
This course is geared towards advanced level students who are seeking to perfect their academic
writing and syntax skills. There is an emphasis on oral and written expression and
reading comprehension through work assignments such as oral speech, translation, linguistics,
and common grammatical problems in academic writing.
Español Coloquial
This advanced Spanish course analyzes various grammatical uses of language in written
texts found in popular Spanish culture. A section also focuses on language and idiomatic
use by Spanish youth. The teaching methodology is based on modern communicative approaches.
This course is not a conversation class and cannot be substituted for the required
Advanced Spanish Language and Composition course.
Español Profesional
Designed for business and economics students, the objective of this class is to gain expertise
in Spanish vocabulary and language skills essential to negotiation, conflict management, banking,
stock markets, advertising, consumer products, international trade, company organization,
insurance and pricing methods, e-commerce, and human resources. This course cannot
be substituted for the required Advanced Spanish Language and Composition course.
Historia de España
Students gain an ample knowledge of Spain’s past and present by researching the history of
Spain from pre-historic times, Medieval Age, Golden Age, Enlightenment, and the 20th Century.
The final objective is to have a complex understanding of the historical development of
Spain through today.
Historia del Presente: España de Hoy
Through lectures, critical newspaper analysis, and readings, students grasp insight into the
historical paradigms that face contemporary Spain. Students evaluate themes related to the
Second Republic, the Spanish Civil War, the Franco era, transition to democracy, contemporary
immigration, and terrorism.
Instituciones Españolas y Europeas
The course objective is a critical overview of the monarchy, executive, judicial, legislative,
and other institutions in the Spanish state system and its challenges. The other half of the
course is focused on evaluating the major institutions and branches of the European Union.
Introducción a la a Economía Española y Europea
(Prerequisite: Micro- and macroeconomics course)
This course analyzes economic concepts such as productivity, employment, public sector,
monetary and fiscal policy, and interest rates as they relate to Spain and the European
Union. Students also look at the economic relationship of Spain and the European Union towards
the rest of the world.
Literatura Española (siglos XIX y XX)
The objective of this course is to follow a critical development of Spanish literature in the
19th and 20th Centuries by reading several works of Peres Galdos, Unamuno, Valle-Inclán,
Garcia Lorca and selected text in poetry and short stories. Students are exposed to such
Spanish literary trends as realismo, naturalismo, modernismo, novecentismo, vanguardia,
existencialismo, realismo social, and posmodernidad.
Literatura Hispanoamericana (siglo XX)
This course evaluates 20th Century Latin American literature through short story narrative
and poetry. Students read works by such authors as Horacio Quiroga, Juan Rulfo, Pablo Neruda,
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and others.
Literatura Siglo de Oro
Students explore the main literary trends and personalities of the Castilian literary tradition of
the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Through an analysis of its most representative works,
the novel, poetry and theater, students are exposed to spiritual and mystical texts, Cervantes
and El Quijote, the theater of Lope de Vega, as well as Calderón de la Barca among others.
Medio Ambiente y Sociedad en España
This course aims to give students a solid understanding of the physical and human geography
of Spain. Topics include vegetation, climate, population, urban geography, regionalism,
immigration, and other geographic concepts. Classes are combined with class outings including
day excursions in Madrid and Segovia.
Periodismo y Medias de Comunicación en Espana
This course looks at the role of journalism and media in society with a particular emphasis on
the political and social evolution of contemporary Spain. Students also investigate methods
of critical news reporting and media research.
Sociología de Genero
Students learn the overarching sociological theories related to the <strong>study</strong> of gender issues
including its historic evolution and the main elements of gender under question in the continuously
transformative contexts of Spanish society.
Teatro Español
Students assess the fundamental periods of Spanish theater in the Golden Age and the 20th
Century as a literary genre and read the works by such playwrights as Lope de Vega, Valle-
Inclán, Garcia Lorca, and others.
Teoría y Práctica del Cuento en Español
The focus of this course is on Spanish short story narrative, its origins, and structure. Students
read texts by literary short story writers such as Garcia Marquez, Borges, Fuentes,
Cortazar, Poniatowska and others, while also writing short essays that incorporate writing
techniques such as space, point of view, story argument, and playwriting.
Regular University Courses
Please visit the University website for more information at www.uc3m.es.
School of Humanities, Communication, and Library Sciences
Audiovisual Communication
Fall
Analysis of the Audiovisual Image, Audiovisual Communication, Audiovisual Technologies and
Techniques, History of 20th Century Spain, History of the Audiovisual Media, Image Theory,
Law Theory, Principles of Economics, Theory and Techniques of Production I
Spring
Audiovisual Narrative, Communication in Journalism, Communication in Publicity, Literary
Trends in Contemporary Culture, Psychology of Audiovisual Media, Radio Workshop, Spanish
Language, Theory and Technique of Production II
Humanities
Fall
Contemporary Literature and Mass Media, General and Applied Semiotics, General Linguistics,
History of Contemporary International Relations, History of Philosophy, Art History,
History of Scientific Revolution, International Conflict Resolution and Law, International Law
and Human Development, Language and Culture of the Classical World, Law Theory I, Literary
Movements, Literary Movements, Literature Theory, Logic, Modern History, Modern History,
New Literary Tendencies, Political History and Philosophy, Pre-History and Ancient History,
Problems of Contemporary Philosophy, Psychology, Public Policy, Regional Geography, Social
Theory, Sociology of Mass Culture, Spanish Language
Spring
Classic Culture, Comparative Literature, Contemporary History, Geography, History of Art II, History
of Philosophy I, Medieval History, Moral Philosophy, The Semantics and Pragmatics of Spanish
Information and Documentation
Fall
Archiving, Automated Cataloguing, Document History, Ethics and Professional Deonotology,
Fundamentals of Business Administration, History of Institutions, Information and Reference,
Internet Technologies, Introduction to Sociology, Judicial Systems of Information and
Documentation
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Spring
Advanced Cataloguing, Communication, Computer Science, Fundamentals and Design of Databases,
Information and Society, Specialized Information Resources, Statistics, Systems of
Knowledge Classification
Journalism
Fall
Economics, History of Spain, Informative Radio, Journalism and Social Change in Spain, The
Law of Information in Multimedia and Interactive Contexts, Political Philosophy, Theory and
Analysis of Audiovisual Documentation Theory of Media Communication
Spring
Communication and Citizen Participation on the Internet, Informational Functions of Design
in Journal Media, The Informational Structure and Effects of the Media, Journalism on the Internet,
Methodologies of Journalistic Investigation, The News in Journalism, News Television,
Spanish Language Applied to the Media, Spanish Language
Sociology
Fall
Contemporary History, Fundamentals of Political Science, Introduction to Law, Introduction
to Sociology, Introduction to the Techniques of Social Investigation, Principles of Economics,
Social Anthropology, Techniques of Qualitative Social Investigation
Spring
Applied Statistics, Computers, Great Movements in the Development of Social Theory, Population
Theory, Social Problems: Inequality and Social Exclusion, Social Psychology, The Sociology
of Development, Sociology in Spain, Techniques of Quantitative Social Investigation
School of Law and Social Sciences
Business Administration
Fall
Administrative Accounting, Fundamentals of Business Administration, Game Theory, Introduction
to Civil Heritage Law, Macroeconomics, Mathematics for Economics I, Principles of
Economics, Statistics II
Spring
Business Law, Econometrics, Economic History, Financial Economics, Introduction to Accounting,
Mathematics for Economics II, Microeconomics, Organizational Behavior, Statistics I
Economics
Fall
Fundamentals of Business Administration, Game Theory, Introduction to Civic Heritage Law,
Macroeconomics, Mathematics for Economics I, Principles of Economics, Statistics II, Theory
of Media Communication, Theory of Microeconomics
Spring
Accounting I, Dynamic Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Economic History, Financial Economics,
Industrial Organization, Journalistic News, Mathematics for Economics II, Microeconomics
Finance and Accounting
Fall
Commercial Rights, Economic History, Financial Economics, Fundamentals of Business Administration,
Introduction to Civic Heritage Rights, Mathematics for Economics, Organization
and Administration, Principles of Economics, Statistics II
Spring
Econometrics I, Financial Accounting I, Financial Administration, Financial Mathematics,
Fixed and Derivative Income Tax, Introduction to Accounting, Microeconomics, Statistics I
Labor Relations and Employment
Fall
Fundamentals of Business Administration, Introduction to Sociology, Principles of Economics,
Principles of Law
Spring
Accounting, Elements of Psychology, Social History and Contemporary Economics, Statistics
Law
Fall
Constitutional Justice and Constitutional Interpretation, The Constitutional Organization of
the Spanish State, Contract Law, Fundamentals of Political Science, History of European Integration,
International Organizations, The Organization and Activity of Public Administration,
Public International Law, Resource Constitution and Systems, Roman Law, Sociology, Spanish
Judicial Systems, Theory of Judicial Law and Sociology, Theory of Media Communication
Spring
Basic Institutions of Administrative Law, The Construction of Judicial Concepts, Duties Law
and the Laws of Tort, Historic Fundamentals of the Judicial System, History of the Constitutions,
Instruments and Regimes of International Cooperation, Introduction to Civil Rights and
Individual Rights, Journalist’s News, Judicial Theory of Criminal Offense, Law and Religion in
Europe, Laws of Informational Technology, Laws of the European Union, Legal Defense and
State Interest, Parliamentary Law, Principles of Economics, Public Freedoms and Constitutional
Rights, Theory and History of Human Rights
Political Science
Fall
Constitutional Rights, Fundamentals of Political Science, History of Political Processes and
Contemporary Elections, Law Theory, Political Analysis II, Principles of Economics, Sociology,
Theory of Political Ideologies II
Spring
Administrative Rights, Behavior and Political Actors I, Constitutional Rights II, International
Organizations and Relations, Political Analysis I, Political Theories and Ideologies I, Public Economics,
Public Government and Politics I, Social Investigation Techniques, Social Structure
and Change, Spanish Sociology, Statistics, Statistics II
Statistics and Business
Fall
Advanced Mathematical Methods II, Computer Programming, Elemental Statistical Theory I,
Exploratory Data Analysis, Fundamentals of Business Administration, Introduction to Sociology,
Mathematical Methods I, Mathematical Methods II, Statistical Inference Techniques I
Spring
Advanced Mathematical Methods I, Computer Science, Elemental Statistical Theory II, Marketing,
Operational Administration, Principles of Economics, Techniques in Statistical Inferences II
Tourism
Fall
Accounting, Decision and Competency, Economic History, English II, Fundamentals of Business
Administration, Introduction to Heritage Law, New World Geography, Principles of Economics
Statistics II
Spring
Contemporary History, English I, History of Art, Introduction to Sociology, Organization and
Administration, Territorial Heritage, Tourist Places and Resources
Engineering and Computer Science Courses
Each academic year, several engineering and computer science courses are offered in English
and held at the Leganes campus. Please check the university website for updated information
at www.uc3m.es.
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Short Humanities Seminars
An updated list will be available upon arrival in Madrid.
Fall
Education for Citizenship and Human Rights
Gladiators: Showcase of Roman Civilization
History of Science and Technology
Spring
Analysis of the Information Society
Ancient Religions through Modern Folklore
Approximating Contemporary Theater: Main Tendencies
Artificial Intelligence in Cinema and Literature
Astrophysics and the Universe Studying Itself
Between Ritual and Spectacle: An Introduction to Greek Theater
Bioethics
Conscience and Human Rights
The Construction of Europe in the Middle Ages
Contemporary International Conflict
Criminology and the Political Criminal
The Culture of the Golden Age
Culture, Literacy, and Libraries in the Development of European Identity
Demographic Challenges of the 21st Century
Education for Citizenship and Human Rights
Environmental Sensitivity: Business Culture and Sustainability
From Pre-History to History: The Beginnings of Civilization in Far East Asia
Geographic and Cinematic Space
Geographical Analysis of the African Continent
Global Organization of Information in the Knowledge Society
Hispania: From Pre Roman Neighborhoods to the End of the Empire
Hispano American Poets and Narrators of the 20th Century
Hispano Roman Buildings of Spectacle: History of their Discovery
Historical Issues of Moral Concepts
History of the Modern World: Keys to Understanding the Historic Process
The History of Social Movements in Contemporary Spain
History of Terrorism: From Hired Assassins to Al Qa’ida
How Does One Make a Dictionary?
Human Dignity: Challenges of the 21st Century
Introduction to Contemporary Art
Introduction to Ethics
Islam, Religion, Culture, and Politics
Language and Society: Spanish in Today’s Context
The Legend of Classic Antiquity: Facts and Myths that have Marked Human History
The Limits of Knowledge
Man and the Machine: From the Timepieces to Molecular Machines
Mediterranean Cultures throughout History
Philosophy and Literature: A Philosophical Reading of Literary Texts
The Popularization of Science
Problems of Science Fiction
Religions of the Ancient World: The Case of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece
The Republic in the Civil War
Science and Critical Thought
Secret Information and Intelligence Services: From Spying to Global Security
Sex, Gender, and Identity: Introduction to the Queer Theory
Spain in the 20th Century
Spanish Architecture of the 20th Century: from Modernism to Post- Modernism
The Spanish Crisis of the 30s: The Second Republic and the Civil War (1931–1939)
Spanish Language Seen From the Outside: Linguistic Resources and their Communicative
Function
Sustainable Development
Systems of Environmental Administration
Technologies and Cooperation for Development
Today’s World through the Key Events of History
Utopia: The Search for the Ideal Society
The Voyage into Antiquity
What Future of the World Awaits Us? Society and Environment
Women and Society in the Modern Age
Women in Religion: Patriarchy and Gender Perspectives
a student’s story
I chose the CIEE Study Center at the Universidad Carlos III
de Madrid because of the internship opportunities. I was
placed with a Madrid-based union of Spanish-speaking radio
stations from around the world that collaborates to create an
online international news source. I was not expected to fetch
coffee and make photocopies; instead, I was asked to cover
events around Madrid, conduct interviews with locals, edit
them, write a news notice, record it, and piece it together to
create a coherent news story (all in Spanish!). So far, I’ve been
covering the beat of the European Union’s international trade
agreements with Africa, the Pacific, and the Caribbean, and
the worldwide opposition it has spurred. Needless to say, this
is a complicated story in English let alone another language,
but it has been a fantastic experience to research this piece
and take part in providing audio Internet news. My supervisor,
Carlos, has been friendly, encouraging, and has given me
great pointers. In addition to learning radio journalism (all
my previous course work has been in print or broadcast),
I’ve familiarized myself with innovative journalism practice
in Spain, greatly improved my spoken Spanish, made various
media contacts, and have by-lined concrete work interviews
on record to show for it. My communications internship has
been the most challenging job I’ve ever had, but by far the
best. Just last week, one of my stories was featured on the
front page of the website as a major news bulletin!
— Amber Parcher, Texas Christian University
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(liberal arts) Palma de Mallorca, Spain
anthropology / biology / business / chemistry / economics / education / engineering / environmental studies / history / hotel management / internship / linguistics
mediterranean studies / philosophy / psychology / spanish language and culture / spanish literature / tourism
program snapshot
• Choose from a wide range of courses, including business and tourism, Spanish
language and literature, anthropology, and psychology; <strong>study</strong> alongside Spanish
and other international students in a small group atmosphere
• Experience Spanish culture through extensive cultural activities and excursions
in and around Palma, to historical and natural sites of Mallorca, and an overnight
<strong>study</strong> trip to Madrid, Barcelona, or another major city
• Learn about how Spanish business is done through an internship for credit in a
major company related to tourism and other industries
what you’ll learn
The Liberal Arts program is designed for students to further develop spoken and
written Spanish skills and pursue a variety of academic fields within the areas
of humanities, business, tourism studies, Spanish literature and language, and
social sciences. Program objectives are accomplished through daily interactions
in Palma’s business and social environment; enrollment in University courses;
living with Spaniards; an internship; and participating in excursions, conversation
exchanges, and a University volunteer program.
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thoughts from abroad
If I were to define my own identity, I would just say,
“Mediterranean.” For me, Mallorca embodies the essence
of a contemporary Mediterranean island: sandy beaches
and dramatic cliffs, charming mountain towns and castles,
windmills in the fields and Cabrera Island’s national park,
history and traditional fiestas, craft fairs and markets, street
musicians and artists, cultural diversity, and direct flights
to most Spanish and European cities. Palma is big enough to
support a large cultural offering and host immigrants from
all over the world, yet it is welcoming and approachable for a
period of <strong>study</strong>, to form friendships, and become immersed
in the culture.
Past participants have especially valued making European
exchange student friends. Another trait of Palma that CIEE
students value is how sincerely the inhabitants have welcomed
them, especially how the host families and University friends
have helped them to get to know Palma as if they were locals,
and to love the island and its culture.
—Antonia Ferriol, Resident Director
About the Resident Director
Dr. Antonia Ferriol earned her Ph.D. in Spanish Literature from The Pennsylvania State
University. Dr. Ferriol has published articles on the contemporary Spanish novel and taught
Spanish language and literature at Middlebury College and Denison University. In 2001, she
returned to Spain to teach at the Universitat de Illes Balears. Dr. Ferriol was Resident Director
of the CIEE Study Center in Alcalá in 2002, and then moved to Barcelona in 2003, where
she served as Resident Director of the CIEE Study Center for two years. She speaks Spanish,
English, and Catalan.
About the Resident Coordinator
Susan Estay joined the CIEE staff in 2006. A native of Chile, she has lived in Mallorca for the
past 28 years. Susan studied psychology at the Universitat de les Illes Balears. She coordinates
student housing, cultural activities, and excursions.
academics
Academic Program
Established in 2006, the CIEE Study Center at
the Universitat de les Illes Balears provides an
academic program for students with an advanced
level of Spanish who are interested in
humanities, business, tourism studies, Spanish
literature and language, and social sciences.
The academic offering consists of a combination
of CIEE Study Center language and content
courses, regular courses at UIB with other
Spanish students, and a for-credit internship.
Academic Culture
The CIEE fall program begins in mid-September
with CIEE language and culture courses.
Students then choose the remainder of their
courses from additional CIEE culture courses,
an internship, regular UIB courses, and UIB
courses for international students. All CIEE
courses, UIB courses for international students,
and the internship finish before the
third week of December. UIB regular courses
continue through mid-January with exams
in mid-February. Some professors allow
early exams in December. Academic year
students return in early January after the
holiday break.
In the spring, CIEE courses begin in early
February and run through early June. Spring
courses offered at the UIB begin in mid-February
with exams usually scheduled through
June. Early exams may be arranged by students
on an individual basis with professors,
but CIEE does not guarantee this. Students
should plan to stay until late June for the
spring semester.
CIEE class size is small. Classes at the UIB
range from 15 to 60 students. Classes meet
two to three times a week, and are scheduled
Monday through Friday.
Teaching methods at the University normally
combine lectures, tutorials, seminars and,
in the sciences, laboratory classes. Spanish
academic tradition involves more independent
work on the part of the student.
Typically, the syllabus includes an outline of
the themes and a list of recommended readings;
there is usually no precise calendar.
While extracurricular activities and personal
travel contribute to the student’s overall <strong>study</strong>
abroad experience, attendance in class is
paramount. Early departure for or late return
from vacations is not allowed. Any extended
travel should take place prior to the start of
the program, during vacation periods, or upon
completion of the program.
Nature of Classes
Students enrolling in regular University courses
take classes with Spanish students. CIEE
language and culture courses are taken with
other CIEE students only. University culture
courses for international students are taken
with other international students, but may
include Spanish students.
CIEE Community Language Commitment
Students take part in the CIEE Community
Language Commitment by speaking Spanish
at all times (except in emergencies). This fosters
a learning community that contributes
to both Spanish language proficiency and
understanding of Spanish society.
Grading System
In CIEE courses, students are graded on the
basis of class participation, in-class activities,
homework assignments, examinations,
papers, and often oral presentations. In some
regular University courses, there may be
term papers, group projects, or class presentations,
and in others, assessment is based
solely on an oral or written final exam. Grades
are given on a 10-point scale and converted
to a U.S. grading scale.
about palma de mallorca
Palma de Mallorca, capital of the Balearic Islands, has inspired musicians, artists,
and writers for centuries. The city stands out over the rest of the island with her tiny
traditional shops and Modernist facades as well as tall buildings crowding the bay
shore, in direct contrast to the small romantic villages with stone houses found in
the northern mountains. Blessed with a gentle climate and cosmopolitan urban life,
mixed with traditional culture, no wonder Palma has become an international melting
pot, with about 25 percent of its inhabitants coming from other countries.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB), a public institution with 13,000 students, was
founded in 1978 and is the descendent of Mallorcan universities dating back to
the 15th century. UIB is rooted in the culture of the Balearic Islands, with a strong
commitment to serving society and respecting the environment. Its modern campus
has libraries, a bookstore, computer labs, sports facilities, medical services,
restaurants, and cafeterias. The Serra de Tramuntana mountains form the backdrop
of the campus, which is about a 15-minute metro ride from the city center.
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living
engagement
culture
Housing and Meals
Students live in a Spanish home where breakfast
and dinner are included in the program
fee. During the week, lunch is at the students’
expense at University cafeterias or restaurants
throughout Palma. On the weekend,
three meals with the family are included in the
program fee. Housing is in the center of Palma.
Students take the metro (15 minutes) or a bus
(20 to 30 minutes) to the University.
Academic year students have the option of
living in an apartment during their second
semester. It is required that they share the
apartment with other Spanish speaking roommates.
Students are responsible for finding,
leasing, and managing the apartment. Meals
are not included in the apartment option and
are the responsibility of the student.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Palma de Mallorca before even leaving
home—by participating in a CIEE Online Pre-
Departure Orientation. Meeting with students
online, the Resident Director shares information
about the program and site, highlighting
issues that alumni have said are important,
and giving students time to ask any questions
before leaving home. The online orientation allows
students to connect with others in the
group, reflect on what they want to get out
of the program, and learn what others in the
group would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal
for the pre-departure orientation is simple:
to help students understand more about the
program and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals.
A mandatory weeklong, on-site orientation
session introduces students to the country,
the culture, and the academic program, as
well as provides practical information about
living in Spain, and Palma in particular. Orientation
themes include the Spanish university
system, banking, safety, how and where to
shop, money issues, transportation, and
cultural adaptation. A diagnostic language
skills examination is also conducted during
orientation, and students are placed in the
appropriate language courses based on the
results. Orientation includes both structured
cultural activities and independent sightseeing.
Spanish students collaborate with CIEE in these
activities. CIEE students also attend the UIB orientation
for international students, where they
meet other students from around the world.
Ongoing support is provided on an individual
and group basis throughout the program.
Internet
Students receive a University email account
and have free access to all University computer
labs. Students are encouraged to bring
wireless-enabled laptops to use in campus
libraries and some campus cafeterias and
classrooms. There are also affordable Internet
cafés and a few free wireless points located
throughout Palma. Some, but not all, homestays
have Internet access.
Guardian Angels
Guardian Angels are local University students
who accompany CIEE students on group
activities and participate in field trips and
other events. Guardian Angels introduce CIEE
students to the University and to the culture
of Palma.
Conversation Exchange Program
All students participate in the conversation
exchange program. CIEE language class requires
that students participate in a class
project with other local students from the
Spanish Philology Department. Each CIEE
student is assigned to a group of Spanish
students from a linguistics class at the
University and work together on a language
research project, often resulting in strong
friendships.
Volunteering
UIB offers a volunteer program so that students
can play an active role in the activities of
different associations and institutions in such
fields as the environment, development,
health, and support for people with
disabilities.
Tutors and Study Groups
Students have access to tutoring and should
consult with the Resident Director if they
feel they are falling behind in any UIB class.
Some classes require group work. It is perfectly
normal for Spanish students to share
notes with one another and to work together
to prepare for the final exam. This is an excellent
way for U.S. students to meet Spaniards
and to practice their Spanish.
eligibility
• Overall GPA 2.75
• 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or
equivalent
internship
For students interested in working in tourism
or business, UIB places students in
associated companies. These include tourism
and travel agencies, hotel chain offices,
banks, museums, and non-profit humanitarian
organizations. For-credit internships are
overseen by a UIB professor.
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is supplemented with
cultural activities and field trips throughout
Palma and Mallorca, and an overnight <strong>study</strong>
trip to Madrid, Barcelona, or another major
Spanish city. Field trips include visits in Palma
(cathedral, Bellver Castle, Palace, Arab Baths,
City Hall, museums, historic district, and a bike
tour along the coast) and day excursions to
historical and natural sites around Mallorca:
the towns of Valldemossa, Deia, Sóller, Pollença,
Alcudia, the natural beaches of Es
Trenc, the island of Cabrera’s National Park,
the breathtaking views of the Cape Formentor,
and a hike of the impressive canyon of Torrent
de Pareis, which opens onto the sea. CIEE also
organizes cultural activities designed to bring
American and Spanish university students together,
including conversation exchanges with
Spanish students, a Spanish cooking class,
game, movie, and tapas nights, beach picnics,
visits to flea markets, and participation in traditional
celebrations around the island.
Field Visits
Field visits are organized to complement the
student’s academic studies, particularly the
CIEE culture courses, through firsthand exposure
to sites related to the history of the
Mediterranean and to tourism. Field trips
may include prehistoric sites, monuments
and museums, traditional fairs and markets,
areas of mass tourism and over-development
on Mallorca, rural eco-tourist sites in Ibiza or
Menorca, and to social agencies working with
immigrants and environmental and governmental
agencies.
Sports
UIB has sports facilities similar to those found
on a U.S. campus, including an indoor swimming
pool, a gym, tennis, basketball and
volleyball courts, a football field, and numerous
activities and courses.
duration
Fall
15 or 23 weeks: mid-September–mid-December
or mid-February
Spring
24 weeks: early February–early or late June
Academic Year
46 or 48 weeks: mid-September–early or
late June
language
Catalan
Spanish and Catalan are both official languages
of the Balearic Islands. The majority
of people are at least bilingual in Castilian
Spanish and Catalan. Some classes at UIB
are taught in Catalan, but CIEE students are
advised on which classes are taught in Spanish.
During the CIEE orientation, students are
introduced to Mallorca’s cultural differences
and bilingualism.
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $12,200
Spring 2011: available 8/15/2010
Academic Year 2010–11: $23,200
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing,
most meals, orientation, organized cultural
activities, full-day excursions, overnight field
trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE
iNext travel card which provides insurance
and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,350
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,700
Additional Meals $ 750
Books and Supplies $ 200
Local Transportation $ 350
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 5,850
Check our website for current fees.
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coursework
Program Requirements
A full course load is considered four courses. Students may take a fifth course. Students are
required to enroll in a CIEE language course and a CIEE culture course. Remaining courses
can be chosen from a combination of CIEE culture courses, an internship, university culture
courses for international students, and regular university courses. Students participating in
the internship are advised not to take more than four courses (including the internship).
Academic year students replace the CIEE language and culture courses with regular university
courses or other CIEE courses in their second semester.
Advanced Spanish language students may be exempt from the language course based on the
results of the diagnostic language skills examination given during orientation, and they can
substitute it with a university course.
All courses are considered to be at the junior- or senior-level. For a few of the courses, prerequisites
are required for admission. All language instruction in the program is at the advanced
level. CIEE reserves the right to place participants in the language course for which the student
is best prepared based on the results of diagnostic testing.
Credit
Total recommended credit for the semester program is 13–16 semester/19.5–24 quarter
hours and for the academic year, 26–32 semester/39–48 quarter hours.
CIEE culture courses and UIB courses contact hours are 45 hours and recommended credit is
3 semester/4.5 quarter hours per course, unless otherwise indicated. Required CIEE language
courses contact hours are 60 hours and recommended credit is 4 semester/6 quarter hours,
unless otherwise indicated. They meet for 15 hours during the first few weeks and 3 hours
per week for the remainder of the semester.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Faculty
CIEE language courses are taught by instructors of the Department of Cursos de Español
para Extranjeros at the University who are professionals in the field of Teaching Spanish as a
Foreign Language. All other courses are taught by UIB faculty.
courses
CIEE Courses
Required CIEE Language Courses
Students are required to enroll in one of the following CIEE language courses based on the
results of a language placement exam.
