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Granada Program, Spain

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The Program

The program which is offered by Centro de Lenguas Modernas, a division of the University of Granada, is located in an attractive downtown building. All of the facilities of the University -- recreational, athletic, and academic -- are available to our students. Students from all over the world study in the Centro program and Spanish is therefore the common language. The program typically offers the following courses.

Courses

Fall Semester:

Gramática y Composición
Practice in writing expository and narrative themes with frequent short papers. Review of problematic grammatical topics and syntactical problems.

Historia de España I
A survey of Spanish history from its beginnings through Felipe II. Analysis of the traditions and changes that have shaped modern Spanish political institutions, economic systems, social structures and culture.

Historia del Arte Español I
A survey of the development of the art and architecture of Spain from prehistoric times through the 17th century. Emphasis on major artists, aesthetic ideas, and historic trends.

Panorama de la Literature Española I
Reading and analysis of representative major works of Spanish peninsular literature from the medieval period through the 17th century. Discussion of philosophical, political and social background of the historic periods studied.

Economía Española
Study of the principal theories and trends influencing the economic development of Spain during the 20th century. Discussion of the agricultural and industrial sectors, foreign trade, government regulation, impact of foreign investment, and Spain's entry into the European Community.

La Obra de García Lorca
Readings, discussion, and analysis of Garcia Lorca's poetry and theatre, including three plays and "Romancero gitano."

Sociología y Cultura de España
The course develops an awareness of current Spanish society through readings about and discussion of contemporary issues.

Cuento Español del Siglo Veinte
From the Generation of 98 to the present, based on readings, discussion, and analysis of short stories from the 20th century.

Traducción
Practice in translating literary, journalistic and technical texts from Spanish to English and English to Spanish.

Spring Semester:

Gramática y Composición
Practice in writing expository and narrative themes with frequent short papers. Review of problematic grammatical topics and syntactical problems.

Traducción
Practice in translating literary, journalistic and technical texts from Spanish to English and English to Spanish.

Panorama de la Literature Española II: Modern Period
Readings and analysis of representative major works of Spanish peninsular literature from the 19th century through the contemporary period. Discussion of the philosophic, political and social background of the periods studied.

Historia de España II
A survey of Spanish history from Felipe II to the present. Analysis of the traditions and changes that have shaped modern Spanish political institutions, economic systems, social structures and culture.

Sistemas Políticos Españoles
Analysis of Spanish political systems in the 20th century. Discussion of regionalism and ethnic nationalism and the response of the central government, including the Spanish Civil War, the Franco years, the transition to democracy, entry into the European Community.

Historia del Arte Español II
A survey of the development of the art and architecture of Spain from Goya to the present. Emphasis on major artists, aesthetic ideas, and historic trends.

Modernismo Literario
Study of the "Modernista" literary movement beginning in 1888.

Influencia de las Culturas Mora y Judiá en España
The medieval melting pot of Christian, Muslin and Jewish cultures. Contributions of the Moorish and Jewish peoples to the growth of the arts, philosophy, and social patterns of Spain.

Comunidad Económica Europa
Study of the Common Market as a European economic institution: how it functions, its economic powers, and rights it protects.

Independent study opportunities and internships may be available.
All courses are taught in Spanish by University of Granada faculty, and are adapted from the normal Spanish design to suit the needs of American students.