Language courses are taught by local instructors at the Curso de Lengua y Cultura Españolas para Extranjeros (ELE) at the University of Oviedo. ELE instructors, experts in their field, have extensive experience teaching American students. A crosscultural communications course, taught by an AHA staff member, provides you the opportunity to explore and process your study-abroad experience.
At the ELE, students generally take a total of 200 contact hours in the fall quarter and 250 contact hours in the spring semester. In addition, a U.S. visiting faculty member course offers 50 contact hours.
Summer language intesive sessions are also available.
FALL 2008 COURSE LISTING
AHA Courses
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Crosscultural Communication and Crosscultural Perspectives
Jovellanos: An Asturian in the Romantic Movement of Latin America
Follow this link for ELE course descriptions and syllabi for the titles listed below.
Grammar in a Communicative Context
(Intermediate and Advanced) (50 contact hours)
English-Spanish Translation - Introduction
(Intermediate) (36 contact hours)
English-Spanish Translation
(Advanced) (36 contact hours)
History of Spain
(Intermediate and Advanced) (36 contact hours)
Phonetics, Pronunciation, Reading and Writing
(Intermediate) (50 contact hours)
Phonetics and Phonology: Theory and Practice
(Advanced) (50 contact hours)
Spanish Art History
(Intermediate and Advanced) (36 contact hours)
Spanish Cinema: Spanish Culture through Film
(Advanced) (36 contact hours)
Spanish Literature
(Intermediate and Advanced) (36 contact hours)
Textual Analysis, Vocabulary and Composition
(Intermediate) (50 contact hours)
Textual Commentary, Specialized Vocabulary
(Advanced) (50 contact hours)
SPRING 2009 COURSE LISTING
AHA Courses
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Crosscultural Communication and Crosscultural Perspectives
Literature and Arts Connected to Spanish Civil War
ELE Courses
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English-Spanish Translation - Introduction
(Intermediate) (60 contact hours)
English-Spanish Translation
(Advanced) (60 contact hours)
Grammar in a Communicative Context
(Intermediate and Advanced) (60 contact hours)
Hispanic America Culture: Literature, History and Civilization (Advanced) (60 contact hours)
History of Spain
(Intermediate and Advanced) (60 contact hours)
Phonetics, Pronunciation, Reading and Writing
(Intermediate) (60 contact hours)
Phonetics and Phonology: Theory and Practice
(Advanced) (60 contact hours)
Spanish Art History
(Intermediate and Advanced) (60 contact hours)
Spanish Literature
(Intermediate and Advanced) (60 contact hours)
Spanish Society and Culture
(Advanced) (60 contact hours)
Textual Analysis, Vocabulary and Composition
(Intermediate) (60 contact hours)
Textual Commentary, Specialized Vocabulary
(Advanced) (60 contact hours)
Crosscultural Communication and Crosscultural Perspectives (15 contact hours - mandatory)
Examine both the academic and experiential nature of crosscultural communications. Analyze and process your personal intercultural experience in Spain.
FALL 2008 U.S. VISITING FACULTY MEMBER COURSE
Instructor: Eduardo Gonzalez-Viaňa, Professor of Spanish, Western Oregon University
Jovellanos: An Asturian in the Romantic Movement of Latin America
(50 contact hours)
Discover the philosopher, statesman and poet Gaspar de Jovellanos from Asturias, Spanis. Learn about his fight for Spanish independence from Napoleon France. Explore how, as a member of the resistance government, he advanced the possibility of a new constitution for an independent country.
SPRING 2009 U.S. VISITING FACULTY MEMBER COURSE
Instructor: Mónica Lara, Senior Instructor of Spanish Language, University of Oregon
Literature and Arts Connected to Spanish Civil War
(50 contact hours)
Enhance your understanding of Spanish literature, arts and culture while focusing on the Spanish Civil War. Examine the debate of "The Two Spains" through short stories, romances, essays, poems, films and a drama.
SUMMER SESSIONS
AHA offers two intensive language sessions in July and August. These four-week sessions emphasize reading, writing, listening, and speaking competence and offer a total of 80 contact hours each of instruction at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Classes are held in the mornings allowing you the opportunity to enjoy the many leisure activities offered in the area during the summer. These programs includes field trips, guided visits, and other group activities.
SUMMER SESSION COURSES
Spanish Language
(Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced) (60 contact hours)
Develop your practical language and conversation skills, make a quick transition to life in Oviedo, and gain better access to Spanish culture. Spanish language is offered at intermediate and advanced levels.
The syllabus is the same for summer sessions 1 and 2
Spanish Culture & Civilization
(Intermediate and Advanced) (20 contact hours)
Summer Session 1 Summer Session 2
Explore the history, culture and literature of Spain.
Course offerings are subject to change depending on enrollment and availability.
ACADEMIC CREDIT
All courses offered in Oviedo are recognized and approved for academic credit by various NCSA member institutions. Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad adviser for more information.
EXCURSIONS
Spain is your classroom—excursions to cultural and historical sites around the country are an integral part of your learning experience.
Past excursions include:
• Santiago de Compostela
• Salamanca
• Barcelona
• Burgos
• Santander
• Segovia
• Toledo
