advanced liberal arts

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

CIEE Study Center Syllabi

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Required CIEE Intensive Courses

Students take one of the following courses, depending on the results of the online placement exam and their planned course of study.

HISP 3501 CSCS

Social History of Contemporary Spain
Focusing on recent Spanish history, and highlighting the changes in the political and social world of Spaniards under Franco and since the transition to democracy; issues discussed include gender, political parties, the effects of regionalism, terrorism, Spain and World War II, relations with the U.S., Latin America, and the European Union. Several site visits are included during the session.

LITT 3501 CSCS

Short Stories in Spain and Latin America
(offered to academic-year students in January only)
Designed especially for academic-year students who want to continue language and literature study during the semester break. The objective of the class is to study short stories as a literary genre in Spain and Latin America from the 19th and 20th centuries.

SPAN 3503 CSCS

Intensive Spanish for Students of Business and Economics
Gain expertise in Spanish vocabulary and language skills essential to business and economics, two fields which make use of special language that the candidate for international business must master. This class is required of students taking classes at the School of Business.

SPAN 3504 CSCS/HIST 3501 CSCS

Language in Context: Contemporary Spain
(spring only)
This intensive course has two goals; first, to introduce students to contemporary Spain, including some of the historical, cultural, social, economic, and political issues which make the country what it is today; second, to review advanced Spanish language skills, such as detection and correction of frequent mistakes, academic writing, and advanced grammar. The main topics covered, with the goal of understanding contemporary Spain, are the Franco Regime and the transition to democracy; nationalism and terrorism; migrations; religion and religiosity; and gender and sexuality. Students work with Spanish university-level readings as well as a compilation of historical documents, literary works, films, songs, and newspaper articles. Students work on the language issues related to these texts and audiovisual materials.

SPAN 4502 CSCS

Intensive Advanced Spanish Grammar
This class is designed especially for Advanced Liberal Arts students who want to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish before taking regular University classes. This class may be required of some students depending upon performance on the language placement exam.

CIEE Study Center Courses

CLST 3001 CSCS

Seminar on Living and Learning in Seville
The CIEE Seminar on Living and Learning in Seville is designed to improve student's intercultural communication and competence while studying abroad by considering how Spaniards are different from, and similar to, themselves and others. The course offers opportunities, both in and outside the classroom, to develop insights and the skills necessary to interact effectively and appropriately, and to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the cultural richness of Spain. Contact hours: 25. Recommended credit: 2 semester/3 quarter hours.

INDE 3103 CSCS

Special Project
Students with a special academic interest may design their own course while in Seville. A detailed outline of the student’s project proposal, approved by the home campus advisor, must be submitted for acceptance by resident staff prior to departure for Spain.The deadline to submit a Special Project proposal for approval is December 1st for the spring semester and May 1st for the fall semester. CIEE Seville requires this proposal in Spanish.

SPAN 4101 CSCS

Advanced Spanish Grammar and Writing
The objective of this class is to provide weekly tutorial support for Advanced Liberal Arts students who need help with writing, listening, reading, and speaking in Spanish. This class may be required for certain students.

Universidad de Sevilla Courses

Regular university courses are listed in CIEE’s Program Catalog and on our website at http://www.ciee.org. You may also refer to the Universidad de Sevilla website at http://www.us.es and the Universidad Pablo de Olavide website at http://www.upo.es. All syllabi are posted on the universities´ websites. School of Philology The School of Philology is located in the central building of the Universidad de Sevilla.

Department of Arabic Language, Literature, and Area Studies
Except for courses in Arabic language and literature, many courses are taught in Spanish. Since the typical Arabic major in Seville does not have a particularly strong background in the social sciences or historical, cultural studies of the Islamic world, fourth- and fifth-year options in this department are considered appropriate for CIEE students. The following is a list of subject areas in this department. Please check the website or with resident staff for specifics on particular classes and semester offerings.

