University of Puget Sound

Granada, Spain 1998

Home to the renowned palaces and gardens of the Alhambra, Granada is situated in close proximity to both the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. A city with a long history of cultural and religious diversity, Granada has much to offer students of the arts and humanities.

The University of Granada, founded in 1531, hosts ILACA students at its Centro de Lenguas Modernas (CLM), located in the heart of the city in the recently restored palace of Santa Cruz

Academic Program

Students who have at least an advanced intermediate level of Spanish should be able to pass the compulsory placement test and enroll in the Hispanic Studies Courses (advanced-intermediate) or Specific Spanish Studies (intermediate). Students select from a variety of courses in art history, language, culture, politics, geography, history and literature. CLM is fully equipped with modern audiovisual aids and a mixed media library.

The compulsory placement test is given at CLM in Granada shortly after the program starts. The test determines the course level in which you can enroll. Program fees are based on tuition for intermediate and advanced levels. If a student places into Intensive Spanish (elementary level), a supplemental fee will be charged to cover the additional tuition.

Excursions

Students have a group excursion the week before classes begin to explore the art, history and the excitement of Madrid and the surrounding cities of cultural importance. There will also be periodic excursions throughout the semester to take advantage of the history and culture of the region. Excursions are designed to complement and enhance your academic studies and provide a greater understanding of the Spanish culture.

Faculty Director

The faculty director is Maria Lacabe from Pacific Lutheran University. Born and raised in Spain as well as having lived in the U.S. for many years, Dr. Lacabe is in an excellent position to interpret the culture and manners of Spain for participants. She will lead excursions and is available to help students with their academic and personal concerns

CLM's courses are taught in Spanish by the faculty and specialist lecturers of the University of Granada. They are experienced in teaching foreign students Spanish language and culture.

Site Director

Mark Bennett has studied and lived in Granada since 1985. After graduating magna cum laude from University of Leeds, he returned to Granada to be Director of Studies at the Oxford House. He administers the program in Granada and with the visiting NW professor assists students with academic and personal matters. He also arranges the homestays and is the liaison with the University of Granada.

Housing and Meals

Students are lodged with host families who provide three meals a day, bedding and linen as well as an opportunity to extend Spanish speaking outside the classroom.

January Intensive Spanish

For those students wishing to improve their Spanish comprehension and speaking skills before starting the program, CLM offers a four-week intensive Spanish course. AHA can arrange your extra lodging and provide information about the fees and enrollment for this month-long course.

Costs

Program costs are available at the study abroad office of your home campus. They include tuition and fees, books, homestays and meals, program related excursions, orientation, medical insurance, student identity card and program administration. Costs not included are airfare, personal expenses

Application

Applications are available in your study abroad office and are due by October 1, 1997

Courses Offered: Spring 1998

University of Granada
Centro de Lenguas Modernas
Hispanic Studies Courses

Art History

Spanish Art (Ancient and Medieval)

Spanish Art (Modern and Contemporary)

Language

Basic Aspects of Spanish Grammar

Speaking and Writing Skills (Theory and Practice)

English-Spanish Translation

Varieties of Spanish

Culture

Spanish Culture and Civilization

Islamic Culture in Spain

Politics

Socio-political Structure in Contemporary Spain

Spanish Contemporary Economics

Geography

Regional Geography of Spain

General Geography of Spain

History

Spanish History (Contemporary Age)

Spanish History (Modern Age)

Spanish History (from Franco to the present day)

History of America (Contemporary)

Literature

Spanish Literature (Renaissance and Baroque)

Spanish Literature (Romanticism and the 20th Century)

Contemporary Spanish and Hispano-American Poetry

 

*Students should get approval through their study abroad office before course registration.

1988 Calendar

Arrival in Madrid Feb. 4

Group Excursion and Orientation Feb. 4-17

Spanish Placement Test, Granada Feb. 18

Classes begin Feb. 23

Easter Holidays April 4-12

Exam Week May 26-29

Last day of Program May 29

ILACA

ILACA is a consortium of liberal arts colleges initiated by the common desire to expand study abroad opportunities for the students. Because of the complexity derived from five member colleges and three different European sites, ILACA contracts with American Heritage Association to provide for the logistical support and administration of its programs. The relationship between ILACA and AHA has achieved long-standing tradition.

American Heritage Association

American Heritage Association is a private not-for-profit organization specializing in intercultural experiential education. AHA provides personal and educational opportunities for people from the United States and many other nations of the world through programs that encourage an understanding and appreciation of one's own heritage and culture and the heritage and culture of others. Founded in 1957, AHA is based in Portland, Oregon with administrative offices and staff at all program sites.

 

Granada, Spain Spring 1998

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