Courses
Course List, Descriptions and Syllabi
This program offers students the opportunity to experience international education in two different environments: the SAIIE campus and Universidad de Sevilla.
Please Note:
- This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between SAIIE 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 canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
- Gap participants must chose from 3-5 courses taught at the University of Seville.
FALL 2026
Courses Taught in English
SAIIE
ART 301 World Art (3 credits) - MEETS Civics & Perspectives UWL GenEd
The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the historical, economic, artistic, social and religious parts of Seville through its important and several monuments. Students will study about the monuments and works of art significant in relation to global art.
The actual city will be the main guideline of this course. In each class meeting students will study various artistic-architectural points of interest. Students will also be able to appreciate the cultural impact that many other cultures have left behind in the city throughout its history.
LAB FEE: Students will have to pay 80€ to cover all entry fees during the visits.
MGT 360 International Management (3 Credits)
Through this course, students will be introduced to the opportunities and challenges corporations face when doing business internationally and identify strategies and practices to manage effectively in a global environment. In particular, students will be exposed to, and encouraged to critically think about, international management topics such as the global business environment, ethics and corporate social responsibility, culture, international strategy and entry, organizational behavior across cultures, and international human resource management issues. In the end, students develop an understanding of, and appreciation for, culture and its impact on management and strategies for managing in a complex, global environment.
MGT/MKT 301 Business Communication (3 Credits)
This course explores different genres of written and oral communication employed in the business environment. Emphasis is placed on utilizing communication strategies that are tailored to both the audience and the organizational context in which the communication takes place. The ethical implications of communication within a business environment are also considered. This course develops a process approach to writing, which moves from planning through revision and final editing in producing business-related documents. Students are also introduced to communication techniques that enhance productivity within groups as well as develop the ability to write as a team and create presentations that flow seamlessly.
ESS 100 Physical Activities (1 Credit)
A program of instruction to enhance participation in physical activities throughout one's lifetime. The primary emphases for specific activities may include acquiring a knowledge base, learning new skills and/or refining skills, developing components of health-related fitness, enhancing affective skills.
ESS 328 Field Experience in Exercise Science (3 Credits)
Practical experience in an exercise science setting or formal observation in a clinical setting. Experiences provided may include activities such as exercise leadership, coaching, assisting with fitness assessment and exercise prescription, exercise research, clinical observation, etc. Repeatable for credit - maximum six.Prerequisite: admission to the exercise sport science major - fitness or pre-professional emphasis.
Please note: New internship opportunity for all those Exercise & Sports Science majors out there through UW-La Crosse! Contact the director, Samantha Chipres at samantha@saiie.com for more information.
ESS 348 Theory of Coaching (2 credits)
Theory of coaching specific competitive sports. Coaching and directing youth, club, inter-scholastic and intercollegiate sports programs. Theory of coaching the following sports will be offered on a rotational basis: baseball/softball, basketball, football, gymnastics, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field/cross country, volleyball, and wrestling. A competitive background in and fundamental knowledge of the sport is highly recommended. Repeatable for credit - maximum four.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
ESS 349 Psychology of Coaching Competitive Athletics (2 credits)
Aids the prospective coach to better understand the application of psychological concepts to the coaching of sports. Emphasis will be on the methods of improving the performance of athletes through a better understanding of the factors affecting teaching and learning in athletics.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
Universidad de Sevilla
FS-14 Painting in Literary Seville / UWL course equivalency to ART 302 Visual Language in the Global Classroom (3 Credits). - MEETS Humanities & Arts UWL GenEd GS-01 Spain’s Classical Heritage: Between History and Mythology / UWL course equivalency to SPA 369 Topics in Hispanic Cultures (3 Credits) The course is divided in classes and field trips that will be key elements in helping the student to have a clearer perception of each historical period. The program is divided as follows: The classes are combined with the following field trips: FS-09 Music and Society: Theory and Practice of Flamenco/ UWL course equivalency to ESS 104 Dance Appreciation (2 Credits) - MEETS Humanities & Arts UWL GenEd GS-06 Spanish Cuisine, Spanish Cuisines / UWL course equivalency to SPA 369 Topics in Hispanic Cultures (3 Credits) GS-12 Wine in Spain: History and Wine Tasting / UWL course equivalency to SPA 369 Topics in Hispanic Cultures (3 Credits) FS-13 Languages of International Development: Medicine and Healthcare / UWL course equivalency to ANT 370 Medical Anthropology (3 Credits) FS-06 Gender Views in Contemporary Spanish Literature and Cinema/ UWL course equivalency to ENG 200 Literature and Human Experience (3 credits) PSY-01 Social Psychology / UWL course equivalency to PSY 241 Social Psychology (3 Credits) PSY-03 Qualitative Methodologies / UWL course equivalency to PSY 000U Social Psychology (3 Credits) PSY-04 Neuroscience Applied to Human Health / UWL course equivalency to PSY 430 Cognitive Neuroscience (3 Credits) PSY-05 Social Psychology and Gender in the Media / UWL course equivalency to PSY 441 Advanced Social Psychology (3 Credits) Please contact program manager, Sean Chipres, for more information at seanrc@saiie.com GS-02 Contemporary Spain: Economy, Society and Environment / UWL course equivalency to SOC 000L (3 credits) FS-06 Gender Views in Contemporary Spanish Literature and Cinema/ UWL course equivalency to ENG 200 Literature and Human Experience (3 credits)
Understand the city of Seville and its artistic heritage combining the literature of Seville with the practical art of painting. To have a profound knowledge of a city and its heritage requires a very careful study of its most emblematic places. Painting gives one a greater vision of the city. We choose different techniques: pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and ink, etc. The students pass enjoyable sessions in the parks, plazas, streets and monuments of Seville, the Guadalquivir River, the Alcázar, the Barrio Santa Cruz, taking time to study their subject, its form and history. They will get to know the city, its hidden places and architecture like no other student can hope to do. At the end of the semester the students will have a fine collection of drawings and paintings which make great souvenirs and gifts for their friends and families. Also, they will acquire a great understanding of painting; perspective and composition which will help them appreciate art for the rest of their lives.
The main goal of this course is to give students an overview of Spain’s Classical heritage. The course pays special attention to Phoenician, Greek and Roman presence in Spain, not only from a historical point of view, but also taking into account the mythological construction of Spain´s past and key cultural traditions. The course also explores Spain’s religious background, mainly the long process of Christianization of Southern Spain.
Broadly defined, Flamenco is a complex performative art which includes song (cante), dance (baile) and guitar music (toque), originally embedded in a particular lifestyle and worldview. Tracing its origins to approximately the mid-nineteenth century, Flamenco has been associated with Spanish Gypsies (gitanos), a community instrumental in its development and who represent the majority of its practitioners, and with the culture of Andalusia in Southern Spain. The exoticization of Spain during the 19th century stimulated Flamenco’s broader development and popularity until it eventually grew to become a powerful national icon, while it continues to be regarded as a quintessential expression of Spanish culture. Our emphasis is on acquiring an aural, visual, and theoretical understanding of Flamenco, of the streams of culture which created it, and of its role within Spanish culture, and on using the study of Flamenco as a vehicle to explore the relationship between art and culture, music and society, and the ways in which we think, talk and learn about Flamenco.
