Classes take place at the AHA Segovia Center, situated in a recently restored sixteenth-century building with wireless access. The adjacent city park and valley provide a unique backdrop for your academic courses. Classes are typically small, allowing you the opportunity to interact frequently with faculty members in and out of the classroom. All courses are taught in Spanish. A language placement exam upon arrival will determine your level of study.
COURSE LISTINGS
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SPRING SEMESTER 2010
Spanish Conversation and Grammar
Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation
Spain and Its Role in the European Union
Spanish Art History: From the Golden Age to Today
Spanish Literature: Spain in Crisis: From the Disaster of 1898 to Democracy
Spanish Culture and Civilization: Contemporary Spain
SUMMER SESSION 2010
Spanish Conversation and Grammar
Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation
Spain and Its Role in the European Union
Spanish Film: Social Changes in Spain and Their Influence on Spanish Film (1931-2004)
History of Spanish Art: Spanish Paintings
Spanish Culture and Civilization: The 20th Century: A Journey to Democracy
Postmodern Literature in Post-Totalitarian Spain
FALL SEMESTER 2010
Spanish Conversation and Grammar
Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation
Spain and Its Role in the European Union
Spanish Literature: Romantic, Realist and Modernist Visions of Spain
Spanish Art and Architecture: From Its Origins to the Sixteenth Century
Spanish Culture and Civilization: The Formation of Spain: From the Beginning to the Borbón Dynasty
SPRING SEMESTER 2011
Spanish Conversation and Grammar
Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation
Spain and Its Role in the European Union
Spanish Art History: From the Golden Age to Today
Spanish Literature: Spain in Crisis: From the Disaster of 1898 to Democracy
Spanish Culture and Civilization: Contemporary Spain
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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Spanish Conversation and Grammar (60 contact hours)
Increase your proficiency and skill in oral expression, grammar, and structure. Discuss topics of contemporary interest.
Spanish Conversation and Grammar Summer Session
Spanish Conversation and Grammar Fall Session
Spanish Conversation and Grammar Spring Session
Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition (60 contact hours)
Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition Summer Session
Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition Fall Session
Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition Spring Session
Increase your accuracy in writing and proficiency in oral expression. Study specialized vocabulary, composition, translation, and conversation.
Spanish Film: Social Changes in Spain and Their Influence on Spanish Films (1931-2004)
Explore Spanish cinema from 1931 to 2004. Examine the representation of life in Spain through film.
(45 contact hours)
Spain and Its Role in the European Union
(60 contact hours/Spring and Fall and 45 contact hours/Summer)
Spain and Its Role in the European Union Summer Session
Spain and Its Role in the European Union Fall Session
Spain and Its Role in the European Union Spring Session
Examine the origin and history of the European Union (E.U.). Explore the current economic and political importance of the twenty-seven countries that form the E.U. Explore the potential and future opportunities for European institutions and governmental organizations. Analyze the Euro and its consequences for the economic future of the "Euro Zone."
Spanish Literature: Romantic, Realist and Modernist Visions of Spain (60 contact hours)
The theme of this course is the search for Spain through romantic, realist, and modernist visions. The course focuses on major nineteenth century and early twentieth century writers, including Espronceda, Bécquer, Larra, Galdós, J.R. Jiménez, and the Generation of 1927 with García Lorca.
Spanish Literature: Spain in Crisis: From the Disaster of 1898 to Democracy (60 contact hours)
The thematic focus of this course is Spain in crisis from the war of 1898 to the Franco era. Students study the works of such authors as Pio Baroja, Unamuno, Machado, Azorin, Garcia Lorca, Cela, Delibes, Buero Vallejo, and Antonio Muñoz Molina.
Spanish Art and Architecture: From Its Origins to the Sixteenth Century (60 contact hours)
This course examines the great periods of Spanish art with its characteristic aesthetics, great masters and principal architectural, sculptural, and pictorial works. Special attention is given to the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance periods. The course ends with a monographic study of Velázquez, Goya, and Picasso. As a part of the academic course, students visit sites of artistic importance in and around Segovia, including the Roman Aqueduct, the Route of the Castles, and the Prado Museum in Madrid.
Spanish Art History: From the Golden Age to Today
(60 contact hours)
The principal objective of this course is to learn how to observe paintings from an artistic point of view. It begins with the Spanish painters of the Golden Age (Velázquez, Murillo, Zurburán) and continues on through the nineteenth century with Goya, Sorolla and Gaudí. The course finishes with vanguard artists such as Picasso, Dalí, Miró, and others. As a part of the academic course, students visit sites of artistic importance in and around Segovia, including La Granja de San Ildefonso, and significant museums in Madrid such as the Prado and Reina Sofia.
History of Spanish Art: Spanish Paintings (45 contact hours)
Studying many of the most famous works of Spanish art, the goal in this course is the exploration of the concepts of painting and the ability to distinguish styles and periods. We will investigate the history of the works, as well as the techniques employed to create the paintings.
Spanish Culture and Civilization: Contemporary Spain (60 contact hours)
This course deeply covers contemporary Spain. To understand it, the course begins with an introduction that analyzes the political-social convulsions of the nineteenth century. It continues with the Second Republic, the Civil War, Francoism, and the Democratic Transition; and finishes with an analysis of the cultural aspects of Spain today, through reflections on the family, education, customs, etc. The students consult historical texts and newspaper articles and have the support of a textbook.
Spanish Culture and Civilization: The Formation of Spain: From the Beginning to the Borbón Dynasty
(60 contact hours)
This course covers, in chronological order, the periods of the history of Spain from its origins up until and including the eighteenth century. It analyzes the aspects of each period that have contributed to the formation of Spain as a people and as a state. It connects the history of Spain with that of the Mediterranean Sea and of Europe, offering a general overview of the evolution of the history of the ancient world. The students consult documents and historical texts, and have the support of a textbook.
Spanish Culture and Civilization: The Twentieth Century: A Journey to Democracy (45 contact hours)
This course creates for all students the opportunity to explore the present reality of Spain by way of a political, social, economic and cultural trip through the last century.
SUMMER SESSION I
Develop your language skills and immerse yourself in Spanish culture. In addition to the courses listed above, the summer session offers a specialty class taught by a U.S. visiting faculty member from a MCSA institution. Experience the San Juan and San Pedro festivities, street dancing, bullfighting, music and dance festivals, and the local farmers market. A summer in Segovia offers you a unique entree into Spanish life.
SUMMER 2010 VISITING FACULTY MEMBER COURSE
Instructor: Professor Robert Hershberger, DePauw University
Postmodern Literature in Post-Totalitarian Spain (45 contact hours)
Explore the literature and cinema of post-totalitarian Spain. Investigate postmodern theater, short stories, poetry, novels, and cinema.
ACADEMIC CREDIT
All courses offered in Segovia are recognized and approved for academic credit by various NCSA and MCSA member institutions. Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad adviser for more information.
