Programs

Intensive Spanish Language Program (CILE)

This program is exclusively language-focused and consists of 20 hours of instruction per week (four hours per day) throughout the semester. Prior to arrival, students take an online language placement test administered by the University of Granada’s Center for Modern Languages (CLM) and are placed in the appropriate level of instruction. Small classes (maximum of 12-15 students) are taught by expert Spanish language instructors who utilize a highly communicative and dynamic approach in the classroom. Participants can expect to progress through approximately three language levels (maximum of four in some cases) over the course of the semester. A general course description can be viewed here . Students are not permitted to enroll in content courses outside of the “Curso Intensivo de Lengua Española” (CILE).
Student performance is carefully monitored throughout the semester-length program, and placement levels adjusted accordingly. Students must successfully pass each monthly class in order to receive credit for the semester (contingent on the express approval of the student’s home institution). Attendance, class participation, assignments and exam grades are all taken into consideration when determining a final grade for the class.

Spanish Language and Culture Program (CLCE)

Classes in this program are taught entirely in Spanish at the University of Granada’s Center for Modern Languages (CLM) by highly qualified Spanish language teachers and University faculty members. Prior to arrival, students take an online language placement test administered by the Center for Modern Languages (CLM) and are placed in the appropriate level of instruction.
During the fall semester, students complete four weeks of intensive language classes (CILE), after which they enroll in five classes of the Spanish Language and Culture Course (CLCE). Due to the structure of the spring semester, students will take a 45-hour, mixed-level intensive language class to prepare them for their subsequent course load of five Spanish Language and Culture classes.

CLCE Courses

Students are required to take Speaking and Writing Skills and Spanish Grammar as part of their CLCE course load. Three additional courses are chosen from the following topic areas: Language, Literature, Geography, History, History of Art, Sociology, Politics, Economics, Culture and Modern Languages (Arabic, French, German, etc.). A complete list of classes and course descriptions can be found here. Students may not take CLCE classes taught in English.
Students are responsible for obtaining approval from their home institutions for their CLCE classes to count toward general credit and/or concentration credit. Some home schools will not approve the internship classes offered by the CLM for credit. Students should have several classes pre-approved for credit, including a few back-ups in light of possible schedule conflicts and space limitations.
Important: In the event that a student does not place into this program, they may continue to study intensive language for the duration of the semester, contingent on the express approval of their home institution.

Hispanic Studies Program (CEH)

Classes in this program are taught entirely in Spanish at the University of Granada’s Center for Modern Languages (CLM) by highly qualified Spanish language teachers and University faculty members. Prior to arrival, students take an online language placement test administered by the Center for Modern Languages (CLM) and are placed in the appropriate level of instruction.
During the fall semester, students complete four weeks of intensive language classes (CILE), after which they enroll in five classes of the Hispanic Studies Course (CEH). Due to the structure of the spring semester, students will take a 45-hour, mixed-level intensive language class to prepare them for their subsequent course load of five Hispanic Studies classes.

CEH Courses

Students are required to take one of three Spanish language classes: 1) Oral Production & Interaction Skills in Spanish, 2) Writing Texts in Spanish, or 3) Spanish Grammar as part of their course load. Four additional courses will be chosen from the following topic areas: Language, Literature, Geography, History, History of Art, Sociology, Politics, Economics, Culture and Modern Languages (Arabic, French, German, etc.). A complete list of classes and course descriptions can be found here. Students enrolled in the Hispanic Studies program also have the option to take 1-2 courses at one School of the University of Granada and/or to take a course offered by CASA Granada (contingent on minimal enrollments).
Students are responsible for obtaining approval from their home institutions for their CEH classes to count toward general credit and/or concentration credit. Some home schools will not approve the internship classes offered by the CLM for credit. Students should have several classes pre-approved for credit, including a few back-ups in light of possible schedule conflicts and space limitations.
Important: In the event that a student does not place into this program, they may enroll in the Spanish Language and Culture Program (if qualified) or continue to study intensive language for the duration of the semester, contingent on the express approval of their home institution.

University Studies Program (UGR)

Students in this program directly enroll at their selected School of the University of Granada in a course load equivalent to 30 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits (typically 5 classes). Students in the University Studies program also have the option to take a course offered by CASA Granada (contingent on minimal enrollments).
There is a wide array of courses available at this prestigious comprehensive research university. CASA Granada students may cross register and take 1-2 classes in one additional UGR School. For course listings, please visit the UGR’s web.
Note: Courses may be limited in space availability and/or may require prerequisites; therefore, students should compile a preliminary list of 8-10 courses per semester that can then be narrowed down to a final course load of 30 ECTS credits (generally 5 courses).

Translation Studies Program (TRAD)

Students directly enroll at the prestigious “Traductores” in five subjects for a total course load of 30 ECTS credits. Students in the Translation Studies program also have the option to take a course offered by CASA Granada (contingent on minimal enrollments) and/or may cross register and take 1-2 classes in one additional UGR School. For course listings, please visit the UGR’s web.
Please click here for a complete list of courses offered at the School of Translation and Interpreting.
Note: Courses may be limited in space availability and/or may require prerequisites; therefore, students should compile a preliminary list of 8-10 courses per semester that can then be narrowed down to a final course load of 30 ECTS credits (generally 5 courses).