Summer Courses 2010 in Madrid
Spanish Language and Culture Programs
About the University:
The Universidad Pontificia Comillas, founded in 1890, is one of Spain's most prestigious private Jesuit universities. Located in the centre of Madrid, the University offers easy access to shops, museums and parks.
There are over 10,000 students enrolled in the University's degree programs during the year. During the summer, in conjunction with Comillas International, the University's Modern Language Institute organises Spanish Language and Culture modules to foreign university students. The Spanish program offers:
- Highly experienced university teaching staff
- Personalised attention
- Multimedia language lab
- Access to Internet and e-mail
- Cafeteria service and gym facilities
- Cultural outings in Madrid
- Weekly film session
- University library facilities
PROGRAM:
This 60-hour module is designed for students who have an intermediate knowledge of Spanish and wish to improve their language competence as well as gain insight into Spanish culture.
The dates programmed for this summer are the following:
- From 24 May to 18 June
- From 28 June to 23 July
Besides these dates we can also offer this program at other times during the year
First week
| Sunday |
Arrival
Accommodation in apartments or with families
General Information |
| Monday |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Welcome and Inauguration |
| 11,00-12,00 |
Spanish classes (level test and orientation) |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch
Afternoon free |
| Tuesday |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Wednesday |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
History through Art |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Class "field trip"
Prado Museum |
| Thursday |
| 09-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Friday |
| 10,00-13,00 |
Free weekend for travel
Optional didactic-cultural activity |
| Saturday |
Free day
Optional didactic-cultural activity |
Second week
| Sunday |
Free day
Optional didactic-cultural activity |
| Monday |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Class: Workshop on Spanish Music |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Afternoon free |
| Tuesday |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Wednesday |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
History through Art |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 16,00-18,00 |
Class "field trip"
Visit to the Royal Palace |
| Thursday |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
History through Art |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Friday |
Free weekend for travel
Optional didactic-cultural activity |
| Saturday |
Free weekend for travel
Didactic-cultural activity |
Third week
| Sunday |
| Free weekend for travel |
| Monday |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Tuesday |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Workshop on Cinema |
| Wednesday |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
History through Art |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Guided cultural visit
Queen Sofia Museum |
| Thursday |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Classes: Workshop on Spanish Cuisine |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Friday |
Free weekend for travel
Optional didactic-cultural activity |
| Saturday |
Free weekend for travel
Optional didactic-cultural activity |
Fourth week
| Sunday |
| Free weekend for travel |
| Monday |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
History through Art |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Tuesday |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Workshop on Cinema |
| Wednesday |
| 09,00-11,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 11,00-11,30 |
Break |
| 11,30-13,00 |
Spanish classes |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Didactic-cultural activity |
| Thursday |
| 10,00-12,00 |
Final Exam |
| 13,30-15,00 |
Lunch |
| 17,00-19,00 |
Afternoon free |
| Friday |
| 10,00-11,00 |
Grades distributed |
| 11,00-13,00 |
Official closing of course |
| 13,00-15,00 |
Lunch
Afternoon free |
Course taught in Spanish
APPLICATION:
Presentation of applications:
Before: April 30
Application form
Method of Payment:
After receiving the application form, the University will send the necessary information to make payment.
ACCOMMODATION:
The University Information Office can arrange accommodation in families with half room and board or shared efficiency apartments with kitchenettes.
Both forms of accommodation are carefully selected by the University personnel
(aloja@oia.upcomillas.es)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Spanish Language and Culture courses are organized and custom-designed for groups of 16-20 university students* upon the request of interested institutions.
To obtain further information, contact:
Milagros Galindo / Amparo Hernández
E-mail: mgalindo@sri.upcomillas.es / ahernandez@sri.upcomillas.es
COMILLAS INTERNACIONAL
Universidad Pontificia Comillas
c/ Alberto Aguilera, 23
28015 - Madrid ESPAÑA
Tel: (34) 915 42 28 00
www.upcomillas.es/comillasinternacional
*A minimum of 16 students is necessary for the program to take place