Study Abroad in Granada: Courses
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Intensive Spanish Language Program
This program is designed to maximize students’ knowledge and communicative abilities in the Spanish language by providing instruction in grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening practice and culture. Students may earn up to 6 credits in this program. Recommended credits are in parentheses. Spanish language classes meet 20 hours per week for a total of 80 hours. Optional classes meet 5 hours per week for a total of 20 hours. Students may choose only one of the three optional classes offered for one extra credit.
Four levels of Spanish are available. Within each of the four levels are two sublevels. Course level is determined by a placement exam given on arrival regardless of previous experience. Intermediate, advanced or superior level students have the option of taking either the Intensive Spanish Language Course, or the Intensive Spanish Language and Culture Course. Students may not take a mix of classes between these two programs.
| Spanish Language Courses | |
| Spanish 101 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Beginner A1 |
| Spanish 102 (5) | Intensive Language–Elementary A2 |
| Spanish 201 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Intermediate B1.1 |
| Spanish 202 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Intermediate B1.2 |
| Spanish 301 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Advanced B2.1 |
| Spanish 302 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Advanced B2.2 |
| Spanish 401 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Upper Advanced C1.1 |
| Spanish 402 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Upper Advanced C1.2 |
| Spanish 403 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Upper Advanced C2 |
Optional Courses
The fee includes one of the three optional courses, though students are not required to take any optional courses. Students may take only one optional course during the month-long program. Students in this program will not be permitted to register in optional courses from the Spanish Language and Culture Program. Courses are offered only if a minimum of 6 enroll.
| Optional Courses | |
| Spanish 110/210/310/410 (1) | Conversation Practice |
| Spanish 317/417 (1) | An Introduction to Business Spanish |
| Sociology 306/406 (1) | Spanish Civilization and Culture |
Intensive Spanish Language and Culture Course
This program is offered to Intermediate, Advanced and Superior students interested in combining Spanish language with specific courses in content related to Spanish history and culture.
Course level is determined by a placement exam, which is given upon arrival, regardless of previous experience. Students may earn up to 5 credits for this program. Recommended credits are in parentheses. Spanish language classes meet 10 hours per week for a total of 40 hours. In addition, students take two content classes which meet 5 hours per week each, for a total of 80 hours of instruction. Conversation is not an option for this program.
| Spanish Language Courses | |
| Spanish 201 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Intermediate B1.1 |
| Spanish 202 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Intermediate B1.2 |
| Spanish 301 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Advanced B2.1 |
| Spanish 302 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Advanced B2.2 |
| Spanish 401 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Upper Advanced C1.1 |
| Spanish 402 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Upper Advanced C1.2 |
| Spanish 403 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Upper Advanced C2 |
Content Courses
In addition to the language and grammar course mentioned above, students choose two of the following content courses offered. Courses are offered only if a minimum of 10 enroll. Each content course meets 5 hours per week for 20 hours total. Conversation is not an option for this program.
| Content Courses | |
| Art 305 (1) | History of Art in Spain |
| Geography 308 (1) | Spanish Geography |
| History 308 (1) | Spanish History |
| Literature 301 (1) | Spanish Literature |
| Literature 302 (1) | Latin American Literature |
| Sociology 304 (1) | Islamic Culture in Spain |
| Sociology 306/406 (1) | Spanish Civilization and Culture |
| Sociology 307 (1) | Latin American Civilization and Culture |
| Spanish 315 (1) | Varieties of Spanish |
| Spanish 317/417 (1) | An Introduction to Business Spanish |
6-Week Program
After completing a 4-week course in either the Intensive Spanish Language course or the Intensive Spanish Language and Culture course mentioned on previous pages, 6-week students continue to perfect their Spanish language abilities in a 2-week Intensive Spanish Language program. Students may earn up to an additional 3.5 semester credits in this program. Recommended credits are in parentheses. Students will be tested on the first day of this course and placed into one of the following four levels. Within each of the four levels are 2 sublevels. Spanish language classes meet 20 hours per week for two weeks. An optional class of conversation practice is offered for an additional 10 hours (5 hours per week for 2 weeks).
| 2-Week Spanish Language Courses | |
| Spanish 102 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Elementary A2 |
| Spanish 201 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Intermediate B1.1 |
| Spanish 202 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Intermediate B1.2 |
| Spanish 301 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Advanced B2.1 |
| Spanish 302 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Advanced B2.2 |
| Spanish 401 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Upper Advanced C1.1 |
| Spanish 402 (5) | Intensive Spanish Language–Upper Advanced C1.2 |
| Spanish 403 (3) | Intensive Spanish Language–Upper Advanced C2 |
| Spanish 110/210/310/410 (0.5) | Conversation Practice |
Non-Credit Courses
| Non-Credit Courses | |
| Non-credit | Flamenco Dance |
| Non-credit | Spanish Theater |
| Non-credit | Arabic Design |
