The Language, Society, and Cultural Studies (LSCS) program is intended for students who have completed at least WLSP 201. Students will take four to five classes in subject areas including Art, Language, Literature, History, and Political Science, etc… Intermediate COWA classes are taken with other Intermediate students from COWA.
LSCS students will also have the opportunity to take up to two courses in Spanish or English with other international students at the University of Seville (so-called “Cursos concertados” / see below). These courses are offered in a variety of subjects such as: Marketing, Art, Psychology, Sociology, etc.
Students in the LSCS program must take the intensive course, SEVI 255 – Speaking in Seville, at the beginning of the semester and then choose 3 or 4 additional COWA courses (Note: not all classes will be offered every semester)
This intensive conversation course is designed to get students acquainted with “Sevillian Spanish” and will include several out of the classroom experiential activities so students can explore and experience first-hand how to communicate with local Spaniards.
A course that uses literature, film, and culture as a basis for reviewing grammatical concepts, developing writing competency, and improving overall communication skills.
Prepares students to formulate and communicate critical analyses of literary works in various genres (theater, poetry, essay, narrative, and film), while placing the readings within a cultural context.
Historical analysis and contextualization of daily occurrences in Spain. This course renders special attention to the Spanish political, social and economic situation, and the analysis of its international relations (mainly European Union, Arab countries, Latin American countries, and the U.S.A.). It also analyzes topics such as the relations between the Catholic Church and the State, Spanish nationalism, and immigration.
Study of the historical, social, and political consequences of the age of discovery and colonization: Spain at the time of expansion, the indigenous peoples of the Americas, the form and function of colonial government, social unrest, independence, and the decline of Spain.
This course analyzes how the first transatlantic culture, which originated from the encounter between Europe and the New World in 1492, changed the course of history and the modern world. We will discuss the unfolding of events and ideas that shaped the minds and actions of people from this period while tracing a timeline of events crucial for our understanding of the modern world. We will also explore how the first transatlantic culture based on commerce influenced our modern globalized trade system.
A study of the history, art, and culture of Islam and of Spain and Europe’s relationship with Islam.
Introduction to the history of Spain and the major styles of Spanish art. Includes visits to monuments and museums.
The history of the development of the European Union with special attention to its current and future political and economic structure, its agencies and institutions, the role of Spain, relations with Latin America, and the future of the Union within the international community.
A brief tour of the history of Spanish film from its origins through today. This course will analyze films to help students better understand Spanish Society and increase confidence in their ability to communicate (via reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in Spanish.
Intermediate students can also take classes at the University of Seville through their Courses for Foreign Students program (Cursos concertados), organized by the Philology and Geography and History Faculties. These class offerings in Spanish and English cover a wide range of subjects from Spanish language, history, and culture to social psychology, gastronomy, or teaching methodology.
Please consult the list below for a sample of the classes taught this fall and NC State equivalents.
NOTE: Courses are currently under review by NC State. Students may still register for courses and decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Facultad de Filología | NC State Equivalency |
FA-30 INICIACIÓN A LA TRADUCCIÓN: CULTURA, VOCABULARIO Y PROCESO /
INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION: CULTURE, VOCABULARY, AND PROCESS |
SPAN 369 |
FA-37 PINTAR LA SEVILLA LITERARIA /
PAINTING IN LITERARY SEVILLE |
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FA-43 LA ENSEÑANZA DEL INGLÉS A ESTUDIANTES ESPAÑOLES: METODOLOGÍA Y PRÁCTICA /
TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPANISH STUDENTS: METHODOLOGY AND PRACTICE |
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FA-44 PSICOLOGÍA SOCIAL DEL APRENDIZAJE DE LENGUAS THE SOCIAL / PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE LEARNING |
Facultad de Geografia e Historia / Geography and History classes | |
GA-09 LA PROYECCIÓN HISTÓRICA DE LAS TRES CULTURAS: CRISTIANOS, MUSULMANES Y JUDÍOS EN LA ESPAÑA MEDIEVAL (SS. VIII-XV) / MEDIEVAL SPAIN AND THE HISTORICAL PROJECTION OF THREE CULTURES: CHRISTIANS, MOSLEMS AND JEWS (SS. VIII-XV) | |
GA-19 FOTOGRAFÍA: TEORÍA, HISTORIA Y TÉCNICA FOTOGRÁFICA /
PHOTOGRAPHY: THEORY, HISTORY AND ART PHOTOGRAPHY |
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GA-20 ECONOMÍA, SOCIEDAD Y MEDIO AMBIENTE EN ESPAÑA /
ECONOMY, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN SPAIN |
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GA-21 CULTURA DE LA GASTRONOMÍA EN ESPAÑA /
CUISINE CULTURE IN SPAIN |
SPAN 340/398 |
Contemporary Hispanic Studies (Facultad de Filología) |
NC State Equivalency |
FS-06 GENDER VIEWS IN CONTEMPORARY SPANISH LITERATURE AND CINEMA | |
FS-07 INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH CULTURAL STUDIES | |
FS-09 MUSIC AND SOCIETY: THEORY AND PRACTICE OF FLAMENCO | |
FS-13 LANGUAGES OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: MEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE | |
FS-14 PAINTING IN LITERARY SEVILLE |
Contemporary Hispanic Studies
(Facultad de Geografía e Historia) |
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GS-01 SPAIN’S CLASSICAL HERITAGE: BETWEEN HISTORY AND MYTHOLOGY | |
GS-06 SPANISH CUISINE | |
GS-13 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY |
This PDF provided by the University of Seville contains the list of classes, syllabi, and other information about the Courses for Foreign Students (Cursos Concertados) program.
You will register for classes before arriving in Sevilla. You will be allowed to make changes to your schedule during the first week of classes.
The minimum number of credit hours per semester is 12.
As is true for registration at your home college or university, it is the responsibility of each student to make sure that (s)he has officially registered all course changes with the program.
You are expected to attend classes regularly, take all exams as scheduled by the professor, and turn in written work as required for the individual course. In no case will the COWA staff come to your defense if you receive a low grade in a course due to your failure to attend class or to turn in written work.
All grades (notas, calificaciones) in courses will be based either on a number scale (1-10, 10 being the highest grade) or the words sobresaliente, notable, aprobado, suspenso. Students will need to receive a grade of 5 or aprobado to receive credit at NC State. The grades you earn will not count towards your GPA unless you receive a failing grade. Failing grades will be calculated into your NC State GPA as an F. Please refer to the credit information on the NC State Study Abroad website.
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The 2025 program fee includes:
The cost does not include:
The application deadline for Fall 2025 is March 15th!
*Students must also complete an application with the NC State Study Abroad Office to be considered for the program.
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