This course is designed as an introduction to the diversity of Spain’s cuisine. It is not intended to cover all aspects of Spanish cooking, but rather as an appetizer which will seduce you with its appearance, aromas and tastes, making you hungry to learn more about Spain´s gastronomic achievements.
Wine has long been part of human society and today is an important part of Spanish culture. This course provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. Students will meet the main Spanish wine regions and grapes, they will learn how to store and serve wine effectively, and explore different wines through sight, smell, and taste, and the principles of food and wine pairings.
The course will examine a range of international development topics related to Healthcare and Medicine around the globe. We will explore contemporary issues affecting the institutions that provide healthcare and the people who seek health services. We will also look into the how international development takes place and is developed, why it is necessary, and how it is related to healthcare.
This course explores gender representations (ranging from feminist perspectives, gender performances, or the theory and practice of female writing, to questions of sexual identity, patterns of masculinity and queer theory) within the Spanish literature and cinema produced during the last three decades. Besides analyzing a selection of works by the most representative authors who form part of the contemporary literary panorama in Spain, students will also examine the different critical paradigms and theories within the field of gender and sexuality studies and how they are formulated within a range of cultural texts and contexts.
This course explores human behavior in social contexts, examining how interactions, relationships, and social environments shape thoughts, feelings, and actions. Students gain a scientific understanding of social processes and the historical development of the discipline, building critical insight into human behavior and adaptation.PSY-02Mastering Group Dynamics / UWL course equivalency to PSY 343 Social Psychology (3 Credits)
Learn how groups function and succeed! This interactive course builds skills in communication, collaboration, negotiation, and conflict management through hands-on exercises, role-playing, and group simulations. Students gain practical tools to lead, participate, and problem-solve effectively in any group setting.
This course introduces students to the logic and practice of qualitative research for exploring complex social phenomena. Through practical examples, case studies, and discussions, students learn to design studies, collect and analyze data, and produce meaningful insights into people’s perspectives and experiences.
This course explores the foundations of neuroscience and the central nervous system to understand cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes. Students learn how neural mechanisms, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence brain health, resilience, and cognitive reserve, with practical applications for well-being, prevention, and psychological intervention.
This course examines how gender and diversity are represented in contemporary media through the lenses of Social Psychology and Intersectionality. Students learn to critically analyze media narratives, understand the psychosocial processes shaping identity and prejudice, and explore strategies for inclusive and socially responsible storytelling.
Spain is comprised of an absolutely fascinating set of diverse places, inhabited by intriguingly diverse peoples, traditions and landscapes consequence of its rich history, cultural heritage and complex geography. The focus of this course is on learning about the country, regions and the people. In a context marked by economic crisis, the pressures from sectors such as construction, tourism, transport, energy and agriculture, high densities and pressures in coastal areas and islands determines that Spain faces important challenges in economic, social and environmental issues. The teachers will try to provide an open, critical and diverse overview of contemporary Spain using press releases, videos, reports and presentations.
This course explores gender representations (ranging from feminist perspectives, gender performances, or the theory and practice of female writing, to questions of sexual identity, patterns of masculinity and queer theory) within the Spanish literature and cinema produced during the last three decades. Besides analyzing a selection of works by the most representative authors who form part of the contemporary literary panorama in Spain, students will also examine the different critical paradigms and theories within the field of gender and sexuality studies and how they are formulated within a range of cultural texts and contexts.
Courses Taught in Spanish
SAIIE
SPA 353 Perspectives on Contemporary Spain: Culture and Society. (3 Credits) Prerequisite: 5 semesters of college-level Spanish. SPA 354 Artistic Expression and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World (3 Credits) - *cannot be taken with ART 301 (3 credits) Prerequisites: 5 semesters of college-level Spanish SPA 103 Spanish in a Global Society I & II (4 Credits) Through an active and playful methodology the student will begin to interact and communicate in Spanish. The student will realize the advantages of living in Seville to interact and learn specific vocabulary in an easy and efficient way. Prerequisite: No prior knowledge of Spanish required. SPA 201 Spanish Language and Cultures in Action I (4 Credits) Specific aspects of Spanish Society and Culture will be comprehended in situ through the programmed visits. Prerequisite: 3 years of high-school Spanish or 2 semesters of college-level Spanish. SPA 202 Spanish Language and Cultures in Action II (4 Credits) Prerequisite: 4 years of high-school Spanish or 3 semesters of college-level Spanish. SPA 221 Spanish for Healthcare Professional (3 Credits) Prerequisite: 3 semesters of college-level Spanish. LAB FEE: Students will have to pay 80€ to cover all entry fees during the visits. Prerequisite: 4 semesters of college-level Spanish.
SPA 353 - Perspectivas sobre la España contemporánea: cultural y sociedad (3 Créditos) – Course Syllabus in Spanish
This course offers the students a general overview of Spanish civilization from the beginning up to contemporary times. The course not only covers the development of the history in general, but it also strengthens the connection between the different structures that grow in any human community: economical activities, social and political organizations, culture, ideology, artistic, literary and religious activities. The objective is that the student understands the diversity of the country.
SPA 354 Expresión Artística y Sociedad en el Mundo de Habla Española (3 Créditos)– Course Syllabus in Spanish
The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the historical, economical, artistic, social and religious aspects of Seville through its important and numerous monuments. The city itself will be the main guideline of this course. In each class meeting, students will study various artistic-architectural points of interest. Students will also be able to appreciate the cultural impact that many other cultures have left behind on the city throughout its history. Students will have to pay $50 approximately to cover entry fees during the visits.
SPA 103 El Español en una Sociedad Global I & II (4 Credits)– Course syllabus in Spanish
In this course the student will begin and develop their learning of Spanish as second language.
SPA 201 Lengua y Culturas Españolas en Acción I (4 Créditos) – Course syllabus in Spanish
The basis of this course is to provide the students with the necessary strategies to develop their Spanish, at a medium level, in the five key skill areas of listening, reading, interacting, speaking and writing.
SPA 202 Lengua y Culturas Españolas en Acción II (4 Créditos)– Course syllabus in Spanish
Throughout the course students will acquire a communication competence in line with their level of Spanish, orally as well as in writing in order to:
- Participate in conversations about family members, work, trips.
- Write a message and short texts expressing experiences, telling stories, summarizing a book or a movie.
- Understanding texts that contain basic information such as adverts, menus, timetables.
SPA 221 Introducción al Español para Profesionales de la Salud (3 Créditos) – Course Syllabus in Spanish
The student will improve their oral and written skills for effective communication in Spanish in the health field. The student will gain more confidence in interactions with patients. Student participation and reflection on sociocultural and intercultural aspects is important.
SPA 371 Business Spanish (3 Credits)
SPA 371 Español de Negocios (3 Créditos) – Course Syllabus in Spanish
The main objective of the course is for the student to acquire lexical and functional knowledge related to the business world to function in the Hispanic business world. To do this, emphasis will be placed on the specific terms used in different areas and on cultural elements.
