Center Courses
Each semester CASA Sevilla offers its signature Pro Seminar “Más allá de los estereotipos: Encuentros con la historia, sociedad, lengua y cultura de Sevilla", and two courses taught by local faculty using the CASA Sevilla method that emphasizes active learning and local engagement.
CASA Sevilla Courses in the Fall:
- Pro Seminar “Más allá de los estereotipos: Encuentros con la historia, sociedad, lengua y cultura de Sevilla” (mandatory). The course starts before classes begin at the Universidad de Sevilla and continues throughout the semester. It involves intensive study of Spanish history, culture, society, and language, and aims to reinforce your linguistic skills, facilitate your cultural adaptation, and prepare you for classes at the local university. During the course, you actively participate in classes as well as a community organization of your choice (see below) take part in field trips and cultural activities, attend weekly intercultural mentoring sessions, and reflect on your experiences in a personal blog. At the end of the semester, you summarize your learning goals and achievements in an individual research project.
- Historia de España actual. The main goal of this course is for you to understand contemporary Spain and, at the end of the semester, give an opinion in a critical, reasonable, and objective way about the Spanish current context. This implies understanding the difficulty of Spanish history in finding a definitive path towards modernization in every aspect.
- Antropología de la salud y los cuidados en España. The course analyses the historical configuration of the Spanish health system in relation to the socioeconomic, political, and ideological transformations of the country. During the course, you are able to observe these issues directly through community engagement in local organizations and through visits in which you interact with members of the local society.
CASA Sevilla Courses in the Spring:
- Pro Seminar “Más allá de los estereotipos: Encuentros con la historia, sociedad, lengua y cultura de Sevilla” (mandatory). See description above.
- Historia de España actual. See description above.
- La inmigración en la España actual desde una perspectiva política, legal y social. This course analyses the characteristics of migratory movements and their impact on Spain and the European Union, from a political, legal, and social perspective. At the end of the course, you will be able to understand the main challenges Spain and the European Union face in this matter, and draw a comparison with similar issues in the United States.
Pro Seminar Placement: Service-Learning
As part of the Pro Seminar, you participate in community service activities during your time in Seville. You must spend 2 hours a week with a community organization and have various opportunities to reflect and share what you learn. CASA Sevilla program staff work together with you and community partners to identify a mutually beneficial placement. These experiences can help you gain valuable insight into the understanding of local society and culture, while also contributing to your personal and professional growth.
Community organizations vary, but have included social service agencies, urban garden, local radio station, and bilingual education. .jpg "12.%20Additional%20Resources%20%282%29")
Please see the Co-Curricular Opportunities page for more information on optional opportunities that you can arrange to enhance your experience in Seville.
