Study Abroad | Madrid
Summer 2024: Academics

Course Code: CH3161

Instruction Language: English

An introduction to art in Spain over the past five hundred years. The course focuses on certain key topics and periods that help the students map out the particular nature of Spanish artistic culture through the centuries. The course will place special emphasis on the works of internationally renowned Spanish artists such as Velázquez, Goya, Picasso, Dalí and Miró.

Course Code: IN3025 (Required)

Instruction Language: Spanish

Students with a high intermediate level of Spanish (B2) can participate in this program which combines academic courses from Hispanic Studies or Spanish Plus programs with an internship. Spanish level B1 will be considered on a case by case basis for students wishing to take an internship in the areas of science and hospitality. Internships have previously been offered in fields including: accounting, architecture, art gallery/museums, arts, music, performing arts, arts restoration, biology, environment (animal protection), chemical and biosectors, education in NGO and schools, engineering, hotels and restaurants, hotel-tourism, human resources, law, marketing, media and journalism, psychology (only in occupational support activities, not psychological) public relations, social work, special education, sports, theater and travel agencies.

Course Code: CH4652

Instruction Language: Spanish

Study of the most representative characters from La Celestina, by Fernando de Rojas, and Don Juan, by Tirso de Molina, relating them to similar characters throughout the whole of Spanish literature.

Course Code: CH3131

Instruction Language: Spanish

Course in which an overview of Spanish literature is carried out from the 15th century to the present day. At the same time students will learn about the main literary movements, authors and most representative literary texts by analysing historical, social and psychological aspects of Spanish society of different times.

Course Code: DE4554

Instruction Language: English

This course deals with multiple functions of management, such as organizing, coordinating, planning, and staffing in an international cross-cultural context. It will focus on the complexity of international management, and students will learn how diverse national cultures affect management functions in different ways. Intercultural communication, expatriate compensation, gender issues, and ethical conflicts will also be discussed.

Course Code: CH4641

Instruction Language: Spanish

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the different aspects of Spanish culture to contribute to their comprehension of the country and the way of life of its people. Covered will be topics such as: geography, politics and history, as well as customs, behaviors, and values that form the Spanish character. The didactic focus will be communicative so students will do assignments, exercises, papers and activities that immerse them in the Spanish culture in such a way as to facilitate language acquisition.

Course Code: CH4621

Instruction Language: Spanish

This course deepens the lexical and formal understanding of the language to acquire a knowledge of the territorial and social variants that allow the student to become an autonomous speaker, owner of knowledge and correction close to those of a native speaker cultured, capable of understanding any type of spoken or written language, as much in oral conversations as in speeches or in abstract texts as well as to perceive and transmit with subtlety and precision with a style adapted to the communicative context.

Course Code: CH3601

Instruction Language: Spanish

Strengthening comprehension and oral and written expression at a high intermediate level of Spanish of reflexive study and practice of grammar structures. General review of the morphosyntax of the Spanish language from a functional perspective.

Course Code: CH3641

Instruction Language: Spanish

Approaching modern Spanish society through commentaries and debates. The class requires students to read different texts, as well as linguistic correctness both in oral and written expression.

Course Code: CH4601

Instruction Language: Spanish

Focus on the study and practice of different aspects of the spoken and written language from the point of view of its use. Analysis of different registers in the practice of the language. Study of specific grammar problems in order to correct written and spoken Spanish.

Course Code: CH4611

Instruction Language: Spanish

Intensive course to review Spanish morphosyntax. Study of the specific problems of complex grammatical structures to achieve a deep understanding of the internal structure of the language. Study of expressions and idioms, specific vocabulary and technicalities. Requirement: to have passed advanced Spanish Language.

Course Code: CH3421

Instruction Language: Spanish

A realistic and lively approach to situations students might encounter in careers–especially if interested in improving knowledge of the Spanish and/or Latin American business world from a cross-cultural perspective. Oral and written communication skill

Course Code: CH3691

Instruction Language: Spanish

Study of the development of Spanish theater, with a special in-depth study of the following themes: Lorca, the post-war and the present-day period. Students are required to read some complete works and attend theatrical performances whenever possible.