Universidad de Sevilla
FA-37 Painting in Literary Seville / UWL course equivalency to SPA 309 Spanish Culture Through Art (3 Credits)
FA-37 Pintar la Sevilla Literaria – Course syllabus in Spanish
Understand the city of Seville and its artistic heritage combining the literature of Seville with the practical art of painting. To have a profound knowledge of a city and its heritage requires a very careful study of its most emblematic places. The students make visits to the monuments, plazas and parks of Seville while drawing and painting. Every visit includes an introduction to the site, its history, its architecture, its figures and legends. In each class the students learn aspects of drawing and painting: color, composition, etc. Classes are conducted in the classroom or outdoors.
GA-01 Culture and Society in Present-Day Spain / UWL course equivalency to SPA 369 Topics in Hispanic Cultures (3 Credits)
GA-01 Cultura y Sociedad en la España Actual – Course syllabus in Spanish
To foreground Spain’s cultural plurality, while analyzing the reasons for this diversity, as well as for the prolific range of manifestations through which it is expressed.
GA-20 Economy, Society, and the Environment in the case of Spain
GA-20 Economía, Sociedad, y Medio Ambiente en España – Course syllabus in Spanish
To provide students with an initial understanding of the complexity of the Spain of today within the framework of the European Union, while paying particular attention to key aspects related to the Economy, Society and the Environment.
GA-21 Cuisine Culture in Spain
GA-21 Cultura de la Gastronomía en España – Course syllabus in Spanish
The course syllabus is structured around the history of the gastronomy of the Spanish culture from the kitchen of the first settlers to today, studying the influence of Mediterranean and American cultures, the Mediterranean triad (olive oil, wine, and bread) and the importance of the Mediterranean diet as a way to lead a healthy life.
GA-22 Wine in Spain: History, Culture, and its Economics
GA-22 El Vino en España: Historia, Cultura y Economía – Course syllabus in Spanish
The aim of this Course is to enable students to become knowledgeable about Wine, one of Spain’s most culturally important and economically relevant elements, by means of the study of its history, the range of types it has and their modes of production, the key wine-producing regions, its impact on the Spanish economy in regional and national terms, and the recent evolution in tourist-based activities that have developed around it.
GA-27 Initiation to the practice of Flamenco through Rhythm, Dance, Singing and Guitar
GA-27 Iniciación a la práctica del Flamenco a través del Ritmo, Danza, el Cante y la Guitarra – Course syllabus in Spanish
For more information on this course please contact resident director, Stuart Chipres, at director@saiie.com
FA-09 Contemporary Spanish Cinema / UWL course equivalency to SPA 310 Communities of Resistance in the Spanish-Speaking World (3 Credits)
FA-09 Cine Español Contemporáneo – Course syllabus in Spanish
Taking into consideration the students that are visiting, this course covers a large scale of cultural perspectives, taking the study further than just a cinematic and historic overview. Films are understood as audiovisual works, which can be approached as texts or the artistic expression of the author, whilst simultaneously determined by their social, historical, linguistic, and literary contextualization.
GA-09 Medieval Spain (From the Eighth to the Fifteenth Centuries) and the Historical Projection of Three Cultures: Chritians, Moslems and Jews / UWL Course equivalency to SPA 369 Topics in Hispanic Cultures or HIS 354 Spain to 1700 (3 credits)
GA-09 La Proyección Histórica de las Tres Culturas: Cristianos, Mulsimanes y Judíos en la España Medieval (SS. VIII-XV) – Course syllabus in Spanish
This Course will explore the role played by Christians, Moslems, and Jews in the creation of Medieval Spain from the time of the Islamic Invasion of 711, through the emergence of the Frontier and its territorial evolution, to the period of the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, including the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain, the End of Tolerance, and the Conquest of the Kingdom of Granada in 1492. Likewise, an analysis will be carried out of the fundamental characteristics of the coexistence of these three civilizations in terms of the problems derived therefrom, and in terms of the socio-cultural relations and different mind-sets affecting everyday life.
GA-15 Political Transition and Democracy in Spain (1975 – 2000) / UWL Course equivalency to SPA 353 Perspectives on Contemporary Spain: Culture and Society or POL 130 Comparing Politics and Governments Around the World (3 credits) - MEETS Civics & Perspectives UWL GenEd
GA-15 Transición Política y Democracia en España (1975 – 2000) – Course syllabus in Spanish
The aims of this Course module are as listed here:
a) To create an awareness of how Spain’s political transition is the result of a process of reform.
b) Internationally speaking, to assess Spain’s progressive integration within the Western scenario.
c) To contribute to an understanding of the unique features of Spain’s political system and of its constitutional architecture.
d) To help make discernible the specific model of Spain’s territorial organization (a State made up of autonomous regions) by establishing comparisons with other countries.
e) To contribute to the identification of the main characteristics of Spanish political culture.
FA-25 Literature and Cookery: Read, Write, Cook, Eat / UWL Course equivalency to SPA 369 Topics in Hispanic Cultures (3 credits)
FA-25 Literatura y Cocina. Escribir, Leer, Cocinar, Comer – Course syllabus in Spanish
This Course is designed as a way of approaching the world of cuisine and food through literature in different periods and throughout history. It is not intended to be either exhaustive nor all-embracing, but rather a humble hors d'oeuvre that aims to whet the appetite for the great banquet of literature in its relations with food, cuisine, eating habits, and gastronomy.
GA-19 Photography: Theory, History and Art Photography
GA-19 Fotografía: Teoría, Historia y Técnica Fotográfica – Course syllabus in Spanish
This Course combines a theoretical and practical approach to the phenomenon of the photographic. From the first notions provided, up to the conclusions presented at the close, students will be involved in a wide range of photographic practices linked with the major photographic genre types. The Course’s practical character will be backed up by sessions based on the history and theory of Photography as a framework for understanding the different uses, genre types and approaches to the photographic medium which exist, as well as a way of encouraging an analytical reading of contemporary photographic-based pictures. Specific attention will be paid to Photography as a contemporary creative art form within the Spanish context.
FA-02 Contrastive Grammar: Spanish-English / UWL Course equivalency to SPA 201 Spanish Language and Cultures in Action I (4 credits)
FA-02 Gramática Contrastiva – Course syllabus in Spanish
In this course, we will carry out a systematic comparison between English and Spanish. The emphasis will be on practical exercises that will help the student overcome the difficulties that Spanish presents for English speakers.
FA-03 Corrective Phonetics and Conversation
FA-03 Fonética Correctiva y Conversación – Course syllabus in Spanish
This Course, both theoretically and practically based, is designed to help students improve on, and take better advantage of, their communication skills (comprehension and production) during oral performance in Spanish.
FA-30 Introduction to Translation: Culture, Vocabulary, and Process / UWL Course equivalency to SPA 302 Faces of Spain: Conversation and Culture (3 credits)
FA-30 Iniciación a la Traducción: Cultural, Vocabulario y Proceso – Course syllabus in Spanish
This course aims to present the basic principles of translation between English and Spanish, for which a number of basic concepts will be explained to understand the process of translation.
