About the University:
The Universidad Pontificia Comillas, founded in 1890, is one of Spain's most prestigious private Jesuit universities. Located in the centre of Madrid, the University offers easy access to shops, museums and parks.
There are over 10,000 students enrolled in the University's degree pro-grams during the year. During the summer, in conjunction with Comillas International, the University's Modern Language Institute organises Spanish Language and Culture modules to foreign university students. The Spanish program offers:
- Highly experienced university teaching staff
- Personalised attention
- Multimedia language lab
- Access to Internet and e-mail
- Cafeteria service and gym facilities
- Cultural outings in Madrid
- Weekly film session
- University library facilities
PROGRAM:
This 60-hour module is designed for students who have an intermediate knowledge of Spanish and wish to improve their language competence as well as gain insight into Spanish culture.
First week
| Sunday, July 1 |
Arrival
Accommodation in apartments or with families
General Information
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Monday, July 2
9,00
11,00-12,00
13,30-15,00
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Welcome and Inauguration
Spanish classes (level test and orientation)
Lunch
Afternoon free
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Tuesday, July 3
9-10,45
10,45-11,15
11,15-13,00
13,30-15,00
17,00-19,00
|
Spanish classes
Break
History through Art
Lunch
Didactic-cultural activity
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Wednesday, July 4
9-10,45
10,45-11,15
11,15-13,00
13,30-15,00
17,00-19,00
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Spanish classes
Break
Spanish classes
Lunch
Didactic-cultural activity
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Thursday, July 5
9-10,45
10,45-11,15
11,15-13,00
13,30-15,00
17,00-19,00
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Spanish classes
Break
History through Art
Lunch
Didactic-cultural activity
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Friday, July 6
10,00-13,00 |
Class "field trip"
Visit to the Royal Palace and the "Madrid de los Austrias" (Hapsburg Madrid)
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| Saturday, July 7 |
Free day
Optional didactic-cultural activity |
Second week
| Sunday, July 8 |
Free day
Optional didactic-cultural activity |
Monday, July 9
9-10,45
10,45-11,15
11,15-13,00
13,30-15,00
17,00-19,00
|
Spanish classes
Break
Class: Workshop on Spanish Music
Lunch
Didactic-cultural activity
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Tuesday, July 10
9-10,45
10,45-11,15
11,15-13,00
13,30-15,00
17,00-19,00
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Spanish classes
Break
History through Art
Lunch
Didactic-cultural activity
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Wednesday, July 11
9-10,45
10,45-11,15
11,15-13,00
13,30-15,00
16,00-18,00
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Spanish classes
Break
History through Art
Lunch
Class "field trip"
Prado Museum
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Thursday, July 12
9-10,45
10,45-11,15
11,15-13,00
13,30-15,00
17,00-19,00
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Spanish classes
Break
History through Art
Lunch
Didactic-cultural activity
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| Friday, July 13 |
Free weekend for travel
Optional didactic-cultural activity
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| Saturday, July 14 |
Free weekend for travel
Didactic-cultural activity |
Third week
| Sunday, July 15 |
Free weekend for travel |
Monday, July 16
9-10,45
10,45- 11,15
11,15-13,00
13,30-15,00
17,00-19,00
|
Spanish classes
Break
Spanish classes
Lunch
Didactic-cultural activity
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Tuesday, July 17
9-10,45
10,45- 11,15
11,15-13,00
13,30-15,00
17,00-19,00
|
Spanish classes
Break
Spanish classes
Lunch
Workshop on Cinema
La hora de los valientes
(Time for bravery)
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Wednesday, July 18
9-10,45
10,45- 11,15
11,15-13,00
13,30-15,00
17,00-19,00
|
Spanish classes
Break
Spanish classes
Lunch
Guided cultural visit
Queen Sofia Museum
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Thursday, July 19
9-10,45
10,45- 11,15
11,15-13,00
13,30-15,00
17,00-19,00
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Spanish classes
Break
Classes: Workshop on Spanish Cuisine
Lunch
Didactic-cultural activity
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Friday, July 20
10,00-13,00 |
Free weekend for travel
Optional didactic-cultural activity
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| Saturday, July 21 |
Free weekend for travel
Optional didactic-cultural activity
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Fourth week
| Sunday, July 22 |
Free weekend for travel |
Monday, July 23
9-10,45
10,45- 11,15
11,15-13,00
13,30-15,00
17,00-19,00
|
Spanish classes
Break
Spanish classes
Lunch
Didactic-cultural activity
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Tuesday, July 24
9-10,45
10,45- 11,15
11,15-13,00
13,30-15,00
17,00-19,00
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Spanish classes
Break
Spanish classes
Lunch
Workshop on Cinema
Almodóvar- Mujeres al Borde de un Ataque de Nervios
(Women on the Verge of a Nervous Break)
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Wednesday, July 25
9-10,45
10,45- 11,15
11,15-13,00
13,30-15,00
17,00-19,00
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Spanish classes
Break
Spanish classes
Lunch
Didactic-cultural activity
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Thursday, July 26
10,00- 12,00
13,30-15,00
17,00-19,00
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Final Exam
Lunch
Afternoon free
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Friday, July 27
10,00-12,00
12,00
13,00-15,00 |
Grades distributed
Official closing of course
Lunch
Afternoon free
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DURATION:
From July 2 - 27
Course taught in Spanish
APPLICATION:
Presentation of applications:
Before: April 11
Application form
Method of Payment:
After receiving the application form, the University will send the neces-sary information to make payment.
ACCOMMODATION:
The University Information Office can arrange accommodation in fami-lies with half room and board or shared efficiency apartments with kit-chenettes. Both forms of accommodation are carefully selected by the University personnel
To obtain further information, contact:
Mr. José Antonio Rufo
aloja@oia.upcomillas.es
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Spanish Language and Culture courses are organized and custom-designed for groups of 15 -20 university students* upon the request of in-terested institutions.
To obtain further information, contact:
Mr. José Antonio Rufo
OFICINA DE INFORMACIÓN Y ACOGIDA
Universidad Pontificia Comillas
c/ Alberto Aguilera, 23
28015 - Madrid ESPAÑA
Tel: (34) 915 42 28 00
info_oia@oia.upcomillas.es
*A minimum of 20 students is necessary for the program to take place