SPAN 3002 PALT
Spanish for Students of Business and Tourism
This course consists of an analysis of vocabulary and grammar related to various fields in
the business world (marketing, finance, management, tourism, and administration). Students
are empowered with a practical vocabulary that enables them to understand and analyze
various types of documents and articles common to the business world.
SPAN 4001 PALT
Advanced Spanish Business Writing
This course is designed to enhance comprehension and written expression in an academic
and business setting. Students learn strategies for reading and analyzing business texts and
develop skills essential for producing professional business reports. Special focus is placed
on the use of technical vocabulary and proper grammar in a business context. Throughout
the semester, students develop a business plan.
SPAN 4002 PALT
Advanced Spanish Writing and Stylistics
This class is specially designed for students who want to improve their written expression
in Spanish. It focuses specifically on the skills needed to write research papers in Spanish:
grammar, lexicon, orthography, and stylistics; and on the development of a variety of text
types: description, narration, explanation, and hypothesis.
Required CIEE Culture Courses
Students choose one of the following.
CATA 2001 PALT
Catalan Language and Culture
(spring only)
The objective of this course is to help students develop the basic skills of Catalan language
through task-based communicative exercises. It is designed for students with an advanced
knowledge of Spanish. Field visits, readings, and films complement the class and place special
emphasis on the socio-cultural environment of Mallorca. Students have a language exchange
partner in order to improve their speaking skills and facilitate their immersion in the culture.
CINE 4001 PALT/LITT 4001 PALT/HISP 4001 PALT
Advanced Contemporary Spanish Cinema and Literature
This course analyzes contemporary Spanish films and novels, both as windows into Spain’s
historical evolution and as cultural objects in their own right. The course explores how Spanish
film directors and novelists respond to crucial changes within the country, and how the
two genres dialogue in their revision of aesthetics, history, and identity.
HISP 3003 PALT
Palma in the Mediterranean: History, Economy, Society and Traditions
Taking advantage of the historical development of Palma as a crossroads of civilizations and
of its rich archaeological record, this course illustrates the relationship of Palma with different
cultures in the Mediterranean Basin through the <strong>study</strong> of its history, art expressions,
architecture, and culinary and musical traditions.
HISP 3005 PALT
Tourism, Economy, and Society of the Balearic Islands
The focus of this class is on the analysis of the establishment, development, and the current
situation of tourism in the Balearic Islands; an activity that generates more than 13 million
tourists a year. The class studies how tourism has dramatically transformed the economy
and society of the Balearic Islands from an agrarian economy to an economy primarily based
on the service sector. The course combines lectures, critical analysis of the week’s readings,
and field trips to explore the territory. Students need to write a final project based on the innovative
“Palma Beach project” promoted in 2008 by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism,
and Commerce. Looking towards the year 2020, the mission of this project is turning the mature
destination of the beach of Palma into a prosperous and sustainable tourism area, which
may work as a world reference for other mature destinations. Students have access to all the
material related to the project, and need to offer a diagnosis of what the current situation is
in this tourist area of mass tourism. Also, the student is expected to offer some suggestions
for future plans to change the current model of tourist development.
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HIST 3001 PALT
Spanish Politics and Society
This course focuses on Spanish history and society starting with the collapse of the Spanish
empire in 1898. Students <strong>study</strong> such topics as the Second Republic, the Civil War, Franco’s
Spain, the Constitution, the creation of the autonomous regions, the political parties of democracy,
and other important social issues of present-day Spain. The course includes field
trips to the Senate or the Congress in Madrid; the City Hall of Palma or the Parliament of the
Balearic Islands; and an association for abused women, or an association for immigrants.
INDE 3003 PALT
Independent Research Project
Students develop a plan of <strong>study</strong> for an individual research project approved by their home
institution advisor. The deadline to submit a special project proposal for acceptance by resident
staff is May 1 (fall) and December 1 (spring). There is an additional fee of $600 per special
project. Students may undertake one special project per semester. Contact hours: Varies.
Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.
CIEE Internship
INSH 3001 PALT
Internship
UIB places students in an organization or company related to tourism or another business
area, including banks, museums, and non-profit humanitarian organizations. On-site business
experiences (120 hours) are complemented by a solid academic component tutored
by a UIB professor and entailing weekly meetings, a weekly progress report, a 10-page final
research paper on a topic related to the internship, and a final PowerPoint presentation. Contact
hours: 135. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.
Universitat de les Illes Balears Courses
Students should note that fall courses end in mid-February and spring courses end in late
June. Two weeks before the program starts in the fall, CIEE advises students on which classes
allow early exams for students who need to leave in December. In the spring, early exams
may be arranged individually with professors, but CIEE can neither facilitate nor guarantee
this. Only the Culture Courses for International Students listed below have exams that are
completed in December and May. Students are advised that the University may have to cancel
courses due to limited enrollment and that some courses may overlap. For this reason,
students should have multiple courses approved. There are a few courses taught in English;
students need to get special permission from their academic advisor in order to enroll in one
of these courses. Please check the CIEE website for the updated list of courses.
Culture Courses for International Students
Fall
Beginning Catalan Language
Cultural Encounters in Spain: From Prehistory to the Present
Skills and Resources for Oral Communication in Spanish
Spanish Language: Strategies for Communication
Spring
Beginning Catalan Language
Cultural Encounters in Spain: From Prehistory to the Present
Text Writing and Composition in Spanish
Regular University Courses
This is a list of some of the courses available. The actual courses available each semester
will be on the course registration form.
Business Studies, Economics
Analysis of Economic Data, Applied Computer Science, Business Economics, Business Finance,
Corporation Quality Management, Development and Cooperation, E-Business: Project
Development and Management, Ecological History of Economics, Economics of Natural
Resources and the Environment, Economy, Electronic Information Systems, Financial
Management, History of Business Economics, History of Economic Thought, Human Resources,
Industrial Economics, Intercultural Communication, International Accounting,
International Economics, International Financial Markets, Introduction to Accountancy, Introduction
to Business, Introduction to Economics, Introduction to Markets and Financial
Operations, Investment, Management of Production and Operations, Management of Technologically
Based Corporations, Marketing, Mathematics, Microeconomics, NGO Management,
Organization and Management, Organizations Design, Political Economy, Regional
and Urban Economics, Social Economics, Spanish and World Economy
Hispanic Philology
Baroque Spanish Literature, Classical Mythology, Contemporary Spanish Literature, Contemporary
Spanish Narrative, Contemporary Spanish Poetic Texts, Contemporary Spanish Sociolinguistics,
Critical Study of Spanish Literature, Golden Age Texts, Hispanic American Texts,
Introduction Spanish Pragmatics, Introduction to Spanish Grammar, Introduction to Spanish
Lexicon, Latin American Literature, Literary Aesthetics, Medieval Spanish Literature, Spanish
Literature of the 18th Century, Spanish Literature of the 19th Century, Spanish Literature of
the Golden Age: Poetry, Spanish Literature of the Golden Age: Prose, Spanish Medieval Texts,
Spanish Phonetics and Phonology, Spanish Syntax, Theory of Drama, Woman and Literature
in Spain and Latin America
Humanities: Anthropology, Art History, History,
International Law, Modern Languages, Philosophy
Anthropology, Contemporary Ethical Trends, Criminology, Current Developments in the Theory
of Science, European Union Institutions, European Union Law, Foundations of Law in Europe,
French Language and Literature, Gender and Society, German Language and Literature,
History of Art, History of Law, History of Modern Urbanism, Human Ethnology, International
Civil Procedural Law, International Economic Law, International Private Law, International Protection
of Human Rights, International Public Law, International Trade Law, Introduction to
Spanish Law, Introduction to Trade Law, Legal Sociology, Modern Movement in Architecture,
Modern Spanish-American Art, Philosophy of Biology, Philosophy of Politics, Philosophy of
Science, Philosophy of the Mind, Political Ideas, Political Systems and Constitution, Portuguese
Language and Literature, Psychology of Art, Roman Law, Social Law of the European
Union, Sociology and Social Anthropology, Sociology, Spanish Art: Renaissance, State, Theory
of Knowledge, Theory of the State, Urban Geography, Visual Culture
Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies,
Physics, Engineering
Advanced Physical Chemistry, Agricultural and Forest Zoology, Analogical Electronics,
Analytical Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry of the Environment, Analytical Chemistry,
Animal Ecophysiology, Animal Physiology, Applied Bio-Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence,
Automats and Formal Languages, Bio-organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology of Development, Biochemistry of Membranes, Biochemistry, Biosynthesis of
Macromolecules and their Regulation, Botany, Cell Biology, Chemical Bonds and the Structure
of Matter, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Climatology, Clinical Biochemistry and
Molecular Pathology, Computer Architecture, Computer Graphics, Cultivation and Farming,
Cytology and Histology, Digital Circuits, Digital Electronics, Digital Systems, Economy of
Natural Resources and the Environment, Electronic Communication Systems, Energy and
the Environment, Engineering in Rural Surroundings, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental
Studies Applied to Tourism, Environmental Technology, Experimentation in Analytical
Chemistry, Experimentation in Inorganic Chemistry, Experimentation in Physical
Chemistry, Foundations of Computer Science, Geology, Geometry, Global Change, Global
Ecology, Graphic Expression, History of Science, History of the Earth and Life, Immunology,
Industrial Vision, Inorganic Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Marine Biology, Mediterranean
Gardening, Metabolism Regulation, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Metabolic
Control, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Pathology, Neuroendocrinology, Neuropharmacology
and Biology of Neuroceptors, Neuropharmacology of Neurotransmission Systems,
Neurophysiology, Numerical Methods, Operating Systems, Organic Chemistry, Parasitology,
Perception Systems, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics of the
Environment, Physics, Plant Ecophysiology, Plant Production Technology, Science of Materials,
Structural Determination, Technology and the Environment, Technology of Gardening
and Landscaping, Telecommunication Instrumentation, Woody Crops, Zoology
Social Sciences: Education, Psychology, Social Work
Art and Craft and Special Educational Needs, Biological Psychology, Children’s Literature,
Clinical Neuropsychology, Cognitive Psycho-physiology, Contemporary Educational Contexts
and Thoughts, Counseling Techniques in Infancy and Adolescence, Couple and Family
Problems, Couple and Sexual Behavioral Problems, Design and Development of Flexible and
Distance Education Programs, Development and Welfare, Education Economics, Education of
Gifted Children, Educational Technology, Environmental Education Programs, Experimental
Designs,Fundamentals of Psychobiology, Group Motivation Techniques, Group Social Work,
Health Education, History of Infancy, History of Psychology, History of Social Education, History
of Social Work, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Social Work, Law of Torts, Legislation
and Practice of Social Work, Managing Change, Media and Education, New Technologies
Applied to Education, Pedagogy of Maladjustment, Perception and Attention, Personality
Disorders, Philosophy of the Mind, Policies and Legislation in Social Education, Psycho-pedagogical
Bases of Special Education, Psychological Evaluation and Diagnosis, Psychological
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Treatment for Development Disorders, Psychological Treatment to Improve Thinking Processes,
Psychology of Art, Psychology of Development, Psychology of Groups, Psychology
of Health, Psychology of School Age Development, Psychology of Work and Organizations,
Psychopathology, Psychophysiology and Health, Social Case Work, Social Psychology and
Organizations, Social Psychology, Social Research Techniques, Social Services, Software in
Psychology, Stress and Personality, Teaching Methodologies Applied to Art Education, Teaching
Spanish Language and Literature, Techniques of Psychological Intervention, Theory of
Education, Welfare in Social Work, Work Strategies in the Family
Tourism Studies, Hotel Management
Note that students taking classes at the School of Hospitality and Management wear a
school uniform (black pants and white shirt).
Area Resources for Tourism, Distribution Systems of Tourism Corporations, Economical Analysis
of Sports Tourism, Environmental Studies Applied to Tourism, Finance for Tourism, Geography
of Tourism, Groups and Tourism Psychology, Hiring in Tourism, Human Resources (Staff
Selection), International Tourism Law, Introduction to Tourism Corporations, Introduction to
Tourism Studies, Labor Relations in the Tourism Sector, Management of Tourism Accommodations,
Managerial Skills for the Hospitality Industry, Microeconomics of Tourism, Occupational
Hazards Prevention, Organizational Design and Human Resources, The Ownership and Running
of Hospitality Corporations, Production Operations and Processes of Tourism Corporations,
Quantitative Analysis of Tourism Activity, Tourism Marketing, Tourism Markets, Tourism
Promotion, Tourism Public Law, Tourism Regions in the World
a student’s story
Studying abroad has been the best experience of my life up
to this point. Having the chance to live and learn in Palma de
Mallorca, Spain for four months was more prosperous than I
could have ever hoped. When I stumbled off the plane in early
February, I had come with high expectations of acquiring
Spanish proficiency and experiencing something completely
different from the little town in Iowa that I grown up in. Hombre,
did I underestimate what Palma had to offer! The program
offered my classmates and me with incredible opportunities
for classes both through CIEE and the Universitat de les Illes
Balears. The professors were extremely knowledgeable and
always ready to lend a helping hand whether it was related to
school or personal matters. My classmates and I could always
count on Antonia, Susan, and the rest of the equipo de CIEE to
be our home away from home, which is a much needed relief
when you enter the “alternative dimension” of going abroad.
Even when I was outside of school I was provided with wonderful
experiences. I acquired several friends through my
philosophy classes, as well as around the various barrios of
Palma, with whom I spent time learning about culture, perspective,
and la vida mallorquina. In addition, my homestay
worked out great. My family had so much affection for me.
Whether it was lending a hand with my language skills, cooking
tasty Spanish dishes, or giving me general advice about
what to do around the city, they were always there for me!
The best part is that even now, over a year later, these relationships
are still budding as we continue to converse about
our travels, fútbol, school, and life. Although I was definitely
challenged, I couldn’t emphasize enough how rewarding it is
to understand Spanish now, and how often I am able to utilize
it in my everyday life. I have connected with so many Spanish
speakers since my time in Mallorca, and I have to attribute
those relationships to the skills that this program helped
me develop. I couldn’t tell you how much I miss the Spanish
lifestyle that I left back in Palma. Though I hate to be cliché:
You just don’t get sick of <strong>study</strong>ing abroad on an island in the
middle of the Mediterranean. ¡Disfruta la vida de Palma!
— Brandon L. Kramer, University of Iowa
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Universidad Pablo de Olavide fall / spring / academic year
(advanced liberal arts) Seville, Spain
business / communications / engineering / humanities / management / mathematics / natural science / physical science / social sciences / spanish language and culture
program snapshot
• Enroll in regular University courses—ideal for meeting Spanish students and improving
your advanced Spanish; take classes in a wide variety of disciplines, from
history and languages, to anthropology and Arabic studies
• Explore sites of cultural importance through weekly cultural activities and excursions
• Fine-tune your language skills through the CIEE writing center and tutorials, Tertulia
lecture series, personal development workshops, a conversation exchange, and
volunteer opportunities
• Live in a homestay or residencia and maximize your cultural and linguistic integration
what you’ll learn
The Advanced Liberal Arts program is designed to enable students to achieve fluency
in spoken and written Spanish and to pursue a wide variety of academic fields
while gaining a deeper understanding of these fields from a Spanish perspective.
These goals are achieved through direct matriculation in University courses, a
homestay or residencia living situation, local and overnight excursions, a conversation
exchange program, volunteer opportunities, and independent <strong>study</strong> options.
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thoughts from abroad
A pesar de ser una de las ciudades de España de mayor
tamaño, es curiosa la percepción de nuestros estudiantes
cada semestre; el hecho de poder abarcarla en pocas
semanas, la hacen cercana y familiar. Sin duda la razón está
en el carácter de las personas que la habitan y en el trazado
histórico de la ciudad, con uno de los cascos históricos y
monumentales mayores de Europa, excelente para recorrer a
pie, acompañados por la bonanza de su clima. Espero que en
tu estancia tú también llegues a percibir la misma sensación
de familiaridad y cercanía con Sevilla.
— José Luis Martinez, Resident Coordinator
About the Resident Coordinator
José Luis Martinez has a B.A. in Hispanic Philology and an M.A. in Spanish from the Universidad
de Sevilla and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. He has been working with CIEE since 2002.
About the Program Assistant
Helena Andrés has a B.A in English Philology from the Universidad de Sevilla and she has been
working with CIEE since 2003.
About the Center Director
Dr. Maritheresa Frain completed her undergraduate work in International Politics at The Pennsylvania
State University and received her M.A. and Ph.D. in International Relations at Georgetown
University. Dr. Frain has worked for the International Monetary Fund and was a visiting professor
at Georgetown. She also worked in the office of Portuguese Prime Minister Aníbal Cavaco
Silva, who is currently the President of Portugal. Before settling in Seville, she lived and worked
in Greece, Russia, Switzerland, and Madrid, Spain. She is also the Honorary Consular Agent of
the United States Embassy in Seville.
About Other CIEE Staff
CIEE students in Seville are assisted by Carmen Gragera, Registrar; Morgan Reiss, Director
of Student Services; Nancy Merchant, Maria Montes de Oca, and Abraham Alvarez, Student
Services Coordinators; Salvador Parra, Administrative Director; Inés Muñoz, Accounting Assistant;
Alberto Ruiz, Technical Assistant; Miguel Luna Romero, Writing Center and Tutorial
Coordinator; Oscar Ceballos, Publications Coordinator; Antonio Rodriguez, Online Placement
Test Coordinator; and Alejandra Vázquez and Porfidio Andrés, Receptionists.
academics
Academic Program
Founded in 1994, the CIEE Advanced Liberal
Arts program is designed for students with
advanced Spanish language skills and a
strong academic background. Students take
the majority of their classes with Spanish
students at the Universidad de Sevilla and/
or the Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO),
supplemented by a variety of courses offered
by CIEE.
Online Placement Exam
Prior to departure for Seville, all students are
required to take a CIEE online placement exam
during the scheduled exam period: mid-November
to mid-December for the spring semester
and mid-May to mid-June for the fall semester.
The purpose of this exam is to determine
the student’s level of Spanish for appropriate
placement in language courses. Students
should take this exam seriously, as placement
in many upper-level courses depends upon a
high online placement exam score.
Academic Culture
Courses in law, geography, history, and philology
meet in the Universidad de Sevilla’s
main building, the Tabacalera. Classes from
the other schools meet at different campuses
located around the city of Seville. UPO classes
are held on the UPO campus. All courses meet
two times a week for 90 minutes or three
times a week for 45 minutes. Classes are
held Monday through Friday. Instruction is
usually lecture style.
Keep in mind that Spanish students begin to
<strong>study</strong> in their area of concentration from the
first day of their university career. They are
specialists, not generalists. Spain does not
have a liberal arts educational tradition, and
different degrees do not have survey-type
classes as in the United States.
Both fall semester and academic year students
may take their final exams prior to the
Christmas break, or take them during the
official University exam period in late January.
For those choosing to take their exams
in January, there is a two-week break in
between Christmas and January 6th (the
holiday called Reyes). December exams are
arranged on an individual basis with the professor;
all dates for official university exams
are published early in the semester.
In the spring, final exams for regular University
classes at UPO may be taken the last week
of May. At the Universidad de Sevilla, exams
take place in June. In some cases, professors
may be willing to administer the final exam
earlier than the officially scheduled date, but
CIEE cannot be responsible for arranging or
guaranteeing early exams.
During the spring semester, two vacation periods
take place: Semana Santa and Feria de
Abril. The dates are not fixed, but students are
normally free the week before Easter (Holy
Week) and then again for a week approximately
two weeks after Easter.
Students are required to review their exams
(called a revisión) with their professors before
leaving Seville so they know how well
they performed and what grade to expect.
Nature of Classes
Students registered for regular University
classes take classes with Spanish students.
CIEE classes are with CIEE students only
CIEE Community Language Commitment
Students take part in the CIEE Community
Language Commitment by speaking Spanish
at all times (except in emergencies). This fosters
a learning community that contributes
to both Spanish language proficiency and
understanding of Spanish society.
Grading System
In CIEE Study Center courses, students are
graded on the basis of a mid-term and final
examination. A paper in Spanish is often required.
Most grades for regular University
classes are based upon a final exam. In some
Universidad de Sevilla and UPO courses, there
may also be term papers or an oral examination,
and some schools have multiple choice
or true/false exams. Numerical grades are
given based on a 10-point scale and converted
to the U.S. grading system.
Writing Center and Tutorials
CIEE has a writing center staffed by language
professors and Spanish students majoring in
Spanish philology. CIEE organizes tutorials
for students to help them in reading, writing,
comprehension, and speaking. Tutorials
focusing on the content of regular university
courses are also offered each semester.
about seville
Capital of Andalusia, Seville was one of the last footholds of the Moorish empire
that ruled the Iberian Peninsula. It is home to the ingenious barber of Seville and
the tempestuous Carmen. The great Renaissance painters Velázquez and Murillo
were born here, and Ferdinand and Isabel ruled Spain from the royal apartments in
the Alcazar Palace. Though the city preserves its past, modern Seville is the commercial
hub of Andalusia. For a city of fewer than 800,000, Seville offers amazing
cultural activities, from flamenco to classical, pop, and jazz concerts.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
Students on the Advanced Liberal Arts program take classes at the Universidad de
Sevilla, Universidad de Pablo Olavide, and the CIEE Study Center. See descriptions
on the next page.
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living
duration
eligibility
host institutions
Housing and Meals
Housing, all meals, and laundry services are
included in the program fee. Students live
in Spanish-speaking private homes or student
residencias. All attempts are made to
house students individually and in their own
room. However, during the spring semester,
individual rooms are not guaranteed, and
many CIEE students share their room and/
or homestay with another CIEE student. Academic
year students may choose to move
into private apartments with Spaniards (not
with other Americans) during the spring
semester.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Seville before even leaving
home—by participating in a CIEE Online
Pre-Departure Orientation. Meeting with
students online, the Resident Coordinator
shares information about the program and
site, highlighting issues that alumni have
said are important, and giving students time
to ask any questions before leaving home.
The online orientation allows students to
connect with others in the group, reflect on
what they want to get out of the program,
and learn what others in the group would
like to accomplish. The CIEE goal for the
pre-departure orientation is simple: to help
students understand more about the program
and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress towards their goals.
The mandatory weeklong orientation session,
conducted in Seville at the beginning
of the program, introduces students to the
country, the culture, and the academic
program, and it also provides practical information
about living in Spain. It includes
both structured activities and independent
sightseeing, and ongoing support is provided
on an individual and group basis throughout
the program.
Internet
Cyber cafés are readily available in Seville.
Computers at the CIEE Study Center are
available to students for academic purposes.
Students are encouraged to bring wirelessenabled
laptops since the CIEE Study Center
and both Universities have wireless access.
Most homestays for students on the
Advanced Liberal Arts program do not have
Internet connections.
Fall
16 or 21 weeks: early September–mid-
December or mid- to late January
Spring
18 or 21 weeks: mid-January–late May or
mid- to late June
Academic Year
34 or 42 weeks: early September–late May
or mid- to late June
CIEE <strong>study</strong> center
The CIEE Study Center is located in a beautifully
renovated sevillano palace built in
1725. It is centrally located, close to the
Puerta de la Carne, and is about 10 minutes
on foot from the main Universidad de
Sevilla building (the Tabacalera). Housed in
the CIEE Study Center are classrooms, CIEE
student services, and CIEE administration.
CIEE professors also have an office in the
Study Center, so that students may speak
with them privately about issues related to
their progress in class.
culture
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is supplemented with
excursions to points of interest in Seville
that highlight topics covered in class. Also
included is one overnight excursion.
Every week an enewsletter, Noticias desde
Sevilla, is posted on our website at www.ciee.
org/<strong>study</strong>seville. It announces happenings
around Seville and the cultural activities CIEE
has planned to complement academic work.
Cultural Reimbursement Program
CIEE reimburses participants for tickets purchased
for theater, ballet, opera, and special
events taking place in and around Seville
and Spain. The goal of this program is to
encourage students enrolled in the Spanish
University to enjoy local cultural activities with
Spanish peers in a Spanish environment.
• Overall GPA 3.0
• 3.0 GPA in Spanish language
• 6 semesters of college-level Spanish
or equivalent
engagement
Intercambios and Tandem
A conversation exchange program with
Spanish students is an important part of
the program. Intercambios give students the
chance to practice what they are learning in
language courses, as well as help them become
more integrated into Spanish student
life, and sevillano life and culture.
The Tandem Project pairs students with Spanish
students <strong>study</strong>ing English. The goal is for
the students to work together on improving
each others’ skills in the target language
throughout the semester. University professors
supervise the learning process.
Tertulia Series and
Personal Development Workshops
CIEE staff organize a series of informal lectures
and workshops dedicated to personal
development while living abroad. Workshops
address a variety of themes such as culture
shock, dating across cultures, eating well,
stress management, organizational skills,
and re-entry into the U.S.
Community Involvement
Students have the opportunity to work with
children and the elderly, as well as other humanitarian
associations. Students may also
become involved in such international organizations
as Amnesty International. Volunteer
teaching opportunities in local schools are
also available for future teachers.
Student Publication, Más+Menos
The CIEE Study Center in Seville publishes a
magazine each semester, Más+Menos, as
part of the course Communication and Editorial
Projects in Context: Writing and Designing
for Today’s World. Each magazine adopts a
different theme—fiestas in Spain, the Guadalquivir
River, Women in Spain, immigration,
and home are past themes. Students work
closely with professors to choose topics,
write articles, conduct interviews, take photographs,
and contribute to the design and
layout. Participants also work with Spanish
students who translate the original articles
into Spanish. This is a fun, challenging, and
rewarding project, and students are highly
encouraged to participate. View past issues
at www.ciee.org/masmenos.
Universidad de Sevilla
Since its establishment in the 16th Century,
the Universidad de Sevilla has been
one of Spain’s leading institutions of higher
learning. The schools of business, communications,
economics, engineering, geography
and history, law, labor sciences, mathematics,
natural sciences, philology, philosophy,
psychology, and its many departments and
institutes, serve the educational needs of
Spain’s most populous region. In total, the
Universidad de Sevilla is the educational
center for some 60,000 students.
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
With 9,000 students, the Universidad Pablo
de Olavide (UPO) is the second state run university
in Seville. It is located on a 345 acre
campus, about a 20-minute metro or bus ride
from the center of the city. UPO offers both
undergraduate and graduate programs in
the traditional majors, as well as in biotechnology,
environmental sciences, humanities,
labor relations, second language acquisition,
social work, sports sciences, and translation.
Its facilities are equipped with the latest in
technology, including campus-wide Internet
access, computer, television, video and audio
centers, an open access library, sports facilities,
and science laboratories.
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $12,500
Spring 2011: available 8/15/2010
Academic Year 2010–11: $23,800
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing, all
meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions,
field trips, pre-departure advising,
and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes
insurance and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,350
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,700
Books and Supplies $ 150
Local Transportation $ 250
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 4,950
Check our website for current fees.
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coursework
Program Requirements
Students in the Advanced Liberal Arts Program take one course during the Intensive Session.
During the remainder of the semester, students take four additional courses: three must be
from the Universidad de Sevilla and/or regular UPO course offerings and the fourth course
may be a Universidad de Sevilla, UPO, or a CIEE course chosen from the Liberal Arts, Teaching
Development, or Business and Society programs. Please refer to those sections of the catalog
for course information. Students may also enroll in an independent <strong>study</strong> project under the
supervision of a home-campus faculty member. All courses are taught in Spanish and are
considered junior- or senior-level.
Students who plan to take most of their classes in the social sciences and humanities and who
score higher than 70 percent on the language placement exam are required to take Social History
of Contemporary Spain during the Intensive Session. Students who plan to take classes exclusively
in business and economics are required to take Intensive Spanish for Students of Business
and Economics during the Intensive Session. Students whose language skills are below average
based upon the results of the language placement exam are required to take Intensive Advanced
Spanish Grammar during the Intensive Session in order to prepare them for direct registration
in regular University classes with Spaniards. Students may also be required to take Advanced
Spanish Grammar and Writing during the regular session if the results from the Intensive
Advanced Spanish Grammar course show that they need further Spanish language support.
