The Center for Foreign Students at Pablo de Olavide University will offer two 3 week Hispanic Studies sessions in the summer of 2010. The program will include Spanish language classes at three levels as well as a variety of courses in both Spanish and English.

Optional Class: SPAN 316 Andalusian Culture (1 credit): Andalusia is a region which has been home to different peoples and civilizations and which, over time, has formed a unique cultural identity. Andalusia has produced famous philosophers, painters, politicians, writers and poets. The objective of this class is to give a vision of Andalusian society and especially its landscape, history, economy, cities and people. Concerning its cultural heritage, special reference will be made to its gastronomy, fiestas, art and music. All these aspects are crucial in understanding current Andalusian society and culture. This course meets one hour daily (15 contact hours total) and is only offered in the summer. Conducted in Spanish.

• ART 330 History of Spanish Cinema during the Democracy Program
  Spanish cinema undergoes an important transformation following the
  death of Franco in 1975 and the ensuing democracy. During these
  last 30 years, Spanish cinema has become a stronger player on the
  European scene and has gained recognition which was unthinkable
  only a few decades ago. This course will analyze the historical
  evolution of this period as well as introduce the student to
  Spanish films up to the present time. Conducted in Spanish.

• BUS 325E International Marketing (in English) Program
  An introduction to international marketing. Topics include
  analytical techniques used in international market research,
  determining prices and distribution channels in an international
  context, marketing across linguistic and cultural borders.
  Conducted in English. (NOT OFFERED IN SUMMER 2010)
  
  
• ECON/POL 321 The European Union (in English) Program
  The course will analyze the initial motives behind the creation of
  the European Community and its subsequent development into the
  European Union with a unique institutional structure. There will
  be a study of the EU's key common policies - Economic and Monetary
  Union, Competition, Agriculture, External Trade etc - and their
  global effects; paying special attention to EU-US relations.
  Conducted in English. (NOT OFFERED IN SUMMER 2010)
  
  
• SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish Program
  This beginning course is designed for students with basic Spanish
  knowledge. Emphasis is on building oral and written communication
  skills and on acquiring knowledge of the Spanish speaking world.
  Conducted in Spanish.
  
  
• SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish Program
  This course is designed for students who have had two semesters of
  university-level Spanish. Emphasis is on expanding vocabulary and
  building oral and written communication skills as well as
  acquiring a greater awareness of the Spanish-speaking world.
  Conducted in Spanish.
  
  
• SPAN 311 Advanced Spanish I Program
  This course is designed for students who have had 3 semesters of
  university-level Spanish. Emphasis is on applying the skills
  acquired at the elementary and intermediate levels to further
  improve oral and written skills. The methodology applied is
  communicative and encompasses assignments which include grammar
  reviews, cultural readings on Spain and debates which require use
  of practical and communicative vocabulary. Conducted in Spanish.
  
  
• SPAN 351 Advanced Spanish II Program
  This course is designed for students who have had 4 or more
  semesters of university-level Spanish. The course focuses on
  written and oral expression of Spanish through compositions, oral
  reports and class discussions. Material for discussion includes
  literary texts as well as topics of general interest. Emphasis is
  on interactive language use, vocabulary expansion, and accuracy of
  expression. Conducted in Spanish. (NOT OFFERED IN SUMMER 2010)
  
  
• SPAN 376 Spanish for Business Program
  In this course, students learn the vocabulary and concepts used in
  oral and written transactions in the business world. Emphasis is
  placed on increasing vocabulary and using Spanish business
  terminology in commercial correspondence including letters, job
  descriptions, advertisements, bank documents, etc. Cultural
  differences which affect the way business is conducted in Spain
  and in other countries will also be briefly explored. Conducted in
  Spanish