Arabic History and Culture, Arabic Language, Classic Arabic Thought, Contemporary Arab Thought, Contemporary North Africa, History of the Contemporary Arab World, Islamic History and Culture, Islamic Institutions, Islamic Law, The Koran, Literature of Islamic Andalusia, Sociology of Islam

Department of Classical Languages, Literature, and Studies

Archaeological Art from Greece and Rome, Greek Civilization and History, Greek Myths and Western Culture, Greek Religion and Mythology, Introduction to Greek Thought, Introduction to Latin Thought, Latin Civilization and History

Department of English Language, Literature, and Studies
Courses in this department are taught in English. Non-native speakers of English interested in English language skills courses should contact CIEE for course offerings.

British Literary Texts, Literary Translation, Methodology and History of Translating English to Spanish and Vice Versa, Methodology of Teaching ESL, Sociolinguistics of Learning English, Themes and Techniques of U.S. Literature, U.S. Literature, U.S. Literary Texts

Department of French Language, Literature, and Area Studies
All courses are taught in French. Keep in mind that in teaching French to speakers of Spanish, aspects of the language, such as the subjunctive, are taught using different methodologies and varying degrees of attention. First-year French requires about three previous semesters of study.

French Civilization, French Contemporary Narrative, French Contemporary Theater, French Language, French Literature, Literary Criticism of French Texts

Department of German Language and Literature
All courses are taught in German. There are no beginning-level German classes offered.
German Language

Department of Italian Language and Literature
All courses are taught in Italian. A background in Italian is not required for the introductory Italian courses
. Italian Language, Italian Literature

Department of Latin American Literature and Area Studies
Spanish students who major in Latin American literature take two years of Spanish literature and language studies prior to starting the three-year concentration in Latin American studies. Participants should keep in mind that professors direct their classes towards students with a very strong background in Spanish literature.

Colonial Latin American Literature, Contemporary History of the Spanish World, Contemporary Latin American Poetry, History and Fiction in Latin American Literature, Latin American Literature, Latin American Short Story, Latin American Theater, Literature and Society in Latin America, Spanish of America

Department of Spanish Language and Literature
Students registering in these classes should have an excellent command of Spanish and already have had a literature class in Spanish prior to departure. Advanced grammar classes (syntax) are appropriate only for Spanish majors with a solid background in Spanish grammar.

Baroque and Enlightenment Literature, Baroque Poetry, Cervantes, Introduction to Spanish Literature, Introduction to Textual Analysis, Literature and Society in Spain, Literature of the Civil War, Literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Renaissance Poetry, Romantic Poetry, Spanish “Comedia:” Lope de Vega, Spanish Literary Texts, Spanish Literature, Spanish Literature of the 19th Century

School of Geography and History
The School of Geography and History is located in the central building of the Universidad de Sevilla.

Department of Art History
If students simply want to fulfill general art history requirements, they may select classes from the first or second year of studies. However, students who are Art History majors should select classes from the third or fourth year of studies.

Baroque Art, Contemporary Design, History of Contemporary Andalusian Art, History of Film, History of Islamic Art, History of Latin American Art, History of Modern Andalusan Art, History of Spanish Modern Art, Neoclassic and Romantic Art, Pre-Hispanic Art, Renaissance Art in Italy, Universal Modern History

Department of Contemporary History (General)
Archaeology, Archaeology of the Roman World, Contemporary World History, History of International Relations, History of Modern Europe, History of Political and Social Thought: 19th and 20th Centuries, History of the United States, Prehistory of Europe

Department of Geography
Classes in this department are divided into human and physical geography, both of which have a strong scientific and mathematical emphasis. These are not introductory, nor survey-type classes designed to fulfill a general geography requirement at home.

Andalusian Geography, Climatic Analysis, Economic Geography, Environmental Studies, General Geography of Europe, Geography of the Arab World, Geography of Spain, Hydrology, Local Climates and Topoclimates, Regional Geography of Europe, Regional Geography of Spain, Rural Geography, Urban Geography

Department of Latin American History
Most of these classes are prepared for students wanting to major in Latin American politics. They assume a prior knowledge of the topic. Students should take only those classes in which they have some academic background prior to arrival in Spain.

