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INTERNATIONAL COURSES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
UNIVERSIDADE DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
South Campus
Why Study in the University of Santiago de Compostela?
– University with more than 500 years of teaching experience – Prestigious languages faculty– Campus integrated within the city– Huge sportive and cultural offer– Infrastructures combining tradition and modernity– Dynamic, experienced and high qualified teachers
Cursos Internacionales –USC has organized programms for:
Suffolk County Community College at New YorkSuny at Old Westbury at New YorkHosftra UniversityMetropolitan Denver College (Colorado) Loras College (Iowa) Western Michigan UniversityBritish Columbia University (Canadá)William Paterson University of New JerseyTexas Tec UniversityDuke University University of PennsylvaniaKansas University
Living in Santiago de Compostela: The City
World Heritage City
Open, friendly and safe city Goal of the Camino de Santiago
Young and University City
Huge offer of culture and leisure
Sustainable model city
More than 20 Km of green areas
Half an hour to the seaside
International airport
Cosmopolitan city (students, tourists and pilgrims)
International Courses - USC Academic Offer
1. REGULAR COURSESSummer courses: June, July, August and SeptemberFall and Spring coursesAcademic SemesterDidactics and methodology courses for foreign teachers of Spanish in collaboration with the Spanish Ministry of EducationPreparation course for DELE (August)
International Courses - USC Academic Offer
2. EFE COURSES: SPANISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSESSpanish and Business Spanish and Health sciencesSpanish and Camino de SantiagoSpanish and tourism
3. TAILOR MADE COURSES
MethodologyOn line written test and placement face reviewLevels according to CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference: Beginner (A1)
Intermediate (A2 & B1)Advanced (B2)Superior (C1 & C2)
Communicative resources on real situationsLinguistic and cultural immersion
SPANISH COURSES
4 week courses:
• 80 hours programme
• 15 hours of Cultural activities
• 15 students class size
• Tutorials
• 6 levels of Spanish language: Beginner (A1)Intermediate (A2 & B1)Advanced (B2)Superior (C1 & C2)
• Diploma
Spanish language course programme
Morning lessons (20h/week)
3 hours of Spanish language +
1 hour of language workshops(low levels)
1 hour of cultural seminars(high levels)
Spanish language course programme
Cultural seminars topics:
- Spanish Music and Cinema- Spanish Politics & Economy- Spanish Business- Spain and Latin America:
History and Culture- Voices in Spanish: language
and literature- Multilinguism in Spain: the Galicien culture- The Camino de Santiago
Seminars taught by USC expert professors
Cultural programme
Guided tour to the cathedral and monumental cityVisit to the USC historical heritage Visit to museumsCinema
Cultural programme
Literary gatherings
Lectures on current affairs
Dancing workshops
Night tours
Cooking workshops
One day trips
EXCURSIÓNSÁBADO 17RÍA DE AROUSA
Ría de Arousa
One day trips
On the Road to Santiagode Compostela
One day trips
Sport Activities
Free access to USC sport facilities
Swimming-poolAthletics tracksGymSoccer pitchSports centreTennis courts
Accommodation
1. University Hall Bedrooms with suite bathrooms
Single or double rooms
2. Homestay Individual or double room
Half or full boarding Laundry included
3. Shared Flat Single room Equipped kitchen
MealsUniversity dinning hallsRestaurants and tapas bar
Fee ServicesTutorialsCultural activitiesUniversity cardBooks and class materialAccess to the campus WIFIAccess to University facilities: sports, libraries, computer rooms..Health insuranceDiplomaAccomodation arrangementsTourist and culture information about Santiago de Compostela and
GaliciaSupport staff for cultural activies and other practical issues
THE PILGRIMS’ ROAD TO SANTIAGOCOURSE
SPANISH LANGUAGE & JACOBEANCULTURE
Organised in collaboration with Xacobeo, Xunta de Galicia
Duration2 weeks course, including a walking stage of the French
Route of the Camino
Dates 4-15 June, 20121-12 October, 2012
Aims
- To extend students’ knowledge of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, using a multidisciplinary approach, which covers the History, Art, Geography, Literature, Gastronomy and the present day of the Camino.