Students <strong>study</strong>ing for the academic year are not required to repeat the Intensive Session in
January. Any academic year students who do not take LITT 3501 CSCS: Short Stories in Spain
and Latin America during the January Intensive Session must take five classes during the
remainder of the semester.
Advanced Liberal Arts students may select from a wide variety of classes at the Universidad
de Sevilla and UPO. Please check the universities’ websites at www.us.es and www.upo.es
for the most up-to-date information on specific classes. Academic information is also listed
on our website. Most university courses are offered either in the fall or spring semester, and
some are yearlong.
Credit
Total recommended credit and a full course load for the semester program is 15–17
semester/22.5–25.5 quarter hours and for the academic year, 30–32 semester/45–48
quarter hours.
The contact hours for the Universidad de Sevilla, UPO, and CIEE Study Center courses (CSCS)
are 45 hours and recommended credit is 3 semester /4.5 quarter hours per course, unless
otherwise indicated.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Faculty
Direct matriculation courses are taught by faculty from the Universidad de Sevilla and UPO.
CIEE courses are taught by highly qualified professionals, many of whom are associated with
either of these state universities.
courses
Required CIEE Intensive Courses
Students take one of the following courses, depending on the results of the online placement
exam and their planned course of <strong>study</strong>.
HISP 3501 CSCS
Social History of Contemporary Spain
This course focuses on recent Spanish history and highlights the changes in the political
and social world of Spaniards under Franco and since the transition to democracy. Issues
discussed include gender, political parties, the effects of regionalism, terrorism, Spain and
World War II, relations with the United States, Latin America, and the European Union. Several
site visits are included during the session.
LITT 3501 CSCS
Short Stories in Spain and Latin America
(offered to academic year students in January only)
This class is designed especially for academic year students who want to continue language
and literature <strong>study</strong> during the semester break. The objective of the class is to <strong>study</strong> short
stories as a literary genre in Spain and Latin America from the 19th and 20th Centuries.
SPAN 3503 CSCS
Intensive Spanish for Students of Business and Economics
The objective of this class is to gain expertise in Spanish vocabulary and language skills essential
to business and economics, as these fields make special use of language that the
candidate for international business must master. This class is required of students taking
classes at the School of Business.
SPAN 3504 CSCS/HIST 3501 CSCS
Language in Context: Contemporary Spain
(offered in spring semester only)
This intensive course has two goals; first, to introduce students to contemporary Spain, including
some of the historical, cultural, social, economic, and political issues which make the country
what it is today; second, to review advanced Spanish language skills, such as detection and
correction of frequent mistakes, academic writing, and advanced grammar. The main topics
covered, with the goal of understanding contemporary Spain, are: The Franco Regime and the
transition to democracy; nationalism and terrorism; migrations; religion and religiosity; and
gender and sexuality. Students work with Spanish university-level readings as well as a compilation
of historical documents, literary works, films, songs, and newspaper articles. Students
work on the language issues related to these texts and audiovisual materials.
SPAN 4502 CSCS
Intensive Advanced Spanish Grammar
This class is designed especially for Advanced Liberal Arts students who want to improve
their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish before taking regular University
classes. This class may be required of some students depending upon performance on
the language placement exam.
CIEE Study Center Courses
Please refer to the Seville Liberal Arts, Teaching Development, and Business and Society sections
of this catalog for a list of CIEE Study Center courses. Advanced Liberal Arts students
may not take classes from Cursos para Extranjeros.
CLST 3001 CSCS
Seminar on Living and Learning in Seville
The CIEE Seminar on Living and Learning in Seville is designed to improve students’ intercultural
communication and competence while <strong>study</strong>ing abroad by considering how Spaniards
are different from and similar to themselves and others. The course offers opportunities,
both in and outside the classroom, to develop insights and the skills necessary to interact effectively
and appropriately, and to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the cultural
richness of Spain. Contact hours: 25. Recommended credit: 2 semester/3 quarter hours.
SPAN 3002 CSCS
Introduction to Literary Criticism
This course aims to <strong>study</strong>, evaluate, and interpret major literary works from Spain. It focuses
on a wide range of literary genres such as poetry, narrative, drama, and the literary essay to
gain an understanding of the language, context, and theory related to each. Students work
on developing reading, writing, and speaking skills in Spanish in order to analyze diverse
literary texts in meaningful and precise ways.
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INDE 3103 CSCS
Special Project
Students with a special academic interest may design their own course while in Seville. A detailed
outline of the student’s project proposal, approved by the home campus advisor, must be submitted
for acceptance by resident staff prior to departure for Spain. The deadline to submit a Special
Project proposal is December 1st for the spring semester and May 1st for the fall semester.
SPAN 4101 CSCS
Advanced Spanish Grammar and Writing
The objective of this class is to provide weekly tutorial support for Advanced Liberal Arts students
who need help with writing, listening, reading, and speaking in Spanish. This class may
be required for certain students.
Universidad de Sevilla Courses
The following list is for informational purposes only. Updated class offerings and website
information is available at www.ciee.org/<strong>study</strong>seville under Direct Registration. You will find
information about syllabi, libraries, <strong>study</strong> rooms, printing, Internet access, and other University
services. To find the most up-to-date information, please go to www.us.es/estudios/buscaasignatura
and use the search engine in Spanish making sure to use Spanish accents.
School of Philology (www.siff.us.es)
The School of Philology is located in the central building of the Universidad de Sevilla. On the
De Interés—Programa de asignaturas link, there is a section for syllabi (“programas”). This
school has nearly all of its syllabi posted electronically.
Department of Arabic Language, Literature, and Area Studies
Except for courses in Arabic language and literature, many courses are taught in Spanish.
Since the typical Arabic major in Seville does not have a particularly strong background in
the social sciences or historical, cultural studies of the Islamic world, fourth- and fifth-year
options in this department are considered appropriate for CIEE students. The following is a
list of subject areas in this department. Please check the website or with resident staff for
specifics on particular classes and semester offerings.
Arabic History and Culture, Arabic Language, Classic Arabic Thought, Contemporary Arab
Thought, Contemporary North Africa, History of the Contemporary Arab World, Islamic History
and Culture, Islamic Institutions, Islamic Law, The Koran, Literature of Islamic Andalusia,
Sociology of Islam
Department of Classical Languages, Literature, and Studies
Several area studies courses in this department are taught in Spanish. Readings are in
Spanish or the classical language. Latin or Greek majors should consult with CIEE for the
specialized courses that require Latin or Greek as the working language. The following is a
list of subject areas in this department. Please check the website or with resident staff for
specifics on particular classes and semester offerings.
Archaeological Art from Greece and Rome, Greek Civilization and History, Greek Myths and
Western Culture, Greek Religion and Mythology, Introduction to Greek Thought, Introduction
to Latin Thought, Latin Civilization and History
Department of English Language, Literature, and Studies
Courses in this department are taught in English. Non-native speakers of English interested
in English language skills courses should contact CIEE for course offerings.
British Literary Texts, Literary Translation, Methodology and History of Translating English to
Spanish and Vice Versa, Methodology of Teaching ESL, Sociolinguistics of Learning English,
Themes and Techniques of U.S. Literature, U.S. Literature, U.S. Literary Texts
Department of French Language, Literature, and Area Studies
All courses are taught in French. Keep in mind that in teaching French to speakers of Spanish,
aspects of the language, such as the subjunctive, are taught using different methodologies
and varying degrees of attention. First-year French requires about three previous
semesters of <strong>study</strong>.
French Civilization, French Contemporary Narrative, French Contemporary Theater, French
Language, French Literature, Literary Criticism of French Texts
Department of German Language and Literature
All courses are given in German. There are no beginning-level German classes offered.
German Language
Department of Italian Language and Literature
All courses are given in Italian. A background in Italian is not required for the introductory
Italian courses.
Italian Language, Italian Literature
Department of Latin American Literature and Area Studies
Spanish students who major in Latin American literature take two years of Spanish literature
and language studies prior to starting the three-year concentration in Latin American studies.
Participants should keep in mind that professors direct their classes towards students
with a very strong background in Spanish literature.
Colonial Latin American Literature, Contemporary History of the Spanish World, Contemporary
Latin American Poetry, History and Fiction in Latin American Literature, Latin American
Literature, Latin American Short Story, Latin American Theater, Literature and Society in Latin
America, Spanish of America
Department of Spanish Language and Literature
Students registering in these classes should have an excellent command of Spanish and already
have had a literature class in Spanish prior to departure. Advanced grammar classes
(syntax) are appropriate only for Spanish majors with a solid background in Spanish grammar.
Andalusian Socio-Linguistics, Baroque and Enlightenment Literature, Baroque Poetry, Cervantes,
Literature of the Civil War, Introduction to Spanish Literature, Introduction to Textual
Analysis, Literature and Society in Spain, Literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Renaissance
Poetry, Romantic Poetry, Spanish “Comedia”: Lope de Vega, Spanish Literature,
Spanish Literary Texts, Spanish Literature of the 19th Century
School of Geography and History (http://centro.us.es/geografiaehistoria/)
The School of Geography and History is located in the central building of the Universidad
de Sevilla.
Department of Art History
If students simply want to fulfill general art history requirements, they may select classes
from the first or second year of studies. However, students who are Art History majors should
select classes from the third or fourth year of studies.
Baroque Art, Contemporary Design, History of Contemporary Andalusian Art, History of Film,
History of Islamic Art, History of Latin American Art, History of Modern Andalusan Art, History
of Spanish Modern Art, Neoclassic and Romantic Art, Pre-Hispanic Art, Renaissance Art in
Italy, Universal Modern History
Department of Contemporary History (General)
Archaeology, Archaeology of the Roman World, Contemporary World History, History of International
Relations, History of Modern Europe, History of Political and Social Thought: 19th,
20th Centuries, History of the United States, Prehistory of Europe
Department of Geography
Students should be aware that classes in this department are divided into human and physical
geography, both of which have a strong scientific and mathematical emphasis. These are
not introductory, nor survey-type classes designed to fulfill a general geography requirement
at home.
Andalusian Geography, Climatic Analysis, Economic Geography, Environmental Studies, General
Geography of Europe, Geography of the Arab World, Geography of Spain, Hydrology, Local
Climates and Topoclimates, Regional Geography of Europe, Regional Geography of Spain,
Rural Geography, Urban Geography
Department of Latin American History
Most of these classes are prepared for students wanting to major in Latin American politics.
They assume a prior knowledge of the topic. Students should take only those classes in
which they have some academic background prior to arrival in Spain.
Cultural History of Contemporary Latin America, Cultural History of Spanish Latin America,
Economic History of Latin America, History of America, History of the Church in Latin America,
History of the Conquest in America, History of Contemporary Latin America, History of
the Discovery of the Americas, History of Inter-American Relations, History of Latin America
in the Modern Age, History of Latin American Political Systems, History of Modern Europe,
History of Modern Spain and its Relations with Latin America, History of Pre-Hispanic America,
History of Slavery in Latin America, Social History of Latin America, Social History of
Spanish Colonization
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Department of Social Anthropology
Students registering in these classes should have taken at least one Sociology class.
Anthropology of Communication, Anthropology of Contemporary Society, Anthropology of
Education, Anthropology of Health, Anthropology of Religion, Anthropology of the Sexes,
Ethnicity, Migrations, and Nationalism, Anthropology of Social Marginalization, Cultural
and Social Anthropology, Human Geography and Demographics, Political Anthropology,
Regional Ethnology in Andalusia, Social Anthropology in America, Social Anthropology of
the Iberian Peninsula
Department of Spanish History
Spanish students have a general knowledge of the history of Spain. For this reason, it would
be unusual for a foreign student to venture into a fourth- or fifth-year course in Spanish history
without the appropriate background.
History of Andalusia in the Middle Ages, History of Contemporary Andalusia, History of
Contemporary Spain (17th–20th Centuries), History of Medieval Spain (12th–13th Centuries),
History of Modern Spain (14th–18th Centuries), Political Ideologies and Movements
of Contemporary Spain, Spanish Political Institutions of the Modern Age, Spain Today
(1936–present)
Schools of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering,
Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science
(www.bio.us.es, www.esi.us.es, www.centro.us.es/fisica, www.centro.us.es/quimica,
www.matematicas.us.es, www.informatica.us.es)
Courses in these schools are appropriate for majors only. There are no survey or introductory
classes in these schools that are designed to fulfill general graduation requirements.
Majors in these areas with high GPAs (3.5 and above) and with strong Spanish language
skills would be capable of taking classes in these departments after the first year of <strong>study</strong>.
Please contact CIEE for more personalized advising and course listings. These schools are
located about 20 minutes by bus from the central University building.
School of Communication (www.fcom.us.es)
Many classes offered in the School of Communication would meet major requirements in the
areas of public relations, communications, and journalism. Students should have excellent
language skills (especially in journalism) and concentrate class selections in those offered
after the first year. This school also offers classes in literature, history, and politics.
NOTE: This school is located about 30 minutes by bus from the central University building.
Communications Courses
Communication and Development, Communication Theory, Consumer Theory, Eco-Sociology,
History of Spanish Film, History of Universal Film, Intercultural Communication, Introduction
to Marketing, Introduction to Photography, Literature and Communication, Marketing, Photojournalism,
Public Opinion, Sociology of Culture, Film, and Literature, Social Psychology of
Communication, Theory of Publicity and Public Relations
General Courses
Contemporary Artistic Movements, Evolution of the Spanish and European Economies, History
of Contemporary Culture, History of Contemporary Political and Social Thought, History
of the European Union, History of Spain Today, History of the World Today, International Relations,
Introduction to Economics, Present-Day Latin American Literature
School of Economics and Business (www.centro.us.es/fceye)
Please refer to the Seville Business and Society section of this catalog for course offerings.
School of Educational Sciences (www.centro.us.es/fccee)
Students majoring in education or psychology may find some interesting classes in this
area of <strong>study</strong>. Some of the concentrations include special education, pre-school education,
elementary education, music education, physical education, and bilingual education.
NOTE: This school is located about 25 minutes walking distance or a 15-minute bus ride from
the central University building.
Body Expression, Children’s Literature, Education for Diversity and Equality, English Pronunciation
for Spanish Speakers, Flamenco, History and Analysis of the Methodology of Teaching
English as a Foreign Language, History of Andalusia, History of Art in Spain: The Andalusian
Artistic Legacy, History of Music and Folklore, Introduction to Philosophy, Linguistics, Multicultural
Education, Music Language, Music Therapy, New Technologies Applied to Education,
Psychology of Personalities, Sociology of Education, Techniques in Behavior Modification
School of Labor Sciences (www.centro.us.es/fct)
Please look here if you are interested in classes in law, economics, human resources, and
management. This school is located 20 minutes walking from the CIEE Study Center and 15
minutes on foot from the central University building.
Alternative Means to Conflict Resolution, Contemporary Social and Political History, Diversity
in the Workforce and Employment, Economic History of Labor, Introduction to Economics, Marketing
Strategies, Personnel Management, Politics of Local, Regional, National and International
Development, Psychology of Labor Relations, Psychology of Work, Social Economics, Sociology,
Sociology of Labor Relations, Spanish Economy, Strategic Management of Human Resources,
Structures of Labor Markets, Systems of Labor Relations, Theories and Techniques of Negotiation,
Theory, Structure and Dynamics of Collective Bargaining, Women and the Work Force
School of Law (www.derecho.us.es/)
This school is located 20 minutes walking distance from the CIEE Study Center and 15 minutes
on foot from the central University building. Most classes in this school are yearlong so
this option is only available for academic year students.
International Public Law, Legal Philosophy, Sociology of Law
School of Philosophy (www.centro.us.es/filosofia)
These classes are yearlong classes. Only academic year students may take these classes.
Philosophy classes are appropriate for either the generalist or the specialist. Students who
are majors should select classes after the second year. Students trying to fulfill general
requirements (philosophy or theology) should take classes offered only during the first or
second year of studies. This school is located about 15 minutes on foot from the central
University building.
Ethics, Greek and Oriental Thought, History of Philosophy (Ancient and Medieval), History of
Philosophy (Modern), Introduction to Logic and Methodology, Introduction to Philosophy of
Present Day Philosophical Thought, Logic, Methods of Philosophical Thought
School of Psychology (www.centro.us.es/facpsi)
Highly recommended for Psychology majors only. These classes are highly technical, statistical,
clinical, and specialized. Most classes have labs. These are not appropriate for students
seeking to fulfill general graduation credits. This school is located about 15 minutes
walking from the central University building.
Child Psychology, Psychology of Communication, Psychology of Groups, Psychology of Human
Resources, Psychology of Organizations, Social Development and Personality, Social
Interaction, Social Psychology, Social Psychology of Communication, Social Psychology in
Education, Social Psychology of Health, Theories of Personalities
Universidad Pablo de Olavide (www.upo.es)
UPO’s University Integration Program contains all of the regular University courses for
which international students can register. For a complete list of courses offered through
the UPO’s University Integration Program, please check www.upo.es/general/centros_depart/otros_centros/index_otros.html.
Go into Centro de Estudios Hispanicos and then into
the University Integration Program. Most class syllabi may be found here, as well as the
semester that the courses are offered. This University is located about 20 minutes by
metro or bus from the city center.
School of Business (www.fce.upo.es/fce)
Please refer to the Seville Business and Society section of this catalog for course offerings.
School of Experimental Sciences
Biotechnology, Botany, Cell Science and Reactions, Cell Stress Analysis, Ecology, Environmental
Genetics, Food and Culture Geography, Meteorology and Climate
School of Humanities
Conversation and Writing in Teaching Spanish 2L, General Geography, Geography of Andalusia,
History of Medieval Islamic Civilization, Human Geography, Information Management,
Italian, Library Sciences, Literary Restoration Techniques, Means of Communication in
Teaching Spanish 2L, Methodology of Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, New Linguistic
Disciplines, Psychology, Regional Geography, Social Anthropology, Spanish for the
Sciences, Spoken Spanish, Texts in Teaching Spanish 2L, Urban Studies, World Literature
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School of Labor Relations
Accounting, Business Law, European Union Social Law, History of Labor Relations in Spain,
Introduction to Economics of Work, Introduction to Labor Law, Labor Law, Management of
Cooperatives, Organization and Means of Work, Personnel Management, Psychology of Conflict,
Psychology of Work, Sociology, Statistics, Systems of Labor Relations
School of Law
Consumer Law, Criminology, European Union Law, Institutions of Community Law, Introduction
to Political Science, Law and Practice in Human Rights, Legal Sociology, Philosophy of
Law, Theory of Culture, Theory of Law
School of Social Education
Please refer to the Seville Teaching Development section of this website for course offerings.
School of Social Sciences
Political Science and Public Administration, Sociology, Technical Engineering
School of Social Work
Anthropology and Social Intervention, Introduction to Social Services, Marginalization and
Social Exclusion in Spain, Psychology of Aging, Psycho-Social Problems in Infancy and Youth,
Social Politics, Social Structure of Contemporary Andalusia
School of Sports Sciences
Biochemistry of Exercise and Training, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Sociology of
Sport, Theory and History of Sport
School of Translation and Interpretation
Cultural Influences in Translation, Linguistics, New Technologies Applied to Translation,
Simultaneous Interpretation, Sociolinguistics, Theory and Practice of Interpretation
a student’s story
Being a part of the Advanced Liberal Arts program through
CIEE has made my experience here in Sevilla something completely
and utterly unforgettable. Being an exchange student
can certainly have its moments where one can feel so totally
foreign and different in another country, but the Advanced
Liberal Arts program helped soothe that tension through total
immersion in the Universidad de Sevilla. Being able to sit
in a classroom at the University with Spanish students and
professors has not only forced me to speak Spanish but has
also encouraged me to break through my comfort zones and
conquer many more obstacles than learning a new language.
Being an active member in these classes has helped me to
get over the fear of “being foreign” and embrace the fact that
we’re all people in the same classroom with the same common
interest to learn and listen to what our same professor
has got to say. It’s a truly unifying experience.
I’ve not only learned a lot about being a foreigner, but I’ve
also learned so much about Spanish culture by sitting in just
one of these classes at the University. I actually had the opportunity
to go out for tapas with one of my Professors from
the University and talk and spend time together outside of
the classroom.
If it weren’t for the Advanced Liberal Arts Program through
CIEE, I would have never been able to experience such amazing
opportunities like these. Through the program, I could
completely immerse myself into the University and develop
relationships with Spanish students and professors who
taught me so much inside and outside of the classroom environment.
I was wonderfully challenged academically and
fulfilled personally in ways that I don’t think would have been
possible through another program.
— Morgan Craney, Gordon College
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Universidad de Sevilla
Universidad Pablo de Olavide fall / spring / academic year
business / economics / finance / internship / management / marketing / spanish language and culture
program snapshot
• Choose from a combination of courses for business-related majors with a Spanish
minor and Spanish majors with a business-related minor and <strong>study</strong> alongside
Spanish students
• Visit companies focused on business in Spain and the EU; intern for credit—gain
practical experience in a non-American business environment
• Explore sites of cultural importance in and around Seville and Spain on CIEE excursions,
cultural and educational activities, and a field trip to Morocco
• Take advantage of the CIEE writing center and tutorials, Tertulia lecture series,
and workshops
what you’ll learn
The goals of the Business and Society program are twofold: to give students a
thorough understanding of economic and business management principles practiced
within Spain and the European Union; and to solidify their Spanish business
vocabulary and language skills. These goals are achieved through specialized business
and language coursework, related company visits, internships, a conversation
exchange program, homestays, and independent <strong>study</strong> options.
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thoughts from abroad
Estudiar en España te permitirá disfrutar de una experiencia
personal, profesional y cultural que nunca olvidarás. Al
conocer España, su idioma y su cultura desarrollarás una
nueva perspectiva y un nuevo punto de vista sobre tu propio
país. Esta nueva perspectiva te beneficiará a lo largo de tu
carrera profesional. Nosotros estamos aquí para facilitar
tu integración e introducirte a conceptos de negocios y
economía en España. No te será difícil integrarte ya que
los sevillanos son amables y abiertos. Con el programa de
Business & Society, podrás diseñar tu propia experiencia,
mediante una combinación de cursos de empresariales de
CIEE, cursos universitarios, programa de Intercambios y
programa de prácticas en empresas.
— Jamie Ramírez, Resident Coordinator
About the Resident Coordinator
Jamie Ramírez was born in Seville and earned his degree from the Universidad de Sevilla
in Business Administration. He earned an M.B.A. at the Instituto Internacional San Telmo
and has participated in staff exchanges with Georgetown University and the University of
Colorado at Boulder. Jamie has been with CIEE for seven years.
About the Program Assistant
Virgina Neira is a native sevillana and received her undergraduate degree in English from the
Universidad de Sevilla. She began working for CIEE during program orientations and joined
the Business and Society program in 2006. Virginia has participated in a staff exchange
with Indiana University.
About the Center Director
Dr. Maritheresa Frain completed her undergraduate work in International Politics at The
Pennsylvania State University and received her M.A. and Ph.D. in International Relations
at Georgetown University. Dr. Frain has worked for the International Monetary Fund and
was a visiting professor at Georgetown. She also worked in the office of Portuguese Prime
Minister Aníbal Cavaco Silva, who is currently the President of Portugal. Before settling in
Seville, she lived and worked in Greece, Russia, Switzerland, and Madrid, Spain. She is also
the Honorary Consular Agent of the United States Embassy in Seville.
About Other CIEE Staff
CIEE students in Seville are assisted by Carmen Gragera, Registrar; Morgan Reiss, Director
of Student Services; Nancy Merchant, Maria Montes de Oca, and Abraham Alvarez, Student
Services Coordinators; Salvador Parra, Administrative Director; Inés Muñoz, Accounting
Assistant; Alberto Ruiz, Technical Assistant; Miguel Luna Romero, Writing Center and Tutorial
Coordinator; Oscar Ceballos, Publications Coordinator; Antonio Rodriguez, Online Placement
Test Coordinator; and Alejandra Vazquez and Porfidio Andrés, Receptionists.
academics
Academic Program
Established in 1986, the Business and Society
program offers students at the advanced
language level the opportunity to solidify
their Spanish language skills, while gaining
an understanding of economic and business
management in Spain and the European Union.
The program combines coursework, related
lectures, internships, and company visits. In
addition, students have the opportunity to directly
enroll in regular University courses.
Online Placement Exam
Prior to departure for Seville, all students are
required to take a CIEE online placement exam
during the scheduled exam period: mid-November
to mid-December for the spring semester
and mid-May to mid-June for the fall semester.
The purpose of this exam is to determine
the student’s level of Spanish for appropriate
placement in language courses. Students
should take this exam seriously, as placement
in many upper-level courses depends upon a
high online placement exam score.
Academic Culture
All CIEE Business and Society courses (SEBS)
are held at the Universidad de Sevilla School
of Economics and Business. Students may
also choose to take one or more regular university
courses with Spanish students at the
School of Economics and Business or at the
Universidad Pablo de Olavide.
CIEE Study Center courses offered during the
fall semester finish before Christmas, while
regular University courses have exams in
January. While CIEE students may request
permission for early University exams, CIEE
does not guarantee approval of such requests
by the University. In the spring, the
exam period for regular university classes
is late June.
At the end of the fall semester, academic year
students have a break in late December and
early January for holidays celebrated in
Spain, and are not required to repeat the Intensive
Session in January. Students who are
enrolled in regular university classes must
be back in Seville by the 6th of January to
continue with their classes and take their final
exams. Students who choose to take the
advanced literature class during the spring
semester intensive session must be back in
Seville by the third week of January. All other
academic year students return the first week
of February. If an academic year student does
not take a course during the spring intensive
session, he or she must take five classes during
the semester.
During the spring semester, two vacation periods
take place: Semana Santa and Feria de
Abril. The dates are not fixed, but students are
normally free the week before Easter (Holy
Week) and again for a week approximately
two weeks after Easter.
While extracurricular activities and personal
travel contribute greatly to the student’s
overall experience, attendance is mandatory
for both classes and required events. Early
departure for or late return from vacation is
not allowed. Any extended travel should take
place prior to the start of the program, during
the vacation periods, or upon completion of
the program.
Nature of Classes
CIEE classes are with other CIEE students
and not with Spanish students. Students
registered in regular University classes take
classes with Spanish students.
CIEE Community Language Commitment
Students take part in the CIEE Community
Language Commitment by speaking Spanish
at all times (except in emergencies). This fosters
a learning community that contributes
to both Spanish language proficiency and
understanding of Spanish society.
Grading System
In most CIEE courses, students are graded on
the basis of mid-term and final examinations,
papers, class attendance, and participation.
In some Universidad de Sevilla and Universidad
Pablo de Olavide courses there may also
be term papers, and in others, an oral final
exam with the professor or a written final
exam of the essay type. Numerical grades
are given based on a 10-point scale and
converted to the U.S. grading system.
Writing Center and Tutorials
CIEE has a writing center staffed by language
professors and Spanish students majoring
in Spanish philology. CIEE organizes tutorials
for students to help them in reading, writing,
comprehension, and speaking, which may
help them progress more readily in those
content courses taught exclusively in Spanish.
Tutorials are also offered for regular
University courses.
about seville
Capital of Andalusia, Seville was one of the last footholds of the Moorish empire
that ruled the Iberian Peninsula. It is home to the ingenious barber of Seville and
the tempestuous Carmen. The great Renaissance painters Velázquez and Murillo
were born here, and Ferdinand and Isabel ruled Spain from the royal apartments in
the Alcazar Palace. Though the city preserves its past, modern Seville is the commercial
hub of Andalusia. For a city of fewer than 800,000, Seville offers amazing
cultural activities, from flamenco to classical, pop, and jazz concerts.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
Students on the Business and Society program take classes at the Universidad de
Sevilla, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, and the CIEE Study Center. See descriptions
on the next page.
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living
culture
CIEE <strong>study</strong> center
eligibility
Housing and Meals
Housing, all meals, and laundry services are
included in the program fee. Students live in
Spanish-speaking private homes or student
residencias. All attempts are made to house
students individually and in their own room.