Cultural History of Contemporary Latin America, Cultural History of Spanish Latin America, Economic History of Latin America, History of America, History of the Church in Latin America, History of the Conquest in America, History of Contemporary Latin America, History of the Discovery of the Americas, History of Inter-American Relations, History of Latin America in the Modern Age, History of Latin American Political Systems, History of Modern Europe, History of Modern Spain and its Relations with Latin America, History of Pre-Hispanic America, History of Slavery in Latin America, Social History of Latin America, Social History of Spanish Colonization

Department of Social Anthropology
Students registering in these classes should have taken at least one Sociology class.

Anthropology of Communication; Anthropology of Contemporary Society; Anthropology of Education; Anthropology of Health; Anthropology of Religion; Anthropology of the Sexes, Ethnicity, Migrations, and Nationalism; Anthropology of Social Marginalization; Cultural and Social Anthropology; Human Geography and Demographics; Political Anthropology; Regional Ethnology in Andalusia; Social Anthropology in America; Social Anthropology of the Iberian Peninsula

Department of Spanish History
Spanish students have a general knowledge of the history of Spain. For this reason, it would be unusual for a foreign student to venture into a fourth- or fifth-year course in Spanish history without the appropriate background.

History of Andalusia in the Middle Ages, History of Contemporary Andalusia, History of Contemporary Spain (17th–20th Centuries), History of Medieval Spain (12th–13th Centuries), History of Modern Spain (14th–18th Centuries), Political Ideologies and Movements of Contemporary Spain, Spanish Political Institutions of the Modern Age, Spain Today (1936–present)

Schools of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science
Courses in these schools are appropriate for majors only. There are no survey or introductory classes in these schools that are designed to fulfill general graduation requirements. Majors in these areas with high GPAs (3.5 and above), and strong Spanish language skills would be capable of taking classes in these departments after the first year of study. Please contact CIEE for more personalized advising and course listings. These schools are located about 20 minutes by bus from the central University building.

School of Communication
Many classes offered in the School of Communication would meet major requirements in the areas of public relations, communications, and journalism. Students should have excellent language skills (especially in journalism) and concentrate class selections in those offered after the first year. This school also offers classes in literature, history, and politics.
NOTE: This school is located about 30 minutes by bus from the central University building.

Communications Courses

Communication and Development, Communication Theory, Consumer Theory, Eco-Sociology, History of Spanish Film, History of Universal Film, Intercultural Communication, Introduction to Marketing, Introduction to Photography, Literature and Communication, Marketing, Photojournalism, Public Opinion, Sociology of Culture, Film, and Literature, Social Psychology of Communication, Theory of Publicity and Public Relations

General Courses

Contemporary Artistic Movements, Evolution of the Spanish and European Economies, History of Contemporary Culture, History of Contemporary Political and Social Thought, History of the European Union, History of Spain Today, History of the World Today, International Relations, Introduction to Economics, Present-Day Latin American Literature

School of Economics and Business
Please refer to the Seville Business and Society program section of this catalog for course offerings.

School of Educational Sciences
Students majoring in education or psychology may find some interesting classes in this area of study. Some of the concentrations include special education, pre-school education, elementary education, music education, physical education, and bilingual education

Body Expression, Children’s Literature, Education for Diversity and Equality, English Pronunciation for Spanish Speakers, Flamenco, History and Analysis of the Methodology of Teaching English as a Foreign Language, History of Andalusia, History of Art in Spain: The Andalusian Artistic Legacy, History of Music and Folklore, Introduction to Philosophy, Linguistics, Multicultural Education, Music Language, Music Therapy, New Technologies Applied to Education, Psychology of Personalities, Sociology of Education, Techniques in Behavior Modification

School of Labor Sciences
Please look here if you are interested in classes in law, economics, human resources, and management. NOTE: This school is a 25-minute walk from the CIEE Study Center, or a 15-minute walk from the central University building.

