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Semi-Integrated
Spanish Studies with Local Students - Alicante, Spain |
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 Designed for the advanced student that has completed one semester of advanced college Spanish. Through this unique program, you benefit from the best combination of cultural preparation, specially designed courses, and guided direct enrollment at the Universidad de Alicante (UA), according to your preparation and academic goals.
Students opting to take this course of study attend both language and culture classes alongside other international students, for whom Spanish is not their first language, and integrated classes alongside Spanish students through UA's regular course offerings. Integrated courses are available in many disciplines, including humanities, science and technology, social science and justice, health science, and education.
CC-CS students in this program also benefit from a unique culture course taught by the Resident Director called Social Realities of Spain. This course allows you to synthesize your immersion experience from understanding daily life in the homestay to the historic and sociological foundations of Spain's current social reality.
Program Information:
- Program dedication to academic excellence
- Fall, Spring, or Academic Year Terms
- U.S.-compatible curriculum
- Classes at Universidad de Alicante
- All courses taught in Spanish
- Intercambios with native speakers
- 14-18 credits per semester*
- Prerequisite: One semester of advanced college Spanish or the equivalent
- Minimum 3.0 in overall GPA and in Spanish coursework required; exceptions may be made with strong recommendations from faculty
*Advanced students may take additional credits with prior approval from their advisor and the Resident Director. |
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE |
The semester begins with an Intensive Language Period. During this time you will study alongside students from the member nations of the European Union and other countries as well. You will enter language courses designed to correspond with the Common European Frame of Reference (CEF), which defines language and cultural competencies across the continent.
During the Continuation Period, you enroll in at least one Language Course, up to one Language & Culture Course, and one to two Integrated Courses at Universidad de Alicante. Throughout the semester, you also enroll in Social Realities of Spain, which is specially-designed for CC-CS students.
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FIRST 4 WEEKS |
REMAINDER OF SEMESTER |
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Intensive Period:
4-5 credit intensive language course
(1 language course, 4 cr)
(1 optional complementary course, 1 cr) |
Continuation Period:
7-11 credit course load
-1 language course (4 cr)
-up to 1 Language & Culture Course (0-3 cr)
-1-2 Integrated Courses (3-7 cr) |
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ENTIRE SEMESTER |
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Culture Course:
3 credit cultural reflection course
Throughout your first semester, you are required to take Social Realities of Spain, instructed by the CC-CS Resident Director |
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COURSES
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Intensive Period |
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SPRING |
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INTENSIVE LANGUAGE COURSES
(required course: select one*) |
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OPTIONAL COMPLEMENTARY COURSES
(optional courses during the Intensive Period) |
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CULTURE COURSE
(required course: choose one according to your language level) |
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*Please note that prior to your arrival in Alicante, you must take an online examination designed and administered by UA. Your initial course assignment for the intensive language period will be based upon your performance on this examination. Once in Alicante, there will be an add/drop period. Depending on your classroom performance during that period, you may be advised to change your level. However, UA will not allow you to enroll in a course that exceeds your level of preparation. |
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Continuation Period |
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FALL |
SPRING |
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LANGUAGE
(required course:
select one)
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HIGH ADVANCED SPANISH I/II |
HIGH ADVANCED SPANISH I/II |
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LANGUAGE & CULTURE COURSES
(select up to one) |
SPAN 320UA
INTRO TO SPANISH CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE |
SPAN 320UA
INTRO TO SPANISH CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE |
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
(optional) |
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SVL 490UA
SERVICE LEARNING |
SVL 490UA
SERVICE LEARNING |
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INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT |
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"LIVING THE CULTURE" COURSES
(optional-graded pass/fail) |
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Continuation Period |
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Integrated Courses at Universidad de Alicante
As a modern and growing university, Universidad de Alicante offers students many a broad spectrum of courses and disciplines (see UA's list of centers and departments). CC-CS students are placed in courses based upon their educational goals and their language ability.
Before leaving for Spain, students in the Semi-Integrated Studies program should have two to four possible approved UA courses to provide you with flexibility when finalizing your course schedule on-site in Alicante. The majority of content courses at UA meet 45, 60, or 75 contact hours per semester and equal 3, 4, or 5 course credits respectively.
At the end of the Intensive Period, you will meet with the Resident Director and professors to choose your final course schedule.
Because there is a wide range of courses available, CC-CS has prepared the following navigation guide and recommended courses, to help you plan your integrated courses:
You may search the UA Website for additional disciplines and course options. Enrollment in UA courses depends upon Spanish language level. If you would like to preregister for a course outside of the recommended courses, please contact CC-CS.
Please note: The academic calendar of Universidad de Alicante causes a delay at the end of the semester in issuing your transcript. |
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256-1968
info[at]spanishstudies.org
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