Courses are focused on Spanish language, ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Non-language courses are mostly taught in Spanish for students with advanced Spanish language knowledge, though there are a few non-language courses taught in English

Option 1
LANGUAGE ONLY

Below are the course levels and descriptions for Athena’s Seville language-only program.  Please check with your home university to assess course equivalency for the language courses offered, as course equivalencies vary among institutions.

A1: Elementary Spanish (60 contact hours, 3 weeks)

Addresses the same course content and objectives as Spanish 100, but intended for students who have had some study in Spanish. (3 hrs.)

A2: Second Semester Spanish (60 contact hours, 3 weeks)

Continuation and completion of the program described for A1 (4 hrs)

B1: Intermediate Spanish (60 contact hours, 3 weeks)

Designed to provide the student with an intensive review of basic grammatical structures and to improve on the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and comprehending Spanish, with particular emphasis on building vocabulary and reading skills. (3 hrs)

B2: Intermediate Spanish II (60 contact hours, 3 weeks)

A continuation of B1; students continue with review of grammar, and building on the four skills, with particular emphasis on more complex grammatical structures and attention to building writing skills. (3 hrs)

C1: Advanced Spanish Grammar and Conversation (60 contact hours, 3 weeks)

Provides student with a greater proficiency in the language; a thorough grammar review stressing difficult points of syntax;  written composition, and the practical use of the spoken language in a wide variety of contexts.

Business Spanish (4 weeks, 50 contact hours)

Minimum B1 Level language placement
Content courses, 4 weeks.

Spanish Literature and Cinema (4 weeks, 50 contact hours)

Minimum A2 Level language placement
Contemporary Spanish Culture (2-3 hrs.):  Students study contemporary cultural topics (music, cinema, theatre) in Spain during a study abroad program Spanish Literature and Cinema 4 weeks

Arabic Heritage (4 weeks, 50 contact hours)

Minimum A2 Level language placement
Contemporary Spanish Culture (2-3 hrs.): Students study contemporary cultural topics (music, cinema, theatre) in Spain during a study abroad program Spanish Literature and Cinema 4 weeks

Medical Spanish (4 weeks, 50 contact hours)

Upon request
Minimum A1 Level language placement
Content courses, 4 weeks.

Option 2
LANGUAGE & ELECTIVES

This unique program combines CLIC’s student-centered language courses with content area courses at the University of Seville, as well as a built-in academic and extra-curricular program in student’s focus area.

Level I: Beginner's A1-A2

Spanish Language Focus (Beginner)

Required:
  Language: Spanish 101 or 102: 3 weeks
  Spanish Grammar / Conversation  (9 ch)
Electives: minimum 2 courses and maximum 4:
  Spanish Literature and Cultural Expressions: Andalusia as a Starting Point (English)
  Introduction to the History and Culture of Spain (English)
  Conversation and Composition in Spanish (English)
Additional:
CLIC Language Learning Series 1x month

Level II: Intermediate B1-B2

Spanish Language Focus (Intermediate)

Required:
  Language: Spanish 201-202: 3 weeks intensive
  Spanish Grammar / Conversation  (9 ch)
Electives: minimum 2 courses and maximum 4:
  Spanish Semantics
  The Past and Present of the Spanish Language
  Corrective Phonetics and Conversation
Additional:
 CLIC Language Learning Series 1x month

Iberian Penscapes: Spanish & Spanish American Literature

Required:
  Language: Spanish 201-202: 3 weeks intensive
  Spanish Grammar / Conversation  (9 ch)
Electives: minimum 2 courses and maximum 4:
  Spanish American Novel
  Introduction to Spanish Literature: from the Baroque Age to the Enlightenment
  Literary Myths
  Introduction to Spanish Literature: 19th to the 20th Century
Additional:
CLIC Literature Series 1x month

