University of Malaga

University of Malaga
Cursos de Estudios Hispanicos
Spanish Language & Culture Studies
4 weeks – $1295 USD / Semester – $2595 USD

The Program

University of Malaga is a young and modern university with more than 40,000 students per year, including over 6000 foreign students. Starting back in the 1960′s, but with roots back to the 1850′s, the University was established as a full scale university. For more than 10 years, foreign students have come here to study various subjects, including Spanish Language and Culture.

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The Location

Malaga is one of eight provinces in Andalucia, Spain, and home to the famous holiday resorts of the Costa del Sol. This is the southernmost large city in Europe. It lies on the Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun) of the Mediterranean Sea, about 60 mi east of the Strait of Gibraltar and about 80 mi north of Africa. Málaga’s history spans about 2,700 years and is one of the oldest cities in the world.

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Courses

Spanish Language and Culture – 4 hrs per day, 20 hrs per wk. All levels offered. All students tested and placed according to level – 6 different levels. Official transcript issued by the University of Malaga.

Optional courses in Spanish Culture and Civilization are also available, but depends on the number of students interested and your Spanish level. Course list and availability provided upon your arrival and check-in.

All students take a final exam upon completion of their studies. Transcripts and Certificate of Completion is awarded by the University of Malaga to those Students who complete their term of study.

During the summer terms, 4 hours of Spanish classes are provided. There are also extra curricular courses in: Spanish Dance / Spanish Guitar / Ceramics / Wind surfing / Sailing / Diving / Volleyball / Swimming. 3 hrs of language, plus an additional course. Additional courses may include: Conversation, Spanish Culture & Civilisation, Business Spanish, Spanish Language through Art, Spanish Language through Literature, Spanish Language through Cinema.

Beginners Level: For those students who have little or no knowledge of the Spanish language and wish to acquire the basics in order to be able to understand and communicate on a simple level. Students are taught to read and produce simple texts, letters, and to understand short descriptions and texts. Basic daily conversation Spanish.

Intermediate Level: Aimed at students who are already familiar with Spanish and wish to consolidate their basic knowledge and improve spoken and written skills. Enable students to participate in conversations and debates, intervene in discussions relevant to daily life. Students are taught how to understand newspaper and press reports and narrative texts. Enhance comprehension ability.

Advanced Level: For students capable of expressing themselves and understanding standard Spanish. Building on their knowledge, gaining confidence in expression, and reaching higher standards of fluency. Students are taught strategies and communication skills in written and spoken Spanish, enabling them to express themselves in public, understand complicated scripts and elaborate reports.

Superior Level: This is the highest level for students with an advanced level in Spanish, and wish to perfect and specialize their skills. Gives students the capacity to communicate fluently, conduct speeches, and be able to grasp the message implicit in technical debates and programs. Students are taught to recognize hidden messages and connotations in texts to understand contemporary scripts, as well as to write fluent texts, using creative Spanish at the highest standard.

SPANISH 101 / 102
Location: University of Malaga (Spain)
Class Hours: 4 hours per day
Sessions: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer

Beginner students take this course. Basic rules of grammar, vocabulary and phonetics. Focus is on conversational skills, writing, and reading comprehension. Students learn the daily life necessities, as well as expressing emotions and how to communicate opinions and using the correct language in social settings. Grammar sessions will include the alphabet, pronounciation, use of conjugation of basic verb tenses (indicative, subjunctive, and imperative), differences between the ser, estar and haber, reflexive and possessive pronouns, and compound sentences. Spanish culture is also introduced, covering topics of daily life including political and social.

SPANISH 201/202
Location: University of Malaga (Spain)
Class Hours; 4 hours per day.
Sessions: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.

This is the major language program for intermediate students. More advanced grammar, vocabulary, written composition, reading skills, and oral expression. Students learn how to support their opinions, give instructions and ask questions, express more complex feelings, as well as joining a conversation without preparation. Irregular present tense verbs, indefinite and pluperfect indicative verbs, conjugation of the past perfect, imperfect, prepositions, and continuing features of ser and estar. Spanish cultural aspects will include introduction to customs, poitics, and economic issues.

SPANISH 301/302
Location: University of Malaga (Spain)
Class Hours: 4 hours per day.
Sessions: Fall Winter, Spring, and Summer.

