Language of instruction
All courses are taught in Spanish regardless of your academic program. The only exception is the section of the mandatory Al-Andalus Seminar (specifically for students with lower levels of Spanish proficiency) which is taught in English.
While there is no language requirement for acceptance into the overall CASA Granada program, admittance to the intermediate and advanced level academic programs will require specific levels, which are determined by a mandatory online placement test taken prior to the start of the program.
You may also choose to take coursework in another non-English language (Arabic, Chinese, German, etc.) within your selected academic program.*
*For students in the Intensive Spanish Language Program, other foreign language studies would take place in addition to their normal full course load.
COURSEWORK
All programs begin with an intensive language course (which varies in length, contact hours and credits, according to the semester and your academic program) and with an introductory course on the region of Al-Andalus (taught in English & Spanish), worth 2 ECTS credits.
During the first weeks of the program, you will have the opportunity to learn about the long history and the rich cultures of the Al-Andalus region. Guided by two passionate and fun-loving teachers, you will walk through the narrow, cobbled streets and visit the most important historical monuments in the magnificent cities of Córdoba, Sevilla and Granada. This is the only course that is taught partially in English, specifically to accommodate students with lower levels of Spanish at the outset of the program.
Afterwards, you will be enrolled in the appropriate academic program based on your specific level of Spanish as determined by the CLM, and, if applicable, your preferred program model:
INTENSIVE SPANISH LANGUAGE (beginner to intermediate levels)
Taught at the CLM, students in this program take 20 hours of Spanish language instruction per week in small classrooms of 10-15 students. Participants can expect to progress through approximately 3-4 language levels over the course of the semester. More information can be found on the CLM website.
SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (intermediate to advanced levels)
Taught at the CLM, students in this program take all classes entirely in Spanish. Students are required to take Speaking and Writing Skills and Spanish Grammar as part of their 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.). Students in Level 6 also have the option to take the CASA course offered that semester (contingent on minimum enrollments). A complete list of courses and course descriptions can be found on the CLM website.
HISPANIC STUDIES (advanced)
Taught at the CLM, students in this program take all classes entirely in Spanish. 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 courses and course descriptions can be found on the CLM website.
HISPANIC STUDIES HYBRID PROGRAM (advanced)
Students enrolled in the Hispanic Studies program have the option to take 1-2 courses at a School of the University of Granada and/or to take a course offered by CASA Granada (contingent on minimal enrollments).
UNIVERSITY STUDIES (highly advanced)
Students in this program directly enroll at their selected school or ‘facultad’ at the UGR in a course load equivalent to 30 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits (typically 5 classes). University Studies students may cross register and take 1-2 classes in additional UGR Schools. You 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. Please see a sample of available courses below.
TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING (highly advanced to fluent)
Students in this program directly enroll at the prestigious “Traductores” School at the UGR in a course load equivalent to 30 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits (typically 5 classes). Translation Studies students may cross register and take 1-2 classes in additional UGR Schools. You also have the option to take a course offered by CASA Granada (contingent on minimal enrollments). Please see a sample of available courses in the catalog below.
CASA GRANADA
Your anticipated program and a back-up program should be approved by your home school prior to committing to CASA Granada.
| Total European credits for the semester will vary based on whether you study abroad in the Fall or Spring and according to the options you select within your academic program. | Academic Program | Course Combinations | Total Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive Spanish Language (CILE) | Al-Andalus + Intensive Language + optional additional foreign language course | 30-34.5 ECTS | ||
| Spanish Language & Culture (CLCE) | Al-Andalus + Intensive Language + 5 CLCE courses + optional CASA course (for students in levels 6+) | 30-34.5 ECTS | ||
| Hispanic Studies (CEH) | Al-Andalus + Intensive Language + 4-5 CEH courses + optional CASA course | 29-34 ECTS | ||
| Hispanic Studies Hybrid (CEH + UGR) | Al-Andalus + Intensive Language + 3-4 CEH courses + 1-2 UGR courses + optional CASA course | 30.5-37 ECTS | ||
| University Studies (UGR) | Al-Andalus + Intensive Language + 4-5 UGR courses + optional CASA course | 34-36.5 ECTS | ||
| Translation Studies (TRAD) | Al-Andalus + Intensive Language + 4-5 UGR courses + optional CASA course | 34-36.5 ECTS |