Iberian Roots: Spanish Identity through Culture, Art and History

Required:
  Language: Spanish 201-202: 3 weeks intensive
  Spanish Grammar / Conversation  (9 ch)
Electives: minimum 2 courses and maximum 4:
  The Art of Flamenco as a Communicative Process
  Intro. to Classical and Western Music
  Cultural Anthropology of Andalusia
  Spanish Gastronomy
  Flamenco: Cultural Expression of Andalusia
  Cultural Anthropology of the Mediterranean
  Spanish Art in the 20th Century
Additional:
CLIC Culture and Art Series 1x month

Spain and its Surroundings Today

Required:
  Language: Spanish 201-202: 3 weeks intensive
  Spanish Grammar / Conversation  (9 ch)
Electives: minimum 2 courses and maximum 4:
  Intro. to the History of Contemporary Spain
  Economy and Society in Contemporary Spain
  The Historic Memory of America
  Key Territories of Spain Today
  Europe and the Atlantic World
  Regional Politics, Economic Resources and
  Commercial Relations in the European Union
Additional:
CLIC Museum  & Festival Rotation Series 1x month

Liberal Arts Focus: Interdisciplinary Program

Required:
  Language: Spanish 201-202: 3 weeks intensive
  Spanish Grammar / Conversation  (9 ch)
Electives: minimum 2 courses and maximum 4:
  Any of the above courses, including those delivered in English, can be combined to form a general liberal arts program in accordance with the student’s home institution’s requirements and his or her preferences..
Additional:
CLIC Focus Series (student’s choice) 1x month

Level III: Advanced C1-C2

Spain and  "New" World Politics

Required:
  Language: Spanish 301-302: 3 weeks intensive
  Spanish Grammar / Conversation  (9 ch)
Electives: minimum 2 courses and maximum 4:
  Contemporary History of Iberamerica
  Cultural Anthropology of Latin America
  Interamerican Relations
Additional:
CLIC Spain / Latin America Link Series 1x month    

Looking Inward, Looking Outward: Spanish Nationality and International Relations

Required:
  Language: Spanish 301-302: 3 weeks intensive
  Spanish Grammar / Conversation  (9 ch)
Electives: minimum 2 courses and maximum 4:
  Spain and International Relations Today
  Economy and Society in Contemporary Spain
  Political Transition and Democracy in Spain
  The Western Adventure in Greek Geographic Thought
  Business Spanish
Additional:
CLIC International Politics Series 1x month

Iberian Penscapes & Tongues: Literature and Language

Required:
  Language: Spanish 301-302: 3 weeks intensive
  Spanish Grammar / Conversation  (9 ch)
Electives: minimum 2 courses and maximum 4:
  Contemporary Spanish American Poetry
  Arabic Influence on Spanish Literature
  Spanish Golden-Age Theatre
  Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
  Literature and City: the Case of Seville
Additional:
CLIC Literature Series 1x month

Art and Social Landscapes as a Cultural Mirror

Required:
  Language: Spanish 301-302: 3 weeks intensive
  Spanish Grammar / Conversation  (9 ch)
Electives: minimum 2 courses and maximum 4:
  European Art in the 20th Century
  History of European Cinema
  The Image of Spain in Cinema
  The Art of Flamenco as a Communicative Process
Additional:
CLIC IH Art and Artists 1x month
*Advanced students may opt out of language courses in some circumstances.

Liberal Arts Focus: Interdisciplinary Program

Required:
  Language: Spanish 301-302: 3 weeks intensive
  Spanish Grammar / Conversation  (9 ch)
Electives: minimum 2 courses and maximum 4:
  Any of the above courses can be combined to form a general liberal arts program in accordance with the student’s home institution’s requirements and his or her preferences.
Additional:
CLIC Focus Series (student’s choice) 1x month

Option 3
INTERNSHIP

This option includes Spanish language courses with a five-week internship in the middle of the semester. Students are placed in companies related to their field of expertise and education where they acquire multicultural experience as well as develop a valuable international professional network.

Unpaid work placements in Seville are offered in different areas and business sectors. This program includes counseling and guidance throughout the stay, preparation of a Spanish resume, etc.