The Language, Society, and Cultural Studies (LSCS) program is intended for students who have completed at least Spanish 204 and up to Spanish 261. 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.
Intermediate students will also have the opportunity to take one course with other international students at the University of Seville (so-called “Cursos concertados” / see below). These courses are offered in a variety of subjects besides Spanish such as: Marketing, Art, Psychology, Sociology, etc… and a good number of them are taught in English.
Year-long students who begin in the LSCS program in the fall semester will move up to the Spanish Advanced Studies (SAS) program for the Spring semester.
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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 UNC equivalents for courses that were taken in the past.
NOTE: This is a partial list, and classes may change according to the semester or academic year.
Faculty of Philology: Contemporary Hispanic Studies | UNC Equivalency | |
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FS-02 | CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION IN SPANISH | |
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-12 | PROGRESSIVE SPANISH FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKING STUDENTS | |
FS-14 | PAINTING IN LITERARY SEVILLE | |
FS-15 | PHOTOGRAPHING THE LITERARY SEVILLA | |
FS-17 | TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPANISH STUDENTS: METHODOLOGY AND PRACTICE | |
FS-19 | THE IMAGE OF SPAIN THROUGH FILM AND DIGITAL FICTION | |
FS-20 | LITERATURE AND COOKERY: WRITING, READING, COOKING AND EATING |
Faculty of Geography and History: Contemporary Hispanic Studies | UNC Equivalency | |
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GS-01 | SPAIN’S CLASSICAL HERITAGE: BETWEEN HISTORY AND MYTHOLOGY | |
GS-02 | CONTEMPORARY SPAIN: ECONOMY, SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT | |
GS-05 | INTERNATIONAL MARKETING | |
GS-06 | SPANISH CUISINE, SPANISH CUISINES | |
GS-07 | PHOTOGRAPHY: THEORY AND TECHNIQUES | |
GS-10 | ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (LECTURES) | |
GS-11 | ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (LAB) | |
GS-12 | WINE IN SPAIN: HISTORY AND WINE TASTING | |
GS-13 | SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | |
GS-14 | SEVILLA’S HISTORICAL-ARTISTIC HERITAGE | |
GS-15 | SPANISH ART |
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 UNC. The grades you earn will not count towards your GPA unless you receive a failing grade. Failing grades will be calculated into your UNC GPA as an F. Please refer to the credit information on the UNC Study Abroad website.
Sábado, 11 de enero | Llegada de los estudiantes a Sevilla,
Cada estudiante irá directamente a la casa de su familia española. |
Domingo, 12 de enero | Cena de bienvenida en restaurante Barrabar´s (8:30pm) |
Lunes, 13 de enero | Comienzo de las clases de COWA / Orientación en COWA (4pm) |
Lunes, 20 de enero | Comienzo de las clases de EUSA y la Universidad de Sevilla* |
Jueves 20 – sábado 22 febrero | Viaje a Madrid |
Viernes, 28 de febrero | Día de Andalucía (festivo – no hay clases) |
Viernes 14 – domingo 16 marzo | Viaje a Córdoba y Granada |
Domingo, 13 de abril – Domingo, 20 de abril | Semana Santa (festivo – no hay clases) |
Jueves, 1 de mayo | Día del Trabajo (festivo – no hay clases) |
Lunes, 5 de mayo – Domingo, 11 de mayo | Feria de Sevilla (festivo – no hay clases) |
Viernes, 3 de mayo / Semana del 6 de mayo | Finalizan todas las clases de COWA / Semana de exámenes finales de COWA de primavera |
TBD | Finalizan las clases de EUSA y Univ. Sevilla*/ Comienzan los exámenes finales de primavera de EUSA y Univ. Sevilla |
Viernes, 9 de mayo | Final del programa de LSCS de primavera |
Jueves, 19 de junio | Corpus Christi (festivo – no hay clases) |
Sábado, 11 de enero | Llegada de los estudiantes a Sevilla |
Cada estudiante irá directamente a la casa de su familia española | |
Domingo, 12 de enero | |
Cena de bienvenida en restaurante Barrabar´s (8:30pm) | |
Lunes, 13 de enero | Primer día de clases de COWA
4pm Programa de orientación general en COWA |
UNC LSCS Spring 2025 – Visits and Excursions
The following visits are mandatory for all students:
Antiquarium y mercado de la Encarnación | 24 de enero | 10:15am |
Catedral de Sevilla | 6 de febrero | TBD |
Parroquia del Divino Salvador | 11 de febrero | TBD |
Viaje a Madrid | Jueves 20-Sábado 22 de febrero | TBD |
Reales Alcázares de Sevilla | 4 de marzo | TBD |
Viaje a Córdoba y Granada | Viernes 14-Domingo 16 de marzo | TBD |
Actividades Adicionales | ||
Visita a fábrica de aceite Basilippo | 25 de marzo | TBD |
Visita a Bodegas Osborne | 04 de abril | TBD |
Clase de cocina | 11 de abril | TBD |
Clase de sevillana | semana del 28 de abril | TBD |
Show flamenco y cena de despedida | 30 de abril | TBD |
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Nervión is a sprawling, modern neighborhood located in the eastern part of the city. It has a residential feel, and is an important economic and commercial zone. Some of the most sought after homes in all of Seville can be found in Nervión in areas such as Ciudad Jardín, which was built for the Ibero-American Exposition in 1929 and made up of houses built in the Regionalist style. In Nervión, you can catch a soccer match for one of Seville’s teams at the Sevilla Futbol Club’s stadium, as well as catch a train at the Santa Justa train station. Nervión offers several shopping areas, including Los Arcos shopping center and Nervión Plaza where one can also catch movies in their original version.