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semester) and in January (spring semester). During the afternoon you will have visits, practical
exercises and cultural integration opportunities. The classes are small and intimate and are
designed to promote active discussion and one-on-one contact with the professor.
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REGULAR SESSION
After the intensive session you begin your regular semester classes. Based on the results of the
online language placement test and performance in the intensive Spanish session, you may be
required to take an additional language course during the semester; Advanced Spanish Business
Writing covers business concepts, expression, and important vocabulary relevant to the business
content courses offered.
We highly recommend that all Business and Society students take a language course throughout
the semester. The language mistakes you make after the intensive session will not be corrected
by business professors. Their job is to teach the subject at hand, not correct your Spanish.
Remember! What’s most important is your language level when you finish the program, not when
you start it.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BUSINESS AND SOCIETY, LIBERAL ARTS,
AND UNIVERSITY CLASSES?
Business and Society participants may enroll in four types of classes: Business and Society
courses (SEBS), CIEE Liberal Arts courses (CSCS), Cursos para Extranjeros classes and regular
university business courses at the Universidad de Sevilla or the Universidad Pablo de Olavide.
Below is information about basic differences in these classes. Please discuss with Resident Staff
which classes would best fit your academic objectives for your semester abroad.
• Business and Society courses (SEBS) represent the core course offering of the Business and
Society program. Students choose from a wide selection of courses, most of which have been
pre-approved by many U.S. universities. All business courses are at the School of Business
of the Universidad de Sevilla taught by university professors in Spanish. You must take a minimum
of two SEBS classes.
• Liberal Arts courses (CSCS) offered by CIEE cover a number of subjects including language,
literature, art, and history. CIEE courses allow business majors with a Spanish minor or Spanish
majors with a business minor satisfy their Spanish language requirements.
Please see the LA section of this handbook for details on Cursos para Extranjeros classes at
the Universidad de Sevilla
• Regular university courses are a wonderful opportunity for students to further integrate into
the local academic community. Students may request personal tutors to help them keep up
with the work related to these classes. If you are interested in taking a regular university class,
check the list of recommended classes with Resident Staff.
NOTE: Students taking regular university classes may be able to take their final exams before the
Christmas break in December for Fall and by late May for the Spring semester. However, students
may opt to stay in Seville to take final exams in January for the fall semester and in June for
spring, even though some university professors may allow early exams. Students are not charged
for housing for this extra month. Students may take courses either at the Universidad de Sevilla’s
School of Business or at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide. Enrollment in these classes must
be completed upon arrival. For more information about direct registration, please consult the
Advanced Liberal Arts and Direct Registration sections of this handbook.
COMPANY VISITS
Students enrolled in SEBS courses will attend company visits organized by business professors
and CIEE on several Fridays throughout the semester. These required visits will be linked
to themes developed in class. Students are required to attend these visits. Dates will be given
during the first week of the regular session. You should not make any travel plans on Fridays until
you know the scheduled dates.