Although it is a beginner class it meant to be so at the College level. The class moves very quickly and students are expected to do extra work beyond what the teacher assigns in order to accelerate learning of the language at this basic level. It is similar to an advanced beginner class in the USA. (Within this level there are 3 sub levels of proficiency: low, intermediate, and high).

 

Español Intermedio/ Intermediate (60 Hours)

 

This level approximates most advanced classes in the USA. Again, students are expected to do extra work at their own initiative to enhance their Spanish at this level. (Within this level there are 3 sub levels of proficiency: low, intermediate, and high)

 

 

This level approximates upper division Spanish classes and even some low level Graduate courses. It also incorporates more written and oral skills. Again, students are expected to do extra work at their own initiative to enhance their Spanish at this level. (Within this level there are 3 sub levels of proficiency: low, intermediate, and high)

 

 

This level assumes a very high proficiency in grammar, written, and oral skills. It is best suited for those who are already functionally bilingual, who teach Spanish, or are native speakers of Spanish. Again, students are expected to do extra work at their own initiative to enhance their Spanish at this level. (Within this level there are 3 sub levels of proficiency: low, intermediate, and high).

 

 

This course taught by Dr. Ferreiro will be in English because there will be some in the group who will not have the adequate level of Spanish. It will be taught in small group settings, in city excursions, and excursions to Toledo, Segovia, and Avila/Alba de Tormes. Three papers will be required of the students: (1) a book review of Raymond Carr (ed.) Spain: A History. Oxford, 2002; (2) a reflection paper on Teresa of Avila’s The Way of Perfection. Penguin Books, 1998; and (3) a paper with illustrations titled, Art and Architecture in Salamanca. The class is equivalent to an upper division undergraduate college course. A syllabus will be provided. This course is NOT an option, it is required.

 

 

Students will meet with a Salamanca instructor in several of the many plazas, in rotation, in small groups to practice their oral skills. Students are expected to make every effort to participate. Topics will vary widely with the goal of enhancing vocabulary skills and most of all proper pronunciation. SPANISH ONLY! This class is NOT an option, it is required. It counts towards your Spanish grade and credits.

 

 

Although not as well know in the USA Spain has one of the finest cuisines in Europe and in the world. This class is a fun and informative one that will teach students how to cook some of the most famous dishes in Spain. It includes tasting and receiving copies of the recipes. It is taught in Spanish. The class is NOT an option. It counts towards your Spanish grade and credits.