However, during the spring semester, individual
rooms are not guaranteed, and many
CIEE students share their room and/or homestay
with another CIEE student. Based upon
student feedback and experience, living in a
homestay or a residencia is the best way to
improve language skills and feel a part of the
local culture. Academic year students may
choose to move into private apartments with
Spaniards (not with other Americans) during
the spring semester.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Seville before even leaving home—by
participating in a CIEE Online Pre-Departure
Orientation. Meeting with students online,
Resident Staff share information about the
program and site, highlighting issues that
alumni have said are important, and giving
students time to ask any questions before
leaving home. The online orientation allows
students to connect with others in the group,
reflect on what they want to get out of the
program, and learn what others in the group
would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal for
the pre-departure orientation is simple: to
help students understand more about the
program and site, as well as their goals
for the program, so that they arrive to the
program well-informed and return home
having made significant progress toward
their goals.
The mandatory weeklong orientation session
conducted in Seville at the beginning of the
program introduces students to the country,
the culture, and the academic program, while
it also provides practical information about
living in Spain. It includes both structured
activities and independent sightseeing.
Internet
Computers at the CIEE Study Center are
available to students for academic purposes.
Students are encouraged to bring wirelessenabled
laptops since the CIEE Study Center,
both universities, and the residencia have
wireless access. Most homestays do not
have Internet connections.
The academic program is supplemented with
excursions to points of interest in Seville,
which reinforce topics covered in class. The
program also includes a three- or four-day
field trip to Morocco, where students experience
the cultural, religious, social, and
economic differences of this developing
North African country.
Every week an enewsletter, Noticias desde
Sevilla, is posted on our website at www.ciee.
org/<strong>study</strong>seville. It announces happenings
around Seville and the cultural activities CIEE
has planned to complement academic work.
host institutions
Universidad de Sevilla
Since its establishment in the 16th Century,
the Universidad de Sevilla has been one of
Spain’s leading institutions of higher learning.
The schools of business, communications,
economics, engineering, geography and
history, law, labor sciences, mathematics,
natural sciences, philology, philosophy,
psychology, and its many departments and
institutes serve the educational needs of
Spain’s most populous region. In total, the
Universidad de Sevilla is the educational
center for some 60,000 students.
engagement
Intercambios
A conversation exchange program with
Spanish students is an important part of
the program. Intercambios give students
the chance to practice what they are learning
in the language courses, as well as help
them become more integrated into Spanish
student life, and sevillano life and culture.
Tertulia Series and
Personal Development Workshops
CIEE staff organize a series of informal lectures
and workshops dedicated to personal
development while living abroad. With the
collaboration of business professors, CIEE
staff organize workshops that address such
themes as culture shock, eating well, stress
management, organizational skills, and reentry
into the U.S. at the end of the semester.
Students from the Universidad de Sevilla
School of Economics also participate.
The CIEE Study Center is located in a beautifully
renovated sevillano palace built in
1725. It is centrally located, close to the
Puerta de la Carne, and is about 10 minutes
on foot from the main Universidad de
Sevilla building (the Tabacalera). Housed in
the CIEE Study Center are classrooms, CIEE
student services, and CIEE administration.
CIEE professors also have an office in the
Study Center, so that students may speak
with them privately about issues related to
their progress in class.
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
With 9,000 students, the Universidad Pablo
de Olavide (UPO) is located on a 345 acre
campus, about a 20-minute metro or bus
ride from the center of the city. UPO offers
both undergraduate and graduate programs
in the traditional majors, as well as in biotechnology,
environmental sciences, humanities,
labor relations, second language acquisition,
social work, sports sciences, and translation.
Its facilities are equipped with the latest in
technology, including campus-wide Internet
access, computer, television, video and audio
centers, an open access library, sports facilities,
and science laboratories.
internship
Students have the opportunity to gain practical
work experience through a for-credit
internship. Eligibility for the internship is
determined by the student’s language ability,
job skills, background, and professional
attitude. Internships are not guaranteed, as
Spanish firms make the final selection of eligible
students. In the past, students have
interned for such organizations as Telefónica,
Endesa, Bolsasur, and the Macpuarsa
Corporación, as well as a number of local
smaller businesses and consulting firms.
• Overall GPA 2.75
• 5 semesters of college-level Spanish or
equivalent
• 3 semesters of college-level micro- or
macroeconomics, accounting, finance,
management, marketing, or statistics
duration
Fall
14 weeks: early September–mid-December
or mid to late January
Spring
17 weeks: late January–mid-May or early
to late June
Academic Year
37 weeks: early September–mid-May or
early to late June
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $12,500
Spring 2011: available 8/15/2010
Academic Year 2010–11: $23,800
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing, all
meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions,
field trips, pre-departure advising,
and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes
insurance and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,350
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,700
Books and Supplies $ 150
Local Transportation $ 250
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 4,950
Check our website for current fees.
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coursework
Program Requirements
During the first few weeks, students take Intensive Spanish for Students of Business and
Economics. During the remainder of the semester students enroll in four additional courses,
at least two of which must be business courses. Business courses are chosen from CIEE
Business and Society courses (SEBS), the CIEE Business Internship, or regular University
courses in business at the Universidad de Sevilla or UPO. For their remaining courses, students
enroll in Cursos para Extranjeros at the advanced level, CIEE courses, or additional language
courses. Depending on language placement results, students with lower language levels may
be required to take Advanced Spanish Business Writing.
CIEE encourages qualified students, especially those enrolled for the academic year, to take
one or more regular University courses.
Participants who expect to take fewer than two business offerings must apply for the Liberal
Arts program and request permission to take a SEBS course of interest. Such permission is
usually granted if the applicant has the appropriate language level and academic background
for the course requested.
Credit
Total recommended credit and a full course load for the semester is 15 semester/22.5 quarter
hours. Total recommended credit for the academic year is 30 semester/45 quarter hours.
Course contact hours are 45 hours and recommended credit is 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours
per course, unless otherwise indicated.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Faculty
Faculty from the Universidad de Sevilla’s School of Economics and Business teach all business
courses designed for CIEE students, as well as direct matriculation courses. Highly qualified
professionals, many of whom are associated with the Universidad de Sevilla and UPO, teach
CIEE Study Center courses.
courses
CIEE Courses
Required Intensive Language Course
SPAN 3503 CSCS
Intensive Spanish for Students of Business and Economics
This course consists of an analysis of vocabulary and grammar related to various fields in the
business world (marketing, finance, management, administration, etc.) in Spanish. Students
are empowered with a vast, yet practical vocabulary that enables them to understand and
analyze various types of essays, documents, and articles common to the business world.
Semester Language Course
Depending on results of the language placement exam, students may be required to enroll in
this course following the intensive session.
SPAN 3001 CSCS
Advanced Spanish Business Writing
This course may be required for students who have taken Intensive Spanish for Students of
Business and Economics and seek to further strengthen their grammar and written expression.
It is designed to enhance students’ comprehension and written expression in an academic and
business setting. Students learn strategies for reading and analyzing business texts and develop
essential skills for producing professional business essays and reports. Special focus is
placed on the use of technical vocabulary and proper grammar in a practical business context.
NOTE: This class is offered exclusively for students who score well below the average on the
placement exam and are required to take this class during the regular semester.
Business and Society Courses—Fall
BUSI 3001 SEBS
Corporate Financial Decision Making
(Prerequisite: A basic preparation in macroeconomics or management of liquidity, current
assets, and short-term financing.)
The material covered gives students the opportunity to experience and evaluate the nature
of financial decision making within companies, analysis of investment and financing decisions,
and methods of selection for investment and financing.
BUSI 3002 SEBS
International Trade and Finance
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the issues behind international
trade and finance, how the economic effects of the European Union have affected trade policies
and payment systems, and an evaluation of current and present policies.
BUSI 3005 SEBS
Services Management
This course is designed to present the unique management requirements for the successful
operation of service firms in our global economy. These include an understanding of the distinctive
characteristics of service operations, service strategy, service delivery, layout, and
the importance of location and customer interaction. Special attention is devoted to Spain
and the characteristics of management within the area of tourism, Spain’s largest sector.
BUSI 3101 SEBS
International Marketing
This course familiarizes students with the difficulties related to international marketing and
market planning and the management of a multinational company. Special reference is made
to case studies within the Spanish/European commercial and economic reality.
ECON 3002 SEBS
The European Economy
This course follows economic development in Europe since World War II, with special attention
to the current economic reality of Europe vis-à-vis the United States and Japan.
ECON 3008 SEBS
European Corporate Organization
This course focuses on how organizations work, analyzing two topics essential to understanding
their complexities: behavioral aspects of the people who form an organization and
the way in which it is structured. The course supplies students with a framework for the
analysis of business organizations with an emphasis on Spain and Europe.
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INSH 3103 SEBS
Business Internship
The purpose of the internship is to immerse CIEE students into the local business culture. Students
work in local companies for a total of 120 hours. On-site business experience is complemented
by a solid academic component entailing weekly meetings. Contact hours: 135 (including
on-site work and weekly meetings). Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.
Check the Seville Liberal Arts section of this catalog for the lists of CIEE courses and Cursos
para Extranjeros that Business and Society students may take.
Business and Society Courses—Spring
BUSI 3001 SEBS
Corporate Financial Decision Making
(Prerequisite: A basic preparation in macroeconomics or management of liquidity, current
assets, and short-term financing.)
The material covered gives students the opportunity to experience and evaluate the nature
of financial decision making within companies, analysis of investment and financing decisions,
and methods of selection for investment and financing.
BUSI 3002 SEBS
International Trade and Finance
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the issues behind international
trade and finance, how the economic effects of the European Union have affected trade policies
and payment systems, and an evaluation of current and present policies.
BUSI 3003 SEBS
Strategic Issues in International Manufacturing
This course focuses on strategic issues in modern operations management. The course pays
special attention to the impact of globalization, selection and design of products and processes,
long-term capacity decisions, and location and layout of facilities.
BUSI 3005 SEBS
Services Management
This course is designed to present the unique management requirements for the successful
operation of service firms in our global economy. These include an understanding of the distinctive
characteristics of service operations, service strategy, service delivery, layout, and
the importance of location and customer interaction. Special attention is devoted to Spain
and the characteristics of management within the area of tourism, Spain’s largest sector.
BUSI 3006 SEBS
International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
This course attempts to provide the student with the theoretical, methodological and practical
tools needed to tackle and resolve conflicts that arise in companies, between companies and
other economic agents, with the goal of reaching a mutual agreement for all entities involved.
BUSI 3101 SEBS
International Marketing
This course familiarizes students with the difficulties related to international marketing and
market planning and the management of a multinational company. Special reference is
made to case studies within the Spanish/European commercial and economic reality.
BUSI 3102 SEBS
Managing Cultural Diversity
The purpose of this class is to provide students with the tools, skills, and knowledge necessary
to manage an increasingly diverse workforce. Students concentrate on gender, ethnic,
and cultural issues within the world of human resources. Special emphasis is placed on the
changing characteristics of the workforce in Spain and the European Union.
ECON 3002 SEBS
The European Economy
This course follows economic development in Europe since World War II, with special attention
to the current economic reality of Europe vis-à-vis the United States and Japan.
ECON 3008 SEBS
European Corporate Organization
This course focuses on how organizations work, analyzing two topics essential to understanding
their complexities: behavioral aspects of the people who form an organization and
the way in which it is structured. The course supplies students with a framework for the
analysis of business organizations with an emphasis on Spain and Europe.
INSH 3103 SEBS
Business Internship
The purpose of the internship is to immerse CIEE students into the local business culture.
Students work in local companies for a total of 120 hours. On-site business experience is
complemented by a solid academic and intercultural component entailing weekly meetings.
Contact hours: 135 (including on-site work and weekly meetings). Recommended credit: 3
semester/4.5 quarter hours.
Check the Seville Liberal Arts section of this website for the lists of CIEE courses and Cursos
para Extranjeros that Business and Society students may take.
Universidad de Sevilla and
Universidad Pablo de Olavide Courses
Universidad de Sevilla (www.us.es)
Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales
(www.centro.us.es/fceye)
Following is a list of recommended courses offered by the Unversidad de Sevilla Facultad
de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales. Please check with resident staff to confirm class
offerings each semester as these may change.
Fall
Comunicación Comercial/Commercial Communication
Dirección de Personal/Human Resources Management
Dirección de los Recursos Humanos II/Human Resources Management II
Dirección de Ventas/Sales Management
Distribución Comercial/Commercial Distribution
Economía de la Empresa/Business Economics
Economía y Política del Medioambiente/Environmental Economics and Politics
Gestión de Calidad/Quality Management
Marketing Internacional/International Marketing
Spring
Dirección y Gestión de la Producción—Operaciones II/Operations and Production Management
Dirección de la Innovación y el Cambio/ Management of Innovation and Change
Economía Bancaria/Banking Economics
Economía de la Unión Europea/European Economy
Gestión Financiera/Financial Management
Gestión del Punto de Venta: Merchandising/Sales Management: Merchandising
Historia Economica de la Empresa/History of Business Economics
Marketing Político-Social/Socio-Political Marketing
Marketing de Servicios/Service Marketing
Mercados Financieros/Financial Markets
Planificación Estratégica/Strategic Planning
Proceso de Mejora en los Sistemas de Producción e Información/
Improving Production Systems and Information
Psicosociologia del Consumo/Consumer Psychosociology
Publicidad/Advertising
Técnicas de Comercio Exterior/Techniques of Foreign Trade
Universidad Pablo de Olavide (www.upo.es)
Following is a list of recommended Business courses offered by UPO for students concentrating
in Business Management and Administration. Please check with resident staff to
confirm class offerings each semester as these may change.
Fall
Cultura Empresarial Internacional/International Business Culture
Dirección Financiera II/Financial Management II
Estrategia Internacional/International Strategy
Finanzas Internacionales I/International Finance I
Finanzas Personales/Personal Finance
Gestión de la Tecnología/Management of Technology
Negocio Electrónico I/E-Business I
Sistema Financiero y Economía Monetaria/Financial System and Monetary Economics
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Spring
Análisis y Gestión de Proyectos de Negocio Electrónico/E-Business:
Project Analysis and Management
Análisis Regional: La Economía Andaluza/Regional Analysis: The Andalusia Economy
Economía de las Organizaciones/Organizational Economics
Economía de la Unión Europea/European Economy
Finanzas Internacionales II/International Finance II
Gestión Internacional de los Recursos Humanos/International Human Resource Management
Marketing Internacional/International Marketing
Mercados de Derivados/Derivatives Markets
Mercados Financeros/Financial Markets
Planificación Financiera/Financial Planning
Sistema de Información Empresarial/Business Information Systems
Sistemas Integrados de Gestión/Integrated Management Systems
Técnicas de Comercio Exterior/Techniques of Foreign Trade
a student’s story
Many months ago, I began the process of selecting a <strong>study</strong>
abroad program; the options were simply endless. I chose
the CIEE Business and Society program because it offered an
internship. While I knew the internship would be an excellent
chance to improve my resume, I had no idea just how rewarding
the experience would be.
The internship placement process included interview forums,
company visits, and finally, placement in an internship. I still
remember receiving the phone call telling me I would be interning
for Telefónica España S. A.; I was ecstatic. I worked in
the Marketing department and began to understand how a
Spanish office and company differs from an American one.
Seeing the unique business culture of Spain highlighted the
importance of understanding differences associated with
international business cultures. I have gained a greater appreciation
for the need to adapt to business norms wherever
in the world I may be working.
In addition to learning a great deal about Spanish corporate
culture and the differences between business in the United
States and Spain, I also established personal contacts, and
co-workers soon became friends. Not only was I acquiring
knowledge about the business world, I was connecting people
and cultures. The internship that I had expected to be purely a
professional endeavor had also become my primary point of
integration into Spanish society, and it accelerated my transition
into the Spanish lifestyle and Spanish culture.
Upon completion of the internship, I traveled to Madrid to
present my project on the Evolution of the European Telecommunications
market. Arriving at the central headquarters
of Telefónica, being whisked into a boardroom, and then presenting
my work, in Spanish, to department directors was
not only invaluable professional experience, but a personal
triumph that I will never forget. While returning from Madrid on
the AVE, I thought back to the previous spring, and wondered
how my <strong>study</strong> abroad experience would have compared had
I not picked CIEE, had I not picked Business and Society, had
I not participated in the internship program. My conclusion?
Academically, professionally, and personally, this has been
unforgettable semester, I can’t imagine any other program
being able to offer a more holistically rewarding <strong>study</strong> abroad
experience than the one that I have had here in Seville.
— Seth Sprinkle, George Washington University
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Universidad Pablo de Olavide fall / spring / academic year
business / economics / environmental science / finance / history / international relations / literature / management / marketing / political science / sociology
spanish language and culture
program snapshot
• Study international business, language, and culture classes in English and in
Spanish for advanced students
• Meet home school requirements through courses in humanities and the sciences
• Learn about the culture through activities and excursions to sites of cultural
importance in and around Seville and Spain, as well as a trip to Morocco
• Visit Spanish companies and organizations to complement the academic program
• Improve your Spanish through the CIEE writing center, tutorials, Tertulia lecture
series, and personal workshops
what you’ll learn
The International Business and Culture program helps students develop their speaking,
reading, listening, and writing skills in Spanish, while allowing them to pursue
coursework in English in areas related to international business—economics, finance,
marketing, and management. Students also fulfill home school requirements through
University courses in art, biology, history, literature, and political science. Program
goals are achieved through the academic offerings, the homestay, excursions and
cultural activities, conversation exchanges, and volunteering opportunities.
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thoughts from abroad
When you make the decision to <strong>study</strong> abroad, you think you are
prepared for what awaits, but once you arrive and live the experience,
you’ll find that your entire frame of reference, sense
of self, and cultural awareness will change, and impact you for
the rest of your life. The International Business and Culture program
gives you the opportunity to <strong>study</strong> abroad in the amazing
city of Seville, which is so rich in history and culture, even if you
have little or no knowledge of the Spanish language. You will
have the opportunity to further develop your Spanish language
skills, while taking business and Spanish culture courses in
English or Spanish.
— Alayna Brown, Resident Coordinator
About the Resident Coordinator
Alayna Brown completed her undergraduate work in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
She studied abroad with CIEE in Seville and is currently taking graduate
classes in the area of professional counseling.
About the Center Director
Dr. Maritheresa Frain completed her undergraduate work in International Politics at The
Pennsylvania State University and received her M.A. and Ph.D. in International Relations
at Georgetown University. Dr. Frain has worked for the International Monetary Fund and
was a visiting professor at Georgetown. She also worked in the office of Portuguese Prime
Minister Aníbal Cavaco Silva, who is currently the President of Portugal. Before settling in
Seville, she lived and worked in Greece, Russia, Switzerland, and Madrid, Spain. She is also
the Honorary Consular Agent of the United States Embassy in Seville.
About Other CIEE Staff
CIEE students in Seville are assisted by Carmen Gragera, Registrar; Morgan Reiss, Director
of Student Services; Nancy Merchant, Maria Montes de Oca, and Abraham Alvarez, Student
Services Coordinators; Salvador Parra, Administrative Director; Inés Muñoz, Accounting Assistant;
Alberto Ruiz, Technical Assistant; Miguel Luna Romero, Writing Center and Tutorial
Coordinator; Oscar Ceballos, Publications Coordinator; Antonio Rodriguez, Online Placement
Test Coordinator; and Alejandra Vazquez and Porfidio Andrés, Receptionists.
academics
Academic Program
Founded in 2005, the CIEE International
Business and Culture program is geared
to students with beginning to intermediate
level language skills who wish to improve
their Spanish language skills while taking
international business or humanities courses
in English. In addition to business and
Spanish courses, students can fulfill home
school requirements in such other areas as
international relations, history, literature,
and science, among others. These courses
for international students are noted in the
courses section.
Online Placement Exam
Prior to departure for Seville, all students
are required to take a CIEE online placement
exam during the scheduled exam period: mid-
November to mid-December for the spring
semester and mid-May to mid-June for the
fall semester. The purpose of this exam is
to determine the student’s level of Spanish
so that he or she is placed in the appropriate
Intensive Session language course. Students
should take this exam seriously, as placement
for grammar levels in the Intensive
Session is determined by the online placement
exam score.
Academic Culture
The program is located on the UPO campus,
where all classes meet during the regular
university session. Intensive Session classes
meet at the CIEE Study Center.
Regular University classes are lecture-style,
while CIEE and UPO courses for international
students are interactive, with media part of
the classroom environment. These courses
also include visits to the theater, cinema,
and other local monuments. Participation is
an important component of the grade.
Most classes meet two times a week. Classes
are scheduled Monday through Thursday.
Students may have academic commitments
on Fridays such as class excursions.
UPO courses for international students offered
during the fall semester finish before
Christmas and in the spring end in late May.
The optional CIEE management course follows
the same calendar.
During the fall, there is no extended vacation
period during the semester. During the
spring, two vacation periods take place at
the University: Semana Santa and Feria de
Abril. The dates are not fixed, but students
are normally free the week before Easter
(Holy Week) and then again for a week approximately
two weeks after Easter.
While extracurricular activities and personal
travel contribute to the student’s experience,
attendance in class is mandatory. Friday is
considered part of the academic week. Early
departure for or late return from vacations is
not allowed. Any extended travel should take
place prior to the start of the program, during
the vacation periods, or upon completion of
the program.
Nature of Classes
CIEE classes are with other CIEE students
only. UPO courses for international students
are with other American and international
students and not with Spanish students.
Students with a very advanced level of Spanish
do have the possibility of taking regular
university classes with Spanish students.
Language Environment
As students gain proficiency in Spanish,
resident staff encourage them to use their
language skills in everyday settings. The
more students participate, the more a community
that contributes to Spanish language
proficiency and understanding of Spanish
society develops.
Grading System
In CIEE courses, as well as UPO courses for
international students and regular University
courses, students are generally graded
on the basis of mid-term and final examinations,
class participation, papers, student
presentations, and attendance. Numerical
grades are given based on a 10-point scale
and converted to the U.S.grading scale.
Writing Center and Tutorials
CIEE has a writing center staffed by language
professors and Spanish students majoring in
Spanish philology. CIEE organizes tutorials for
students to help them in reading, writing, comprehension,
and speaking, which may help
them progress more readily in those content
courses taught exclusively in Spanish. Tutorials
are also offered for regular University courses.
about seville
Capital of Andalusia, Seville was one of the last footholds of the Moorish empire
that ruled the Iberian Peninsula. It is home to the ingenious barber of Seville and
the tempestuous Carmen. The great Renaissance painters Velázquez and Murillo
were born here, and Ferdinand and Isabel ruled Spain from the royal apartments in
the Alcazar Palace. Though the city preserves its past, modern Seville is the commercial
hub of Andalusia. For a city of fewer than 800,000, Seville offers amazing
cultural activities, from flamenco to classical, pop, and jazz concerts.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
With 9,000 students, the Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO) is located on a 345
acre campus, about a 20-minute metro or bus ride from the center of the city. UPO
offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in the traditional majors, as well
as in biotechnology, environmental sciences, humanities, labor relations, second
language acquisition, social work, sports sciences, and translation. Its facilities are
equipped with the latest in technology, including campus-wide Internet access, computer,
television, video and audio centers, an open access library, sports facilities,
and science laboratories.
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living
eligibility
duration
Housing and Meals
Housing, all meals, and laundry services are
included in the program fee. Students live in
Spanish-speaking private homes, one per
family in the fall and one or two per family in
the spring. Students live within walking distance
of a metro or bus stop. Students should
expect a 25-minute bus ride or 15-minute
metro ride to the UPO campus. A transportation
stipend is included in the program fee.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Seville before even leaving home—by
participating in a CIEE Online Pre-Departure
Orientation. Meeting with students online,
the Resident Coordinator shares information
about the program and site, highlighting issues
that alumni have said are important, and
giving students time to ask any questions
before leaving home. The online orientation
allows students to connect with others in the
group, reflect on what they want to get out
of the program, and learn what others in the
group would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal
for the pre-departure orientation is simple:
to help students understand more about the
program and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals.
CIEE <strong>study</strong> center
The CIEE Study Center is located in a beautifully
renovated sevillano palace built in
1725. It is centrally located, close to the
Puerta de la Carne, and is about 10 minutes
on foot from the main Universidad de
Sevilla building (the Tabacalera). Housed in
the CIEE Study Center are classrooms, CIEE
student services, and CIEE administration.
CIEE professors also have an office in the
Study Center, so that students may speak
with them privately about issues related to
their progress in class.
The mandatory weeklong orientation session,
conducted in Seville at the beginning of the
program, introduces students to the country,
the culture, and the academic program, as well
as provides practical information about living
in Spain. It includes both structured activities
and independent sightseeing. Ongoing support
is provided on an individual and group basis
throughout the program.
Students also participate in a mandatory orientation
session held on the UPO campus.
Internet
Cyber cafés are readily available in Seville.
Internet access is also available in the UPO
library and computer labs. Computers at the
CIEE Study Center are available to students
for academic purposes. Students are encouraged
to bring wireless-enabled laptops since
the CIEE Study Center and UPO have wireless
access. Most homestays do not have Internet
connections.
culture
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is supplemented with
excursions to points of interest in Seville, highlighting
topics covered in class. The program
also includes a four-day field trip to Morocco
where students experience the cultural, religious,
social, and economic differences of
this developing North African country.
Every week an enewsletter, Noticias desde
Sevilla, is posted on our website at www.ciee.
org/<strong>study</strong>seville. It announces happenings
around Seville and the cultural activities CIEE
has planned to complement academic work.
• Overall GPA 2.9
• 0–4 semesters of college-level Spanish
or equivalent
engagement
Intercambios
A conversation exchange program with
Spanish students is an important part of
the program. Intercambios give students
the chance to practice what they are learning
in the language courses, as well as help
them become more integrated into Spanish
student life, and sevillano life and culture.
Tertulia Series and
Personal Development Workshops
CIEE staff organize a series of informal lectures
and workshops dedicated to language
and personal development while living
abroad. Workshops address a variety of
themes such as culture shock, dating across
cultures, eating well, stress management,
organizational skills, and re-entry into the
U.S. at the end of the semester
Community Involvement
Students have the opportunity to work with
children and the elderly, as well as other
humanitarian associations. Students may
also become involved in such international
organizations as Amnesty International.
Volunteer teaching opportunities in local
schools are also available.
Fall
15 weeks: late August–mid-December
Spring
18 weeks: early January–late May
Academic Year
39 weeks: late August–late May
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $12,500
Spring 2011: available 8/15/2010
Academic Year 2010–11: $23,800
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing, all
meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions,
field trips, pre-departure advising,
and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes
insurance and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,350
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,700
Books and Supplies $ 150
Local Transportation $ 250
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 4,950
Check our website for current fees.
University Life
In addition to CIEE-organized activities,
students can also participate in activities
organized by the UPO Center for Foreign
Students. A sampling includes Intercambio
events, Spanish and English tables, and outings
to the cinema with Spanish students.
There is a wide range of general student activities
for all UPO students. Some examples
include: individual and team sports, campus
gym, flamenco dance, guitar lessons, volunteerships,
and a university choir.
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coursework
Program Requirements
Students take one language course during the Intensive Session, which takes place the first few
weeks of the semester. Upon completion of the Intensive Session, students take one Spanish
language class at their level, and three additional courses from the UPO courses for international
students or the optional CIEE course, Intercultural Communication. Students may take up to five
classes during the regular session.
Depending on course availability, students may also choose to take regular university classes
taught in English with Spanish students. Students who test into the Advanced Level on the UPO
placement exam are required to take at least one content course in Spanish. Students who test
into the Advanced Level II are required to take all classes in Spanish. Auditing classes (not for
credit) is also possible. Information is available on site for interested students.
Credit
Total recommended credit and a full course load for the semester program is 15 semester/22.5
quarter hours and 30 semester/45 quarter hours for the academic year. Students may take up
to 18 total credits for the semester.
Contact hours for the Intensive Session are 45 hours and recommended credit is 3 semester/4.5
quarter hours.
