PIEE

Course Fees

$ 4,794

Fees include tuition and lodging in Spanish host families, single room, 2 meals/day.
For different lodging options, ask for prices.

Description:
This total immersion program is designed to help students achieve rapid advancements in Spanish grammar, conversation and writing.
Small classes (fewer than 11 students), qualified professors and a flexible course structure and methodology allows students to learn at their own pace

Overview and Course Structure:
There are six general levels of total-immersion Spanish language classes: A1 (Elemental ESPA100) A2 (Elemental ESPA101) and A2 (Basic ESPA102l), B1(Basic ESPA103), B2 (Intermediate ESPA104 and ESPA105), C1 (Superior ESPA106 and ESPA107) and C2 (Advanced ESPA108 and ESPA109) plus 6 general levels of Spanish writing and conversation: A1 (Elemental CES110), A2 (Elemental CES111), A2 (Basic CES112), B1(Basic CES113), B2 (Intermediate CES114 and CES115), C1 (Superior CES116 and CES117) and C2 (Advanced CES118 and CES119). The Fall term is composed of a Spanish Grammar Language course and a Writing and conversation Course. This benefits the students by providing them with the most appropriate instruction for their learning needs.
As students encounter new objectives, they may master the material at different paces. For this reason, the term is divided into 4 monthly segments, and students are evaluated at the end of each segment. At this time students may be promoted to a higher level. Occasionally, students with a firm understanding of Spanish grammar may have trouble communicating verbally. The design of the program permits us to accommodate such learning disparities to the benefit of both students and instructors.
While such individualization allows students to optimize their learning experience, it also means that students should be evaluated individually at their home institutions in order to receive proper credit for the course. Note that regardless of class level, eighty percent class attendence and a passing exam score are required to receive course credit

Dates Fall Term 2010
From September 1st through December 17th
Free days: Sept 4th, Oct 1st,2nd, 12th, Nov 30th,Dec 8th

Summary of Contact Hours:
Each student, regardless of class level, receives:
- 25 contact hours per week. (september 20 h./week)
- Daily homework assignments.

Percentage Summary of Contact Hours by Level:
Students attending the course receive the following breakdown of course content: (see course description for grammar objectives and course syllabus)
Grammar 50 %
Writing 25%
Conversation/Culture 25%

Daily Class Schedule:
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.) ----- September
9:00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.) ----- October through December

Class material:
Class material will include grammar text books, videos, articles and other photocopies, and reference materials for communicative content and oral comprehension.

Grading:
Grading policy will follow this format. TOTAL GRADE 100 %
Attendance 10 %
Participation 20 %
Grammar test 40 %
Oral test 30 %
MINIMUM GRADE TO PASS TEST 50 %

Exam dates 2010

Program	Level test	Control test	Final Test
Fall	Sep 1st	Oct 1st Nov 1st Dec 1st	Dec 17th

Additional Course Information:
*- All teachers have five-year degrees in Philology and previous teaching experience.
*- All teachers are native Spanish speakers and were selected and approved by the University of Málaga in Málaga.
*- All classes are "total-immersion" with individual tutorial assistance available when necessary.
*- Attendance at 80 % of class periods will be an indispensable requirement in order to be allowed to take the final exam and receive course credit.
*- All absences must be justified.
*- In class, active participation will be required on the part of the student. Repeated tardiness or disruptive behavior in class may result in the student-s expulsion from the course.

Syllabus by level

Espa 100 (Beginner level A1)
Espa 101 (Beginner+ level A2)
Espa 102 (Basic level B1)
Espa 103 (Basic+ level B1)
Espa 104 (Intermediate level B2)
Espa 105 (Intermediate+ level B2)
Espa 106 (Superior level C1)
Espa 107 (Superior+ Level C1)
Espa 108 (Advanced level C2)
Espa 109 (Advanced+ level C2)