The process will be done in a practical way in order that the student acquires an understanding of the phases, and the practical tools currently used by translators. Two key concepts will be explained through translation: linguistic competence and cultural competence.
This course seeks to make the student aware of the importance of good writing and the precise use of language.
FA-31 Progressive Spanish for English-Speaking Students / UWL Course equivalency to SPA 103 Spanish in a Global Society I & II (4 credits)
FA-31 Español Progresivo para Estudiantes Angloparlantes – Course syllabus in Spanish
This Course is aimed at English-speaking students who already have a basic knowledge of Spanish. Its key objective is to improve their communication skills by means of the consolidation of their grammar competence and of the introduction of practical vocabulary so as to enable them to cope with the usual communication situations of everyday life.
FA-43 Teaching English to Spanish Students: Methodology and Practice
FA-43 La Enseñanza del Inglés a Estudiantes Españoles: Metodología y Práctica – Course syllabus in Spanish
This training course offers a theoretical and practical approach to the teaching of English as a foreign language (EFL) to Spanish-speaking students. Classroom practice will be fostered which includes activities in the class, activities outside the class under the supervision of a tutor and the opportunity to take part of the course in a Spanish school with Spanish students in the city of Seville.
FA-44 The Social Psychology of Language Learning / UWL Course equivalency to SPA 443 Studies in Hispanic Linguistics (3 credits)
FA-44 Psicología Social del Aprendizaje de Lenguas – Course syllabus in Spanish
This course is an introduction to second language acquisition, that is, a first acquaintance with how a non-native language (L2) is learned once a first language (L1) has already been developed. Second language acquisition is a dynamic process that millions of individuals worldwide are engaged in; it is also a growing interdisciplinary field of study within the megafield of applied linguistics.
SPRING 2027
Courses Taught in English
SAIIE
ART 301 World Art (3 credits)
The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the historical, economic, artistic, social and religious parts of Seville through its important and several monuments. Students will study about the monuments and works of art significant in relation to global art.
The actual city will be the main guideline of this course. In each class meeting students will study various artistic-architectural points of interest. Students will also be able to appreciate the cultural impact that many other cultures have left behind in the city throughout its history.
LAB FEE: Students will have to pay 80€ to cover all entry fees during the visits.
MGT 360 International Management (3 Credits)
Through this course, students will be introduced to the opportunities and challenges corporations face when doing business internationally and identify strategies and practices to manage effectively in a global environment. In particular, students will be exposed to, and encouraged to critically think about, international management topics such as the global business environment, ethics and corporate social responsibility, culture, international strategy and entry, organizational behavior across cultures, and international human resource management issues. In the end, students develop an understanding of, and appreciation for, culture and its impact on management and strategies for managing in a complex, global environment.
MGT/MKT 301 Business Communication (3 Credits)
This course explores different genres of written and oral communication employed in the business environment. Emphasis is placed on utilizing communication strategies that are tailored to both the audience and the organizational context in which the communication takes place. The ethical implications of communication within a business environment are also considered. This course develops a process approach to writing, which moves from planning through revision and final editing in producing business-related documents. Students are also introduced to communication techniques that enhance productivity within groups as well as develop the ability to write as a team and create presentations that flow seamlessly. (Cross-listed with MGT/MKT; may only earn credit in one department.)
ESS 328 Field Experience in Exercise Science (3 Credits)
Practical experience in an exercise science setting or formal observation in a clinical setting. Experiences provided may include activities such as exercise leadership, coaching, assisting with fitness assessment and exercise prescription, exercise research, clinical observation, etc. Repeatable for credit - maximum six.Prerequisite: admission to the exercise sport science major - fitness or pre-professional emphasis.
Please note: New internship opportunity for all those Exercise & Sports Science majors out there through UW-La Crosse! Contact the director, Samantha Chipres at samantha@saiie.com for more information.
ESS 348 Theory of Coaching (2 credits)
Theory of coaching specific competitive sports. Coaching and directing youth, club, inter-scholastic and intercollegiate sports programs. Theory of coaching the following sports will be offered on a rotational basis: baseball/softball, basketball, football, gymnastics, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field/cross country, volleyball, and wrestling. A competitive background in and fundamental knowledge of the sport is highly recommended. Repeatable for credit - maximum four.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
ESS 349 Psychology of Coaching Competitive Athletics (2 credits)
Aids the prospective coach to better understand the application of psychological concepts to the coaching of sports. Emphasis will be on the methods of improving the performance of athletes through a better understanding of the factors affecting teaching and learning in athletics.
Prerequisite: junior standing.
Universidad de Sevilla
FS-14 Painting in Literary Seville / UWL course equivalency to SPA 354 Artistic Expression and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World (3 Credits)
Understand the city of Seville and its artistic heritage combining the literature of Seville with the practical art of painting. To have a profound knowledge of a city and its heritage requires a very careful study of its most emblematic places. Painting gives one a greater vision of the city. We choose different techniques: pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and ink, etc. The students pass enjoyable sessions in the parks, plazas, streets and monuments of Seville, the Guadalquivir River, the Alcázar, the Barrio Santa Cruz, taking time to study their subject, its form and history. They will get to know the city, its hidden places and architecture like no other student can hope to do. At the end of the semester the students will have a fine collection of drawings and paintings which make great souvenirs and gifts for their friends and families. Also, they will acquire a great understanding of painting; perspective and composition which will help them appreciate art for the rest of their lives.
GS-10 Anatomy & Physiology II / UWL course equivalency to BIO 313 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 Credits)
This course is a continuation of Anatomy & Physiology I. The aim of this course is to acquire knowledge of the general structure and function of the human body. We will focus on the blood, immune, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems. Special emphasis will be placed on the interactions among those systems and on the regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.
GS-11 Anatomy & Physiology (Laboratory) / UWL course equivalency to BIO 312 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 Credits)
This course is a continuation of Anatomy & Physiology I. The aim of this course is to apply and facilitate the understanding of the knowledge acquired during the lectures.
GS-05 International Marketing / UWL course equivalency to MKT 341 International Marketing (3 credits)
The overall objective of the Course is to introduce students to the marketing decisions within an organization, from a global perspective. With this aim in mind, we will train participants to apply the basic concepts and techniques in marketing, so that they become familiar with the duties of a marketing manager. More specifically, students will be exposed to the development, evaluation, and implementation of marketing management in a global business environment.
FS-07 Introduction to Spanish Cultural Studies / UWL course equivalency to HIST 354 Artistic Expression and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World (3 Credits)
The main goal of this Course is to give students a core familiarity with Spanish history and culture. They are expected to come away from classes with a broad sense of the tensions and turning points that have shaped the Spanish past and which help us to understand its present.
GS-06 Spanish Cuisine / UWL course equivalency to SPA 369 Topics in Hispanic Cultures or HIS 413 Topics in Cultural History (3 Credits)
This course is designed as an introduction to the diversity of Spain’s cuisine. It is not intended to cover all aspects of Spanish cooking, but rather as an appetizer which will seduce you with its appearance, aromas and tastes, making you hungry to learn more about Spain´s gastronomic achievements.
