Advanced Spanish

This course is designed for students who have mastered the grammatical structure of the language and are ready to expand and enlarge your language skills thus achieving a high degree in mastery in the four basic skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing). Oral and written production across genres will be analyzed and practiced, with a particular attention to the textual type, ie. narrative, descriptive, argumentative. Additionally, students will write a variety of texts -- from plot summaries to reports, short essays and reflections.

The course's integrated approach aims to develop all skills. In-class time will be devoted to not only the structure of the textbook, but also to speaking and practicing Spanish through a combination of group-based and individual activities, focusing on grammatical structures, language functions and vocabulary. Lessons also include wide range of realia and active learning which will take students to different areas of Seville to allow for authentic practice in real-life situations to allow students to acquire linguistic and intercultural skills. Local engagement is offered so learn about Spanish society, thus improving their understanding of host culture to see the ways in which culture and language intersect to unlock a wide range of intercultural tools to enhance living and studying abroad.

Class size rarely exceeds 15 students, what allows students to have sufficient opportunities to practice your spoken Spanish and receive personal attention from the instructor.