Summer Courses 2013 in Madrid
Spanish Language and Culture Programs
About the University:
The Universidad Pontificia Comillas, founded in 1890, is one of Spain's most prestigious private Jesuit universities. Located in the center of Madrid, the University offers easy access to shops, museums and parks.
There are over 10 000 students enrolled in the University's degree programs during the year. During the summer, in conjunction with the Institute of Modern Languages, Comillas International organises Spanish Language and Culture modules for foreign university students.
The Spanish program offers:
- Highly experienced university teaching staff
- Personalised attention
- Access to Internet and e-mail
- Cafeteria service
- Gym facilities
- Cultural outings in Madrid
- Weekly film session
- University library facilities
PROGRAM:
This 60-hour module is designed for students who have an intermediate knowledge of Spanish and wish to improve their language competence as well as gain insight into Spanish culture.
The dates programmed for this summer are the following:
Besides these dates we can also offer this program at other times during the year
FIRST WEEK
| Sunday, May 19 |
Arrival
Accommodation in apartments or with families
General Information |
| Monday, May 20 |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Welcome and Inauguration |
| 11,00-12,00 |
Level test and orientation |
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Afternoon free |
| Tuesday, May 21 |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Wednesday, May 22 |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
History through Art |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Class "field trip"
Prado Museum |
| Thursday, May 23 |
| 09-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Friday, May 24 |
Free weekend for travel
Optional didactic-cultural activity |
| Saturday, May 25 |
Free day
Optional didactic-cultural activity |
SECOND WEEK
| Sunday, May 26 |
| Free weekend for travel |
| Monday, May 27 |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Class: Workshop on Spanish Music |
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Afternoon free |
| Tuesday, May 28 |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Wednesday, May 29 |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-12,30 |
History through Art |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 16,00-18,00 |
Class "field trip"
Visit to the Royal Palace |
| Thursday, May 30 |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-12,30 |
History through Art |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Friday, May 31 |
Free weekend for travel
Optional didactic-cultural activity |
| Saturday, June 1 |
Free weekend for travel
Optional Didactic-cultural activity |
THIRD WEEK
| Sunday, June 2 |
| Free weekend for travel |
| Monday, June 3 |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Tuesday, June 4 |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Workshop on Cinema |
| Wednesday, June 5 |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-12,30 |
History through Art |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Guided cultural visit
Queen Sofia Museum |
| Thursday, June 6 |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Classes: Workshop on Spanish Cuisine |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Friday, June 7 |
Free weekend for travel
Optional didactic-cultural activity |
| Saturday, June 8 |
Free weekend for travel
Optional didactic-cultural activity |
FOURTH WEEK
| Sunday, June 9 |
| Free weekend for travel |
| Monday, June 10 |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
History through Art |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Tuesday, June 11 |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Workshop on Cinema |
| Wednesday, June 12 |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Thursday, June 13 |
| 10,00-12,00 |
Final Exam |
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Afternoon free |
| Friday, June 14 |
| 10,00-11,00 |
Grades distributed |
| 11,00-13,00 |
Official closing of course |
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Afternoon free |
Application Form:
You can find it HERE
Course Fee and method of Payment
The fee for the course (not including accommodation) is 950 €, which includes tuition fees, all course materials, cultural visits, a student card giving access to libraries, gym and computer and internet facilities.
After receiving the application form, the University will send the necessary information to make payment.
Accommodation
The University Information Office can arrange accommodation in families with full board, half board or shared efficiency apartments with kitchenettes.
All forms of accommodation are carefully selected by the University personnel (aloja@oia.upcomillas.es)
General Information
The Spanish Language and Culture courses are organized and custom-designed for groups of 16-20 university students upon the request of interested institutions.
To obtain further information, contact:
Milagros Galindo
E-mail: mgalindo@sri.upcomillas.es
COMILLAS INTERNACIONAL
Universidad Pontificia Comillas
c/ Alberto Aguilera, 23
28015 - Madrid ESPAÑA
*A minimum of 16 students is necessary for the program to take place