Course contact hours for regular session classes are 45 hours and recommended credit is 3
semester/4.5 quarter hours per course, unless otherwise indicated.
Languages of Instruction
Spanish, English
Faculty
All courses are taught by highly qualified professionals, most of whom are professors at UPO.
courses
CIEE Courses
Required CIEE Language Courses—Intensive Session
Students are placed in one of the following based on the online placement exam results.
SPAN 1501 IBCP
Intensive Beginning Spanish I
This class is designed for students with no previous knowledge (or very basic knowledge) of
Spanish. Special emphasis is placed on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing
skills in order to provide students the necessary linguistic tools to live and <strong>study</strong> in Seville.
SPAN 1502 IBCP
Intensive Beginning Spanish II
This class is designed for students with an elementary understanding of Spanish. Special
emphasis is placed on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in order to
provide students the necessary linguistic tools to live and <strong>study</strong> in Seville.
SPAN 2501 IBCP
Intensive Intermediate Spanish I
This class is designed for students who have studied Spanish previously and are at the intermediate
level. Students work to increase their vocabulary and improve their communicative
skills in Spanish.
SPAN 3501 IBCP
Intensive Advanced Spanish I
This course is designed for students who enter the program with four semesters of collegelevel
Spanish or the equivalent. The objective of this course is to enhance the ability of students
to understand written and oral materials so that they can communicate successfully
in Spanish.
CIEE Optional Course
COMM 3001 IBCP
Intercultural Communication
(In English)
In this class,students concentrate on gender, ethnic, and cultural issues within the world
of human resources. Special emphasis is placed on cultural differences and their impact
on organizations and individuals, the importance of intercultural communications, and the
changing characteristics of the workforce in Spain and the region. Visits to companies or
organizations are organized to complement academic studies through firsthand exposure
to operations in Spain, Morocco, and Europe. Trips may include one or more visits to the following
companies or organizations: ONCE, Extenda, El Corte Inglés, Oleoestepa, ABC, Danone,
and Isla Mágica.
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Courses for International Students
Required Semester Language Courses
Students are placed in one of the following courses for the remainder of the semester.
Advanced Spanish I
This course is designed for students who have had at least 4 semesters of university-level
Spanish. Emphasis is placed on applying the skills acquired at the intermediate level to
further improve oral and written skills. The methodology applied is communicative and encompasses
assignments, which include grammar reviews, cultural readings on Spain, and
debates that require use of practical and communicative vocabulary.
Advanced Spanish II
This course is designed for students who have had four or more semesters of university-level
Spanish. The course focuses on written and oral expression of Spanish through compositions,
oral reports, and class discussions. Material for discussion includes literary texts, as
well as topics of general interest. Emphasis is on interactive language use, vocabulary expansion,
and accuracy of expression.
Elementary Spanish
This beginning course is designed for students with an elementary Spanish knowledge.
Emphasis is on building oral and written communication skills and on acquiring knowledge
of the Spanish-speaking world.
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Elementary Spanish—Intensive Course
This beginning intensive course is designed for students with a very basic Spanish knowledge.
Emphasis is on building oral and written communication skills and on acquiring knowledge
of the Spanish-speaking world. Recommended credit: 6 semester/9 quarter hours.
Contact hours: 90.
Intermediate Spanish I
This course is designed for students with an intermediate level of Spanish. Emphasis is on
expanding vocabulary and building oral and written communication skills, as well as acquiring
a greater awareness of the Spanish-speaking world.
Intermediate Spanish II
This course is designed for students with an upper-intermediate level of Spanish. Emphasis
is on expanding vocabulary and building oral and written communication skills, as well as
acquiring a greater awareness of the Spanish-speaking world.
Spanish for Business
In this course, students learn the vocabulary and concepts used in oral and written transations
in the business world. Emphasis is placed on increasing vocubuary and using Spanish
business terminology in commercial correspondence including letters, job descriptions,
advertisements, bank documents, etc. Cultural differences which affect the way business is
conducted in Spain and in the U.S. is also explored.
Spanish Conversation—Intermediate
The objective of this class is to develop conversational comprehension and oral interaction
skills for students at the intermediate level. The focus is on form in order to attain fluency
and effective communication skills.
Spanish Laboratory
This one credit course is designed to complement the Elementary Spanish classes and aims
to improve oral communication skills. Guided conversations such as role play, theater, etc.
will serve to increase language competence. Sessions in the language laboratory focuses
on addressing specific pronunciation difficulties. Contact hours: 15. Recommended credit: 1
semester/1.5 quarter hours.
Spanish Reading and Composition—Intermediate
Designed for students who have had two semesters of university level Spanish, this course
continues to develop reading and writing skills through written reports, compositions, and
class discussions on assigned topics and articles. It also reviews more advanced grammar
with the purpose of achieving greater accuracy.
Spanish Reading and Composition—Advanced I
This class is designed for students who have had at least 4 semesters of university level
Spanish. It continues the development of reading and writing skills through written reports,
compositions, and class discussions on assigned topics and articles. It also reviews more
advanced grammar with the purpose of achieving greater accuracy.
Spanish Language Courses—Advanced
Spanish-English/English-Spanish Interpretation Techniques
(In Spanish-spring only)
This course introduces students to basic theories and modalities of interpreting and provides
them training in interpretation techniques from Spanish into English and vice versa in the
fields of tourism, health, and the judicial system. The course is for students with an advanced
level of Spanish and is very practical in nature.
Spanish-English/English-Spanish Translations
(In Spanish)
This course provides an introduction to translation from Spanish to English and English to
Spanish. Particular attention is given to the linguistic issues involved in translation. Short
literary works, as well as articles, will be translated as a practical part of the course. Special
emphasis is placed on Spanish idioms and their translation.
Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
(In Spanish)
This course examines the sound system of Spanish and concentrates on improving pronunciation.
Emphasis is placed on the peculiarities of Andalusian Spanish. Class work includes
transcriptions and intonation exercises.
Spanish Pragmatics and Communication
(In Spanish)
In this course we learn and apply basic concepts in pragmatics to verbal and non-verbal communicative
acts in Spanish. We also <strong>study</strong> related aspects in politeness and miscommunication
using Spanish.
Biology Courses
Biochemistry
(In English)
This course looks at the structure of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; enzyme catalysis and
principles of metabolism including glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.
A comparison is also made between English and Spanish scientific expressions.
Ecological Systems
(In English)
This course examines ecology and its large-scale patterns and processes, both from an Iberian
general perspective, the elements of time and space in the ecosystem, regulatory elements,
and the application of ecological principles in solving environmental problems.
Business and Economics Courses
The European Economy
(In Spanish)
This course looks at the mechanisms of the European Union, as well as other European countries,
from the economic perspective in order to help students understand the keys behind
its actions, community politics, and decision-making. The course explores the process of European
economic and monetary integration and analyzes Spain’s role in this process.
The European Union
(In English)
This course analyzes the initial motives behind the creation of the European Community and its
development into the European Union with a unique institutional structure. There is a <strong>study</strong> of
the EU’s key common policies—Economic and Monetary Union, Competition, Agriculture, External
Trade, etc.—and their global effects, with special attention paid to EU/U.S. relations.
The Global Economy
(In English)
This class explores the main debates surrounding the nature, effects, and attempted management
of the global economy. Special attention is paid to the role of such international organizations
as the IMF and the WTO, as well as moves towards economic regional integration
(EU, NAFTA, Mercosur). Note: A previous economics course is highly recommended.
International Finance
(In English and Spanish)
The objective of the course is to introduce the student to the complex world of international
finance. Topics include the increasing globalization of financial markets, international and
European monetary systems, foreign exchange markets, and direct and indirect international
investment. Offered in Spanish when minimum enrollment is met.
International Management
(In English)
This class examines important management issues such as motivation, communication,
negotiation, leadership, ethics and social responsibility, and women in management in an
international economy.
International Marketing
(In Spanish and in English)
This is an introductory course in international marketing. Topics include analytical techniques
used in international market research; determining prices and distribution channels
in an international context; and marketing across linguistic and cultural borders.
History of Art and Cinema Courses
History of Spanish Art
(In English)
This course is a survey of major works of art from prehistoric times through the present.
Painting, sculpture, and architecture are examined in the context of their time and place in
history. Special attention is given to the art and culture of Seville.
History of Spanish Art: From the Renaissance to the 20th Century
(In Spanish)
This class is a survey of major works of art from the Renaissance period to the 20th Century.
Painting, sculpture, and architecture are examined in the context of their time and place in
history. Special attention is given to the art and culture of Seville.
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History of Spanish Cinema during the Democracy
(In Spanish)
Spanish cinema underwent an important transformation following the death of Franco in
1975 and the ensuing democracy. During these last 30 years, Spanish cinema has become
a stronger player on the European scene and has gained a level of recognition unthinkable
only a few decades ago. This course analyzes the historical evolution of the period, as well as
introduces students to Spanish films up to the present time.
History Courses
Ancient and Medieval Spanish History: From Altamira to Isabella and Ferdinand
(prehistory to 1500)
(In English—fall only)
The main goal of this course is to give students an overview of Spanish history and culture,
with special emphasis on events that have marked Andalusia more profoundly from the dawn
of history to the 16th Century
Contemporary History of Spain
(In Spanish)
This course presents the main historic processes from the 18th Century to the present that
have been crucial in shaping present-day Spain. It examines the creation of democracy, the
genesis of the nationalist problem, and the economic articulation of Spain in the international
context.
Early Modern and Modern Spanish History: From Isabella and Ferdinand to the Euro
(1450—the present)
(In English, spring only)
The main goal in this course is to give students an overview of Spanish history over the past
500 years, with special emphasis on events that have marked Andalusia more profoundly.
The course also studies and analyzes different trends and phenomena of modern-day Spain,
along with some traditions that still occur. Field trips, slide projections, and videos are key
elements to help students gain a clearer perception of each period.
History of Spain
(In English)
This course provides an overview of Spanish history from Roman times to the modern era,
including the Arab invasion and the Christian Reconquest, Spain’s monarchy, and Spain’s society
and identity from 1936 to the present. The role of the church, women, social classes,
and nationalism are discussed.
The Mediterranean World and Spain
(In Spanish)
The objective of this class is to investigate the intimate relationship between the Mediterranean
world and Spain during the creation of the Spanish culture (from pre-history until
the Arab invasion). Several field trips to places of historic interest are an important part of
this course.
Slavery in Latin America and the Caribbean
(In Spanish)
The course aims to <strong>study</strong> the origins of inequality, racial prejudice, and poverty that plague
a large percentage of African American communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. It
examines how some cultural patterns of African origin persist, focusing on music, clothing,
and such religious beliefs as witchcraft and voodoo. It also offers a global perspective of the
phenomenon of slavery from the introduction of the first slaves to its abolition.
Literature Courses
Contemporary Spanish Literature
(In Spanish)
This course analyzes Spanish literature of the 19th and 20th centuries and the literary
movements of Romanticism, Modernism, “La Generación de 98,” “La Generación de 27,” and
the most current trends in Spanish literature. Students <strong>study</strong> the literary aspects as they relate
to cultural and historic events that influence or have influenced various literary trends.
Latin American Short Stories of the 20th Century
(In Spanish)
This course analyzes the beginnings of the short story in Latin America in the 20th Century
and its subsequent development, revising the different styles and literary movements that
take place over time and the extraordinary contribution of women writers to the genre. The
complex social, political, and cultural realities are studied as they are reflected in the Latin
American short story. The stories of Horacio Quiroga, Modernism, “Criollismo,” Magical Realism,
and the most recent literary tendencies are examined.
Panorama of Latin America Literature 1 (Pre-1820)
(In Spanish—fall only)
This course is an overview of Latin American writings from the pre-Hispanic period until the
eve of the Independence movements in the 1820s. It includes literary works in poetry and
non-fiction, such as the chronicles of conquest. It also features a selection of literary works
(including prose, drama, and essay) that have received recognition from specialists and the
general reading public for being the most outstanding in Latin America.
Panorama of Latin America Literature 2 (Post-1820)
(In Spanish—spring only)
This course is an overview of Latin American writings from the Independence era to the present.
It includes literary works in poetry and non-fiction, including novel, short story, poetry,
and essay. One major objective is to achieve a knowledge of how these works fit into the
framework of Latin America's cultural and intellectual history.
Spanish Literature: The Spanish Golden Age: El Quijote
(In Spanish—spring only)
The objective of this course is to <strong>study</strong> the masterpiece of the Spanish literary work: Don Quijote.
Cervantes’ novel is considered to be the first modern novel and its influence in later literary
productions is still present in the creative process for most authors. The course analyzes the
structural, thematic, and stylistic characteristics of the novel, as well as presents the <strong>study</strong> of
the novel as a cultural product, so as to present an in-depth <strong>study</strong> of Cervantes's world.
Women in Spanish Literature (XIX-XX Centuries)
(in Spanish—spring only)
This course analyzes the role of women in Spanish literature in the 19th and 20th centuries,
as well as the literary works written specifically by women during both centuries. It is mainly
during Romanticism that women begin to take an active role in literature and by the middle
of the 20th century women have the liberty to express themselves and their vision of reality
through the world of fiction.
Political Science Courses
Contemporary Spanish Politics
(In English)
This class introduces students to the contemporary Spanish political system. It examines
the process of the transition to democracy from an authoritarian regime. With the adoption
of the new Spanish constitution, the course looks at political institutions, political parties,
autonomous regions, the monarchy, the Catholic Church, and the military. Special emphasis
is placed on changing socioeconomic factors, nationalism, immigration, and terrorism.
Current Affairs in Latin America: Press and Cinema
(In Spanish)
This class aims to promote active class discussion while increasing the student’s knowledge
of the social, political, and cultural life of present-day Latin America. Teaching material
includes top stories from the Latin American press, as well as from Latin American film.
Programs Aimed to Fight Poverty and Social Exclusion in the European Union
(In Spanish—spring only)
This class studies the present state of poverty and social exclusion in the European Union
with special emphasis on Spain and Andalusia. It looks at social action initiatives on the individual
and group level, as well as experimental programs and their effectiveness.
Relations Between the U.S. and the Latin World
(In Spanish—spring only)
The objective of this course is to give the student a global perspective of the relations between
the United States, Spain, and Latin America throughout history. It also examines the
series of problems that have shaped the character of inter-American relations, the mechanisms
of economic integration, and its repercussions in the sociopolitical sphere.
U.S.-European Relations Since World War II
(In English)
The objectives of this course are twofold: first, to examine the tensions that arose between
the states on both sides of the Atlantic following the defeat of Germany in 1945; and second,
its transformation into economic, political, and military cooperation. This cooperation
has assured the stability of liberal democracies and consolidates the dependence of the Old
Continent on a strengthened United States.
Women in Europe
(In Spanish)
This course provides an exploration of the history of European women and gender in the
modern era, focusing on women’s changing roles in the political, economic, social, and intellectual
spheres and development of new visions of the family and sexuality.
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Spanish Culture Courses
History of Flamenco in Spain: Theory and Practice
(In Spanish)
This course immerses students in the world of Flamenco and its artistic forms beginning
with the geographic, historical, and socio-cultural context of its origins. Flamenco’s evolution
into an artistic professional activity is examined by <strong>study</strong>ing the most well-known Flamenco
singers, dancers, and guitar players. Musicians from a Flamenco music group demonstrate
the various forms of Flamenco during the practical portion of the course.
Medieval Spain: Christians, Jews, and Muslims
(In Spanish)
The main objective of this course is to offer a panorama of medieval Spanish history (711–
1492) and bring students closer to medieval society and the groups that formed it. The
course examines the medieval legacy and the importance of the contributions of Arab and
Jewish cultures to the history of Spain. Students also <strong>study</strong> medieval Seville and the influence
of this historic period on its current urban features.
Spanish Civilization and Culture
(In Spanish and in English)
This course discusses Spain’s multicultural civilization from its Roman roots to the “movida”
of post-Franco Spain. Recurrent themes in Spanish national ideology and culture are examined.
These include Spain as a crossroads of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic cultures; linguistic
and cultural diversity; regionalism and nationalism; and dictatorship and democracy.
Spanish Culture and History through Film
(In English—spring only)
This course presents a general introduction to the main aspects of Spanish culture and history
through cinematographic representation in various films. The class covers the main social,
political, and economic aspects of Spanish life from the beginning of the 20th Century
through today, with special emphasis on current affairs.
a student’s story
Sevilla! This one word is the best way to describe the greatest
five months of my life. When I chose to <strong>study</strong> abroad in Spain,
never in my wildest dreams could I have had a wonderfully,
truly amazing experience such as the one that CIEE provided
for me. I am so proud to be a part of a group of outstanding
individuals in a program that practices what it preaches, which
is “to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and
develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally
diverse world.” My journey that led me to Spain and into a
vastly different society from any I have ever known has surely
done all of these things and more.
When I chose Spain I promised myself I would do my best to
become apart of the Spanish ways of life and become a sevillano
for my time here. Hence, I elected to improve my Spanish
speaking skills. My decision could not have proven to be any
better. My extra free time outside of Pablo de Olavide provided
me with the opportunity to meet so many people while learning
Spanish. I have even surprised myself with my immense
improvement over the course of my time here.
The CIEE trips were the best! Cordoba and the The Great Mosque
were definitely places to see and the boat ride down the Guadalquivir
was one of my favorite things that I did the entire
semester. But one of the most memorable experiences was my
trip to Plaza del Toros to watch an event that can only really
be appreciated when surrounded by 5,000 adoring sevillano
spectators watching with absolute glee. This was when I felt
most a part of sevillano society and was proud to be just like
everyone else in the stadium. As the semester approaches the
finish line, I look back and think how fast the time has gone by.
It feels like just yesterday I was on my way to Seville. I could not
possibly thank the staff of CIEE enough for creating and being
a part of such a wonderful team of students and faculty.
— Ethan Weinstein, The Pennsylvania State University
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Universidad de Sevilla fall / spring
art / film studies / history / literature / spanish language and culture
program snapshot
• Study Spanish in a program designed for Spanish majors and minors with an
intermediate language level
• Participate in extensive field trips and excursions, including a trip to Morocco
as part of the Advanced Language Skills and Conversation course
• Improve your Spanish through the CIEE writing center and tutorials, Tertulia
lecture series, personal development workshops, a conversation exchange,
and volunteer opportunities
• Live with a local family who provide cultural and linguistic integration
what you’ll learn
The goal of the Language and Society program is to solidify the student’s Spanish
language skills while providing an understanding of Spanish literature, history,
politics, art, and culture. This is achieved through intensive language and content
coursework. All courses are taught in Spanish and are complemented with
excursions and volunteer opportunities.
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thoughts from abroad
Espero que cuando vengas a Sevilla, empieces a desenvolverte
por esta ciudad milenaria con la misma facilidad con la que
lo hicieron los pueblos de la antigüedad: los Tartessos, los
romanos en su larga estancia aquí, y los musulmanes y
cristianos que pelearon por esta tierra como si de su propia
casa se tratara. Porque en Sevilla es fácil sentirse como en
casa, ya que a pesar de ser de una gran riqueza monumental
y artística, es al mismo tiempo un lugar cercano, acogedor
y familiar.
— Luisa Rodríguez, Resident Coordinator
About the Resident Coordinator
Luisa Rodríguez is a native sevillana who has worked with the CIEE Language and Society
program for 19 years. She is currently pursing studies in cross-cultural management and
communication.
About the Center Director
Dr. Maritheresa Frain completed her undergraduate work in International Politics at The Pennsylvania
State University and received her M.A. and Ph.D. in International Relations at Georgetown
University. Dr. Frain has worked for the International Monetary Fund and was a visiting professor
at Georgetown. She also worked in the office of Portuguese Prime Minister Aníbal Cavaco
Silva, who is currently the President of Portugal. Before settling in Seville, she lived and worked
in Greece, Russia, Switzerland, and Madrid, Spain. She is also the Honorary Consular Agent of
the United States Embassy in Seville.
About Other CIEE Staff
CIEE students in Seville are assisted by Carmen Gragera, Registrar; Morgan Reiss, Director
of Student Services; Nancy Merchant, Maria Montes de Oca, and Abraham Alvarez, Student
Services Coordinators; Salvador Parra, Administrative Director; Inés Muñoz, Accounting Assistant;
Alberto Ruiz, Technical Assistant; Miguel Luna Romero, Writing Center and Tutorial
Coordinator; Oscar Ceballos, Publications Coordinator; Antonio Rodriguez, Online Placement
Test Coordinator; and Alejandra Vazquez and Porfidio Andrés, Receptionists.
academics
Academic Program
Students take language courses at the CIEE
Study Center. Content courses are held at the
Facultades de Filología y Geografia e Historia,
located 10 minutes from the CIEE Study Center.
This location provides a wonderful opportunity
for students to meet and become friends with
Spanish students.
Having taught in the United States, many
faculty members are familiar with the U.S.
academic system. Teaching methods, of
course, vary from teacher to teacher, and it is
of great value for the students to be exposed
to different styles. Students are able to use the
library, computer facilities, and <strong>study</strong> rooms of
the Facultades.
During the fall semester, there is no extended
vacation period. During the spring semester,
two vacation periods take place: Semana Santa
and Feria de Abril. Although the dates are
not fixed, students are normally free the week
before Easter (Holy Week) and then again for a
week approximately two weeks after Easter.
Although extracurricular activities and personal
travel contribute to the student’s overall
experience, attendance in class is mandatory
and unexcused absences affect final grades.
Early departure for or late return from vacations
is not allowed. Any extended travel should
take place prior to the start of the program,
during the semester break, or upon completion
of the program.
Nature of Classes
CIEE classes are with other CIEE students
and not with Spanish students. Cursos para
Extranjeros are with other American students.
Students auditing regular University classes
take classes with Spanish students.
Language Environment
As students gain proficiency in Spanish,
resident staff encourage them to use their
language skills in everyday settings. The
more students participate, the more a community
that contributes to Spanish language
proficiency and understanding of Spanish
society develops.
Grading System
Students are normally graded on the basis of
at least one mid-term and final examination;
language courses normally have more than
two examinations and quizzes. Student participation
composes part of the final grade.
Writing Center and Tutorials
CIEE has a writing center staffed by language
professors and Spanish students majoring in
Spanish philology. CIEE organizes tutorials for
students to help them in reading, writing, comprehension,
and speaking, which may help
them progress more readily in their courses.
about seville
Capital of Andalusia, Seville was one of the last footholds of the Moorish empire that
ruled the Iberian Peninsula. It is home to the ingenious barber of Seville and the
tempestuous Carmen. The great Renaissance painters Velázquez and Murillo were
born there, and Ferdinand and Isabel ruled Spain from the royal apartments in the
Alcazar Palace. Though the city preserves its past, modern Seville is the commercial
hub of Andalusia. For a city of fewer than 800,000, Seville offers amazing cultural
activities, from flamenco to classical, pop, and jazz concerts.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
Since its establishment in the 16th Century, the Universidad de Sevilla has been
one of Spain’s leading institutions of higher learning. The schools of business,
communications, economics, engineering, geography and history, law, labor
sciences, mathematics, natural sciences, philology, philosophy, psychology,
and its many departments and institutes, serve the educational needs of Spain’s
most populous region. In total, the Universidad de Sevilla is the educational center
for some 60,000 students.
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living
engagement
culture
costs
Housing and Meals
Housing and all meals are included in the
program fee. Students live in Spanish-speaking
private homes and meals are taken at the
homestay. All students are placed individually
in homes where English is not spoken.
Given the size of the city, all students use
public transportation to commute from their
place of residence to class.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Seville before even leaving
home—by participating in a CIEE Online
Pre-Departure Orientation. Meeting with
students online, the Resident Coordinator
shares information about the program and
site, highlighting issues that alumni have
said are important, and giving students time
to ask any questions before leaving home.
The online orientation allows students to
connect with others in the group, reflect on
what they want to get out of the program,
and learn what others in the group would
like to accomplish. The CIEE goal for the
pre-departure orientation is simple: to help
students understand more about the program
and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals.
The mandatory weeklong orientation session,
conducted in Seville at the beginning
of the program, introduces students to the
country, the culture, and the academic
program, as well as provides practical information
about living in Spain. It includes both
structured activities and independent sightseeing,
and ongoing support is provided on
an individual and group basis throughout
the program.
Intercambios
A conversation exchange program with
Spanish students is an important part of
the program. Intercambios give students
the chance to practice what they are learning
in the language courses, as well as help
them become more integrated into Spanish
student life, and sevillano life and culture.
Tertulia Series and
Personal Development Workshops
Every semester, CIEE staff organize a series
of informal lectures and workshops dedicated
to personal development while living
abroad. Workshops address a variety of
themes such as culture shock, dating across
cultures, eating well, stress management,
organizational skills, and re-entry into the
U.S. at the end of the semester.
Community Involvement
Students have the opportunity to work with
children and the elderly, as well as other
humanitarian associations. Students may
also become involved in such international
organizations as Amnesty International.
Volunteer teaching opportunities in local
schools are also available.
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is supplemented
with field trips and excursions to points of
interest in Seville and Spain that highlight
topics covered in class. Past excursions
have included Granada, Morocco, Córdoba,
and Aracena.
Every week an enewsletter, Noticias desde
Sevilla, is posted on our website at www.
ciee.org/<strong>study</strong>seville. It announces happenings
around Seville and the cultural
activities CIEE has planned to complement
academic work.
Trip to Morocco
Students take a three-day trip to Morocco
as part of the Advanced Language Skills
and Conversation course, which focuses
on issues related to the historical, cultural,
religious, and economic ties between Spain
and Morocco. Students put contemporary
reality into a historical perspective during
their visit. To prepare for this field trip,
guest speakers discuss issues concerning
emigration, the role of women, and relations
between Spain and Morocco.
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $12,500
Spring 2011: available 8/15/2010
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing, all
meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions,
field trips, pre-departure advising,
and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes
insurance and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,350
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,700
Books and Supplies $ 150
Local Transportation $ 250
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 4,950
Check our website for current fees.
Internet
Computers at the CIEE Study Center are
available to students for academic purposes.
Students are encouraged to bring wirelessenabled
laptops since the CIEE Study Center
and the Universidad de Sevilla have wireless
Internet access. Most homestays do not
have Internet connections.
CIEE <strong>study</strong> center
The CIEE Study Center is located in a beautifully
renovated sevillano palace built in
1725. It is centrally located, close to the
Puerta de la Carne, and is about 10 minutes
on foot from the main Universidad de
Sevilla building (the Tabacalera). Housed in
the CIEE Study Center are classrooms, CIEE
student services, and CIEE administration.
CIEE professors also have an office in the
Study Center, so that students may speak
with them privately about issues related to
their progress in class.
eligibility
duration
• Overall GPA 2.75
• 3–4 semesters of college-level Spanish
or equivalent
Fall
15 weeks: early September–mid-December
Spring
18 weeks: late January–mid-May
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coursework
Program Requirements
Students take one intensive three-credit Spanish course for the first few weeks of the program
(Intensive Session) and four more classes during the semester (Regular Session), including
two CIEE language classes and two content classes (CIEE content courses or Cursos para
Extranjeros). Students may take the CIEE Seminar on Living and Learning in addition to the
four courses during the semester.
The Intensive Session prepares students for content courses and solidifies their language skills.
Based on the results of the language placement exam, students are placed in either SPAN 2501
SELS/Intensive Intermediate Spanish or SPAN 3501 SELS/Intensive Advanced Spanish.
For the remainder of the program (Regular Session), students are placed in two additional
CIEE Spanish language courses: Advanced Grammar and Composition I or II and Advanced
Language Skills and Conversation I or II.
In addition to the language courses, students take two content courses (CIEE content courses
or Cursos para Extranjeros).
Credit
Total recommended credit and a full course load for the semester is 15–17 semester/22.5–25.5
quarter hours.
Course contact hours are 45 hours and recommended credit is 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours
per course, unless otherwise indicated.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Faculty
Courses are taught by faculty from the Universidad de Sevilla and professionals in the field
of Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language. Faculty for the Language and Society Program
are highly specialized professionals in the area of teaching language and culture to foreign
students at the intermediate language level. Many of the faculty have been working with the
program for a number of years and have the experience and preparation to handle the needs
of the participants.
courses
Required CIEE Language Courses—Intensive Session
SPAN 2501 SELS
Intensive Intermediate Spanish
Designed for intermediate language students, the objective of this course is to help them improve
their ability to understand written and oral materials, so that they can communicate successfully
in Spanish and face the regular semester courses with confidence.