- To combine the study of Spanish Language and culture with a walking stage of the route.
Our students
More tham 100 students from Brazil, Japan, United States, Canada, Korea and Europe (Belgium, Denmark, Ireland and Bulgaria)
Academic programme- Spanish language (10 hours)- History, Culture, Art, Geography, Literature and Gastronomy of the Road to Santiago (30 hours)- Seminars on the Camino de Santiago taught by USC expert professors
Spanish lessons: To improve the students communicative skills
Academic programme
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The History of Pilgrimages and the Cult of st. James
Literature of the Camino. Pilgrimage Journal.
Walking seminar: Pilgrimages Museum
Ph. Dr. José M. Andrade, USC Professor of Medieval History
Academic coordinator
Seminars on the Camino
- The Camino de Santiago Routes and Jacobean Art
- Walking seminar: Cathedral and its Surroundings
Seminars on the Camino
Ph. Dr. Miguel Taín, USC Professor of Art
Geography and the Landscape of the Road
Ph. Dr. Alberto Martí Ezpeleta, USC Professor of Geography
Seminars on the Camino
- Gastronomy and the Camino de Santiago.
- Walking Seminars: Gastronomic tour
Ph. Dr. Xavier Castro, Professor of Contemporary History, USC
Seminars on the Camino
Gastronomic tour
Cultural activities and walking seminars
Guided visit to Santiago Cathedral
Guided visit to the University’s Historic and Artistic Heritage
Gathering held in cafés in the historic city centre
Jacobean tour in the city
Recepción oficial en el Ayuntamiento de Santiago y en el Rectorado de la USC
Receptions at the City Hall of Santiago and University Chancellery
On the Road: From O Cebreiro to Santiago de Compostela
On the Road: - University professor accompanying the group- Walking seminars about art and history of the Camino Francés- A bus carrying students’ luggage and providing support
ROUTE
1 Stage: O Cebreiro - Triacastela - Sarria (21 km)
2 Stage: Sarria - Portomarín (22 km)
3 Stage: Portomarín - Palas de Rei (24 km)
4 Stage: Palas de Rei - Arzúa (28 km)
5 Stage: Arzúa - O Pino (20 km)
6 Stage: O Pino- Santiago (18 km)
Accommodation
Hostels/albergues on the Road and full board
O Cebreiro - Triacastela - SarriaDeparture: O Cebreiro
O Cebreiro - Triacastela – Sarria
O Cebreiro - Triacastela – Sarria
Alto do Cebreiro
Walking seminars:
Monasterio de Samos
Sarria - Portomarín
Sarria - Portomarín
Portomarín-Palas de Rei
Pulpo en Melide
Walking seminar: Castillo del Pambre
Portomarín- Palas de Rei
A stop on the Way
Palas de Rei- Rivadisio de Abaixo
Ribadisio de Abaixo – O Pino
Walking seminar: Monasterio de Sobrado dos Monxes
Last stage in the Way: O Monte do Gozo
Arrinving in Compostela
In the Obradoiro
At Compostela
Dean of the Cathedral delivering the Compostelas to the students/pilgrims
Closing Ceremony at the University Chancellery
REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO TAKE PART IN THE COURSEMinimum age17 years.Level of Spanish
REQUIREMENTS TO TAKE PART IN THE COURSE
- Minimum age: 17 years
- Level of Spanish: B2 (Advanced) is required.
- Minimum number of participants: 15
Further information on the course and enrolmenthttp://internationalcourses.usc.es “Road to Santiago Course”
English edition of this course can be arranged by request at any date for groups. No previous knowledge of Spanish is required.
The course can be organised any time of the year by request.
Santiago is waiting for you!
Main Hall of the University de Santiago de Compostela
