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"The structure of the program is perfect, it offers students enough time in the classroom to learn about the country, its culture and language." Laura Cohen
Susquehanna University
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CC-CS Program Models
All CC-CS Programs follow the Immersion Model, which focuses upon three important tenets of the CC-CS philosophy:
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Cultural Guidance
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Direct Immersion
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Enhanced Immersion.
Cultural Guidance: CC-CS believes
that striving to gain a sophisticated understanding of the culture is an
essential part of studying abroad. Through the CC-CS-designed
cross-cultural reflection course, intense language preparation, and the
strong presence of the Resident Director, students have the resources
and educational structure to ask questions about the cultural realities
and thus reach a higher understanding.
Direct Immersion: The structure
of all CC-CS programs are specifically-designed to immerse students in direct interaction with
the local culture. Through classes with native professors, cultural
excursions, local speaking partners, and homestays, all students find
themselves immersed while going through their daily routine.
Enhanced Immersion: CC-CS strongly encourages
students to enhance their immersion experience through additional immersion
options. These include enrolling in a more advanced program by taking
courses alongside local students and participating in experiential
learning opportunities, such as internships, service learning projects,
volunteer work, and joining local clubs and organizations.
From this essential immersion model, CC-CS programs break down into three program models: Independent Programming, Guided Direct Enrollment, and Semi-Integrated.
All models reflect a commitment to the individual student's academic
needs and cultural experience, while providing a broad range of courses.
INDEPENDENT PROGRAMMING
CC-CS has been an independent educational institution in Seville since 1969. The Advanced Spanish Studies program in Seville, Spain continues to follow this tradition. Students benefit from:
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Student-centered curriculum in a wide range of disciplines, specially designed by CC-CS professors
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Flexibility to adjust curriculum continuously in response to evolving student and institutional needs
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One-on-one interaction and direct attention from dedicated professors
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Faculty office hours
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Interaction with sevillanos through local speaking partners, internships, and monthly fiestas with Spanish students
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On-Site Resident Director, Housing Coordinator, Computer Technician, and Activities Coordinator
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The Center's long history of teaching Spanish studies and its many memberships and certifications of quality
SEMI-INTEGRATED
All of our program locations offer
a Semi-Integrated Program. This program model offers students the "best
of all worlds" by providing courses specially-designed for students
studying abroad and exposure of full integration in a local university
setting. Students take the majority of their courses with other CC-CS
students and other international students, but enroll in one or two
courses at the local university, alongside local students. Students
benefit from:
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Both a student-centered curriculum for the student studying abroad and a wide range of host-institution courses
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Access to resources and facilities of host institution
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One-on-one interaction and direct attention from dedicated professors
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Daily interaction with local students
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CC-CS-designed/approved culture courses and activities
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On-site Resident Director and support staff
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Cooperative relationship between CC-CS Resident Director and host institution
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Individual academic counseling and support
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Support in easing cultural transitions
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GUIDED DIRECT ENROLLMENT
The Integrated programs in Alicante, Spain, Córdoba, Argentina, and Seville, Spain follow the
Guided Direct Enrollment model. In these programs, CC-CS works in
cooperation with local host institutions to provide students with all of
the advantages of direct enrollment, while providing additional
support to further the individual student's academic and cultural
development. Students benefit from:
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Wide range of host-institution courses
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Access to resources and facilities of host institution
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Daily interaction with local students
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CC-CS-designed/approved culture courses and activities
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On-site Resident Director and support staff
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Cooperative relationship between CC-CS Resident Director and host institution
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Individual academic counseling and support
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Support in easing cultural transitions
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