PIEE

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 10 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 and A2 (Elemental ESPA100- ESPA101), B1(Basic ESPA 102-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 and A2(Elemental CES110 - CES111), B1 (Basic CES112 - CES113), B2 (Intermediate CES114 - CES115), C1 (Superior CES116 - CES117) and C2 (Advanced CES118 - CES119). The Spring 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.

Dates Spring Term 2010
From February 1st through May 14th
Free days: March 30th-31st, Apr 9th-10th, May 1st

- 25 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 %
Writing 25%
Conversation/Culture 25%

Daily Class Schedule:
9:00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.) - February through May

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 %

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 students 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)