Longwood University, in affiliation with the Institute of Spanish Studies, is pleased to offer its Summer Institute for Spanish Teachers 2006 in Valencia, Spain.

    Participants will spend two weeks living with Spanish families and attending classes, as well as visiting sites of cultural and historical significance. Participants may earn three (3) or  six (6) graduate credits.
 
 

    Courses offered are graduate-level courses. Participants must hold a B.A. degree in Spanish and should be teaching or planning to teach Spanish.  Applicants who hold a B.A. degree in a discipline other than Spanish must have completed at least two upper-level undergraduate courses in Spanish to be eligible. Nevertheless, participants at all levels of oral proficiency in Spanish will be eligible. The goal of the Institute is to offer the opportunity to improve one's ability in all of the language skill areas.  Three (3) or six (6) graduate credits will be awarded upon successful completion of the program.

Participantes en clase (Instituto 2000)

Class Schedule and Course Descriptions:

You may choose one or two courses (three or six graduate credits).  Please be advised, however, that due to the very short length of the program, those choosing to take two classes will be very busy, and may not have as great a chance to take advantage of the cultural opportunities offered by socializing with family members, etc.  This is a very intensive program, and those who would like to have a little free time should take only one of the classes.

Requirements for all classes include attendance and participation in the classes, participation in the cultural activities and visits, some readings and short essays, an exam, and a research style paper to be completed after the end of the program and mailed to Longwood University.  In some cases, you may receive materials to read before the start of the program.  Click on course title for syllabus.

Español 530-41: Arte Español Contemporáneo: “De la Deconstrucción picassiana a la Reconstrucción Planetaria de Calatrava”.  Una visión del Arte Español del siglo XX y hasta nuestros días. Se estudiarán los principales movimientos artísticos y las figuras más relevantes de la pintura, escultura y arquitectura. Partiendo de Picasso, se continuará con artistas como Dalí, Miró, Tapies, Benjamín Palencia, Chillida, Equipo Crónica hasta los más recientes movimientos de final de siglo.   Se requerirá un trabajo de investigación sobre un tema relacionado para el 30 de septiembre (después del término del programa; se puede pedir una extensión si es necesario).  3 créditos.

Español 501-41: Gramática Avanzada / La enseñanza de la gramática.  Un estudio de los puntos de gramática más problemáticos para los hablantes del inglés.  Estrategias para la enseñanza de la gramática de un modo comunicativo y contextualizado en la escuela primaria y secundaria, con atención especial al papel de la gramática en los National Standards for Foreign Language Learning.  Se requerirá un trabajo de investigación sobre un aspecto de este tema para el 30 de septiembre (después del término del programa; se puede pedir una extensión si es necesario).  3 créditos.

• One may choose to audit one or both classes; no credit will be issued, and the transcript will show "Audit."

We sometimes receive inquiries from those who wish to arrange their own lodging.  Below are our policies for those who will not need the room and board for the Summer Institute for Spanish Teachers:

1.  Participants who will not stay with host families arranged by the program must make arrangements to stay with native Spanish speakers.  If the participant is a native Spanish speaker, then this requirement is not necessary.  In all cases, the lodging arrangements must be such that there is opportunity to interact with Spaniards on a daily basis.

2.  Participants who meet the conditions for the above stipulation will pay the standard program price according to their residency (Virginia resident or resident of other states), and the amount of the room and board will be refunded to them by the Institute of Spanish Studies.

The program costs include:
Tuition for 3 or 6 graduate credits
Registration fee
Room & board with a Spanish family
Field trips, cultural activities and  excursions
Orientation upon arrival
Medical insurance
An official transcript from Longwood University

Not included:
Airfare or transportation expenses.
 
 Refund Policy

We will be glad to offer help or suggestions for options.   It is strongly suggested that participants make travel plans early; prices in the summer are high and the lower rates will not be available very long.  The earlier you reserve, the better.

Contact information for relevant airlines:

Continental Airlines--(Newark-Madrid-Newark)
1-800-231-0856

Iberia Airlines--(NY-Madrid-Valencia, NY-Barcelona-Valencia, Washington-Chicago-Madrid-Valencia)
1-800-574-8742

Air France Airlines--(Washington or NY-Paris-Valencia)
1-800-237-2747

Lufthansa Airlines--(Washington or NY-Munich-Valencia)
1-888-645-3880

British Airways—(Washington or NY-London-Valencia)
1-800-AIRWAYS

Air Europa Airlines--(Newark-Madrid-Valencia)
(This website doesn't work very well--it's best to call.)
1-888-238-7672  

