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 Students generally opt to enroll in integrated courses for two reasons:
- Integrated courses are a great way to experience the Spanish-student lifestyle and meet local Spanish students.
- Universidad de Sevilla offers a wide range of courses fifteen schools, or facultades. If you have the Spanish ability and want to take coursework that is not offered by the Center, enrolling in courses at the university is a great way to expand the academic-range of your study abroad experience.
However, taking courses at the local universities does raise some challenges. These courses generally follow a European-lecture model, which is often very different from the interactive classrooms U.S. and Canadian students are used to. This means that there is not a lot of discussion in the classroom and the bulk of your grade is determined by performance on a few tests or papers.
To help you meet these challenges, all CC-CS students begin with an Intensive Language Period, taught at the Center by native Spanish professors. This period is invaluable to helping you gain the skills necessary to perform in this independent-learning environment. Plus, the Center in Seville has the resources to help you find tutors and academic help as you need it.
CC-CS Programs that Offer Integrated Courses:
If you have completed one semester of advanced college Spanish, or the equivalent, and want to enroll in courses at Universidad de Sevilla, you should enroll in one of the following programs:
- Semi-Integrated Spanish Studies with Local Students: In this program option, you take your core courses at the Center and enroll in 1-3 courses at Universidad de Sevilla, alongside Spanish students. This program option is ideal if you want a "taste" of the Spanish student experience, but still want to enroll in courses that are designed specifically for students studying abroad in Spain.
- Integrated Spanish Studies with Local Students: In this program option, you take the majority of your courses at Universidad de Sevilla, but still benefit from language preparation and the guidance and support offered by the Center.
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