Study Abroad Spanish language and culture Spanish language and culture
INDEX
Introduction pg 3
Objectives pg 3
Description pg 4
Methodology pg 5
Evaluation pg 5
Schedule pg 6 Spanish language and culture
INTRODUCTION
The academic program is organized around 5 blocks of contents including classes, extra activities and specialized seminars.
In addition to the academic program, a series of activities has been designed to be carried out and complete the material presented in the seminars. These activities include visits to Madrid, making stops along the “Route of Don Quixote”, tours around Toledo, which was declared a World Heritage City by UNESCO in 1986 and other cultural and culinary activities such as winery tours. There are numerous opportunities for the teachers. This entire program of seminars is completed with a Spanish Language course, (20 hours) which will be held in the afternoon.
TOLEDO
Toledo is a city with one of the richest histories in Spain. Muslims, Jews and Christians lived together in harmony here for centuries, leaving their indelible mark on Toledo’s streets, monuments and buildings. Its old town was declared a World Heritage Site in 1986. This centre sits majestically above the Tagus River and now, represents one of the most visited sites in all of Spain.
UCLM has established its presence in Toledo at two different campuses: the Faculties of Social Sciences and Humanities in the city’s historical quarter; and the Science-Technology campus in the old Weapons Factory. With over 5,300 students in 2015, this complex has been renovated with buildings equipped with non-polluting alternative energies.
There are several buildings in the city’s historic quarter, standing out among them are the convents of San Pedro Mártir and Madre de Dios.
OBJECTIVES Introducing teachers into Spanish language Improving the knowledge of the language, its culture and history Spanish language and culture
DESCRIPTION Block 3: Literature The entire academic program will be Spanish literary heritage is also important developed through both theoretical and worldwide and Castilla-La Mancha is practical sessions, a methodology that known because in these lands Don enables teachers to learn deeper thanks Quixote lived most of his adventures. to the opportunities offered by a city Having this significant character as a like Toledo. The academic program is reference, the course provides seminars organized around the following 5 blocks in order to learn the most relevant keys of contents: about the Spanish literature. In addition, it is essential to have an overview of Block 1: History the authors and works of the Hispano- Throughout these sessions, the teachers American Literature, which have will have the chance to get the main keys contributed to spread the Spanish about the rich Spanish history, marking a language throughout the world journey from the first centuries to the recent history. Toledo witnessed the Block 4: Economy main historical events that happened, This block provides the teachers the therefore apart from the general key main keys to understand the economic about the Spanish history, some of situation of the country and the relations these seminars relate these topics to which maintains with countries like the history of the city. the USA. Moreover, there is a session dedicated to analyze the phenomenon Block 2: Art of tourism and what it implies for the The lessons which complete this block Spanish economy in this globalized world. allow teachers to appreciate the vast artistic heritage that Spain treasures. Block 5: Spanish culture Toledo and Madrid are two cities with The last block of contents is dedicated an important artistic past and because to Spanish culture and it emphasizes of that reason, the seminars will be the richness of the cultural heritage. completed with practical lessons that Gastronomy and celebrations in Spain will make teachers be immersed in the are some of the topics that teachers will contents. learn throughout these lessons. Block 6: Spanish classes This block is dedicated to the Spanish language classes where the teachers will have the chance to improve their level of this important language. Spanish language and culture
METHODOLOGY Apart from the theoretical program, we have designed two cultural trips at the weekend, which will introduce the teachers into a historical atmosphere, visiting two of the most important sites near Toledo: Madrid and Consuegra.
Madrid is the capital and the most populous city in the country and its history brings the visitors a great opportunity to meet some of the most important characteristics of Spanish lifestyle and appreciate its monuments and cultural heritage.
