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Students are assigned one of the intensive classes below based upon results of the OLPT.
• Intensive Advanced Spanish Grammar
This is a specially designed grammar class for students studying abroad. It introduces students
to life in Spain through exercises and work in grammar, conversation, reading, and writing.
This class is highly recommended for students who want to improve their Spanish language
skills and to review specific grammar points in Spanish. The class is divided into several levels,
depending upon the results of the OLPT. Classes are small and contact with the professor is
intense and stimulating. Students have commented that this class provided them with a solid
preparation to take classes in their majors (such as business, history, international relations) in
Spanish during the regular university session.
• Cultural History of Spain
This class studies Spanish history within the context of Seville and meets in a lecture format
every morning for about two hours. In the afternoon, students enjoy visits to historical sites
in Seville, designed to complement class lectures. Students with excellent Spanish language
skills as well as a solid background in European/Spanish history will perform well in this fastpaced,
rigorous class.
REGULAR UNIVERSITY SESSION
The regular university session is at least twelve weeks long. It begins in late September for the fall
and early February for the spring. All students receive personalized recommendations for content and
language study during this session. You should take classes which count towards fulfilling graduation
degree requirements and which help fulfill your academic objectives for studying abroad. If you are in
Seville to improve language skills, please take classes in Spanish language. This is very important.
Some students in Liberal Arts are required to continue with the Spanish writing class, even if they
don’t receive credit from their home university. This class serves as a valuable linguistic support
for you to perform well in your content classes. You may take a total of five classes during the
regular session if desired.
Students take a minimum of four classes during the regular university session.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
If you would like to receive academic credit for community volunteer work, then consider taking
Social Justice and Community Service Practicum. This class provides community-based learning
opportunities in a cross-cultural setting. By participating actively in the local community, you will
begin to develop a deeper sense of international civic responsibility.
INTEREST GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES
The Liberal Arts program is committed to providing personalized attention to all students and the
ability to integrate into local sevillano society through participation in interest groups. As there is not
a tradition of clubs in the Spanish university system, CIEE organizes several groups for Spanish and
American students to participate together. The purpose of these groups is to allow you to participate
in activities related to an area you are interested in and to facilitate meeting more Spaniards.
Participation in the groups is optional but highly recommended. You may join only one group and
we request that you not move among groups during the semester. Remember, the purpose of the
group is to provide you with a small, cohesive setting for interaction, cultural learning, language
acquisition, and integration into the local society.
Here is a list of possible groups for the 2009-10 academic year. Each group has a leader who is
responsible for organizing the activities of the group and meeting with you during office hours.
Check out the information in your orientation packet for specific details.
• Politics and Society in Contemporary Spain
• Theatre, Dance and Music
• Humanitarian Issues
• Spain and its Neighbors
• Communications in Spain