GS-12 Wine in Spain: History and Wine Tasting / UWL course equivalency to SPA 369 Topics in Hispanic Cultures (3 Credits)
Wine has long been part of human society and today is an important part of Spanish culture. This course provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. Students will meet the main Spanish wine regions and grapes, they will learn how to store and serve wine effectively, and explore different wines through sight, smell, and taste, and the principles of food and wine pairings. This course also covers a variety of topics related to the Spanish wine industry, from wine styles and winegrowing areas to sustainable production and tourism.
GS-16 Initiation to the Practice of Flamenco through Rhythm, Dance, Singing and Guitar / UWL course equivalency to SPA 369 Topics in Hispanic Cultures or MUS 205 Global Cultures in Music (3 Credits) - Meets General Ed. for Civics & Perspectives
This course introduces flamenco as a living artistic and cultural tradition of Andalusia. Through the study of song, dance, and guitar, students explore the genre’s multicultural origins—Moorish, Jewish, Roma, and Andalusian—and the improvisational and participatory nature of flamenco performances. Attention is given to rhythmic structures, hand-clapping, and the collaborative relationship between performers in shaping flamenco expression.
FS-17 Teaching English to Spanish Students: Methodology and Practice /UWL course equivalency to TSL 463 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Methods (3 credits)
This training course offers a theoretical and practical approach to the teaching of English as a foreign language (EFL) to Spanish-speaking students. Classroom practice will be fostered which includes activities in the class, activities outside the class under the supervision of a tutor and the opportunity to take part of the course in a Spanish school with Spanish students in the city of Seville. This way, not only theoretical content but also the cultural aspects which are involved in the practice of teaching English as a foreign language will be dealt with.
FS-09 Music and Society: Theory and Practice of Flamenco / UWL course equivalency to ESS 104 Dance Appreciation (2 credits)
Broadly defined, Flamenco is a complex performative art which includes song (cante), dance (baile) and guitar music (toque), originally embedded in a particular lifestyle and worldview. Tracing its origins to approximately the mid-nineteenth century, Flamenco has been associated with Spanish Gypsies (gitanos), a community instrumental in its development and who represent the majority of its practitioners, and with the culture of Andalusia in Southern Spain. The exoticization of Spain during the 19th century stimulated Flamenco’s broader development and popularity until it eventually grew to become a powerful national icon, while it continues to be regarded as a quintessential expression of Spanish culture. Our emphasis is on acquiring an aural, visual, and theoretical understanding of Flamenco, of the streams of culture which created it, and of its role within Spanish culture, and on using the study of Flamenco as a vehicle to explore the relationship between art and culture, music and society, and the ways in which we think, talk and learn about Flamenco. The intention of the practical part of the Course, the Flamenco dance class, is not to train future Flamenco dancers, although many students go on to further study. Rather, it is designed to give students an understanding of the mechanics, aesthetics, and basic canons of an art form that is so often described as being purely spontaneous and free. The dance class centers on learning the basic postures and steps of the Flamenco vocabulary and the techniques of footwork. We also study the “compás” (rhythmic cycle) and learn to play “palmas” (rhythmic handclapping). Above all, we try to understand how Flamenco dance is structured and the essential relationship that links dancer, guitarist and singer. At the end of the Course, in addition to a final paper and final exam, students will perform the simple choreography they have learned, accompanied by a professional singer and guitarist. This tends to give them an entirely new appreciation of the complexity of both the dance form and the culture in which it is embedded. Evaluation in this part of the class sessions is based on attendance, effort and improvement, each student performing at his or her own level; ability or prior dance training is not necessary.
FS-06 Gender Views in Contemporary Spanish Literature and Cinema / UWL course equivalency to ENG 200 Literature and Human Experience (3 credits)
This course explores gender representations (ranging from feminist perspectives, gender performances, or the theory and practice of female writing, to questions of sexual identity, patterns of masculinity and queer theory) within the Spanish literature and cinema produced during the last three decades. Besides analyzing a selection of works by the most representative authors who form part of the contemporary literary panorama in Spain, students will also examine the different critical paradigms and theories within the field of gender and sexuality studies and how they are formulated within a range of cultural texts and contexts.
FS-19 The Image of Spain through Film and Digital Fiction / UWL course equivalency to SPA 312 Cinema and Social Justice in the Spanish-Speaking World (3 credits)
This course provides students with a route-map through those Spanish movies, as well as those from other countries, which deal with the image of Spain from different perspectives. There have been times when that same image has become distorded for reasons which are not, stricklyspeaking, cinematographic in character. Bringing to the fore the key aspects of that distorsion, while analysing a range of discourse types in film, can help bring into focus the role of Cinema as a generator of cultural stereotypes.
GS-01 Spain’s Classical Heritage: Between History and Mythology / UWL course equivalency to SPA 369 Topics in Hispanic Cultures (3 Credits)
The main goal of this course is to give students an overview of Spain’s Classical heritage. The course pays special attention to Phoenician, Greek and Roman presence in Spain, not only from a historical point of view, but also taking into account the mythological construction of Spain´s past and key cultural traditions. The course also explores Spain’s religious background, mainly the long process of Christianization of Southern Spain.
The course is divided in classes and field trips that will be key elements in helping the student to have a clearer perception of each historical period.
The program is divided as follows:
- Eastern traders and warlords in Spain: Phoenicians and Carthaginians.
- Travelling Heroes: Greeks and their myths in Spain.
- The coming of Rome and the creation of Hispania: Conquest and cultural changes.
- Pagans and Christians: the long process of Christianization of Spain.
The classes are combined with the following field trips:
- Sevilla. Roman remains in Seville. The old city in the Alfalfa and Encarnación area. Pagan Temple of Calle Mármoles. 4 hours.
- Sevilla. Roman remains in Seville. The river and the ancient port. The foundations of the Cathedral. Early Christian temples and the Iglesia del Salvador. 4 hours.
- Archaeological Museum of Seville. 4 hours.
FS-15 Photographing the Literary Seville / UWL course equivalency to ART 172 Photography Survey (3 credits) - MEETS Humanities & Arts UWL GenEd
The course will examine the literary richness of Seville through the photographic lens. We will learn about how to better control our cameras, fundamental photographic techniques and the history of photography and apply this knowledge to the myths and stories based here. We will also explore the city and its surroundings during field trips and learn to look at images critically and critique them in a group setting.
GS-07 Photography: Theory and Techniques / UWL course equivalency to ART 172 Photography Survey (3 credits)- MEETS Humanities & Arts UWL GenEd
This unit combines a theoretical and practical approach to contemporary photography, paying special attention to Spanish photography. Using slide presentations and group discussion, we will outline an itinerary throughout the main movements in the history of the medium and its evolution until today. There will be practical exercises about each of the genres discussed. The tutor will supervise and co-edit during the course every single student final project.
PSY-01 Social Psychology / UWL course equivalency to PSY 241 Social Psychology (3 Credits)
This course explores human behavior in social contexts, examining how interactions, relationships, and social environments shape thoughts, feelings, and actions. Students gain a scientific understanding of social processes and the historical development of the discipline, building critical insight into human behavior and adaptation.PSY-02Mastering Group Dynamics / UWL course equivalency to PSY 343 Social Psychology (3 Credits)
Learn how groups function and succeed! This interactive course builds skills in communication, collaboration, negotiation, and conflict management through hands-on exercises, role-playing, and group simulations. Students gain practical tools to lead, participate, and problem-solve effectively in any group setting.