Alternative Means to Conflict Resolution, Contemporary Social and Political History, Diversity in the Workforce and Employment; Economic History of Labor, Introduction to Economics, Marketing Strategies, Personnel Management, Politics of Local, Regional, National and International Development, Psychology of Labor Relations, Psychology of Work, Social Economics, Sociology, Sociology of Labor Relations, Spanish Economy, Strategic Management of Human Resources, Structures of Labor Markets, Systems of Labor Relations, Theories and Techniques of Negotiation, Theory, Structure and Dynamics of Collective Bargaining, Women and the Work Force

School of Law
NOTE: This school is a 25-minute walk from the CIEE Study Center, or a 15-minute walk from the central University building.

International Public Law, Legal Philosophy, Sociology of Law

School of Philosophy
These classes are yearlong classes. Only academic year students may take these classes. Philosophy classes are appropriate for either the generalist or the specialist. Students who are majors should select classes after the second year. Students trying to fulfill general requirements (philosophy or theology) should take classes offered only during the first or second year of studies. This school is a 15-minute walk from the central University building.

Ethics, Greek and Oriental Thought, History of Philosophy (Ancient and Medieval), History of Philosophy (Modern), Introduction to Logic and Methodology, Introduction to Philosophy of Present Day Philosophical Thought, Logic, Methods of Philosophical Thought

School of Psychology
Highly recommended for psychology majors only. These classes are highly technical, statistical, clinical, and specialized. Most classes have labs. These are not appropriate for students seeking to fulfill general graduation credits. This school is a 15-minute walk from the central University building.

Child Psychology, Psychology of Communication, Psychology of Groups, Psychology of Human Resources, Psychology of Organizations, Social Development and Personality, Social Interaction, Social Psychology, Social Psychology of Communication, Social Psychology in Education, Social Psychology of Health, Theories of Personalities

Universidad Pablo de Olavide
UPO’s University Integration Program contains all of the regular University courses for which international students can register. For a complete list of courses offered through the UPO’s University Integration Program, please check http://www.upo.es/intl/Programas/PIU/oferta_de_cursos/index.jsp Most class syllabi may be found here, as well as the semester that the courses are offered. This University is located about 30 minutes by metro or bus from the city center.

School of Business
Please refer to the Seville Business and Society program section of this catalog for course offerings.

School of Experimental Sciences
Biotechnology, Botany, Cell Science and Reactions, Cell Stress Analysis, Ecology, Environmental Genetics, Food and Culture Geography, Meteorology and Climate

School of Humanities
Conversation and Writing in Teaching Spanish 2L, General Geography, Geography of Andalusia, History of Medieval Islamic Civilization, Human Geography, Information Management, Italian, Library Sciences, Literary Restoration Techniques, Means of Communication in Teaching Spanish 2L, Methodology of Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, New Linguistic Disciplines, Psychology, Regional Geography, Social Anthropology, Spanish for the Sciences, Spoken Spanish, Texts in Teaching Spanish 2L, Urban Studies, World Literature

School of Labor Relations
Accounting, Business Law, European Union Social Law, History of Labor Relations in Spain, Introduction to Economics of Work, Introduction to Labor Law, Labor Law, Management of Cooperatives, Organization and Means of Work, Personnel Management, Psychology of Conflict, Psychology of Work, Sociology, Statistics, Systems of Labor Relations

School of Law
Consumer Law, Criminology, European Union Law, Institutions of Community Law, Introduction to Political Science, Law and Practice in Human Rights, Legal Sociology, Philosophy of Law, Theory of Culture, Theory of Law

School of Social Education
Please refer to the Seville Teaching Development program section of this catalog for course offerings.

School of Social Sciences
Political Science and Public Administration, Sociology, Technical Engineering

School of Social Work
Anthropology and Social Intervention, Introduction to Social Services, Marginalization and Social Exclusion in Spain, Psychology of Aging, Psycho-Social Problems in Infancy and Youth, Social Politics, Social Structure of Contemporary Andalusia

School of Sports Sciences
Biochemistry of Exercise and Training, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Sociology of Sport, Theory and History of Sport

School of Translation and Interpretation
Cultural Influences in Translation, Linguistics, New Technologies Applied to Translation, Simultaneous Interpretation, Sociolinguistics, Theory and Practice of Interpretation