PIEE

Course Fees

Course Fees	Spring $ 3,948
	Fall $ 3,948

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

Description:
The Spanish Culture and Civilization Program offers the possibility of getting to know certain aspects of Spanish culture while furthering your knowledge of the Spanish language. Through this program we offer, besides the grammar classes, a wide variety of subjects on Spanish culture that will compliment your program of studies in Spain.
The program is divided into 2 semesters. The minimum course period is 1 term. All of our teachers are licensed to teach culture and all have ample experience teaching Spanish to international students.

Overview and Course Structure:
The Culture and Civilization program is open to all students; however the structure and content of the course differ according to the student’s level of Spanish competency. For beginning and basic students (elemental and básico), the Culture and Civilization students programn offers language classes and an adapted culture program for their levels. For intermediate and advanced students, the Culture and Civilization Program offers an wide range of classes in literature, history, art, sociology and other aspects of Spanish culture.
The upper portion of the Program is divided into two class levels: intermediate and superior. These levels are only used for the grammar portion of the course as all students are taught the same cultural materials. Students start the course with a placement exam. Grammar and conversation continue throughout the rest of the term while students focus on their culture studies.
Each student should be evaluated individually to receive credit for the grammar portion of the course from his/her home institution. In addition, eighty percent class attendence and a passing final exam score are required to receive course credit.

Dates 2010
From February 1st through May 14th
From September 1st through December 17th

Summary of Contact Hours:
Each student, regardless of class level, receives: 20 contact hours per 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 %
Conversation/Culture 50%

Daily Class Schedule:
9:00 a.m. - 13.00 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
February through May & September 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 30 %
Grammar test 40 %
Oral test 20 %
Cultural subjects will have individual exams
MINIMUM GRADE TO PASS TEST 50 %

Exam dates 2010

Program	Level test		Final Test
Spring	Feb 1st		May 14th
Fall	Sep 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

Culture and Civilization Program