PSY-03 Qualitative Methodologies / UWL course equivalency to PSY 000U Social Psychology (3 Credits)
This course introduces students to the logic and practice of qualitative research for exploring complex social phenomena. Through practical examples, case studies, and discussions, students learn to design studies, collect and analyze data, and produce meaningful insights into people’s perspectives and experiences.
PSY-04 Neuroscience Applied to Human Health / UWL course equivalency to PSY 430 Cognitive Neuroscience (3 Credits)
This course explores the foundations of neuroscience and the central nervous system to understand cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes. Students learn how neural mechanisms, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence brain health, resilience, and cognitive reserve, with practical applications for well-being, prevention, and psychological intervention.
PSY-05 Social Psychology and Gender in the Media / UWL course equivalency to PSY 441 Advanced Social Psychology (3 Credits)
This course examines how gender and diversity are represented in contemporary media through the lenses of Social Psychology and Intersectionality. Students learn to critically analyze media narratives, understand the psychosocial processes shaping identity and prejudice, and explore strategies for inclusive and socially responsible storytelling.
Please contact program manager, Sean Chipres, for more information at seanrc@saiie.com
GS-02 Contemporary Spain: Economy, Society and Environment / UWL course equivalency to SOC 000L (3 credits)
Spain is comprised of an absolutely fascinating set of diverse places, inhabited by intriguingly diverse peoples, traditions and landscapes consequence of its rich history, cultural heritage and complex geography. The focus of this course is on learning about the country, regions and the people. In a context marked by economic crisis, the pressures from sectors such as construction, tourism, transport, energy and agriculture, high densities and pressures in coastal areas and islands determines that Spain faces important challenges in economic, social and environmental issues. The teachers will try to provide an open, critical and diverse overview of contemporary Spain using press releases, videos, reports and presentations.
GS-17 Global Political Dinamics: Institutions, Actors and Conflicts / UWL course equivalency to POL 140 International Relations in a Changing World (3 credits) - MEETS Humanities & Arts UWL GenEd
This course provides students with foundational tools to understand contemporary global political dynamics from a political science perspective, enriched by insights from history and international relations. Emphasizing both theory and empirical cases, students explore how institutions, actors, and conflicts interact in today’s political landscape, with a focus on examples from Europe and Latin America.
FS-02 Conversation and Composition in Spanish for American Students / UWL course equivalency to SPA 101 Spanish in a Global Society I (4 Credits) - MEETS Civics & Perspectives UWL GenEd
This Course is geared toward students who speak American English and who have no prior knowledge of Spanish. Its overall objective is to develop students’ capacity to express themselves orally and in written form, within routine sociolinguistic contexts, so that they can come to terms with them and cope adequately with them, the contrast with their mother tongue acting as a point of reference. Our endeavor is to enable students to initiate and keep up a conversation using limited vocabulary content, to produce phrases and basic conversational routines in a spontaneous way, to narrate and describe routine social situations, as well as to draft basic written forms, while keeping in mind orthographic, lexical and syntactic correctness, as well as pragmatic appositeness. Likewise, students will be provided with the chance to develop their comprehension skills in Spanish, becoming thereby adept at understanding real-life oral discourse adjusted to their level.
FS-12 Progressive Spanish for English-Speaking Students / UWL course equivalency to SPA 201 Spanish Language and Cutures in Action I (4 Credits) - MEETS Civics & Perspectives UWL GenEd
This Course is aimed at English-speaking students who already have a basic knowledge of Spanish. Its key objective is to improve their communication skills by means of the consolidation of their grammar competence and of the introduction of practical vocabulary so as to enable them to cope with the usual communication situations of everyday life. On the one hand, teaching methodology will be based on the assimilation of grammatical rules and their practical application via specific activities and, on the other hand, will involve the gradual and iprogressive use of Spanish as a vehicle for communication within the classroom.
Courses Taught in Spanish
SAIIE
SPA 353 Perspectives on Contemporary Spain: Culture and Society. (3 Credits)
SPA 353 - Perspectives on Contemporary Spain: Culture and Society. – Course Syllabus in Spanish
This course offers the students a general overview of Spanish civilization from the beginning up to contemporary times. The course not only covers the development of the history in general, but it also strengthens the connection between the different structures that grow in any human community: economical activities, social and political organizations, culture, ideology, artistic, literary and religious activities. The objective is that the student understands the diversity of the country.
Prerequisite: 5 semesters of college-level Spanish.
SPA 354 Artistic Expression and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World (3 Credits) - *cannot be taken with ART 301 (3 credits)
SPA 354 Expresión Artística y Sociedad en el Mundo de Habla Española (3 Créditos)– Course Syllabus in Spanish
The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the historical, economical, artistic, social and religious aspects of Seville through its important and numerous monuments. The city itself will be the main guideline of this course. In each class meeting, students will study various artistic-architectural points of interest. Students will also be able to appreciate the cultural impact that many other cultures have left behind on the city throughout its history. Students will have to pay $50 approximately to cover entry fees during the visits.
Prerequisites: 5 semesters of college-level Spanish
LAB FEE: Students will have to pay 80€ to cover all entry fees during the visits.
SPA 103 Spanish in a Global Society I & II (4 Credits)
SPA 103 El Español en una Sociedad Global (4 Credits) - Course syllabus in Spanish
In this course the student will begin and develop their learning of Spanish as second language.
Through an active and playful methodology the student will begin to interact and communicate in Spanish. The student will realize the advantages of living in Seville to interact and learn specific vocabulary in an easy and efficient way.
Prerequisite: No prior knowledge of Spanish required.
SPA 201 Spanish Language and Cultures in Action I (4 Credits)
SPA 201 Lengua y Culturas Españolas en Acción I (4 Créditos) – Course syllabus in Spanish
The basis of this course is to provide the students with the necessary strategies to develop their Spanish, at a medium level, in the five key skill areas of listening, reading, interacting, speaking and writing.
Specific aspects of Spanish Society and Culture will be comprehended in situ through the programmed visits.
Prerequisite: 3 years of high-school Spanish or 2 semesters of college-level Spanish.
SPA 202 Spanish Language and Cultures in Action II (4 Credits)
SPA 202 Lengua y Culturas Españolas en Acción II (4 Créditos)– Course syllabus in Spanish
Throughout the course students will acquire a communication competence in line with their level of Spanish, orally as well as in writing in order to:
- Participate in conversations about family members, work, trips.
- Write a message and short texts expressing experiences, telling stories, summarizing a book or a movie.
- Understanding texts that contain basic information such as adverts, menus, timetables.
Prerequisite: 4 years of high-school Spanish or 3 semesters of college-level Spanish.