Expedia.com--(lots of combinations)
 

Medical Insurance:
MAPFRE

Includes:
1) Medical attention for accident or illness up to 4,207 euros (700,000 ptas.).
2) Transportation to the adequate hospital if needed or to the country of origin when necessary (unlimited).
3) Travel expenses and stay of a relative 42 euros/day (7.000 ptas/day); maximum  420 euros (70,000 ptas or 10 days).
4) Extension of the stay in case of accident or illness 42 euros/day (7,000 ptas/day); maximum 420 euros (70,000 ptas or 10 days).
5) Return to the country of origin in case of death (unlimited).
6) Return trip if the student needs to interrupt his/her stay due to death in the family.
7) Civil Liability up to 60.100 euros (10,000,000 ptas.).

Participants will be covered from the first to the last day of the program, in Valencia or anywhere else in Spain.
Participants will have a toll-free telephone number to contact in case of accident or illness.  You will receive detailed information upon enrollment in the program.
 
 

(algunos de los detalles concretos  no podemos saberlos hasta última hora; ajustaremos el calendario para aprovechar al máximo las posibilidades.)
 

domingo, 2 de julio:	Llegada a las casas con las familias.
lunes, 3 de julio:	9:00 Reunión breve de orientación.  Clases 9:30-11:15 y 11:45-2:00.  Tarde libre. Opcional: 7:00 pm, Tapas por el centro; punto de encuentro, Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
martes, 4 de julio:	Clases 9:00-11:15 y 11:45-2:00. 5:00 pm:  Paseo guiado por el centro histórico de Valencia.
miércoles, 5 de julio:	Clases 9:00-11:15 y 11:45-2:00.  5:00 pm: IVAM (Institut Valencià d'Art Modern)
jueves, 6 de julio:	Clases 9:00-11:15.  11:15 salida para presenciar el Tribunal de las Aguas (Catedral); visita al Mercado Central.
viernes, 7 de julio:	Clases.  Tarde libre.  8:00 pm Desembarco de Moros y Cristianos, en la playa frente al restaurante La Pepica, Playa de Las Arenas.
sábado, 8 de julio:	10:00 am. Excursión a Sagunto y Playa de Canet. Punto de encuentro: esquina de Calle El Bachiller y Jaime Roig.
domingo, 9 de julio:	Día libre.
lunes, 10 de julio:	Clases.
martes, 11 de julio:	Clases.  11:30 Visita al Colegio Caxton; comida en el colegio. Clase 4-6:00
miércoles, 12 de julio:	Clases.  5:00 Visita al Museo de Bellas Artes.  Punto de encuentro, Puerta del Museo, Calle San Pío V.
jueves, 13 de julio:	Clases.
viernes, 14 de julio:	Clases.
sábado, 15 de julio:	10:00 Excursión a Peñíscola, visita al castillo del Papa Luna, y playa.
domingo, 16 de julio:	Día libre.
lunes, 17 de julio:	Clases y exámenes finales.  2:00 Comida de despedida.
martes, 18 de julio:	Fin del programa.

 

Posibilidades para actividades opcionales:

Cine; Exposiciones en los museos; Flamenco; Museo de Cerámica; Museo Fallero; Playa...
 

Application and Deposit Dates: January 10 - May 1, 2006
Applications will be accepted after these dates as long as space is available-- however we can accept a limited number of participants, so to ensure your participation we encourage you to send application and deposit long before the May 1 deadline.  We will begin accepting applications on January 10, 2006 and will continue until the program is filled.

$750 deposit required by May 1, payable to Longwood University.

Final Payment Deadline:  June 1, 2006
All payments must be received by June 1, 2006.

 

Application and payment procedures:

1. a.  Print out the application form (.pdf format)     Get Adobe Acrobat Reader
             (fill this one out on line, then print it and sign it)

     b.  Print the "Application for In-State Tuition Rates" (required of everyone regardless of residency), then fill it out.

      c.  Mail both application forms to:

Dr. Lily Anne Goetz
Director, International Affairs
Ruffner Hall 144
Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville, VA  23909

2.  Print out the Program Deposit form, fill it out and mail with your check for $750 to:  

Cashiering and Student Accounts
Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville, VA  23909

3.  Or pay by phone:  Call toll-free:  1-866-269-2416.  You must be accepted and registered before you may pay by phone.

4.  Or pay on line:  you must be accepted and registered before you may pay on line.

 

Information:

Dr. Lily Anne Goetz
Professor of Spanish
Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages
Director, International Affairs
Ruffner Hall 144
Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville, VA  23909

Phone:  (434) 395-2158

E-mail:  goetzla@longwood.edu
 

Longwood University:

Longwood has recently garnered accolades in three national publications. For the eighth consecutive year, Longwood is included in the America's Best Colleges 2006 rankings by U.S.News & World Report, maintaining its #11 Tier One position ranking among public Southern universities that grant master's degrees. The university moved up from 37th to 36th for public and private Southern universities offering master's degrees. In addition, Longwood was included in two favorable categories: Highest Graduation Rates (61 percent) and Least Debt. The percentage of graduates with debt has dropped from 84 to 77 percent, and the average debt also has decreased.

