Course list

FALL 2024 / SPRING 2025

Course Requirements

Students:

  • Must be taking ONE Language course at SAIIE
  • Must be taking one or two courses at EUSA (depending on if the student is taking a 3 or 6 credit Internship)
  • For Spanish classes taught at EUSA student should have a minimum of 6 semesters of Spanish college level or the equivalent to be able to follow the class in a suitable way.
  • Must go through an interview process, placement test, and a follow through with EUSA
  • Must have Medical insurance and Civil Responsibility Insurance
  • Must have 5 semesters of Spanish to participate in the Internship Program in Spanish. 

    Please note: Internships where they require only English speaking might be available but depends on company and applicant.

 

SAIIE 

Please note: 

  • SAIIE offers the same courses in fall and spring. 

COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH:

ART

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 city "in situ" is the "manual" of this course, since each visit-class will study several artistic and architectural points of interest. Students will also be able to appreciate the cultural impact that some cultures have left in the city throughout its history. 

LAB FEE: Students will have to pay 80€ to cover all entry fees during the visits.

 

BUSINESS

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.
Prerequisite: 

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.)
Prerequisite:
 

 

EXERCISE & SPORT SCIENCE (New Courses)

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 resident director, Stuart Chipres at director@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. 

 

COURSES TAUGHT IN SPANISH:

ART & SPANISH CIVILIZATION

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 crésitos)
– 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. 

Prerequisites: 5 semesters of college-level Spanish

LAB FEE: Students will have to pay 80€ to cover all entry fees during the visits.

Spanish Civilization (3 Credits) 
Civilización Española (3 Créditos) – Course Syllabus in Spanish
Code & Course Equivalency at UW-LaCrosse: SPA 353 - Perspectives on Contemporary Spain: Culture and Society.

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.

SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE

SPA 103 Spanish in a Global Society I & II (4 Credits) 
ESPAÑOL 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 main objective of the course is for students to be capable of understanding frequently used expressions and phrases related to an area of expertise where they are relevant. They will know how to communicate simple ideas and their daily routines that don´t require more than an easy exchange of information on matters that are common to them.

Students will know how to describe basic actions in the past and their surroundings as well as any matter related to an immediate need.

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
Students in this course are capable of understanding the main topics in texts and in spoken Spanish if they have knowledge on the topic of the conversation- whether it´s work-related, school-related or socially related.

Students will know how to handle most situations where Spanish will be used. Students will be able to write simple and coherent texts on topics that are familiar to them or of personal interest. Students will be able to describe experiences, events, wishes and ambitions as well as explaining their opinions and plans.

Students with a good level of Spanish may take SPAN 2040 and SPAN 3050 concurrently.

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 309 Spanish Culture Through Art (3 Credits) 
The main objective of this course is knowledge of the most important styles and figures of Spanish painting in the period spanning between the end of the 15th Century and the 20th Century.

Prerequisite: 5 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.

 

EUSA
EUSA course list

   

UNIVERSIDAD DE SEVILLA
SAIIE - Universidad de Sevilla: Liberal Arts, Business and Spanish Language and Culture