SPA 221 Spanish for Healthcare Professional (3 Credits)
SPA 221 Introducción al Español para Profesionales de la Salud (3 Créditos) – Course Syllabus in Spanish
The student will improve their oral and written skills for effective communication in Spanish in the health field. The student will gain more confidence in interactions with patients. Student participation and reflection on sociocultural and intercultural aspects is important.
Prerequisite: 3 semesters of college-level Spanish.
SPA 371 Business Spanish (3 Credits)
SPA 371 Español de Negocios (3 Créditos) – Course Syllabus in Spanish
The main objective of the course is for the student to acquire lexical and functional knowledge related to the business world to function in the Hispanic business world. To do this, emphasis will be placed on the specific terms used in different areas and on cultural elements.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of college-level Spanish.
Universidad de Sevilla
FB-35 Painting in Literary Seville - UWL course equivalency to SPA 354 Artistic Expression and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World (3 Credits)
FB-35 Pintar la Sevilla Literaria – Course syllabus in Spanish
This course is for students who want to understand the city of Seville and its artistic heritage, combining the literature of Seville with the art of painting. To have a profound knowledge of a city and its heritage requires a very careful study of its most emblematic places. Painting is the perfect way to do this, giving one a greater vision of the city. We use different techniques: pencil, charcoal, watercolor, and ink, etc. Students get to have enjoyable classes that take place in parks, plazas, streets and the monuments of Seville, the Guadalquivir River, the Alcázar, the Barrio Santa Cruz, giving them the settings they need to study their subject, its form and history. With this class, they will discover the city of Seville, its hidden places and architecture, like no other student! At the end of the semester, the students will have a fine collection of drawings and paintings, which can make great souvenirs and gifts for their friends and families. They will have also acquired a deep understanding of painting; perspective and composition, which will help them appreciate art for the rest of their lives.
GB-30 Women in Art: Visions from the Perspectives of Difference and Equality - UWL course equivalency to SPA 354 Artistic Expression and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World (3 Credits) or ART 335 Art and Gender (3 Credits)
GB-30 La Mujer en el Arte. Visiones desde la Diferencia y la Igualdad – Course syllabus in Spanish
This Course is designed with two key objectives in mind: firstly, to contribute to the recovery from academic oblivion of the women artists who have produced creative output throughout history and who, due to a range of different conditioning factors of a social kind, have remained on the margins of the Art World; secondly, to raise awareness of, and encourage reflexion about, the situation of women within the present-day Art environment, as well as about the aims pursued by tendencies within feminist criticism, together with the endeavor, at the dawn of the twenty-first century, of the woman artist in the search for gender equality in society.
FB-47 Understand Flamenco through Dance: Theory and Practice of Flamenco Dancing
FB-47 Comprender el Flamenco a Través del Baile: Teoría y Práctica del Baile Flamenco– Course syllabus in Spanish
Of the three main modalities within Flamenco, unlike singing (cante) and guitar playing (toque), dance is the one that has had the greatest projection, to the point of becoming the ambassador of the genre in the most prestigious venues in the world. Each year, this form of artistic expression, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, attracts thousands of people from every country, who come to Spain to try to understand and enjoy Andalucía’s most universal art.
GB-27 Wine in Spain: History, Culture, and Economics
GB-27 El Vino en España: Historia, Cultura y Economía – Course syllabus in Spanish
The aim of this Course is to enable students to become knowledgeable about Wine, one of Spain’s most culturally important and economically relevant elements, by means of the study of its history, the range of types it has and their modes of production, the key wine-producing regions, its impact on the Spanish economy in regional and national terms, and the recent evolution in tourist-based activities that have developed around it.
GB-28 Cuisine Culture in Spain
GB-28 Cultura de la Gastronomía en España – Course syllabus in Spanish
The course syllabus is structured around the history of the gastronomy of the Spanish culture from the kitchen of the first settlers to today, studying the influence of Mediterranean and American cultures, the Mediterranean triad (olive oil, wine, and bread) and the importance of the Mediterranean diet as a way to lead a healthy life.
It is essential that the student have a sufficient degree of knowledge of Spanish to be able to understand the classes which are taught in that language. On the other hand it requires a basic knowledge of history.
This course is for students of any program. The course objectives are that the student knows the history of a kitchen and an ancient culture, and that this knowledge will be beneficial to your health.
GB-29 Women in the History of Latin America / UWL course equivalency to SPA 369 Topics in Hispanic Cultures (3 Credits)
GB-29 Mujeres en la Historia de América – Course syllabus in Spanish
This course will explore the presence of women within the political, economic, and cultural processes involved in the history of Latin America. The suggestion is that it has become essential to analyse in greater depth, the female Latin-American universe, conceived of as a multi-ethnic reality. Personal and family honor, sexuality, and zones of public action conquered by women throughout history constitute the subject-matter which will be dealt with. Syllabus content will be distributed thematically so as to facilitate a chronologically-based overview stretching from colonization to the present day, while considering the role of women in the home, the economy, as well as politics and culture.
GB-35 Culture and Traditions in Andalusia / UWL course equivalency to SPA 369 Topics in Hispanic Cultures (3 Credits)
GB-35 Cultura y Tradiciones en Andalucía – Course syllabus in Spanish
To provide an understanding of the rich heritage and diversity of traditional Andalusian culture, while enabling it to be appreciated.
FB-45 A Practical Course in Teaching English as a Foreign Language Methodology
FB-45 La Enseñanza del inglés a Estudiantes Españoles: Metodología y Práctica – Course syllabus in Spanish
This training course offers a theoretical and practical approach to the teaching of English as a foreign language (EFL) to Spanish-speaking students. Classroom practice will be fostered which includes activities in the class, activities outside the class under the supervision of a tutor and the opportunity to take part of the course in a Spanish school with Spanish students in the city of Seville. This way, not only theoretical content but also the cultural aspects which are involved in the practice of teaching English as a foreign language will be dealt with.
FB-10 Contemporary Spanish Cinema / UWL course equivalency to SPA 310 Communities of Resistance in the Spanish-Speaking World (3 Credits)
FB-10 Cine Español Contemporáneo – Course syllabus in Spanish
Taking into consideration the students that are visiting, this course covers a large scale of cultural perspectives, taking the study further than just a cinematic and historic overview. Films are understood as audiovisual works, which can be approached as texts or the artistic expression of the author, whilst simultaneously determined by their social, historical, linguistic, and literary contextualization.
GB-17 The Historical Projection of Three Cultures: Christians, Muslims and Jews
GB-17 La Proyección Histórica de las Tres Culturas: Cristianos, Musulmanes y Judíos – Course syllabus in Spanish
This Course will explore the role played by Christians, Moslems, and Jews in the creation of Medieval Spain from the time of the Islamic Invasion of 711, through the emergence of the Frontier and its territorial evolution, to the period of the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, including the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain, the End of Tolerance, and the Conquest of the Kingdom of Granada in 1492. Likewise, an analysis will be carried out of the fundamental characteristics of the coexistence of these three civilizations in terms of the problems derived therefrom, and in terms of the socio-cultural relations and different mind-sets affecting everyday life.
