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Semester in Spanish / FL TeachingThis semester program is designed for Spanish Majors who are pursuing a degree with Teacher Certification in the Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language. It is aimed at students enrolled in American colleges and universities who are interested in receiving training in Spanish FL Teaching Methods. An intermediate to advanced level of Spanish is required, or to have completed 200 level courses. |
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Program OverviewThis semester program is designed for Spanish Majors who are pursuing a degree with Teacher Certification in the Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language. It is aimed at students enrolled in American colleges and universities who are interested in receiving training in Spanish FL Teaching Methods. An intermediate to advanced level of Spanish is required, or to have completed 200 level courses.
The participants are expected to have a high level of motivation towards teaching, as well as the ability to work creatively and independently on projects. An open attitude towards the workshop format of class and developing one’s communicative strengths is also highly valued. During the first 4 weeks of the program, the students participate only in the Intensive Spanish Language classes alongside students from other nationalities. During this month the participants will gain confidence in Spanish and will improve their skills in reading, listening, writing and speaking in order to be prepared for the electives. The Spanish course is accompanied by an extensive Cultural Program that will run the full duration of the program. During this time the students will select their Universidad Complutense Audit by registering at the Complutense as visiting students. The Resident Director will orient and accompany the participants in this process. At the start of the fifth week of the program, the Teaching Seminar will begin in the afternoons. The students will continue to take part in the Intensive Spanish language classes during the mornings, and class will begin at the Complutense. At the end of the 8 weeks, the participants take a 1 week break from the Intensive Spanish classes in order to do class observations. During period the Spanish FL Teaching Seminar will take place during the mornings and afternoons. A vacation period will follow. After the vacation period, the students will spend 4 weeks going to Intensive Spanish Language class in the mornings, and attending the Seminar twice a week in the afternoons. The last week of the program is examination week. During this week projects will be presented and the final examination for Spanish Language will take place. |