SPAN 3501 SELS
Intensive Advanced Spanish
Designed for more advanced language students, the objective of this course is to help them
improve their ability to understand written and oral materials so that they can communicate
successfully in Spanish and face the regular semester courses with confidence.
Required CIEE Language Courses—Regular Session
SPAN 3101 SELS
Advanced Grammar and Composition I
Students in SPAN 2501 SELS continue in this class for the regular session. This course is designed
to give students more independence and greater control over their use of the language.
The emphasis of the course is on developing writing skills. Students are assigned to a particular
section according to their performance in the intensive language course.
SPAN 3102 SELS
Advanced Grammar and Composition II
Students from SPAN 3501 SELS continue in this class for the regular session. This course is designed
to give students more independence and greater control over their use of the language.
The emphasis of the course is on developing writing skills. Students are assigned to a particular
section according to their performance in the intensive language course.
SPAN 3106 SELS
Advanced Language Skills and Conversation I
Students from SPAN 2501 SELS continue in this class. This course is designed to broaden oral
communicative competence through conversation and discussion in the target language.
Students are assigned to a particular section according to their performance in the intensive
language course. Special emphasis is placed on understanding contemporary Spain through its
historical and cultural relationship with Morocco and includes a three-day field trip.
SPAN 3107 SELS
Advanced Language Skills and Conversation II
Students from SPAN 3501 SELS continue in this class for the regular session. This course is
designed to broaden oral communicative competence through conversation and discussion
in the target language. Students are assigned to a particular section according to their performance
in the intensive language course. Special emphasis is placed on understanding contemporary
Spain through its historical and cultural relationship with Morocco and includes
a three-day field trip.
CIEE Content Courses
AHIS 3101 SELS
Survey of Spanish Artistic Movements
Students become acquainted with the cultural and artistic development of Spain and its relationship
to the Western world through the <strong>study</strong> of Spanish art, architecture, and sculpture.
This is carried out through lectures, slide shows, and visits to monuments and museums in
Seville, Granada, Córdoba, and the surrounding areas.
CLST 3001 SELS
Seminar on Living and Learning in Seville
The CIEE Seminar on Living and Learning in Seville is designed to improve students’ intercultural
communication and competence while <strong>study</strong>ing abroad by considering how Spaniards are different
from and similar to themselves and others. The course offers opportunities, both inside
and outside the classroom, to develop insights and the skills necessary to interact effectively
and appropriately, and to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the cultural richness
of Spain. Contact hours: 25. Recommended credit: 2 semester hours/3 quarter hours.
HISP 3101 SELS
Spanish Culture and Civilization
This class helps students understand the plurality of Spanish society within a historical, sociological,
economic, and political context. Through active discussion and writing assignments, the
class examines the following important themes that characterize Spanish culture: historical
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cultural legacy, urban vs. rural, women’s issues, the Church, popular fiestas, social classes,
regionalism, and Spain in the European Union.
HIST 3101 SELS
Contemporary Spanish History
Students are given a panoramic view of the history of Spain, with emphasis on contemporary
historic events. Students follow Spain’s political development from the turn of the century to
the present.
Cursos para Extranjeros—Universidad de Sevilla
Intermediate Level—Fall
The Art of Andalusia in the Golden Age
The objective of this course is to help students understand the art of the region where they
are <strong>study</strong>ing, Andalusia. The program covers art from the Spanish Golden Age, 16th and 17th
centuries, and ends with the applied and industrial arts in the Golden Age.
The Art of Flamenco as a Process of Communication in the Twenty-First Century:
An Interdisciplanary Approach and the Aesthetics of Music
The course brings students to an understanding of one of the most important oral and linguistic
expressions of Andalusian culture. It uses the socio-linguistic approach to the <strong>study</strong> of Flamenco
in all its dimensions, from the poetry to the ritual, in an attempt to integrate and explain
completely Flamenco as a phenomenon of the Andalusian people.
Cinema and History: Greeks and Romans
This class uses the medium of movies as a way to help students understand life in the Classical
world, focusing on politics, war, leadership, male/female relations, society, and economics.
Contemporary Spanish Cinema
This class examines the Spanish film industry, including its infancy during the Spanish Civil
War, its use under the Franco regime, and current trends. The student is given a panoramic
introduction to the field. The approach here is aesthetic (film as art).
Culture and Society in Present-Day Spain
This course begins with an introduction to the concepts of society and culture from the point of
view of the anthropologist. It examines Spain as a cultural area by looking at the different periods
and regions of Spain, rural and urban; social classes; mobility; age; relations between the
sexes; the Church; popular culture; and the effects on EU membership on Spanish culture.
Cultural Anthropology of Latin America
This course covers three broad areas of interest: uniformity and diversity in Latin America;
methods and instruments of investigation and research into the question of the ethnic national
reality of Latin America; and ethnicity/nationalism in Latin America.
Flamenco: An Expression of the Culture of Andalucía
This class helps students understand the cultural and anthropological aspects of flamenco in
the Andalusian culture. The emphasis is on history, anthropology, art, and culture. By looking at
the cultural and anthropological aspects of Flamenco, students will understand Flamenco as a
phenomenon of the Andalusian people. NOTE: This class is for non-Spanish majors, and history,
anthropology, or sociology majors.
An Introduction to the Physical Geography of Spain, Environmental Issues,
and Protected Natural Spaces
The main objective of this course is to provide students with a scientifically-based knowledge
of the structure of the geography of Spain by means of a basic review of its physical characteristics,
thereby enabling them to acquire an overall knowledge of this territory.
Introduction to Spanish Literature I: The Middle Ages
The Spanish experience in Medieval Europe, including the effects of the cultural exchange
between the Christians, Moors, and Jews and the development of Castilian Spanish, forms
the context for the literature studied. Students read “El Poema de Mio Cid,” “El Libro del Buen
Amor,” “El Romancero,” “El Conde Lucanor,” “El Laberinto de Fortuna,” “Cárcel de amor,” and
“La Celestina.”
Introduction to Spanish Literature II: From Humanism to Cervantes
In this course students look at the significance of the Golden Age from a historical and literary
perspective and analyze the effect of those perspectives on the literature of Spain. Poetry,
narrative, the novel, and theater of the XVIth Century are covered in this class.
The Political Construction of the European Union
This class examines the key historical events leading to the founding of the European Union. It will
examine how the EU developed with a special emphasis on institutions and relations with Spain.
Spanish America and Anglo-Saxon America: Comparative Models of Colonization
Students <strong>study</strong> different periods that deal with the Spanish colonization in America. They learn
about basic concepts, the discovery of the New World, and even its independence. The course
also deals with the multiracial society, as well as social, religious, and artistic aspects of this
colonization.
Spanish American Literature
This course is an introductory survey of contemporary Latin American literature. It covers the
development of Latin American literature from Modernism to the present. Major emphasis is
given to genre and movements in the literature of Latin America.
The Spanish Novel: Realism
This class studies the most prominent works of Spanish literature during the realist period,
including poetry, novels, short stories, and drama.
Intermediate Level—Spring
America's Historical Memory: Books and Documents
This class examines the documents related to the discovery of the Americas: Columbus, conquistadores,
local personalities, etc. Students visit libraries in Seville, where originals of these
documents are held.
The Art of Flamenco as a Communication Process in the 21st Century:
An Interdisciplinary Approach and the Aesthetics of Music
The class examines the roots of Flamenco from its origins to present day. Special attention is
paid to the different styles and rhythmic and melodic structures. It looks at music, art, literature,
dance, and philosophy.
The Contemporary Spanish-American Novel
Students <strong>study</strong> the origin and development of the Latin American novel up to modern times.
They look at issues that have produced this genre of novel, including Romanticism, realism and
regionalism, politics and narration, the Indian novel and its development, and the Latin American
novel, including themes of rebellion, liberation, and natives.
Contemporary Spanish Cinema
This class examines the Spanish film industry, including its infancy during the Spanish Civil
War, its use under the Franco regime, and current trends. The student is given a panoramic
introduction to the field. The approach here is aesthetic (film as art).
Cultural Anthropology of Andalusia
This course gives the student a fuller understanding of society and culture specific to the region.
Cultural Anthropology of the Mediterranean
This course focuses on the Mediterranean region from the anthropological point of view. Emphasis
is placed on the diversity of the region and the mechanisms that have configured that
diversity. Students analyze the way in which the region uses this diversity to its advantage in
different contexts.
Economy and Society in Contemporary Spain
This class studies the economic development of Spain from the agrarian reform of the 19th
Century and its failure, to industrialization and the economic environment under Franco’s regime,
ending with an examination of the current economic climate and the limits placed on
its growth.
Europe and the Atlantic Scenario during the Modern Age
(from the 15th to the 18th Centuries)
The aim of this course is to provide a broad overview of colonial expansionism in the Atlantic
between the initial phase of this same process (the mid-15th Century) and the independence
of overseas colonies during the final third of the 18th Century and beginnings of the 19th.
Flamenco: An Expression of the Culture of Andalusia
This class helps students understand the cultural and anthropological aspects of flamenco in
the Andalusian culture. The emphasis is on history, anthropology, art, and culture. By looking at
the cultural and anthropological aspects of Flamenco, the objective is to help students understand
Flamenco as a phenomenon of the Andalusian people.
An Introduction to the Contemporary History of Spain
This course deals primarily with the political history of Spain in the following areas: political
liberalism and the system of Restoration; the “regeneracionismo,” the dictatorship of Primo de
Rivera, the Second Republic; Franco’s dictatorship; and the transition to democracy.
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An Introduction to the Modern History of Spain
This course is a survey of Spanish history from the re-conquest of Granada through the fall
of the ancient regime under Charles IV. Students start with an introduction to Spain at the beginning
of modern times. This class covers the rise of the empire and factors that led to its demise.
Introduction to Spanish Literature: from the Baroque Age to the Enlightenment,
The 17th to the 18th Centuries
This class covers works of Spanish literature, including novels, poetry, short stories, and drama,
during the Baroque and Illustration Periods.
An Introduction to Western and Spanish Music
This is an introductory class designed for non-music majors. The objective of the class is to
provide students the theoretical and practical information necessary to appreciate and understand
Western classical music, with special emphasis on Spanish music.
Literary Language (Reading, Analysis, Appreciation)
This course exposes students to a series of basic concepts related to literary language in Spanish,
especially in poetry. Students read works from Spanish and Latin American authors. Special
emphasis is placed on works of Andalusian poets of the 20th Century.
Regional Policy, Economic Resources, and the European Union’s Commercial Relations
Students <strong>study</strong> the geographic makeup of the European Union and how this influences and
creates the differences among the members of the European Union, ranging from economic
resources, agriculture, industry, energy, transport, communication issues, to regional politics
and the place of the Union in the world
Spanish Art in the Twentieth Century
This course provides a systematic and thorough approach to the developments during the 20th
Century in Spain within architecture, painting, sculpture, as well as in terms of more groundbreaking
contemporary artistic manifestations (happenings, performance art). Key artists, as
well as trends and artistic movements, are explored.
Spanish Literature's Mythic Figures
This class studies the various literary myths which have evolved out of Spanish literature over
the centuries: “La Celestina,” “Don Juan,” “Quijote,” etc. Special emphasis is placed on the contemporary
usage of these myths.
Spanish Literature of the 19th and 20th Centuries
This course covers Spanish literature of the contemporary period. Students read works of poetry,
novels, theater, and comedy from the periods of the Enlightenment, Neoclassical, Romanticism,
Costumbrista, Realism, and Modernism.
The Territorial Ciphers of Present-Day Spain: Society, Economy, and the Environment
This course focuses on the human geography of Spain. Students look at how changes in geographical
forces affect humans, as well as the effects humans have had on the environment.
a student’s story
It was exam day in my grammar class, and I was feeling a bit
discouraged because I knew I did not do as well as I should
have. I heard the clattering of cups and saucers as I passed
the corner café that always kept its doors open, and glanced
in to see sevillanos enjoying a mid-morning café con leche. As
I made my way past the old Baroque church and the fragrant
orange trees, I saw two señoras consulting a map across the
street. As I came closer, one of the women asked me for directions
to the Cathedral. I began to explain that they needed
to just follow the same road and they would see it but I realized
it would be easier if they just followed me; I was walking
by it anyway. “Ven conmigo,” I told them. I quickly realized
I used the tu command form instead of the usted form but
before I had time to worry, the señora smiled and repeated,
“Ven conmigo-ha!” As we walked, they asked me where I was
from, and when I replied the United States, a look of surprise
came across their faces. They told me I spoke well, and one
of them said she thought I was Andalusian. I laughed, and
politely thanked her, thinking to myself, “how could anyone
possibly think I was Spanish?” The other woman disagreed,
saying I didn’t seem Spanish in the face. We came to the end
of the cobble stoned street, and I pointed them toward the
Cathedral, now visible towering over the streets, before going
my own way.
Walking the rest of the way home to Triana, passing by the
shops on Tetuan and the tourist-filled restaurants on Calle
Carlos Cañal, I felt accomplished that not only could I give
someone directions correctly, but that I could do so in Spanish.
As I passed storekeepers on Calle Zargoza closing up for
siesta, I thought about the first time we tried to find the Cathedral
that first night of orientation. We knew it was huge and
that you could see its tower from almost any open space in
the city, and that would have been helpful had we not been
staying in the twisted streets of barrio Santa Cruz. Crossing
the Triana Bridge I remembered how we finally gave up and
settled at a bar. A car honked, snapping me back into reality,
and I saw I had reached my street already. No longer needing
to pay attention to where I was going, my legs had carried me
home. Then it dawned on me: although my test that morning
may not have gone as well as I had hoped, I didn’t need a
grade to tell me how far I’d come.
— Abigail Hildebrand, George Washington University
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Universidad de Sevilla
Universidad Pablo de Olavide fall / spring / academic year
humanities / literature / social justice / social sciences / spanish language and culture
program snapshot
• Study at one of the oldest and most prestigious <strong>study</strong> abroad programs in Spain,
chosen by thousands of U.S. students since its inception in 1971
• Choose from extensive course offerings—participate in the student publication
Más+Menos
• Learn outside the classroom through weekly educational activities and excursions
to sites of cultural importance
• Immerse yourself in the local community through special interest groups, homestays,
Intercambios, and volunteer opportunities
what you’ll learn
The goal of the Liberal Arts program is to help students improve their spoken and
written Spanish, while allowing them to pursue coursework in a wide variety of
fields. These goals are achieved through the academic program, the homestay
residence option, excursions and cultural activities, conversation exchanges, and
volunteer opportunities.
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thoughts from abroad
When you come to Seville, you will feel flooded with a very
special light, because the sun shines here with such intensity
and that is what makes the sevillanos open, festive, and
passionate people. The history pervades our streets and it
surrounds us in the form of buildings, fountains, and plazas.
Each corner, each tree can hold a secret, a legend of a love
story, because you will live in the city of Don Juan Tenorio,
and everything is possible here. After leaving Seville, you will
have so much to tell.
— Olga Merino, Resident Coordinator
About the Resident Coordinator
Olga Merino is a native sevillana and has a B.A. in English from the Universidad de Sevilla. Olga
has worked with CIEE for more than eight years.
About the Program Assistant
Jorge Rodríguez has a degree in Education from the Universidad de Sevilla. He has worked
with CIEE for nearly five years.
About the Center Director
Dr. Maritheresa Frain completed her undergraduate work in International Politics at The Pennsylvania
State University and received her M.A. and Ph.D. in International Relations at Georgetown
University. Dr. Frain has worked for the International Monetary Fund and was a visiting professor
at Georgetown. She also worked in the office of Portuguese Prime Minister Aníbal Cavaco
Silva, who is currently the President of Portugal. Before settling in Seville, she lived and worked
in Greece, Russia, Switzerland, and Madrid, Spain. She is also the Honorary Consular Agent of
the United States Embassy in Seville.
About Other CIEE Staff
CIEE students in Seville are assisted by Carmen Gragera, Registrar; Morgan Reiss, Director
of Student Services; Nancy Merchant, Maria Montes de Oca, and Abraham Alvarez, Student
Services Coordinators; Salvador Parra, Administrative Director; Inés Muñoz, Accounting Assistant;
Alberto Ruiz, Technical Assistant; Miguel Luna Romero, Writing Center and Tutorial
Coordinator; Oscar Ceballos, Publications Coordinator; Antonio Rodriguez, Online Placement
Test Coordinator; and Alejandra Vazquez and Porfidio Andrés, Receptionists.
academics
Academic Program
The CIEE Liberal Arts program began in 1971
and is designed for students at the advanced
level to improve their spoken and written
Spanish while pursuing coursework in a
variety of subjects. In addition to a range of
courses offered by CIEE, students can also
choose to enroll directly in a Universidad
de Sevilla or Universidad Pablo de Olavide
course.
Online Placement Exam
Prior to departure for Seville, all students
are required to take a CIEE online placement
exam during the scheduled exam period: mid-
November to mid-December for the spring
semester and mid-May to mid-June for the
fall semester. The purpose of this exam is to
determine the student’s level of Spanish for
appropriate placement in language courses.
Students should take this exam seriously, as
placement in many upper-level courses depends
upon a high online placement exam
score.
Academic Culture
All courses meet two to three times a week
and classes are scheduled every day, Monday
through Friday. Instruction is usually
lecture style.
CIEE Study Center courses and Cursos para
Extranjeros offered during the fall semester
finish before Christmas and for the spring
semester, in mid-May. Final exams at UPO
normally take place in late January and
June, but may be taken early during both
semesters if necessary. At the Universidad
de Sevilla, exams take place in January and
June. In some cases, professors may be willing
to administer the final exam earlier than
the officially scheduled date, but CIEE cannot
be responsible for arranging or guaranteeing
early exams.
At the end of the fall semester, academic year
students have a break for the late December
and early January holidays celebrated in
Spain. Students who are enrolled in regular
University classes must be back in Seville
by January 6, following the holiday called
Reyes, to continue classes and take final
exams. Students who choose to take the
advanced literature class during the spring
semester intensive session must be back in
Seville by the third week of January. All other
academic year students return the first week
of February.
During the fall, there is no extended vacation
period. During the spring, two vacation periods
take place: Semana Santa and Feria de
Abril. The dates are not fixed, but students
are normally free the week before Easter
(Holy Week) and then again for a week approximately
two weeks after Easter.
While extracurricular activities and personal
travel contribute to the student’s experience,
attendance in class is mandatory. Early departure
for or late return from vacations is
not allowed.
Nature of Classes
CIEE classes are with other CIEE students
only. Cursos para Extranjeros are with other
American students and not with Spanish
students. Students registered in regular University
classes take classes with Spanish and
international students.
CIEE Community Language Commitment
Students take part in the CIEE Community
Language Commitment by speaking Spanish
at all times (except in emergencies). This fosters
a learning community that will contribute
to both Spanish language proficiency and understanding
of Spanish society.
Grading System
In CIEE courses, students are graded on the
basis of mid-term and final examinations,
class participation, and attendance. A paper
in Spanish is required in many CIEE courses.
Most Cursos para Extranjeros have a mid-term
and final, but some professors still follow the
Spanish system of giving only a final exam. In
some cases, Cursos para Extranjeros professors
include a final project or paper.
In some regular university classes there may
be term papers, and in others, only an oral or
written final exam with the professor. Numerical
grades are given on a 10-point scale and
converted to the U.S. grading scale.
Writing Center and Tutorials
CIEE has a writing center staffed by language
professors and Spanish students majoring
in Spanish philology. CIEE organizes tutorials
for students to help them in reading, writing,
comprehension, and speaking, which may
help them progress more readily in those
content courses taught exclusively in Spanish.
Tutorials are also offered for regular
University courses.
about seville
Capital of Andalusia, Seville was one of the last footholds of the Moorish empire
that ruled the Iberian Peninsula. It is home to the ingenious barber of Seville and
the tempestuous Carmen. The great Renaissance painters Velázquez and Murillo
were born here, and Ferdinand and Isabel ruled Spain from the royal apartments in
the Alcazar Palace. Though the city preserves its past, modern Seville is the commercial
hub of Andalusia. For a city of fewer than 800,000, Seville offers amazing
cultural activities, from flamenco to classical, pop, and jazz concerts.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
Students on the Liberal Arts program take classes at the Universidad de Sevilla,
Universidad Pablo de Olavide, and the CIEE Study Center. See descriptions on the
next page.
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living
CIEE <strong>study</strong> center
engagement
host institutions
Housing and Meals
Housing, all meals, and laundry services are
included in the program fee. Students live
in Spanish-speaking private homes or student
residencias. All attempts are made to
house students individually and in their own
room. However, during the spring semester,
individual rooms are not guaranteed, and
many CIEE students share their room and/
or homestay with another CIEE student. Academic
year students may choose to move
into private apartments with Spaniards (not
with other Americans) during the spring
semester.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Seville before even leaving
home—by participating in a CIEE Online
Pre-Departure Orientation. Meeting with
students online, the Resident Coordinator
shares information about the program and
site, highlighting issues that alumni have
said are important, and giving students time
to ask any questions before leaving home.
The online orientation allows students to
connect with others in the group, reflect on
what they want to get out of the program,
and learn what others in the group would
like to accomplish. The CIEE goal for the
pre-departure orientation is simple: to help
students understand more about the program
and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals.
The mandatory weeklong orientation session,
conducted in Seville at the beginning
of the program, introduces students to the
country, the culture, and the academic
program, as well as provides practical information
about living in Spain. It includes both
structured activities and independent sightseeing,
and ongoing support is provided on
an individual and group basis throughout
the program.
Internet
Computers at the CIEE Study Center are
available to students for academic purposes.
Students are encouraged to bring wirelessenabled
laptops since the CIEE Study Center,
both universities, and the residencia have
wireless access. Most homestays do not
have Internet connections.
The CIEE Study Center is located in a beautifully
renovated sevillano palace built in
1725. It is centrally located, close to the
Puerta de la Carne, and is about ten minutes
on foot from the main Universidad de
Sevilla building (the Tabacalera). Housed in
the CIEE Study Center are classrooms, CIEE
student services, and CIEE administration.
CIEE professors also have an office there
where students may speak with them privately
about issues related to their progress
in class.
culture
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is supplemented
by field trips and excursions to points of
interest in Seville and Spain. Field trips and
visits highlight topics covered in class. Past
excursions have included trips to Granada,
Córdoba, Aracena, and Cádiz.
Every week an enewsletter, Noticias desde
Sevilla, is posted on our website at www.
ciee.org/<strong>study</strong>seville. It announces happenings
around Seville and the cultural
activities CIEE has planned to complement
academic work.
duration
Fall
14 or 21 weeks: early September–mid-
December or mid- or late January
Spring
14 or 21 weeks: mid-January–mid-May or
early or late June
Academic Year
39 or 42 weeks: early September–mid-May
or early or late June
Intercambios
A conversation exchange program with
Spanish students is an important part of
the program. Intercambios give students
the chance to practice what they are learning
in the language courses, as well as help
them become more integrated into Spanish
student life, and sevillano life and culture.
Tertulia Series and
Personal Development Workshops
Every semester, CIEE staff organize a series
of informal lectures and workshops dedicated
to personal development while living
abroad. Workshops address a variety of
themes such as culture shock, dating across
cultures, eating well, stress management,
organizational skills, and re-entry at the end
of the semester.
Community Involvement
Students have the opportunity to work with
children and the elderly, as well as other
humanitarian associations. Students may
also become involved in international organizations
such as Amnesty International.
Volunteer teaching opportunities in local
schools are also available.
Student Publication, Más+Menos
Each semester, the CIEE Study Center in
Seville publishes a magazine, Más+Menos,
as part of the course Communication and
Editorial Projects in Context: Writing and
Designing for Today’s World. Language
professors coordinate work on this project
with students. Each magazine adopts a
different theme—fiestas in Spain, the Guadalquivir
River, Women in Spain, immigration,
and home are past themes. Students work
closely with professors to choose topics,
write articles, conduct interviews, take photographs,
and contribute to the design and
layout. Participants also work with Spanish
students who translate the original articles
into Spanish. This is a fun, challenging, and
rewarding project, and students are highly
encouraged to participate. View past issues
at www.ciee.org/masmenos.
eligibility
• Overall GPA 2.75
• 5 semesters of college-level Spanish
or equivalent
Universidad de Sevilla
Since its establishment in the 16th Century,
the Universidad de Sevilla has been
one of Spain’s leading institutions of higher
learning. The schools of business, communications,
economics, engineering, geography
and history, law, labor sciences, mathematics,
natural sciences, philology, philosophy,
psychology, and its many departments and
institutes serve the educational needs of
Spain’s most populous region. In total, the
Universidad de Sevilla is the educational
center for some 60,000 students.
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
With 9,000 students, the Universidad Pablo
de Olavide (UPO) is located on a 345 acre
campus, about a 20-minute metro or bus ride
from the center of the city. UPO offers both
undergraduate and graduate programs in the
traditional majors, as well as in biotechnology,
environmental sciences, humanities,
labor relations, second language acquisition,
social work, sports sciences, and translation.
Its facilities are equipped with the latest in
technology, including campus-wide Internet
access, computer, television, video and audio
centers, an open access library, sports
facilities, and science laboratories.
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $12,500
Spring 2011: available 8/15/10
Academic Year 2010–11: $23,800
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing, all
meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions,
field trips, pre-departure advising,
and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes
insurance and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,350
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,700
Books and Supplies $ 150
Local Transportation $ 250
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 4,950
Check our website for current fees.
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coursework
Program Requirements
Students take one intensive course for the first few weeks of the program (Intensive Session)
based upon the result of the online language placement exam. Upon completion of the Intensive
Session, students begin their program of <strong>study</strong>, which includes a combination of four courses
from CIEE Study Center (CSCS) courses, Cursos para Extranjeros at the Universidad de Sevilla,
and regular university classes at the Universidad de Sevilla and UPO. Students may take the
CIEE Seminar on Living and Learning in addition to the four courses during the semester.
Students with lower-than-average language levels will be required to continue with a specially
designed language class after the intensive session. These students should only take content
classes offered through Cursos para Extranjeros.
Liberal Arts participants may also take one CIEE course offered through the Business and
Society program and/or any of the CIEE courses offered through the Teaching Development
program. Please refer to those sections of the catalog for course information. Regular University
course offerings at the Universidad de Sevilla and UPO are in the Advanced Liberal Arts
section of the catalog.
Students <strong>study</strong>ing in the Liberal Arts program for the academic year are not required to repeat
the Intensive Session in January. However, many academic year students may wish to take
Short Stories in Spain and Latin America (LITT 3501 CSCS) during this time. If an academic year
student does not take the literature class during the Intensive Session, he or she must take
five classes during the remainder of the semester.
CIEE recommends that students with a strong academic background and excellent Spanish
skills take at least one regular university course. Students staying for the academic year
should include several regular university courses when designing their program of <strong>study</strong>.
Liberal Arts students may take these classes from any of the schools of the Universidad de
Sevilla and UPO. Business classes offered at UPO may be found in the Business and Society
section of this catalog. Updated lists of recommended classes and more information on direct
registration may be found at www.ciee.org/<strong>study</strong>seville.
Because CIEE resident staff have the responsibility for recommending students for admission
into regular university courses, they reserve the right to require students to take on
extra work in language <strong>study</strong> should they deem it necessary. Credit is not recommended
for the extra work.
Credit
Total recommended credit and a full course load for the semester program is 15–17 semester/
22.5–25.5 quarter hours and 30–32 semester/45–48 quarter hours for the academic year.
Course contact hours are 45 hours and recommended credit is 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours
per course, unless otherwise indicated.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Faculty
All courses are taught by highly qualified professionals, many of whom are associated with
the Universidad de Sevilla and Universidad Pablo de Olavide.
courses
CIEE Intensive Courses
Students are placed into one course based upon the results of the online language placement
exam.
