SPANISH LANGUAGE
Spanish Language and Culture I (3 credits)
Designed for students with little prior knowledge of Spanish, this course builds the skills needed to communicate confidently in everyday situations during their stay in Seville. Alongside language instruction, students gain essential cultural insights to help them integrate into Spanish life. Taking full advantage of the study-abroad experience, the course includes guided out-of-class activities that enhance both linguistic and intercultural competence. By the end of the course, students will reach an A2/B1.1 level (high beginner to low intermediate) according to the CEFR.
Prerequisite: 3 years of high-school Spanish or 2 semesters of college-level Spanish.
Spanish Language and Culture II (3 credits)
This intensive three-week course is designed for students with at least three semesters of university-level Spanish. Focusing on building confidence and fluency for daily life and social interaction in Seville, the course expands grammatical knowledge and communicative competence through a fully immersive cultural experience. Using a communicative, task-based approach, students engage in experiential learning that includes co-curricular activities and field trips, promoting both linguistic and intercultural development. When possible, team projects incorporate elements of Challenge-Based Learning and Design Thinking.
Prerequisite: 4 years of high-school Spanish or 3 semesters of college-level Spanish.
Spanish Language and Culture III (3 credits)
Designed for students with a strong foundation in Spanish, this course deepens language skills through the study of Spain’s history and culture as reflected in its literature, music, visual arts, and architecture. Experiential learning, including out-of-class activities during class time, promotes both linguistic and intercultural competence. By the end of the course, students will reach a B2.2/C1.1 level (mid/high advanced) according to the CEFR.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of college-level Spanish.