Longwood was also selected a Best Southeastern College for 2006 by The Princeton Review. In this annual ranking, based on student surveys and published in a book, Longwood was cited for "offering undergraduates a well-rounded education, citizen leadership, and personal growth, all at a fairly cheap price, even for out-of-state students." Longwood also was cited for "an excellent college of business with a great reputation and excellent internship programs and job opportunities upon graduation."

Most recently, Longwood was one of only 20 colleges and universities nationwide selected by USA Today as colleges that "foster student success," according to the headline over the article, which appeared in that newspaper on Aug. 29. These institutions were chosen from among 700 four-year schools that participated in the National Survey of Student Engagement from 2000 to 2003. "What sets the schools apart, the researchers say, is that when factors such as the academic quality of the students they admit are taken into account, the institutions have above-average graduation rates and do an outstanding job of involving students in their education," the article says. "The institutions share what (the survey director) calls 'an unshakeable focus on student learning' and create environments designed to promote student success."

Founded in 1839 in Farmville, Virginia, Longwood University is a coeducational, comprehensive state university offering programs leading to bachelor's and master's degrees in a wide variety of subjects, including the Curriculum and Instruction Specialist in Modern Languages programs with concentration in Spanish, as well as the Initial Licensure programs in Modern Languages and English as a Second Language, all leading to the Master of Science in Education.

Note:
Prospective applicants are allowed to enroll in up to nine credit hours (3 courses) prior to being admitted to a degree or licensure only program and have those hours apply to the admitted program.  No more than nine (9) Longwood non-degree graduate hours may be counted towards a degree, certificate or licensure program.  Students are expected to apply to a Longwood graduate program prior to enrolling in classes; at the latest, all application materials should be received before the completion of six hours.  Application materials are available by contacting the Office of Graduate Studies (434-395-2707 or graduate@longwood.edu) or on our web site at www.longwood.edu/graduatestudies/apply.htm.

Accreditation: Longwood University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Virginia State Board of Education.

 

Una familia española en Valencia

 

Valencia

"Pocas ciudades son como Valencia capaces de hacer convivir tan armónicamente los restos de su pasado más remoto, datado en el año 138 a.C., con las edificaciones más innovadoras y vanguardistas que se levantan al borde del nuevo milenio. Cuando se camina por Valencia, se puede sentir, entre sus muros y bajo el pavimento, el latir de muchos siglos. Desde los restos del foro romano fundado por Junius Brutus encontrados en la actual Plaza de la Virgen, que dio origen a Valentia, hasta la emblemática Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, la población ha ido transformando su fisonomía al tiempo que ha rescatado monumentos que son testimonio de épocas pretéritas. En Valencia se conservan intactas tradiciones, costumbres y fiestas centenarias que sus habitantes han sabido integrar en la época contemporánea. La cita del Tribunal de las Aguas -cada jueves a mediodía-y la celebración de las Fallas -del 15 al 19 de marzo- son tan sólo muestras de una ciudad que mantiene vivos sus orígenes. Valencia se ha convertido en un destacado centro de congresos en Europa y punto de encuentro de primerorden para quienes desean desarrollar sus negocios o participar

....

en sus certámenes feriales. Todo ello en una ciudad cosmopolita, que conjuga las más completas infraestructuras y servicios con una extensa oferta cultural y de ocio. El Palacio de Congresos consolida esta oferta y convierte a la ciudad en lugar idóneo para la actividad comercial y el intercambio cultural. Las suaves temperaturas de Valencia son una invitación más para conocerla. El aire mediterráneo impregna esta ciudad que, como su gente, es abierta, cordial, cálida y hospitalaria."  (Web Oficial de Turismo de la Comunitat Valenciana)

 

Más Información sobre Valencia:

TurisValencia

Web Oficial de Turismo de la Comunitat Valenciana

Valencia:  Un Viaje Virtual

Guiarte.com:  Valencia

Valencia

El Tiempo en Valencia (CNN en español.com)

Red de la Paella

Information letter we send to those who don't have internet access

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