HISP 3502 CSCS
Cultural History of Spain
This course aims to give students a greater understanding of Spanish history using Seville
and its many historical sites as a classroom. This class is highly recommended for students
with solid Spanish language skills and a background in Western European History.
LITT 3501 CSCS
Short Stories in Spain and Latin America
(Offered to academic year students in January only)
This class is designed especially for academic year students who want to continue language
and literature <strong>study</strong> during the semester break. The objective of the class is to <strong>study</strong> short
stories as a literary genre in Spain and Latin America from the 19th and 20th centuries.
SPAN 3501 CSCS
Intensive Advanced Spanish Grammar
This is a dynamic and innovative class in which students work closely with professors to activate
their passive language skills. It serves as an introduction into Spanish culture, society,
and day-to-day life. Students are placed in small groups according to levels. Outside classroom
assignments (such as visits to markets, stores, and churches, reading newspapers,
etc.) help reinforce vocabulary and grammar learned in class. By strengthening language
skills, students are better prepared to take academic subjects in Spanish.
CIEE Study Center Courses—Fall and Spring
ANTH 3001 CSCS/HISP 3002 CSCS
Intercultural Communication
This course offers a critical examination of the dynamics of communication across cultural
boundaries. Basic theories and concepts of intercultural communication are introduced and
applied directly to student experiences in Spain. Throughout the course, students are challenged
to become more effective communicators, and they gain greater cultural competence
by exploring firsthand how culture influences perception and meaning.
ANTH 4001 CSCS/SPAN 4002 CSCS
Art and Fiesta: Andalusia and her Popular Traditions
This class introduces students to the popular traditions and customs of Andalusian society
today from historical, religious, sociological, and economic perspectives. Special attention is
paid to the different popular customs within Andalusia which have evolved: urban vs. rural;
west versus east; and secular vs. religious. The phenomenon of Andalusian popular traditions
is placed within the historical context of Spain’s development. This class includes many activities
outside of the classrooms, as well as visits to several cities in Andalusia.
CINE 3101 CSCS
Contemporary Spanish Film
This class examines the evolution of Spanish Contemporary Film during the 20th Century. As
the class is designed from a broad cultural perspective, students analyze various contexts
of recent Spanish history (political, social, linguistic, and literary) and how they were reflected
on the “big screen.” Students also become familiar with some of the rhetorical aspects
related to cinematography in Spain including lighting, camera angles, framing and point of
view, sound track, editing, and mise-en-scene.
CLST 3001 CSCS
Seminar on Living and Learning in Seville
The CIEE Seminar on Living and Learning in Seville is designed to improve students’ intercultural
communication and competence while <strong>study</strong>ing abroad by considering how Spaniards
are different from and similar to themselves and others. The course offers opportunities, both
inside and outside the classroom, to develop insights and the skills necessary to interact effectively
and appropriately, and to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the cultural
richness of Spain. Contact hours: 25. Recommended Credit: 2 semester/3 quarter hours.
COMM 3001 CSCS
Mass Communication and Society in Spain
This class examines the relationship between mass communications and society in Spain
from historical and contemporary perspectives. Students examine the various means of
communication in Spain (press, radio, television) and <strong>study</strong> their evolution within economic,
social, and political contexts. Special emphasis is also placed on the regional aspects of communications
in Spain. This class includes visits to different communication centers in Seville.
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COMM 4001 CSCS/SPAN 4006 CSCS
Communication and Editorial Projects in Context: Writing and Designing for Today’s World
This course is based on a number of practical projects, workshops, and seminars designed to
give students a general insight into the most up-to-date technical and graphic aspects of creating
and managing editorial projects both for desktop and web publishing. The course also
has an important written journalism component in which contemporary journalistic techniques
and their most important genres are analyzed and practiced. Students participate in
the student developed print and online magazine Más+Menos with other Spanish students.
HISP 3001 CSCS
Flamenco in Andalusia: Culture, Language, Music, and Dance
This class studies Flamenco as an important part of Andalusian history. Its approach is interdisciplinary.
Students learn about the historical roots of Flamenco and its articulation in
history, language, literature, music, art, and dance over the centuries. They participate in
many activities outside the classroom so that they may be drawn even closer to the world of
Flamenco in Seville, Andalusia, and Spain. Special emphasis is placed on the internationalization
of Flamenco today.
HIST 3001 CSCS
Three Cultures in Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims
This class is interdisciplinary in its approach. Students <strong>study</strong> relations among Christians,
Jews, and Muslims in Spain from political, social, economic, religious, and artistic perspectives.
Class lectures are complemented with visits to historical sites around Seville and excursions
to Cordoba, Granada, and Carmona.
HIST 3002 CSCS
The Image of the United States in Spain: 100 Years of Myths and Stereotypes
This class offers a comprehensive overview of how the United States has been perceived in
Spain over the past century and focuses on these topics: the Spanish-American War of 1898;
the end of World War I and the Roaring 20s; the Second Republic in Spain and the Civil War;
World War II; Franco Regime; and the transition to and consolidation of democracy in Spain.
Students examine sources from television, documentaries, film, radio, press and novels/poetry.
Special attention is paid to the differences in official governmental perspectives, public
opinion, and intelligence information.
INDE 3103 CSCS
Special Projects
Students with a special academic interest may design their own course while in Seville. A
detailed outline of the student’s project proposal, approved by the home campus advisor,
must be submitted for acceptance by resident staff prior to departure for Spain. The deadline
to submit a Special Project proposal is December 1 for the spring semester and May 1 for the
fall semester. Students may undertake one special project per semester. Contact hours: Varies.
Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.
INRE 3101 CSCS
European-Latin American Relations Since Independence (19th and 20th Centuries)
This course examines the evolution of European interest in the nations of Latin America
since their independence. Topics include how Europe has dealt with Latin America under the
imposed U.S. umbrella of the Monroe Doctrine, Spain and Latin America, and Spain in Europe
and Latin America.
INRE 3102 CSCS
U.S.-European Relations Since World War II
This course focuses on the historical and political nature of U.S.-European relations since
World War II. Students explore the change in that relationship after the fall of the Iron Curtain
and the move toward a partnership between the United States and the European Union at the
beginning of the 21st Century.
INRE 3103 CSCS
Spain and European Integration
To understand Spain’s present and future is to understand the common road into the 21st
Century that is being forged by being part of the European Union. This course examines the
European Union as a potential partner/rival in the international scene.
INRE 4001 CSCS
Theory and Practice of International Relations: European Perspectives
This class examines the phenomenon of interdependence, globalization, and exclusion that
exist within international society in the 21st Century. Through a comparison of the American
and European perspectives, students examine the elements that shape contemporary international
society, as well as the challenges it faces, including peace and security, development,
human rights, environment, and politics.
LITT 3101 CSCS
Contemporary Spanish Literature
This class studies the major authors and literary trends in contemporary Spanish literature.
The course examines major authors, works, and the movements (social, political, and aesthetic)
that constitute Spanish literature in the 20th Century.
LITT 3102 CSCS
The Novel and the Cinema: Two Ways of Telling the Story
This course is designed for students who are interested in the relationship between a literary
work and its presentation in cinema. Students examine the different literary mechanisms
of the two interrelated narrative arts, investigating how common elements in both possess
distinct statements.
LITT 3103 CSCS
Women Writers in 20th Century Spain
This course explores the narrative of a selected group of Spanish women writers of the last
four decades, highlighting their literary significance and their importance as an expression
of a cultural reality: the changing roles of women in Spanish society.
LITT 3104 CSCS
Cervantes and El Quijote
This class is dedicated to Cervantes’ classic work, Don Quijote. Students analyze style, content,
and symbolism in the book. Special attention is also paid to the figure of Cervantes—his
life, history, and challenges. Students visit places in Seville where Cervantes lived, wrote,
and even served a jail sentence.
LITT 3105 CSCS
Latin American and Spanish Literature of the Margins
The objective of this class is to <strong>study</strong> different manifestations of marginalization—geopolitical,
ethnic, socio-economic, gender, and sexual orientation—in Spanish and Latin American
cultures. It also examines how this results in the construction of a national identity—national,
regional, ethnic, and/or sexual.
POLI 3001 CSCS/SOCI 3002 CSCS
Politics and Society in the Contemporary Arab World
This class is designed to give students a thorough introduction to issues confronting the Arab
world. Themes of the class include: introduction to historical and contemporary differences
between the Arab and Islamic worlds, geography, historical contexts leading up to the Ottoman
Empire and colonization, systems of government in modern Arab states, contemporary
Arab society, human rights, social liberties of women’s rights, the economy, and the future
of the Arab world.
PSYC 3101 CSCS
Psychology of Learning a Second Language
This course focuses on the motivational factors, personality traits, the degree of adaptation
to a foreign language context, and other psychological factors that influence second
language acquisition. Students acquire the tools to identify the psychological aspects that
sometimes impede the learning of a foreign language. This class is offered through the CIEE
Teaching Development program.
PUBH 3001 CSCS
Dimensions of Health Care: Theory and Practice
This course introduces students to local public health care realities in Spain and the European
Union through theory and fieldwork. Students learn about the different aspects of public health
within a universal health care system, with special focus on the challenges of disease prevention,
disabilities, environment, management of health promotion programs, and aging. Special
attention is paid to the social context of disease/poverty and the economic factors involved in
public health planning. Each student discusses his/her experience on a weekly basis with onsite
tutors, resident staff, and peers. A final project is developed as part of the field experience. Main
activities include: investigation, evaluation, observation, site visits, and community education.
SOCI 3001 CSCS
Islamic Culture and Art in Muslim Spain
This class is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of the Arabic-Islamic
culture as manifested in Al-Andalus (Andalusia). Students <strong>study</strong> the cultural, religious,
social, artistic, historical, and economic aspects associated with Muslim Spain. Class lectures
are complemented by visits to places of interest in Seville and around Andalusia.
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SOCI 3003 CSCS/ POLI 3002 CSCS/SPAN 3105 CSCS
Social Justice and Community Service Practicum
Designed for students interested in human rights, sociology, international law, or international
relations, this course explores some of the contemporary manifestations of social divisions: inclusions
and exclusions, collective identities, minorities, citizenship, gender, and globalization
and human rights, placing special emphasis on the Spanish and European reality. This course
seeks to familiarize the student with major issues in the current global debate and increase
his/her capacity for critical research and analysis. A fundamental objective of the course is to
engage the student on a more practical level through volunteering in the community.
SPAN 3101 CSCS
Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
This course is designed for students with no prior experience in the field of linguistics. Focusing
on the Spanish language, it deals with the following questions: What is a language and
how does it work? How is human language different from other communication systems?
How is a language similar to other languages? The course also explores the history of the
Spanish language and its dialectological variation, as well as sociolinguistic issues such as
contact, bilingualism, and linguistic variation.
SPAN 3102 CSCS
Methodology of Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language
This class is designed especially for students who want to pursue a career in Teaching Spanish
as a Foreign Language. Students are exposed to the latest approaches to teaching Spanish,
including communication skills, linguistic levels, and group work. This class is offered
through the CIEE Teaching Development program.
SPAN 3103 CSCS
Methods of Second Language Learning in Context
An introduction to Second Language learning, this course is designed to provide a dual foundation
for prospective second-language (L2) teachers seeking to understand how non-native languages
are learned and used. Students examine the understanding, production, and acquisition
of first and of second languages. The first part of the course introduces sociolinguistic perspectives
and the second part, psycholinguistic aspects. Special emphasis is placed on pedagogical
implications. This class is offered through the CIEE Teaching Development program.
SPAN 4001 CSCS
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
This course is designed specifically for students who do little writing, who find writing difficult,
or who lack confidence when they write in Spanish. The aim of this course is to introduce
students to the demands and conventions of academic reading and writing. Students learn
strategies for reading and analyzing complex texts, improve their critical thinking, and develop
essential skills for producing persuasive academic essays. NOTE: This class is offered
exclusively for students who score well below the average on the placement exam and are
required to take this class during the regular semester.
SPAN 4005 CSCS/MUSI 4001 CSCS
Survey of Spanish Music of the 20th Century: Political, Social, and Cultural Realities
This course analyzes the role of pop music and Spanish rock and its effect on the contemporary
Spanish culture. Beginning with the early years of the 20th Century and the Spanish
Civil War, the cultural apparatus of the Franco regime is explored in order to fully understand
the function of the different types of music during these years.
SPAN 4007 CSCS
Spanish for the Health Professions
This course focuses on practical vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, medical terminology, and
cultural patterns of Spanish-speaking patients. This is an interactive course that includes visits
to medical centers in Seville, lectures by doctors and nurses, and some field work experience.
SPAN 4102 CSCS
Advanced Composition and Stylistics
This course is designed for students who are ready to undertake a course of <strong>study</strong> leading
from composition in Spanish to stylistic variation. The class meets in small groups organized
around language level. The highest level of this class is especially designed for Advanced
Liberal Arts and Liberal Arts students who take regular University classes with Spaniards.
SPAN 4103 CSCS
Spanish for Students of Business and Economics
The objective of this class is for students to gain expertise in Spanish vocabulary and
language skills essentials to business and economics, as these fields make special use of
language that the candidate for international business must master.
SPAN 4104 CSCS
Translation: Practice and Theory
This course teaches the fundamental methods and techniques of translation, enabling students
to develop their translating potential through continuous practice with a variety of types
of texts. Attention is given to lexical and syntax differences between Spanish and English.
SPAN 4105 CSCS
Comparative and Contrastive Syntax
This class helps students identify those problems that interfere with speaking fluently, as
well as impede the accurate translation from one language to the other. Special attention is
paid to the problems of Hispanic speakers (from the United States) whose popular everyday
Spanish shows heavy English influence in syntax and vocabulary.
SPAN 4106 CSCS
Advanced Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
This course explores the application of the linguistic sciences, phonetics, and phonology,
helping students understand of the nature of sounds and sound formation and their correct
use in spoken Spanish. Students <strong>study</strong> the differences among the Spanish of Spain and of
the greater Hispanic world, as well as phonetic transcription.
SPAN 4108 CSCS
The Meaning of Words: Spanish Lexicology and Semantics
This course explores the nature of the word: how words are formed, how they acquire meanings,
and how they evolve and gain different meanings in different parts of the Spanishspeaking
world. The human patterns of vocabulary acquisition are featured.
Universidad de Sevilla
Cursos para Extranjeros—Advanced Level—Fall
Art/Geography/History
The Art of Islamic Spain
This course discusses the primary artistic manifestations of Islam in the Iberian Peninsula.
It includes two sections: classroom activity and visits. The classroom section deals with the
basic concepts related with each period and slides are used. The visits are held in the city to
illustrate examples of Andalusian art.
Design in the 20th Century
The main objective of this course is to provide students a working knowledge of the characteristics,
functions, and basic lines of development of contemporary design, together with
the key reasons for those same features and functions. At the same time, it sets each work
of art and design within the social, economic, political, ideological, and individual context in
which it is conceived, linking it with other forms of cultural expression.
Inter-American Relations
The relations between the United States, the Caribbean nations, Mexico, and Central America
since the collapse of the Spanish empire are examined from a Hispanic point of view.
International Relations in Early Modern Europe
(From the 16th to the 18th Centuries)
This course deals with the philosophical concepts and motivational forces behind the sociopolitical
evolution of the world from the 15th to the 18th centuries.
Medieval Spain (from the 8th to the 15th Centuries)
and the Historical Projection of Three Cultures: Christians, Muslims, and Jews
This course is an examination of racial, cultural, and religious relations between Christians,
Jews, and Muslims up to the unification of Spain. It includes the <strong>study</strong> of racism and prejudice
in modern Spain and the Spanish record on race and cultural relations at home and in
the former Spanish empire.
Political Transition and Democracy in Spain (1975–2000)
This class examines how Spain became a democracy after the death of Franco in 1975. Political,
social, institutional, economic, and leadership factors are considered.
Spanish Painting from El Greco to Picasso
This class examines Spanish painting from 1550 to 1973, including the Renaissance, Baroque,
Neoclassical, Romantic, and Modern periods. Special emphasis is placed on the cultural
and societal phenomena of each period and how these affected the production of art.
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Women in Art: Visions from the Perspective of Difference and Equality
This class introduces students to female artists who have remained marginalized from academic
<strong>study</strong> in the world of art for historical or social reasons. It also looks at the situation of
women arts in the contemporary world and their role in the fight for equal rights in society.
Literature and Language
Andalusian Sociolinguistics
This class examines the theoretical and methodological aspects of defining the way Andalusians
speak from the double perspective of linguistics and sociology. Students <strong>study</strong> characteristics
of this way of speaking (phonetics, lexicology, and morpho-syntax), while at the same time
paying special attention to the socio-linguistic problem of the linguistic norms in Andalusia.
Arabic Influences in Spanish Literature
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the realities of Arabic culture and
civilization, both classical and modern, via an understanding of its religious, social, cultural,
and economic parameters. This course analyzes the past and present relationships between
Hispanic and Arabic cultures.
The Art of Flamenco as a Process of Communication in the 21st Century:
An Interdisciplinary Approach and the Aesthetics of Music
The course brings students to an understanding of one of the most important oral and linguistic
expressions of Andalusian culture. The course uses the socio-linguistic approach to
the <strong>study</strong> of Flamenco in all its dimensions, from the poetry to the ritual, in an attempt to integrate
and explain completely Flamenco as a phenomenon of the Andalusian people. (NOTE:
This class is for Spanish majors.)
Business Spanish
This course is aimed at students who wish to acquire a specific expertise in Spanish so
as to enable them to put their know-how to use within the fields of commerce, economics,
business, and the company sector. Different registers are broached, given that the use of a
formal kind, in contrast to informal or colloquial types, could contribute to the success of a
business or workplace arrangement.
Contemporary Spanish Drama
This course examines the fundamental characteristics of Spanish drama in the contemporary,
post-Civil War period. Students are also introduced to dramatic criticism.
The Contemporary Spanish Novel
Students <strong>study</strong> the development of the Spanish novel in the 20th Century. Particular attention
is given to the political and social factors that brought on the Civil War and their influences
on the narrative.
The Image of Spain on the Cinema Screen
This class examines the Spanish film industry, including its infancy during the Spanish Civil
War, its use under the Franco regime, and current trends. The student is given a panoramic
introduction to the field. The approach here is aesthetic (film as art).
Literature and the Civil War
This class introduces students to the relationship between important historical events and
literature. It focuses on the literature produced in Spain as a result of the Civil War.
The Phonetics and Phonology of Spanish
This course leads students through an effective understanding of the theory of Spanish phonetics/phonemics
to a practical dominance of the Spanish sound system. Some topics addressed
are the functions of language, acoustic phonetics, the phonetic alphabet, phonetic
transcription, and phonetic transformation and intonation.
Publicity and Propaganda in the Society of Masses
This course begins with a brief historical overview that allows students to bring into focus
this subject matter and its contextualization. Students make a <strong>study</strong> of the key discursive
strategies by means of which both publicity and propaganda aim to make their objectives
prevail, highlighting the use made by them of metaphors, symbolic forms, myths, and religion
as ways of empowering the effectiveness of their discourses. Finally, consideration is
given to less usual—or indirect and, therefore, more persuasive—manifestations of propaganda
as seen especially in the form of cinema and literature, comic books, and TV series.
Spanish in America
This class examines the linguistic differences between the spoken Spanish of Spain and Latin
America. Pronunciation, morphology, lexicology, influence of English from the U.S., and the general
characteristics of the linguistic links between Latin America and Andalusia are discussed.
The Syntax of Spanish
This course deals with the <strong>study</strong> and descriptive analysis of the morpho-syntactical structures
of the Spanish language.
Cursos para Extranjeros—Advanced Level—Spring
Art/Geography/History
The Contemporary History of Latin America
This class examines Latin American History after independence. It focuses on the following
themes: state formation, economic development, constitutions, military dictatorships, and
popular movements, 20th Century revolutions, political parties, and Latin America in the
world today. Recommended for students with a background in Latin American Studies.
Culinary Habits and Diet in the Mediterranean of Ancient Times
This course introduces students to the lifestyle of the peoples that lived in the Mediterranean
cultures in the Antiquity (Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc.) through their food habits. Special attention
is given to literary resources, recipes, and geographic treaties, taking into account the
archaeological and anthropological perspectives.
Cultural Anthropology of Latin America
This course covers three broad areas of interest: uniformity and diversity in Latin America,
methods and instruments of investigation and research into the question of the ethnic national
reality of Latin America, and ethnicity/nationalism in Latin America.
European Art of the Twentieth Century
This class offers an analysis of the trends and figures of European art during the 20th Century:
Modernism, Rationalism, Realism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, and Constructivism.
The course examines contemporary art as a manifestation of the complex socio-economic,
political, and cultural aspects of Europe today.
The Historical Projection of Three Cultures: Christians, Muslims, and Jews
This course is an examination of racial, cultural, and religious relations between Christians,
Jews, and Muslims up to the unification of Spain. It includes the <strong>study</strong> of racism and prejudice
in modern Spain and the Spanish record on race and cultural relations at home and in
the former Spanish empire.
History of European Cinema
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of what European cinema, from its origins
to the present day, has meant and continues to mean. European schools of cinema are explored
in terms of their creative profiles, of the authors involved, of genre types, and of processes
of production.
The History of Slavery in Latin America
This class examines the concept and development of the term “slavery.” It takes into consideration
working models, as well as the economic, social, and cultural aspects of slavery
in Latin America.
Inter-American Relations
The relations between the United States, the Caribbean nations, Mexico, and Central America
since the collapse of the Spanish empire are examined from a Hispanic point of view.
Journeys through the Prehistory of Europe
This is an introduction class on the cultural, architectural, economic, religious, and social
aspects of the Prehistory period in Europe. Students <strong>study</strong> specific archaeological sites, such
as Atapuerca in Burgos, Spain, in order to get a firsthand experience on the significance of
this period in Europe and the Iberian Peninsula.
Political Transition and Democracy in Spain (1975–2000)
A quarter of a century has gone by since the process of democratization in Spain first got under
way. A sufficient degree of perspective is now available so as to enable the development
of an integrated module that has come to be known as The Present Day. This course surfs the
interdisciplinary frontiers among history, law, and the political sciences, aiming to provide a
well-grounded analysis of Spain’s recent past.
Present-Day Spain and the Context of International Relations
This course provides students a complete understanding of international relations. It focuses
specifically on the European context and Spanish foreign policy from the Spanish Civil War
through World War II to the present day.
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Literature and Language
Arabic Influences in Spanish Literature
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the realities of Arabic culture and
civilization, both classical and modern, via an understanding of its religious, social, cultural,
and economic parameters. This course analyzes the past and present relationships between
Hispanic and Arabic cultures.
The Art of Flamenco as a Communication Process in the 21st Century: An Interdisciplanary
Approach and the Aesthetics of Music
The class examines the roots of Flamenco from its origins to the present time. Special attention
is paid to the different styles and rhythmic and melodic structures. It looks at music, art,
literature, dance, and philosophy.
Business Spanish
This course is for students who wish to acquire a specific expertise in Spanish so as to enable
them to put their know-how to use within the fields of commerce, economics, business,
and the company sector. Different registers are broached, given that the use of a formal kind,
in contrast to informal or colloquial types, could contribute to the success of a business or
workplace arrangement.
Cervantes: A Study of Don Quixote
This seminar focuses on the <strong>study</strong> of Don Quijote de la Mancha in terms of its value as a literary
work of art and as a commentary on the times in which it was written. Theme, character,
plot, and structure are analyzed.
The City Constructed in Literature: The Case of Sevilla
This class studies the most important authors and works of Spanish literature with references
to Seville. Students gain a deeper understanding as to how authors viewed the city, the
people, their customs, beliefs, and its geography.
Contemporary Spanish American Poetry
This class is a survey of 20th Century poetry of Latin America. It provides the student an
introduction to Latin American poetry up to the Vanguard period. Students read authors such
as Vicente Huidobro, Oliviero, Girondo, Vallejo, and Pablo Neruda.
The Image of Spain on the Cinema Screen
This class focuses on how Spain is portrayed in different movies focusing on the historical,
artistic, social, literary, and linguistic perspectives.
Past and the Present of the Spanish Language
This class outlines the evolution of the Spanish language and its most important linguistic
transformations from its Latin roots and the formation of Romance languages.
The Phonetics and Phonology of Spanish
This course leads the student through an effective understanding of the theory of Spanish
phonetics/phonemics to a practical dominance of the Spanish sound system. Some topics
addressed are the functions of language, acoustic phonetics, the phonetic alphabet, phonetic
transcription, and phonetic transformation and intonation.
Publicity and Propaganda in the Society of Masses
This class introduces students to the evolution of advertising and propaganda to the present
day. Special attention is paid to the various tactics used in these fields, as well as the influence
of movies, television, and literature.
Spanish Drama of the Golden Age
The dramatic literature of the Golden Age and its presentation on stage are studied in this
course. In readings and commentaries, students learn about the sociopolitical reality of the
Golden Age and its influence on theater.
Spanish Grammar II
This class is designed to help students improve their communicative skills in Spanish by
working on grammar rules and applying them in practical activities.
The Western “Adventure” in Greek Geographical Thought
This class introduces students to the historical, cultural, and literary world of Ancient Greece.
It examines the concept the Ancient Greeks had of the geography of the world and how they
transformed it into science and philosophy. Students learn how these ideas influenced Columbus’
ideas in his travels and discoveries.
a student’s story
I poured over papers selecting my courses, feeling as though
I was determining the level of enjoyment I would experience
in my semester abroad in Sevilla. Once I had filled three spots
with the general education classes I would need to graduate, I
was left with an empty spot and a potential challenge. At that
time I began contemplating registering for a class at the Universidad
de Sevilla. I met with my academic advisor, and she
approved all of my selections, and when I asked about taking
a University class, she responded, “I think you can handle it.
The professor understands that it’s not your first language.” I
decided to take the class.
In my “matriculación,” I registered for Textos Literarios II, and
was advised by CIEE to attend the class a few times to see
how I liked it. The following Monday, I went to the classroom
in which the class was to take place, only to find myself with
a teacher discussing how the course would look into the Arab
language and its literature. I took the inability to find the correct
classroom as a premonition that perhaps I wasn’t cut out
for the Universidad de Sevilla afterall. When I found Carmen, a
CIEE staff member, who was in the building helping students
navigate the new and unfamiliar grounds, she reassured me
with the beloved, “No pasa nada,” and encouraged me to try
again the next day.
The next day I sat through my first class feeling discouraged
at my lack of understanding of my teacher’s thick Andalusian
accemt. To remedy my situation, I took advantage of the tutoring
service offered by CIEE for those in University classes. After
class, I nervously approached a studious, yet friendly looking
girl who seemed like she was up to the challenge of helping a
lost American student. We exchanged information, and set up
to meet the following week.
Four months have passed since the day I found myself scared
to attend a class with Spanish students, and now I barely notice
that I’m different than them. I meet weekly with my tutor, who
is one of the reasons why I’m excited to be in Seville in June
as I prepare for the final in my class. Whether it’s in playing
the part of Don Rodrigo in El Caballero de Olmedo and reading
aloud in class, or boasting having read Don Quijote in its
entirety, my experience at the Unversidad de Sevilla has been
an authentic one.
— Clare McCullough, Hope College
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program snapshot
• Join the only program in Spain dedicated exclusively to future language teachers
and education majors; teach your own language class
• Immerse yourself in the local community through homestays, the Intercambios
program, and volunteer opportunities
• Learn outside the classroom through cultural activities and excursions throughout
Seville and Andalusia
• Improve your Spanish through the writing center, tutorials, Tertulia lecture series,
personal development workshops, and weekly events enewsletter
what you’ll learn
The Teaching Development program is designed to help students improve their
spoken and written Spanish, while allowing them to develop specific expertise
in international education and second language acquisition. These goals are
achieved through the academic program, the teaching development course,
the homestay, excursions and cultural activities, conversation exchanges, and
volunteer opportunities.
