Madrid Spanish & European Studies Summer Curriculum
Curriculum
This six-week program takes place at the Instituto Internacional where students enroll in two courses. All students must enroll in one Language Course and one Elective Course.
Note: Syllabi are for course approval and reference only. Students will receive up-to-date syllabi when their courses begin.
Language Courses
Students will be placed in one of the following language courses depending on their proficiency level.
CAS LS 211 Third-Semester Spanish
Prerequisite: two terms of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
Completes study of grammatical structures of Spanish. Use of spoken language in conversation. Reading in Hispanic civilization and of contemporary short stories. Writing exercises involving more complex grammatical and syntactical patterns.
Units: 4
BU Hub areas:
Individual in Community
CAS LS 212 Fourth-Semester Spanish
Prerequisite: three terms of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
Review of the structures of Spanish. Intensive practice of spoken language. More advanced readings from Hispanic culture with frequent compositions.
Units: 4
BU Hub areas:
Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
Individual in Community
CAS LS 312 Spanish Through Cultural Destinations: Madrid en Vivo
Students will further develop their oral and written skills allowing them to flourish within the Spanish-speaking world. They will become familiar with the city of Madrid through immersion in its history, neighborhoods, art, literature, and its cultural and social peculiarities.
Units: 4
BU Hub areas:
Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
Oral and/or Signed Communication
Teamwork/Collaboration
Elective Courses
Students enroll in one of the following electives, which are taught in either Spanish or in English. The language of instruction is determined each term based on enrollment and language level of students. At least one elective course will be taught in English and one in Spanish.
Note: Elective course offerings vary and may not be offered every summer. Electives taught in Spanish carry a language pre-requisite of 5 terms of college-level Spanish or equivalent.
CAS AH 364 Art and Architecture in Madrid: 1561-Today
Survey of architecture, sculpture, and painting in Madrid, and how these fit in the broader frame of European styles and historical context, 1561–present. Key theories in art history are introduced, giving students a broader perspective on critical approaches to art.
Units: 4
BU Hub areas:
Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
Creativity and Innovation
Aesthetic Exploration
CAS LS 350 Introduction to Analysis of Hispanic Texts: Exploring Madrid through Literature
Taught in Spanish.
Development of techniques for reading and interpreting Hispanic literary texts; reading of lyric poetry, drama, and fictional narrative.
Units: 4
BU Hub areas:
Aesthetic Exploration
Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
CAS HI 342/RN 353 Camino de Santiago: A Pilgrim’s Way Yesterday and Today
Taught in English/Spanish.
This course provides a comprehensive approach to the phenomenon of the Camino de Santiago, integrating historical, cultural, social, and contemporary perspectives to offer students a well-rounded understanding of this significant European pilgrimage route.
