International College of Seville
www.ics-seville.org
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF SEVILLE COURSES
Brief Description
The Beginning and Intermediate Spanish courses consist of nine hours of instruction per week throughout the semester. Students earn up to nine credit hours in Spanish language. At the advanced level students earn 3 credit hours. To complete the recommended 15-18 credit hours, students choose additional classes from the extensive course offering at the ICS. All language classes are conducted in Spanish. The language of instruction for business and culture courses vary.
SPN 1120 Beginning Spanish I
(Fall/Spring/3 credits)
SPN 1121 Beginning Spanish II
(Fall/Spring/3 credits)
SPN 1000 Elementary Spanish Conversation
(Fall/Spring/3 credits)
An intensive course which deals with the fundamentals of speaking, understanding, reading and writing. Grammar topics include: use of articles, verbal tenses in the indicative, "ser" and "estar", adjectives, pronouns, the imperative, comparatives and superlatives, gerund, and an introduction to the imperfect and the preterite. Classroom practice and exercises are designed to develop confidence and proficiency.
SPN 2200 Intermediate Spanish I
(Fall/Spring/3 credits)
SPN 2201 Intermediate Spanish II
(Fall/Spring/3credits)
SPN 2240 Intermediate Spanish Conversation
(Fall/Spring/3 credits)
An intensive course which reviews the most salient grammar principles covered at the beginning level. Grammar topics include an in-depth study of the imperfect and the preterite and tenses in the subjunctive. Emphasis is on comprehension and conversation. Classroom practice and exercises are designed to develop confidence and proficiency.
SPN 3955 Advanced Composition & Conversation I
(Fall/Spring/ 3 credits)
This course is designed for students wishing to attain a greater proficiency in spoken and written Spanish. Conversation and composition are based on selected readings and a variety of contemporary topics. Grammar topics include: use of the imperfect and preterite in narration, passive voice, and subjunctive mood.
SPN 3956 Advanced Composition & Conversation II
(Spring/3 credits)
This course is designed for students wishing to attain a greater proficiency in spoken and written Spanish. Includes analysis of two plays developing different morphosyntactic and narrative aspects which should be of help in acquiring greater proficiency in written Spanish. Two 2,000 word essays are required.
SPN 4930 Comparative Grammar
(Fall/3 credits)
Different aspects from both Spanish and English are developed while trying to consolidate structural proficiency. Special emphasis is placed on providing the students with enough resources to avoid repetition of English grammatical structures when writing and speaking in Spanish and viceversa. Practical exercises are given and translations to and from both languages are an integral part of the course.
SPN 3010 Golden Age Spanish Literature
(in Spanish; Spring / 3 credits)
An introduction to Spanish literature from the 12th Century to the 18th Century. Topics include: The Arts of Popular and Learned Epics, Humanism, the Picaresque Novel, Cervantes and his times, Theater in the 17th Century, and the Enlightenment in Spain. Readings include Mio Cid, El conde Lucanor, La Celestina, Don Quijote, Fuenteovejuna, and El sí de las niñas.
SPN 3011 Contemporary Spanish Literature
(in Spanish; Fall / Spring / 3 credits)
An introduction to Spanish literature from the 19th Century through the present, with special emphasis on the 20th Century. Topics include: Romanticism, Realism and Naturalism, Modernism, Generation of '89, Avant-Garde, Generation of 27, and contemporary literature. Readings include Rimas, Doña Perfecta, Platero y yo, and La casa de Bernarda Alba.
SPN 3381 Culture & Society of Spain
(in English; Fall/Spring. In Spanish; Spring/3 credits)
This course examines Spanish life and character as it manifests itself in history, regional differences, celebrations and the creation of popular myths. Special emphasis is given to Andalusia, which conserves many aspects of the cultural heritage of Europe, Africa, and Near and Middle East.
ARH 3351 The Art of Spain
(in English; Fall/Spring. In Spanish; Spring/3 credits)
Outstanding examples of Spanish painting, architecture, and sculpture are studied analytically. Detailed study of El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, Picasso, Miró, Dalí, and Gaudí. Includes visits to museums, galleries, and monuments in Seville.
ARH 3000 Art Appreciation
(in English; Fall/Spring/3 credits)
In-depth study of the various forms of artistic expression throughout Western History, focusing mainly on painting, sculpture and architecture. Detailed study of major Western artists.
EUH 3052 History of Spain
(in English; Fall/Spring. In Spanish; Spring/3 credits)
This course is designed to examine Spain's historical development from prehistoric times to the present. Special attention will be paid to the impact of important historical events such as the Enlightenment, the Napoleonic Wars, the fall of absolute monarchy, the Spanish Civil War, the Franco regime, and the present constitutional monarchy.
EUH 3001 Contemporary European History
(in English; Spring/3 credits)
An historical survey of Western culture from the 17th Century to the present. The approach is that of cultural history which examines the socio-economic, religious, intellectual, political, and other cultural forces which have shaped Western civilization in modern times.
EUH 3090 Three Cultures: Jews, Muslims, and Christians in Spain
(in English; Spring/3 credits)
An exploration of the nature, challenges and results of conflict and coexistence among Jews, Muslims, and Christians in medieval Spain. Particular attention also will be paid to the roles of Christians, Jews, and Muslims in present-day Spain.
INR 3002 International Relations
(in English; Fall/Spring/3 credits)
A consideration of the concept of sovereignty, power, security; national interest in the determination of foreign policy; the United Nations and its functions and limitations; study of the employment of these concepts in the analysis of foreign policy developments of leading nations and emerging countries.
INR 4531 The European Union
(in English; Fall/Spring/3 credits)
This course is designed to help the student develop a better knowledge and understanding of the process of Europe's economic and political integration. An in-depth analysis of the historical developments since the ratification of the Treaty of Rome, a general overview of the European legal system and institutions and the most recent developments.
INR 3141 The Mediterranean World
(in English; Fall/Spring/3 credits)
This course analyzes the cultural aspects, the political and social-economical reality, and the geostrategic importance of the Mediterranean world. The course will divide this region into three parts, the North African Muslim world, the Middle East, and the European southern coast. Each part will examine the historical development of its economic and political aspects, and special cases.
GEB 3955 International Business
(in English; Fall/Spring/3 credits)
Analysis from a broad conceptual viewpoint of important areas of international business such as finance, marketing, and manufacturing. Emphasis is placed on the nature and purpose of business among nations as well as the concepts of multinational corporations.
FIN 3050 Finance of International Trade
(in English; Fall/Spring/3 credits)
This course studies transportation modes, cargo insurance and the various special terms of sale used in overseas transactions. Emphasis is placed on import/export, foreign exchange, pricing, bank financing sources for international trade, and alternative financing techniques.
MKT 3999 US/European Union Bilateral Trade
(in English; Fall/Spring/3 credits)
A look at trading opportunities in different economic sectors between the US and the European Union, policies on overseas trade and recent developments in each different economic sector.
ECO 3490 The Economies of the European Union
(in English; Spring/3 credits)
This course will give students a broad conceptual view of the economies of the European Union and their future prospects. The course will review the economy of the EU as a whole, the individual EU countries' economies and the economic impact of the new Eastern integration.
Faculty
All ICS classes are taught by faculty from the International College of Seville. The faculty members work as a team of highly specialized professionals and have been working with the program for a number of years. The faculty is composed of American, British and Spanish instructors, all of whom are quite familiar with the American system of higher education.