On the other hand, Consuegra is the best place to meet one of the most important figures of the Spanish literature: Don Quixote. Visiting the windmills, a castle and the landscape of La Mancha, the teachers will be immersed into the world of this important character. Spanish language and culture
EVALUATION Continuous assessment without final exam. Spanish language and culture
FIRST WEEK Monday Thursday 08:00 Breakfast 08:00 Breakfast 09:30 Opening ceremony of the course 09:30 Seminar: Great authors and works 11:00 Coffee break of the Spanish literature 11:30 Practical class: Toledo: city of the 11:00 Coffee break three cultures 11:30 Seminar: Cervantes and Don Quixote 14:00 Lunch 14:00 Lunch 16:30 Spanish class 16:30 Spanish class 20:30 Dinner 20:30 Dinner
Tuesday Friday 08:00 Breakfast 08:00 Breakfast 09:30 Seminar: Journey through the 09:30 Spanish class history of Spain 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 Coffee break 11:30 Spanish class. Language exchange 11:30 Seminar: Great figures of Spanish with Spanish students history 14:00 Lunch 14:00 Lunch Free afternoon 16:30 Spanish class 20:30 Dinner 20:30 Dinner Saturday Wednesday 08:00 Breakfast 08:00 Breakfast - Quixote route - 09:30 Seminar: El Greco: work and life 20:30 Dinner in Toledo 11:00 Coffee break Sunday 11:30 Practical class: Gothic style in 08:00 Breakfast Spain. Cathedral of Toledo - Trip to Madrid - 14:00 Lunch 20:30 Dinner 16:30 Spanish class 20:30 Dinner Spanish language and culture
SECOND WEEK Monday Thursday 08:00 Breakfast 08:00 Breakfast 09:30 Seminar: International brand. 09:30 Seminar: Spanish artistic heritage. Spanish affairs The most popular monuments in Spain I 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 Coffee break 11:30 Seminar: Spain and USA: economic 11:30 Seminar: Spanish artistic heritage. and cultural relations The most popular monuments in Spain II 14:00 Lunch 14:00 Lunch 16:30 Spanish class 16:30 Spanish class 20:30 Dinner 20:30 Dinner
Tuesday Friday 08:00 Breakfast 08:00 Breakfast 09:30 Seminar: The Land and People 09:30 Seminar: Gastronomy and of Spain Mediterranean diet. Designation of 11:00 Coffee break origin 11:30 Seminar: Official languages in Spain 11:00 Coffee break 14:00 Lunch 11:30 Practical class: wine cellar 16:30 Spanish class 14:00 Lunch 20:30 Dinner Free afternoon
Wednesday Saturday 08:00 Breakfast Free day 09:30 Seminar: The Spanish Language in the World Sunday 11:00 Coffee break Free day 11:30 Seminar: Language tourism in World Heritage cities 14:00 Lunch 16:30 Spanish class 20:30 Dinner Spanish language and culture
THIRD WEEK Monday Thursday 08:00 Breakfast 08:00 Breakfast 09:30 Seminar: Great authors and works 09:30 Seminar: Spain and the European of the Hispano-American Literature Union 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 Coffee break 11:30 Practical class: Toledo: city of legends 11:30 Seminar: Spain and the European 14:00 Lunch Higher Education Area 16:30 Spanish class 16:30 Spanish class 20:30 Dinner 20:30 Dinner
Tuesday Friday 08:00 Breakfast 08:00 Breakfast 09:30 Seminar: Spain between the 20th 09:30 Seminar: Traditions and and 21st centuries celebrations in Spain 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 Coffee break 11:30 Seminar: The avant-garde: Art in 11:30 Seminar: Music in Spain. Flamenco Spain in the 20th century as a cultural expression 14:00 Lunch 14:00 Lunch 16:30 Spanish class 19:00 Closing event and farewell dinner 20:30 Dinner
Wednesday 08:00 Breakfast 09:30 Seminar: Spain as a tourist destination 11:00 Coffee break 11:30 Practical class: The Old Royal Factory of Weapons 14:00 Lunch 16:30 Language exchange with Spanish students 20:30 Dinner Study Abroad Spanish language and culture
MORE INFORMATION:
Vice-Chancellor’s Office for internationalization and Lifelong Learning C/ Cardenal Lorenzana 1, 45071-Toledo Tel: (0034) 925 26 88 00. e-mail: [email protected] www.internacional.uclm.es