Spanish language courses are held at la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, one of the most prestigious universities in Spain. La Complutense offers courses taught by experienced, university-trained teachers. Students who pass their exams will receive a diploma: Diploma-Certificado de Lengua Espanola. The Spanish 41 and Art 102 classes include on-site lectures at museums, monuments and historical sites within and outside of Madrid. Students can expect to be in class a minimum of four hours per day, five days per week.

Students will receive credit from CCSF for Spanish language courses completed at la Universidad Complutense, as follows. Credits will be earned depending on corresponding placement at la Complutense.

SPAN 1 Elementary Spanish - 5 Semester Units
SPAN 1A/1B Elementary Spanish - 6 Semester Units
Essentials of the spoken and written language for the beginner. Fundamentals of pronunciation, intonation and grammar, within a cultural context. CSU/UC

SPAN 2 Continuation of Elementary Spanish - 5 Semester Units
SPAN 2A/2B Continuation of Elementary Spanish - 6 Semester Units
Completion of elementary grammar. Composition and reading. Continued practice in conversation. CSU/UC

SPAN 3 Intermediate Spanish - 5 Semester Units
SPAN 3A/3B Intermediate Spanish - 6 Semester Units
Intensive review of grammar. Culture and composition. Designed for students who need reinforcement and expansion of the structures of the Spanish language. CSU/UC

SPAN 4 Introduction to Literature in Spanish - 3 Semester Units
Reading of literary and cultural selections; composition; review of selected grammar. Conducted in Spanish. CSU/UC

SPAN 5 Advanced Spanish: Conversation on Hispanic Culture and Civilization - 3 Semester Units
Exclusively oral training with a view to building vocabulary, improving pronunciation and increasing facility in speaking and understanding. Conducted in Spanish. CSU/UC

SPAN 10A/10B/10C/10D Spanish Conversation - 3 Semester Units
Extensive oral practice of basic structures and vocabulary most often used in conversations. Designed for students who want to acquire more advanced skills of spoken Spanish. Taught in Spanish. Courses are taught in multiple levels from beginning to intermediate/advanced. Not open to native speakers of Spanish. CSU

SPAN 22A-22B - 3 Semester Units
Prereq.: SPAN 3 or equivalent
Advanced review of grammar and composition with attention to style, vocabulary development, and grammatical structure. Course taught in Spanish. CSU/UC

The following courses will be taught at the ACCENT Center and at onsite locations:

CSU SPAN 41 Culture and Civilization of Spain - 3 Semester Units
Aspects and achievements of the culture and civilization of Spain as reflected in its geography, history, language, literature, governmental and social institutions, art, architecture, music, religion, and daily life. Taught in English. CSU/UC

ART 102 Western Art History - 3 Semester Units
A survey of Western art from the sixth to the eighteenth centuries. The course will begin with the Roman era as an introduction, and continue to the Neo-Classical period. Art will be discussed from both a critical and a historical perspective, with regard to formal visual elements of style and the social context of the societies, values, and ideas that gave birth to Western art. Taught in English. CSU/UC

Important Note: Courses offered are subject to change.

CSU/UC TRANSFERABLE ACADEMIC CREDIT

The Semester in Madrid program is offered for transferable college credit through City College of San Francisco, which will provide a transcript upon request for the coursework completed overseas. City College of San Francisco isa regionally accredited two-year college. All coursework and credit awarded are lower-divison, undergraduate. All courses transfer to the California State University system. All courses except Spanish Conversation 10A/10B/10C/10D transfer to the University of California system. Please verify the transferability of courses with your advisor or registrar before you apply.