Study Abroad in Granada: Academics

This program is open to students in good standing (2.5 or better GPA). No previous Spanish study is required for the Elementary Spanish/English program. Placement in all academic programs will be determined by a language test at orientation. For the Intermediate Language and Culture program, two years of previous college level Spanish is required. For Hispanic Studies, three years of college study is required.

• Students in the Elementary Spanish and English program take Spanish Grammar (required), Speaking and Writing Skills (required) and seminars taught in English.
• Intermediate students integrate into the Intermediate Language and Culture program focusing on Spanish language development and specific curricula. Classes are taught in Spanish by University professors and include Spanish Grammar (required) and Speaking and Writing Skills (required), history, culture and civilization. Students must receive a C or better in the intermediate level during orientation.
• Advanced Hispanic Studies students take more challenging language courses and seminars. For students with a strong background in Spanish, this is a special program designed by the University of Granada to introduce foreign students to the history and culture of Spain. Courses are taught by University professors and include Speaking and Writing skills (required), history, economy, business and culture and civilization. Students must receive a C grade or better in the intermediate level during orientation.
• Honors program: Students in Advanced Hispanic Studies may attend a maximum of two University of Granada courses with Spanish students, but they must take a minimum of three courses in the Advanced Hispanic Studies program. In regular University of Granada courses, classes are usually lectures with little or no student participation.

Class time

Fall semester classes meet for 10 weeks, plus one exam week. Each class meets twice a week, for a total of four hours. Spring semester classes meet for 14 weeks, plus one exam week. Each class meets twice a week, for a total of three hours.

(The University increases hours per week in fall semester to end the semester before Christmas and still allow students to obtain the same credit hours as spring semester).

Course load

Students must choose five courses. Since the University requires students take a minimum of four, one may be dropped during the first week.

Sample course loads

Elementary Spanish and English program
	Spanish 201/202 (required) Spanish Grammar	3
	Spanish 203/204 (required) Speaking and writing skills	3
	Three electives (taught in English)	9
	Total	15
Intermediate level taught in Spanish
	Spanish 301/302 (required) Spanish Grammar	3
	Spanish 303/304 (required) Speaking and writing skills	3
	Three electives	9
	Total	15
Advanced level Hispanic Studies
	Spanish 413/414 (required) Speaking and writing skills	3
	Four electives	12
	Total	15

Student advising

AIFS maintains an office with full-time staff in Granada and has a close relationship with officials of the University. The AIFS Resident Director and staff can help students work out a suitable academic program.

Transcripts

Transcripts are issued by the University of Granada.