This course is the core language program for advanced level students. Improving oral fluency and written composition skills is ther major emphasis. Students participate in class discussions, analyze text, and engage in a more complex study of the Spanish language. Increased vocabulary, presenting arguments, properly using usted and tu, express their feelings better, select relevant materials from texts,are all covered in this course for advanced students. Grammar component includes sentence formation, complex verb forms, passive voice, uses of subjunctive versus indicative, uses of se, commonly used suffixes and prefixes, and style delopment. Spanish cultural aspect inlcudes Spanish and Latin American history, as well as Spanish values and way of life.

SPANISH 401/402
Location: University of Malaga (Spain)
Class Hours: 4 hours per day.
Sessions: Fall, Winter, Spring. and Summer.

Superior level students are in this class. Mastering the more subtle aspects of Spanish, grammatical and phonetic. Class discussions, debates and written essays help students express complex ideas more confidently. Understanding Spanish spoken at a rapid pace, and using Spanish in more formal settings is emphasized. Perfect pronounciation, punctuation, distinction of verbs forms, Spanish command forms, and aspects of adjective placement are covered. Cultural part includes Spanish history, literature, art, and cinema.

SPANISH BUSINESS 320 (Elective)
Location: University of Malaga (Spain)
Sessions: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.

Focus of this course is on Spanish business terminology and other vocabulary often used in business communications. Developing students oral and written skills for business situations. Introducing the cultural differences that influence how business is done in Spain. Overall, the course prepares students with the practical skills needed to interact in the Spanish -speaking business world.

SPANISH CULTURE & CIVILISATION 320
Location: University of Malaga (Spain)
Sessions: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer

The course is an overall review of Spanish history and culture. Focus is on the Spanish historical and cultural legacy, as well as the development of modern Spain. By reviewing significant events in history, politics, and it’s most representive works of art, literature, and architecture, students will develop a general understanding of Spanish civilisation.

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Academic Credit

Courses are 20 hrs per week, 4 hrs per day. Taught by university faculty. Transcript issued by University of Malaga. Students usually earn 3 – 4 credits per month (Summer / Intensive Courses), and 12 – 17 credits per Semester.

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Financial Aid

E-mail consortium agreement to CSA. See the Financial Aid section in the “Resources” section.

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Activities

Excursions are arranged there and are optional. You obtain schedule upon arrival check-in. Cost small fee to participate, depending on excursion.

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Housing

Students stay in student type flats, or in Spanish host families.

Single room (with shared bathroom / kitchen) – costs about $550 USD per 4 weeks.

Extra week about $140 USD per week.

Double room (with shared bathroom / kitchen) – costs about $450 USD per 4 weeks.

Extra week about $90 USD per week.

Host Family housing (including 2 meals daily), will cost about $950 USD per 4 weeks.

Extra week about $250 USD per week. Minimum 4 weeks stay for host families. Host family is usually elderly people with no kids living at home.

* You can arrange own housing if you prefer. CSA will include housing website links with confirmations.

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Dates and Fees

SPRING SEMESTER 2013

February 1st – May 21st, 2013

4 hrs of class per day

$2595 USD

SUMMER SESSIONS 2013

June 3rd – 28th, 2013	4 weeks (4 hrs per day)	$1295 USD
July 1st – 26th, 2013	4 weeks (4 hrs per day)	$1295 USD
August 1st – 30th, 2013	4 weeks (4 hrs per day)	$1295 USD
September 2nd – 30th, 2013	4 weeks (4 hrs per day)	$1295 USD

* Can combine summer sessions to stay 6 wks, 12 wks, or 16 wks

* Similar Dates in 2014

FALL SEMESTER 2013

Oct 1st, 2013 – Jan 27th, 2014

4 hrs of class per day

$2595 USD

ACADEMIC YEAR 2013 / 2014

Oct 1st, 2013 – May 22nd, 2014

4 hrs of class per day

$4295 USD

SPRING SEMESTER 2014

Feb 3rd – May 22nd, 2014

4 hrs of class per day

$2695 USD

*Similar dates in 2014 / 2015

Easter (Semana Santa) Holiday: March 25th – April 1st, 2013
Christmas – New Year Holiday: December 23rd, 2013 – January 6th, 2014
Easter (Semana Santa) Holiday: April 14th – 21st, 2014

Arrive 1 – 3 days prior to starting date to begin housing.

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Requirements

Minimum age is 16. Visa required for Semester and Academic Year.

Passport required. Visa not required for stays up to 3 months. Students may need to show confirmation of “school enrollment” upon entry. CSA will provide the “letter of confirmation” which is used to apply for a Visa to stay more than 3 months. Contact the nearest Spanish Consulate for Visa information and application forms.

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Arrivals

A few days prior to get settled.

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