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thoughts from abroad
Sevilla, una ciudad especial que sólo con su olor te hará
disfrutar de cada momento como si fuera único. Su gente,
sus jardines, su manera de vivir el día a día te harán sentir
en casa. Esta experiencia, en la que CIEE siempre estará
presente, te dará la oportunidad de crecer personal y
profesionalmente y cuando regreses te llevarás contigo un
trocito de nosotros.
— Carolina Cisneros Rodriguez, Resident Coordinator
About the Resident Coordinator
Carolina Cisneros Rodriguez has been working with CIEE in the field of international education
for eight years. Caro was previously the Program Assistant for Liberal Arts and Leader of a
Liberal Arts Interest Group. She has her undergraduate degree in English from the Universidad
de Sevilla and is currently working on advanced classes related to Teaching English as a Foreign
Language. Caro has participated in several staff exchanges with the Pennsylvania State
University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Texas at Austin. Caro will
continue to lead summer sessions in the Seville Study Center.
About the Center Director
Dr. Maritheresa Frain completed her undergraduate work in International Politics at The Pennsylvania
State University and received her M.A. and Ph.D. in International Relations at Georgetown
University. Dr. Frain has worked for the International Monetary Fund and was a visiting professor
at Georgetown. She also worked in the office of Portuguese Prime Minister Aníbal Cavaco Silva,
who is currently the President of Portugal. Before settling in Seville, she lived and worked in
Greece, Russia, Switzerland, and Madrid, Spain. . She is also the Honorary Consular Agent of the
United States Embassy in Seville.
About Other CIEE Staff
CIEE students in Seville are assisted by Carmen Gragera, Registrar; Morgan Reiss, Director of
Student Services; Nancy Merchant, Maria Montes de Oca, and Abraham Alvarez, Student Services
Coordinators; Salvador Parra, Administrative Director; Inés Muñoz, Accounting Assistant; Alberto
Ruiz, Technical Assistant; Miguel Luna Romero, Writing Center and Tutorial Coordinator; Oscar
Ceballos, Publications Coordinator; Antonio Rodriguez, Online Placement Test Coordinator; and
Alejandra Vazquez and Porfidio Andrés, Receptionists.
academics
Academic Program
Founded in 2005, the CIEE Teaching Development
program is designed for students who
are considering a career in teaching foreign
languages. Through the CIEE program, students
take courses focused on education and
teaching alongside Spanish students at the
Universidad de Sevilla and/or the Universidad
Pablo de Olavide (UPO). Students may also
register for CIEE classes offered through the
Liberal Arts program.
Students gain valuable hands-on experience
teaching English in an international and multilingual
environment. CIEE places students
as teachers in pre-schools, bilingual schools,
and university faculties. The classes in which
they teach are small, typically no more than
10 students per class. Their students may
have a wide range of language levels, and
could range in age from three to 50.
Online Placement Exam
Prior to departure for Seville, all students
are required to take a CIEE online placement
exam during the scheduled exam period: mid-
November to mid-December for the spring
semester and mid-May to mid-June for the
fall semester. The purpose of this exam is
to determine the student’s level of Spanish
for appropriate placement in language
courses. Students should take this exam
seriously, as placement in many upper-level
courses depends upon a high online placement
exam score.
Academic Culture
Courses meet two to three times a week and
classes are scheduled every day, Monday
through Friday. Instruction is usually lecture
style. Final exams for classes at UPO may be
taken by the end of the CIEE program during
both semesters if necessary. At the Universidad
de Sevilla, official exams take place in
January for the fall semester and June for the
spring semester. In some cases professors
may be willing to administer the final exam
earlier (before Christmas in the fall and end of
May in the spring), but CIEE is not responsible
for arranging or guaranteeing early exams. At
the end of the fall semester, academic year
students have a break for the late December
and early January holidays. Students who
are enrolled in University classes must be
back in Seville by January 6 to continue their
classes and take their final exams. Students
who choose to take the advanced literature
class (LITT 3501 CSCS) during the spring
semester Intensive Session must be back in
Seville by the third week of January. All other
academic year students return the first week
of February.
During the fall, there is no extended vacation
period. During the spring, two vacation
periods take place at the University: Semana
Santa and Feria de Abril. While extracurricular
activities and personal travel contribute to
the student’s experience, attendance in class
is mandatory. Early departure for or late return
from vacations is not allowed.
Nature of Classes
CIEE classes are with other CIEE students.
Cursos para Extranjeros are with other American
students and not with Spanish students.
Students in regular University classes take
classes with Spanish students.
CIEE Community Language Commitment
Students take part in the CIEE Community
Language Commitment by speaking Spanish
at all times (except in emergencies). This
fosters a learning community that will contribute
to both Spanish language proficiency
and understanding of Spanish society.
Grading System
In CIEE courses, students are graded on the
basis of mid-term and final examinations,
class participation, and attendance. A paper
in Spanish is required in many CIEE courses.
In some regular University classes there may
be term papers and, in others, only an oral
or written final exam with the professor.
Most Cursos para Extranjeros have a midterm
and final, but some professors still
follow the Spanish system of giving a final
exam only. In some cases, Cursos para Extranjeros
professors include a final project
or paper. Numerical grades are given based
on a 10-point scale and converted to the U.S.
grading scale.
Writing Center and Tutorials
CIEE has a writing center staffed by language
professors and Spanish students majoring in
Spanish philology. CIEE organizes tutorials
for students to help them in reading, writing,
comprehension, and speaking, which
may help them progress more readily in
those content courses taught exclusively in
Spanish. Tutorials are also offered for regular
University courses.
about seville
Capital of Andalusia, Seville was one of the last footholds of the Moorish empire
that ruled the Iberian Peninsula. It is home to the ingenious barber of Seville and
the tempestuous Carmen. The great Renaissance painters Velázquez and Murillo
were born here, and Ferdinand and Isabel ruled Spain from the royal apartments in
the Alcazar Palace. Though the city preserves its past, modern Seville is the commercial
hub of Andalusia. For a city of fewer than 800,000, Seville offers amazing
cultural activities, from flamenco to classical, pop, and jazz concerts.
where you’ll <strong>study</strong>
Students on the Teaching Development Program take classes at the Universidad
de Sevilla, Universidad de Pablo Olavide, and the CIEE Study Center. See descriptions
on the next page.
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living
host institutions
Housing and Meals
Housing, all meals, and laundry services are
included in the program fee. Students live in
Spanish-speaking private homes or student
residencias. All attempts are made to house
students individually and in their own room.
However, during the spring semester, individual
rooms are not guaranteed, and many CIEE
students share their room and/or homestay
with another CIEE student. Academic year
students may choose to move into private
apartments with Spaniards (not with other
Americans) during the spring semester.
Online Pre-Departure
and On-Site Orientations
Students begin their <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
in Seville before even leaving home—by
participating in a CIEE Online Pre-Departure
Orientation. Meeting with students online,
the Resident Coordinator shares information
about the program and site, highlighting issues
that alumni have said are important, and
giving students time to ask any questions
before leaving home. The online orientation
allows students to connect with others in the
group, reflect on what they want to get out
of the program, and learn what others in the
group would like to accomplish. The CIEE goal
for the pre-departure orientation is simple:
to help students understand more about the
program and site, as well as their goals for the
program, so that they arrive to the program
well-informed and return home having made
significant progress toward their goals
The mandatory week-long orientation session,
conducted in Seville at the beginning of the
program, introduces students to the country,
the culture, and the academic program, as
well as provides practical information about
living in Spain. It includes both structured
activities and independent sightseeing, and
ongoing support is provided on an individual
and group basis throughout the program.
Internet
Computers at the CIEE Study Center are available
to students for academic purposes.
Students are encouraged to bring wirelessenabled
laptops since the CIEE Study Center,
both universities, and the residence have
wireless access. Most homestays do not have
Internet connections.
eligibility
• Overall GPA 2.75
• 5 semesters of college-level Spanish
or equivalent
Universidad de Sevilla
Since its establishment in the 16th Century,
the Universidad de Sevilla has been
one of Spain’s leading institutions of higher
learning. The schools of business, communications,
economics, engineering, geography
and history, law, labor sciences, mathematics,
natural sciences, philology, philosophy,
psychology, and its many departments and
institutes serve the educational needs of
Spain’s most populous region. In total, the
Universidad de Sevilla is the educational
center for some 60,000 students.
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
With 9,000 students, the Universidad Pablo
de Olavide (UPO) is located on a 345 acre
campus, about a 20-minute metro or bus ride
from the center of the city. UPO offers both
undergraduate and graduate programs in the
traditional majors, as well as in biotechnology,
environmental sciences, humanities,
labor relations, second language acquisition,
social work, sports sciences, and translation.
Its facilities are equipped with the latest in
technology, including campus-wide Internet
access, computer, television, video and audio
centers, an open access library, sports
facilities, and science laboratories.
culture
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is supplemented with
field trips and excursions to points of interest
in Seville and Spain, and highlight topics
covered in class. Past excursions have included
trips to Granada, Córdoba, Aracena,
and Cádiz.
Every week an enewsletter, Noticias desde
Sevilla, is posted on our website at www.ciee.
org/<strong>study</strong>seville. It announces happenings
around Seville and the cultural activities CIEE
has planned to complement academic work.
engagement
Intercambios
A conversation exchange program with
Spanish students is an important part of
the program. Intercambios give students
the chance to practice what they are learning
in the language courses, as well as help
them become more integrated into Spanish
student life, and sevillano life and culture.
Tertulia Series and
Personal Development Workshops
Every semester, CIEE staff organizes a series
of informal lectures and workshops dedicated
to personal development while living
abroad. Workshops address a variety of
themes such as culture shock, dating across
cultures, eating well, stress management,
organizational skills, and re-entry into the
U.S. at the end of the semester.
Community Involvement
Students have the opportunity to work with
children and the elderly, as well as other
humanitarian associations. Students may
also become involved in such international
organizations as Amnesty International.
Volunteer teaching opportunities in local
bilingual schools are also available.
CIEE <strong>study</strong> center
The CIEE Study Center is located in a beautifully
renovated sevillano palace built in
1725. It is centrally located, close to the
Puerta de la Carne, and is about ten minutes
on foot from the main Universidad de
Sevilla building (the Tabacalera). Housed in
the CIEE Study Center are classrooms, CIEE
student services, and CIEE administration.
CIEE professors also have an office there
where students may speak with them privately
about issues related to their progress
in class.
duration
Fall
14 or 21 weeks: early September–mid-
December or mid- or late January
Spring
17 or 24 weeks: mid-January–mid-May or
early or late June
Academic Year
39 or 42 weeks: early September–mid-May
or early or late June
costs
CIEE Fees
Fall 2010: $12,500
Spring 2011: available 8/15/2010
Academic Year 2010–11: $23,800
The CIEE fees for 2010–11 include an optional
on-site airport meet and greet, full-time
leadership and support, tuition, housing, all
meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions,
field trips, pre-departure advising,
and a CIEE iNext travel card which includes
insurance and other travel benefits.
Estimated Additional Costs
(Fall 2010)
Transportation $ 1,350
(round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)
Personal Expenses $ 2,700
Books and Supplies $ 150
Local Transportation $ 250
Visa Fee $ 100
Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa $ 400
Total Estimated Additional Costs $ 4,950
Check our website for current fees.
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coursework
Program Requirements
Students take five courses per semester. Students take one intensive course for the first
two weeks of the program (Intensive Session) based upon the result of the online language
placement exam. Upon completion of the Intensive Session, students take the required CIEE
Professional Teaching Development class, at least one required CIEE Study Center course,
and two electives chosen from the CIEE Liberal Arts program, Cursos para Extranjeros at the
Universidad de Sevilla, and regular University classes at the Universidad de Sevilla and UPO .
Students with lower-than-average language levels will be required to continue with a specially
designed language class after the intensive session.
CIEE recommends that participants with a strong academic background and excellent Spanish
skills take at least one regular University course as an elective during the semester.
Academic year students should include several regular University courses when designing
their program of <strong>study</strong>.
Academic year students and students continuing from one CIEE program in Seville to another
for the academic year are not required to repeat the Intensive Session in January. However,
for academic year students wishing to continue their Spanish studies during the semester
break, many choose to take Short Stories in Spain and Latin America (LITT 3501 CSCS) during
this time. If an academic year student does not take the literature class during the Intensive
Session, he or she must take five classes during the remainder of the semester.
Credit
Total recommended credit and a full course load for the semester program is 15–17 semester/22.5–25.5
quarter hours. Total recommended credit and a full course load for the
academic year is 30–32 semester/45–48 quarter hours.
Course contact hours are 45 hours and recommended credit is 3 semester/4.5 quarter
hours per course, unless otherwise indicated.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Faculty
All courses are taught by highly qualified professionals, many of whom are professors at
the Universidad de Sevilla and UPO.
courses
Required CIEE Intensive Courses
HISP 3502 CSCS
Cultural History of Spain
This course aims to give students a better understanding of Spanish history using Seville
and its many historical sites as a classroom. This class is highly recommended for students
with solid Spanish language skills and a background in Western European History. (NOTE:
Available only for students who score a 75 or above on the language placement test.)
LITT 3501 CSCS
Short Stories in Spain and Latin America
(Offered to academic year students in January only.)
This class is designed especially for academic year students who want to continue language
and literature <strong>study</strong> during the semester break. The objective of the class is to <strong>study</strong> short
stories as a literary genre in Spain and Latin America from the 19th and 20th centuries.
SPAN 3501 CSCS
Intensive Advanced Spanish Grammar
This is a dynamic and innovative class in which students work closely with professors to
activate their passive language skills. It serves as an introduction to Spanish culture, society,
and day-to-day life. Students are placed in small groups according to language level.
Outside classroom assignments (such as visits to markets, stores, and churches, reading
newspapers, etc.) help reinforce vocabulary and grammar learned in class. By strengthening
language skills, students are better prepared to take academic subjects in Spanish.
Required CIEE Professional Teaching Development Course
EDUC 3101 CSCS
Professional Teaching Development
This is an experiential learning class focused on Teaching English as a Foreign Language
(EFL). During the first month of regular university session, students receive intensive EFL
preparation including grammar review, EFL teaching techniques, and pedagogy. Students
are placed in their assignments during this period, and teach their classes for approximately
three to four hours a week for 12 weeks. Throughout the semester, students are required to
meet with the class tutor at least three times a semester for one-on-one work related specifically
to the challenges of teaching his/her class. The tutor visits the student teachers in their
teaching assignments at least twice during the semester to provide feedback and comments
through class observations. All students keep a class journal and prepare a teaching portfolio
reflecting their work and progress throughout the experience.
Required CIEE Study Center Courses
Students choose at least one of these CIEE classes or a regular University class in the field of
education and second language acquisition.
INDE 3103 CSCS
Special Projects
Students with a special academic interest may design their own course while in Seville. A
detailed outline of the student’s project proposal, approved by the home campus advisor,
must be submitted for acceptance by resident staff prior to departure for Spain. The deadline
to submit a Special Project proposal is December 1 for the spring semester and May 1 for
the fall semester. Students may undertake one special project per semester. Contact hours:
Varies. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.
PSYC 3101 CSCS
Psychology of Learning a Second Language
This course focuses on the motivational factors, personality traits, the degree of adaptation
to a foreign language context, and other psychological factors that influence second
language acquisition. Students acquire the tools to identify the psychological aspects that
sometimes impede the learning of a foreign language.
SPAN 3102 CSCS
Methodology of Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language
This class is designed especially for students who want to pursue a career in Teaching
Spanish as a Foreign Language. Students are exposed to the latest approaches to teaching
Spanish, including communication skills, linguistic levels, and group work.
SPAN 3107 CSCS
Methods of Second Language Learning in Context
This introduction to second language learning aims to provide a dual foundation for prospective
second-language (L2) teachers seeking to understand how non-native languages are
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learned and used. It studies the understanding, production, and acquisition of first and second
languages. The first part of the course introduces sociolinguistic perspectives and the second
part, psycholinguistic aspects. Special emphasis is placed on pedagogical implications.
CIEE Elective Course
CLST 3001 CSCS
Seminar on Living and Learning in Seville
The CIEE Seminar on Living and Learning in Seville is designed to improve students’ intercultural
communication and competence while <strong>study</strong>ing abroad by considering how Spaniards
are different from and similar to themselves and others. The course offers opportunities,
both in and outside the classroom, to develop insights and the skills necessary to interact effectively
and appropriately, and to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the cultural
richness of Spain. Contact hours: 25. Recommended credit: 2 semester/3 quarter hours.
Teaching Development program students may also take CIEE Study Center courses and Cursos
para Extranjeros at the Universidad de Sevilla. Please see the Seville Liberal Arts section
of this catalog for a complete listing.
Regular University Classes
The following classes are highly recommended for students participating in this program.
When choosing regular University courses, it is recommended that students concentrate in
their major to ensure that they have sufficient background in the subject area. Please check
with resident staff to confirm availability. Updated class lists and website information may
be found at www.ciee.org/<strong>study</strong>seville in the direct registration section.
As the resident staff have the responsibility for recommending students for admission into
regular University classes, they reserve the right to require students to take on extra work in
language <strong>study</strong> during the remainder of the semester should they deem it advisable. Credit
is not provided for the extra work.
Please check the list of classes in the Seville Advanced Liberal Arts section of this catalog if
you would like to take classes in other disciplines.
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
School of Humanities (www.upo.es)
Fall
Conversación y Redacción en la Enseñaza del Español/Conversation and Composition in
Teaching Spanish
Nuevas Disciplinas Lingüísticas en la Enseñaza del Español para Extranjeros/New
Linguistic Disciplines in Teaching Spanish for Foreigners
Spring
El Español Hablado/Spoken Spanish
Español con Fines Especificos/Spanish for Specific Purposes
Medios de Comunicación y la Enseñaza del Español/Means of Communication and
Teaching Spanish
Textos Literarios en la Enseñaza del Español/Literary Texts and Teaching Spanish
School of Social Education
Fall
Investigación Acción Participativa/Active Research
Psicología Cultural/Cultural Psychology
Técnicas de Evaluación de las Políticas Educativas/Evaluating Educational Policies
Spring
Formación para el Desarrollo Profesional/Training for Professional Development
Psicología de la Comunicación/Psychology of Communication
Universidad de Sevilla
School of Education (www.centro.us.es/fccee)
Fall
Department of Pedagogy
Filosofía de Educación/Philosophy of Education
Organizaciones y Diversidad/ Organizations and Diversity
Pedagología Intercultural/Intercultural Pedagogy
Sociología de Educación/Sociology of Education
Department of Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Análisis de la Metodología de la Enseñaza y Aprendizaje de Inglés/Analysis of the
Methodology of Teaching and Learning English
Educación Multicultural/Multicultural Education
Teorías y Instituciones Educacionales Contemporáneos/Theories and Contemporary
Educational Institutions
Spring
Department of Pedagogy
Antropología de la Educación/Anthropology of Education
Ética en Educación/Ethics in Education
Historia de la Educación en España/History of Education in Spain
Historia y Desarrollo de la Educación Social de Mujeres/History and Development of
Socio-Education of Women
Pedagología Social/Social Pedagogy
Sistemas Educativos Comparativos/Comparative Educational Systems
Sociología de Cultura y Conocimientos/Sociology of Culture and Knowledge
Sociología para la Cooperación y Desarrollo Internacional/Sociology for Cooperation and
International Development
Department of Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Nuevas Tecnologías Aplicadas a la Educación/New Technologies Applied to Education
Sociología de Educación/Sociology of Education
Variedades del Inglés/Different Variations of English
a student’s story
On my first day of teaching, I was a nervous wreck. Our professor
reassured us that our students would love us and to just
take things slowly. After the end of my first class, I realized
that he was right. My students turned out to be incredibly
nice, patient, and energetic.
As the classes continued, I soon became more and more excited
to write lesson plans, to make more connections with my students'
language education, and to become more confident with
my chosen career path. I knew I had made the correct career
choice because I left my classes feeling energized, excited, and
completely satisfied. I loved the feeling of being a teacher!
My students are clearly a huge reason why I left each session
feeling this way. At the end of each class, they thanked me.
Yet, in reality, I should have given them my thanks. My students
taught me more about the Spanish culture than I ever
could have learned otherwise. But most of all, they gave me
the confidence to follow my dream of becoming an English
and Spanish teacher.
— Carolyn Forgue, Indiana University
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CIEE academic
consortium members
Members of the CIEE Academic Consortium (AC) include U.S. colleges and universities, as well as a small number of overseas
institutions. The Consortium serves as the vehicle through which member institutions provide accreditation for CIEE Study
Center Programs, and thus plays an important role in program development and academic quality and evaluation.
Academic Consortium Board
Each year, institutions that are members of the CIEE Academic Consortium elect a 12-member Academic Consortium Board
(ACB) from the ranks of international education administrators at member schools. Meeting twice a year, the ACB guarantees
the excellence of every CIEE program through an extremely rigorous evaluation process. Specifically, the ACB advises CIEE
in the development, implementation, and evaluation of academic policies and programs, and maintains a transparent and
effective evaluation system.
The Academic Consortium Board also serves as an important link between Consortium members and CIEE, with an ACB
representative assigned to each member institution. To view a current list of ACB members, and learn who your representative
on the ACB is, visit www.ciee.org.
Adelphi University
Brown University
Drake University
Harvard University
Agnes Scott College
Bucknell University
Drexel University
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, USA
Albion College
Cedarville University
Elmhurst College
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Alfred University
Central Michigan University
Elon University
Hood College
American University
Claremont McKenna College
Emory & Henry College
Hope College
American University, Sharjah
Clark Atlanta University
Emory University
Howard University
Arizona State University, Tempe
Clark University
Endicott College
Humboldt State University
Associated Colleges of the South
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Fairfield University
Illinois Wesleyan University
Augsburg College
Colorado College
Fordham University
Indiana University
Augustana College, IL
Colorado State University
Frostburg State University
International Christian University
Austin College
Columbia University
George Washington University
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Barnard College
Concordia University, Nebraska
Georgetown University
Johns Hopkins University
Bates College
Cornell College
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Kalamazoo College
Bellarmine University
Cornell University
Grand Valley State University
Kansas State University
Beloit College
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DePauw University
Guilford College
Lehigh University
Bradley University
Dickinson College
Gustavus Adolphus College
Lewis & Clark College
Brandeis University
Doane College
Hamline University
Loyola University New Orleans
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Macalester College
Regis University
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Tulsa
Manhattanville College
Rhodes College
University of Connecticut
University of Utah
Marian College
Rice University
University of Denver
University of Virginia
Marymount Manhattan College
Rollins College
University of Evansville
University of Washington
Marymount University
Rutgers University
University of Florida
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Michigan State University
Santa Clara University
University of Hartford
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Middlebury College
Sarah Lawrence College
University of Hawaii at Hilo
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Millsaps College
Scripps College
University of Idaho
University of Wollongong
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Seattle University
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Wyoming
Missouri State University
Shippensburg University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ursinus College
Moravian College
Siena Heights University
University of Iowa
Utah State University
Morehouse College
Skidmore College
University of Kansas
Vanderbilt University
Muhlenberg College
Smith College
University of Kentucky
Villanova University
Murdoch University
South Dakota State University
University of Maryland
Wake Forest University
North Carolina A&T State University
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Washington and Lee University
Northeastern State University
Southern Methodist University
University of Michigan
Washington State University
Northeastern University
Spelman College
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Washington University
Northern Illinois University
St. Catherine University
University of Mississippi
Wellesley College
Northern Michigan University
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University of Missouri-Columbia
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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St. Olaf College
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
Westfield State College
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Okanagan College
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University of Oregon
Wingate University
Old Dominion University
The College of New Jersey
University of Pennsylvania
Winston-Salem State University
Oregon State University
The Mount St. Mary’s University
University of Pittsburgh
Wittenberg University
Pace University, New York City
The University of Texas at Austin
University of Puget Sound
Wofford College
Pacific Lutheran University
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University of Rhode Island
Xavier University of Louisiana
Pitzer College
Transylvania University
University of Richmond
Yale University
Pomona College
Trinity College CT
University of Rochester
Portland State University
Trinity University
University of Scranton
Princeton University
Tufts University
University of South Carolina Upstate
Providence College
Tulane University
University of Southern California — CLAS
Purdue University
Universidad de Monterrey
University of Southern Indiana
Queensboro Community College
University of Arizona
University of St. Thomas, MN
Radford University
University of California EAP
University of Tampa
Reed College
University of Central Missouri
University of the Pacific
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There’s a world of CIEE programs outside Spain—121 programs in 41 countries worldwide.
Pick up a CIEE catalog for the region that interests you:

why ciee?
we provide the widest selection of <strong>study</strong> abroad programs
we deliver the ultimate learning opportunity—both in and out of the classroom
our local-savvy staff ensures student safety and program quality
we’re committed to exceeding expectations—read alumni program evaluations online
we offer extensive pre-departure support
shape your story with us

ciee <strong>study</strong> centers
CIEE has sent students abroad since 1947; since the late 1960s, we have been developing our own <strong>study</strong> abroad
programs. CIEE partners with universities to create a CIEE Study Center, staffed with a CIEE-employed Resident
Director and often other support staff available to students around the clock. We offer courses at the host university
and at times develop program-specific courses available only to CIEE students, including a critical analysis of the host
culture. We offer quality academics alongside opportunities for cultural immersion such as excursions, homestays,
volunteer opportunities, and internships with the goal of providing the highest quality <strong>study</strong> abroad experiences.
a program just for you
Since we have the widest range of programs in the world, we can help shape your <strong>study</strong> abroad experience
according to major, location, semester, language, activities, and more.
experiential learning in and out of the classroom
We know that learning abroad is an adventure. Make the most of your program through CIEE-guided excursions,
field <strong>study</strong> and internship programs, volunteering, conversation exchanges, and homestays. Meet new friends,
enjoy unique experiences, and gain a new perspective on the world through the CIEE course, the Seminar on
Living and Learning Abroad.
peace of mind
The world is getting smaller, but <strong>study</strong>ing abroad is big. It’s comforting to know the vast CIEE network of predeparture
staff, on-site staff, and Resident Directors all have firsthand experience. Before you go, our staff in
Portland, Maine helps you navigate all the planning to support your experience through services such as visa
processing, pre-departure advising, and an online orientation. CIEE staff on site welcome you with an orientation
in country, and share their knowledge of student services, community involvement, and other activities so that
you have a more meaningful—and safe—<strong>study</strong> abroad experience.
find out for yourself
Don’t take our word for it—ask people who’ve been there. The CIEE website features extensive student
testimonials, evaluations, and also ways to contact alumni to hear their perspective. Our Academic
Consortium Board provides oversight for all CIEE Study Center programs, and they’ve evaluated each and
every one of them. Connect up and inquire—see for yourself how we rank.
commit yourself to a new language
On some programs you’ll be asked to participate in the CIEE Community Language Commitment, indicating your
intention to speak only the host language. You will come to not only speak the language but think in it as well.
In every program, we ask students to speak the local language as much as possible to create an environment
that promotes language and cultural learning.

live and learn
interact. share culture. build trust.
meet your new best friends
be taught. get trained. gain skill.
live in your learning laboratory
your country, your program
enrich your character—speak the native language
challenge a presumption—make a difference
apply your education—transform your future
experience abroad
explore. discover. connect.
cultivate international understanding
embrace new ideas. solve a problem. build a bridge.
emerge a leader among peers

learn about the world by living in it
118 choices for you
A <strong>study</strong> abroad experience with CIEE will change your life. And we know how to make your dream–
of experiencing the world to discover your potential–a reality. Our reputation is built upon rigorous
selection criteria for locations, creative design of curriculum, and uncompromising program quality.
Choose from over 120 programs in 41 host countries, and begin your transformation today.
Africa
Gaborone, Botswana
Accra, Ghana
Legon, Ghana
Rabat, Morocco
Dakar, Senegal
Cape Town, South Africa
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Middle East
Amman, Jordan
Istanbul, Turkey
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Asia
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Beijing, China
Nanjing, China
Shanghai, China
Hyderabad, India
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Wollongong, Australia
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Prague, Czech Republic
London, England
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Warsaw, Poland
Lisbon, Portugal
St. Petersburg, Russia
Alcalá de Henares, Spain
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Barcelona, Spain
Madrid, Spain
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