studying spanish in avila - Universidad Católica de Ávila

INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE IN ENGLISH
GENERAL FEES
- 2 credit course: 250 €
- 4 credit course: 500 €
Educational trips: 250 €
Textbooks and teaching materials: 50€ per course.
University residences: from 700 € per month.
More economical accommodations can usually be
arranged with families or in furnished apartments.
Limited availability.
Deadline for application and non-refundable deposit
of 100 €: May 30th, 2013
UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE ÁVILA
INSTITUTE OF SPANISH LANGUAGE
AND CULTURE
SUMMER 2013
FURTHER INFORMATION
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF ÁVILA
Institute of
Spanish Language and Culture
Calle Canteros s/n
05005 Ávila, Spain
Phone: 34 920 25 10 20
Fax: 34 920 25 10 30
www.ucavila.es/aulce
info.aulce@ucavila.es
STUDYING SPANISH IN
Á V I L A
UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE ÁVILA
INSTITUTE OF SPANISH LANGUAGE
AND CULTURE
SUMMER 2013
SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
The Institute
Duration and dates of courses
The Institute of Spanish Language and Culture was
established fourteen years ago to broaden the study of
the Spanish language, civilization and culture. The
program is one of academic excellence taught by
experienced teachers.
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“Ávila is the most Castillian and august city on the
entire, colossal plain”
Federico García Lorca
Ávila is located close to everything in Spain; it enjoys a
truly privileged geographical position, which results in an
incomparable mosaic of natural landscapes, of cultural
and artistic expression, of places that resound with History
and Art, of popular architecture and local customs, of
folklore and friendly people... too unique to describe in
just a few words. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
because it has an excellently preserved medieval city
centre.
The city is mainly characterized by its complete Medieval
Roman wall (2.5 km of walls surrounding the city). It is also
one of the cities with the highest number of Romanesque
and Gothic churches in Spain. All this, along with its
Cathedral and its amazing number of palaces and
monasteries, has played a crucial role in this designation
of the city. Ávila is one of the most beautiful
and oldest cities in Spain. Its warmth and
friendly environment provide a truly
exceptional experience to learn Spanish.
Designated a “City of Three Cultures” (Christian,
Jewish and Islamic), Ávila is, moreover, an
important stop on the so-called “Camino de la
Lengua”, an historical and cultural route
highlighting the various places that
influenced the development of Spanish as a
language, which is now one of the most
important in the world. Ávila is likewise the
birthplace of two great religious figures, Saint
Teresa of Jesus and Saint John of the Cross,
who through their poetry and writings on
mysticism brought the Spanish language to
one of its highest levels. There are vivid
reminders of these two saints located
throughout the city - one can follow in their
footsteps while visiting the many different
historical sites.
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- 2 week course: from the 1 to the 12 of July 2013.
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- 4 week course: from the 1 to the 26 of July 2013.
COURSES OFFERED
LEVELS
CREDIT HOURS
SPANISH LANGUAGE
3
2 or 4
SPANISH CULTURE
AND CIVILIZATION
3
2 or 4
SPANISH MYSTICISM
2
2 or 4
BUSINESS SPANISH
2
2 or 4
SPANISH LITERATURE
1
2 or 4
SPANISH FOR HEALTH
CARE PROFESSIONALS
1
2 or 4
Individualized attention
The Institute of Spanish Language and
Culture at the Catholic University of Ávila
offers small classes and individualized
attention to the special needs of each
student. The classes are designed to
introduce or improve students´ knowledge
of the Spanish language and culture. These
classes are taught using a communicative
approach. Of special interest is the
Introduction to Spanish Mysticism course
offered on the writings Saint Teresa of Jesus
and Saint John of the Cross. The professors
who teach this course are internationally
recognized experts.
The main classroom building of the Catholic
University of Ávila sits just outside Ávila with
a splendid view of its medieval walls. In the
distance are the Zapatero mountains, part
of the Sierra de Gredos range. The students
also have access to good libraries, computer
laboratories and the university café.
Other activities
There are visits to the main monuments in the city of
Ávila and day excursions to Segovia, Salamanca, Alba de
Tormes, Fontiveros and Toledo. Professors and guides
accompany the students on all excursions and explain
the historic and artistic details of greatest interest,
including the Carmelite sites. Apart from the above
mentioned activities, there are many other diverse
cultural offerings in the city: concerts, theatrical
productions, conferences and fiestas.
For those interested, there are also several opportunities
to do volunteer work.