Course presentation

The UCV Spanish Language and Culture Summer School offers international students a unique opportunity to inmerse into the Spanish language and culture in the Mediterranean city of Valencia. The UCV offers two courses: A1 level and A2 level, giving students the opportunity to enroll to either one or both of them, as they are consecutives and complementary to each other.

Besides developing a strong foundation in Spanish at the A1 & A2 levels with our experienced professors at our Language Institute, students will explore through workshops and lectures, Spain’s rich heritage and culture, offering an enriching experience beyond language acquisition.

Students will also be able to enrich their experience through cultural visits to explore Valencia’s multicultural legacy, weaving together past and present, uncovering the most important historic sites of the city, passing through Roman period, the Visigoths, the Muslim period, the Renaissance.. while immersing in the modern dynamism of the city.

Join us for an unforgettable journey where language meets culture, and classrooms extend beyond walls!

Objectives

• Attain a solid foundation in the Spanish language at A1 and/or A2 levels through comprehensive language courses. Focus on essential language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Explore and challenge preconceived notions through our Spanish Culture courses included in the program.
• Create bonds and establish contact with Spanish language and culture by immersing yourself in Valencia's multicultural legacy through curated cultural visits.

This course is for

• International university students from any field/discipline interested in enhancing their Spanish language skills and/or immerse themselves in Spanish culture for the first time.
• · Prospective participants in UCV's international programs (Erasmus+, Mundus, Study Abroad Program) are also encouraged to enroll, fostering a solid linguistic foundation and cultural familiarity for their upcoming academic endeavors.
• · No prior knowledge of Spanish is required for the A1 course, making this program accessible and beneficial for learners at all proficiency levels. We recommend having an A1 spanish language level to enroll at the A2 Spanish Summer School.

Program

A1 level Spanish Summer School:

The program includes two additional courses besides the A1 spanish course, where students will learn the stereotypes that makes Spanish culture unique and different and unlock a nuanced understanding of Spain’s rich heritage:

• A1 Spanish Course A1
• Spanish Stereotypes
• Spanish Contemporary Culture & Society

A2 level Spanish Summer School:

The program includes two additional courses besides the A2 spanish course, where students will unfold Spain’s narrative on the silver screen and challenge preconceptions through a thought-provoking exploration of Spanish History:

• A2 Spanish Course A2
• History of Spain through Cinema
• Black Legend of the Spanish History

Teachers

• David García-Ramos, Instituto de Lenguas UCV