Spanish language program.-Summer term

Spanish Summer Language Program 2008

Summer I	$ 1,165
Summer II	$ 1,165
Summer III	$ 2,193

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

Description:

This program is designed to meet the needs of students ranging from beginners with no prior Spanish training to the more advanced who wish to perfect their understanding of Spanish on the level of grammar, composition or conversation.

Our usual summer student body varies although the majority come to us from United States and the European Union. Places are limited so we encourage you to enroll well in advance.

Overview and Course Structure:

There are six general levels of total-immersion Spanish language classes: A1 and A2 (Elemental ESPA100 and ESPA101), B1(Basic ESPA 102-ESPA103), B2 (Intermediate ESPA104- ESPA105), C1 (Superior ESPA106 and ESPA107) and C2 (Advanced ESPA108 and ESPA109) plus 6 general levels of Spanish writing and conversation: A1 and A2(Elemental CES110- CES111), B1(Basic CES112-CES113), B2 (Intermediate CES114 and CES115), C1 (Superior CES116 and CES117) and C2 (Advanced CES118 and CES119). Each Spanish Summer Course is composed of a 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 summer is divided into 2 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 Summer 2008

Summer I: From June 2nd through June 27th ( 4 weeks program)

Summer II: From July 2nd through July 29th (4 weeks program)

Summer III: From June 2nd through July 29th (8 weeks program)

Summary of Contact Hours:

Each student, regardless of class level, receives:

· *- 20 contact hours per week. (total of 80 or 160 contact hours)

· *- 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.) — June and July.

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 2007

Program	Level test	Control test	Final test
Summer I	June 2nd		June 26th or 27th
Summer II	July 2nd		July 28th or 29th
Summer III	June 2nd	July 2nd	July 28th or 29th

Activities included

*- Visit to the town
*- Welcome reception
*- Free ticket to a local swimingpool
*- Flamenco show
*- A day visit to Seville, Cadiz, Granada or Cordoba
*- 1 excursion tot he closest becah in Marbella

*- All teachers have five-year degree in Spanish 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.

Additional Course Information:

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)