GB-19 The History of Slavery in Latin America / UWL course equivalency to SPA 352 Latin American Voices of Revolution (3 Credits) or HIS 344 Latin America: 1450-1830
GB-19 Historia de la Esclavitud en América Latina – Course syllabus in Spanish
Using as departure points the origins of both indigenous and African-based slavery, the tides of slave population movements, ports of entry, factors related to legislation, settlements, and licenceholding, as well as the approximate extent of the trafficking involved, a study will be made of the economic activities of all types for which slaves were used, the main emphasis being placed on the plantation regime. Account will also be taken of matters of a social nature related to the everyday existence and death of slaves. Lastly, the dissolution of the slavery regime will be explored, by means of an analysis of the different kinds of abolitionist processes involved. The geographical context to be explored is that which corresponds to the Hispanic and Portuguese colonies, given their statistical, economic, and cultural relevance.
FB-07 Spanish Literature’s mythic Figures – UWL course equivalency to ENG 200 Literature and Human Experience (3 Credits) - MEETS Communication & Literacy UWL GenEd
FB-07 Mitos Literarios Españoles – Course syllabus in Spanish
This Course is intended to enable students to take their first steps in becoming knowledgeable about the study of Spanish literature. A hybrid theoretical-practical approach will be adopted via the exploration of key works which gave rise to the creation in writing of a range of mythic figures within Spanish culture, figures which have become universally known. Moreover, a further aim is to promote the city of Seville’s own myths.
FB-27 Literature and Cuisine: Reading, Writing, Cooking, Eating
FB-27 Literatura y Cocina. Escribir, Leer, Cocinar, Comer – Course syllabus in Spanish
This class gives students a way to approach the Spanish world of cooking and food in different periods throughout history, by taking a look at literature. It is not intended to cover all aspects of Spanish cooking, but rather act as a humble appetizer that should whet the appetite for the great banquet of literature in its relation to food, cooking, and gastronomy.
FB-44 Contemporary Spanish American Literature – UWL course equivalency to ENG 200 Literature and Human Experience (3 Credits) - MEETS Communication & Literacy UWL GenEd
FB-44 Literatura Hispanoamericana Contempóranea – Course syllabus in Spanish
The aim of this Course is to provide an overview of the main literary trends that have emerged in Latin America since the beginning of the 20th century, via the study of some of the key authors involved.
GB-24 Photography: Theory, History and Art Photography / UWL course equivalency to ART 272 Photography and Imaging I (4 Credits) - Meets General Req. for Humanities & Arts
GB-24 Fotografía: Teoría, Historia y Técnica Fotográfica – Course syllabus in Spanish
This course has the following objectives:
· Learning how to read photographs and their meanings in the present.
· Develop technical photography skills.
· Understand the possibilities of photography as a form of expression and information.
· Knowledge of the history of photography.
· The importance of new technologies applied to photography.
· Improve an analytic vision of contemporary images.
· Improve social skills and group work.
GB-18 Present-Day Spain and the Context of International Relations
GB-18 La España y las Relaciones Internacionales – Course syllabus in Spanish
The aim of this Course is to provide students with as detailed an overview as possible of Spain’s International Relations and Foreign Policy within the period dating from the Second World War until the Present Day. With this aim in mind, a specific methodology has been designed in terms of the kind of students participating in the Course, while also taking into account its duration, as well as the distribution of its sessions which will be divided between those of a practical kind and those which are theoretical in character.
GB-39 The European Union in the Face of the Political, Socio-Economic, and Territorial Challenges of the Twenty-First Century / UWL course equivalency to SPA 353 Perspectives on Contemporary Spain: Culture and Society or POL 202 Solving Problems in Global Politics (3 Credits) - MEETS Natural Sciences & Wellness UWL GenEd
GB-39 La Unión Europea ante los Retos Políticos, Socio-Económicos y Territoriales del Siglo XXI - Course syllabus in Spanish
The main objective of this Course will be to ensure that students acquire basic knowledgeThe main objective of this Course will be to ensure that students acquire basic knowledgeconcerning the European Union in a global world. By the end of the Course students should havebecome familiar with documentation resources which provide information on Europe, with the tools foraccessing the statistics they contain, as well as with specific European Union-related vocabulary. Afurther objective consists of motivating students to become involved in the European Union from anacademic perspective, while keeping in mind their own personal foci of interest.
FB-03 Corrective Phonetics and Conversation
FB-03 Fonética Correctiva y Conversación – Course syllabus in Spanish
This class is designed to theoretically and systematically help students develop and build on their communication skills (comprehension and production), in their Spanish speaking.
There will be a focus on what phonetic mistakes are made the most by the student, especially those made within their natural context in the sessions, in which they will encounter dialogues, informal discussions, lectures and video performances, etc.
FB-12 Spanish Grammar / UWL course equivalency to SPA 202 Spanish Language and Cultures in Action II (4 Credits) - MEETS Civics & Perspectives UWL GenEd
FB-12 Gramática Española – Course syllabus in Spanish
The aim of this Course is to improve, and develop further, students’ communication skills, paying attention to key issues affecting the Grammar of Spanish.
In terms of an Advanced-Level Course, students would need to keep abreast of grammatical circumstances concerning variants within the language, as well as issues related to the interaction of norms and usage.
Likewise, students will be expected to acquire a certain degree of knowledge of the theoretical dimension of Grammar so as to ensure further understanding of the constructions to be employed within practical communication.
FB-32 Progressive Spanish for English-speaking Students/ UWL Course equivalency to SPA 103 Spanish in a Global Society I & II (4 credits)- MEETS Civics & Perspectives UWL GenEd
FB-32 Español Progresivo para Estudiantes Angloparlantes – Course syllabus in Spanish
This class is designed for English-speaking students who already have a basic knowledge of Spanish. The key goal is to improve their Spanish communication skills, through the consolidation of grammar and the introduction of practical, useful vocabulary, which will allow them to cope with the communication encounters of everyday life. On the one hand, the teaching methodology will be based on the knowledge of grammatical rules and their practical application, via specific activities, whilst on the other hand, it will also involve the gradual and progressive use of Spanish as a tool of communication within the classroom.
FB-42 Learning Spanish Vocabulary / UWL course equivalency to SPA 102 Spanish in a Global Society II (4 Credits)- MEETS Civics & Perspectives UWL GenEd
FB-42 Aprendizaje de Vocabulario Español – Course syllabus in Spanish
The aim of this Course is to enable students to acquire vocabulary in a gradual way, while taking into account the range of lexical categories involved. As an essentially practical subject, emphasis is placed on becoming knowledgeable about the acquisition of phraseological units, which are key to mastering colloquial Spanish, as well as on the relations at work within synonymity, an essential tool in lexical enrichment, as well as on the capacity to adapt to different communicative situations. For this reason, a pragmatic stance will be adopted throughout. Likewise, the importance of the dictionary for lexical learning will be taken into account.
FB-46 The Social Psychology of Language Learning /UWL Course equivalency to SPA 443 Studies in Hispanic Linguistics (3 credits)
FB-46 Psicología Social del Aprendizaje de Lenaguas – Course syllabus in Spanish
This course is an introduction to second language acquisition, that is, a first acquaintance with how a non-native language (L2) is learned once a first language (L1) has already been developed.