NC STATE IN SEVILLA

Fall LSCS Program

Program Overview

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.

LSCS Course Listing

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)

SEVI 255 — Conversando en Sevilla (curso intensivo)/  Speaking in Seville (intensive course)

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.

SEVI 261 — Español avanzado en contexto / Spanish Language in Context

A course that uses literature, film, and culture as a basis for reviewing grammatical concepts, developing writing competency, and improving overall communication skills.

SEVI 301 — Introducción al anàlisis literario y cultural / Introduction to Literary and Cultural Analysis

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.

SEVI 325 — España inmediata / Spain Today

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.

SEVI 331 — España y las Américas / Spain and the Americas

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.

SEVI 334 — Aspectos globales en la primera cultura transatlántica / Global Issues on the First Trans-Atlantic Culture

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.

SEVI 335 — España ante el Islam / Spain and Islam

A study of the history, art, and culture of Islam and of Spain and Europe’s relationship with Islam.

SEVI 341 — Arte y cultura española / Art and Culture of Spain

Introduction to the history of Spain and the major styles of Spanish art. Includes visits to monuments and museums.

SEVI 355 — La Unión Europea / The European Union

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.

SEVI 361 — Historia y análisis del cine español / History and Analysis of Spanish Film

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. 

Classes taught in Spanish

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

FA-43 LA ENSEÑANZA DEL INGLÉS A ESTUDIANTES ESPAÑOLES: METODOLOGÍA Y PRÁCTICA /

TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPANISH STUDENTS: METHODOLOGY AND PRACTICE

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

GA-20 ECONOMÍA, SOCIEDAD Y MEDIO AMBIENTE EN ESPAÑA /

ECONOMY, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN SPAIN

GA-21 CULTURA DE LA GASTRONOMÍA EN ESPAÑA /

CUISINE CULTURE IN SPAIN

SPAN 340/398

 

Classes taught in English

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)

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. 

Academic Info

Registration Deadlines

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.

Course Load

The minimum number of credit hours per semester is 12.

Notes on Registration

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.

Class Attendance

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.

You should also be aware that:

  • Traveling is an educational experience, but you are expected to schedule your traveling around your academic needs, not vice versa. If you are out of town and in the process miss an exam or fail to turn in written work, you will receive an “F” for that portion of your grade.
  • To receive credit for a course, you must be in Sevilla for the entire semester and take the final exam at the end of the course. If you decide to drop out of the program before the completion of a semester, you will receive no credit for courses that you began but did not finish.
  • If you miss a final exam due to illness or other legitimate reason, you are expected to reschedule the exam with the professor and remain in Sevilla until you complete the requirements for the course. It will not be possible to make up work in the U.S.
  • Under no circumstances will the final exam of any LSCS course be given before the official published exam schedule.

Grades

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.

Calendars and Schedules

NC State LSCS Fall 2025 – Calendar 

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NC State LSCS Fall 2025 – Programa de Orientación

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NC State LSCS Fall 2025 – Visits

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COURSE SCHEDULE

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Information and Application

  • Duration: Regular semester
  • Requirements: Must have taken at least WLSP 201 and meet all other NC State requirements such as GPA, etc.
  • Housing: Homestay with Spanish host family
  • Number of Students Accepted: 15-20
  • Academic Credit: All COWA courses taken will transfer directly as NC State graded credit. Students must seek credit approval for any courses taken at the Universidad de Sevilla. Students will take 12-15 credits
  • Total Cost:  €9700 (airfare to and from Seville and personal expenses not included)

The 2025 program fee includes:

  • In-country orientation
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Welcome and goodbye dinners
  • All activities and excursions
  • All tuition associated with your coursework in Seville
  • Full room and board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in Spanish host families
  • Health insurance for the duration of the program

The cost does not include:

  • Airfare (flights to and from Seville)
  • Personal expenses

The application deadline for Fall 2025 is ___(TBD).

  • A complete application must include:
    • All COWA post-acceptance documents (click the Post-Acceptance button to access them)

*Students must also complete an application with the NC State Study Abroad Office to be considered for the program.

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