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ACADEMIC PROGRAM

The ICS academic program provides students an opportunity to experience and understand Spanish society and its institutions through direct exposure to Spain's history, art and contemporary society. The program provides excellent preparation for students planning to work in fields requiring a thorough knowledge of Spanish language and culture and also offers participants the chance to continue their business studies in an international atmosphere through a combination of Spanish business and internationally-related courses.

Students are encouraged to make full use of the human and material resources in Seville and to build an active life in the community. Although extracurricular activities are encouraged and personal travel is a major contributor to students' European experience, attendance to class is mandatory. Early departure for or late return from vacations is not permitted.

A two-day Orientation session is conducted at the ICS at the beginning of the program. These sessions introduce the student to the country, the culture, and the academic program while also providing practical information about daily living in Seville. Students are required to take a Spanish Proficiency Exam during the first day of Orientation in order to determine their level of Spanish. Only those students enrolled in Beginning Spanish are excused from the Spanish Proficiency Exam.

After Orientation, students will have a personal meeting with ICS academic officials to confirm their class schedule. Students will be given time to add/drop classes in order to finalize the semester registration. ICS academic officials work closely with students advising them on which classes best meet their academic needs and linguistic capabilities.

Dr. Juan Durá is the President of the ICS program in Seville. He has overall responsibility for the academic program and student services in Seville. Participants are expected to conduct themselves as responsible students and adults at all times while enrolled in the program. The academic performance of the students participating in the program is closely monitored, and progress reports and final grades are reported to home colleges/universities. In extreme situations, the President of the ICS may recommend the withdrawal of a student from the program if warranted by unsatisfactory academic standing or personal conduct.

While ample time is available for travel and relaxation, students are expected to attend classes regularly, study and perform academically to the best of their abilities. Student interviews are held regularly with the President and with the Vice-President for Academic Affairs of the ICS. Students are encouraged to see them any time a problem arises.

For further information regarding the academic program, please contact Dr. Ignacio Martínez: imartinez@ics-seville.org.

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