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Summer Institute for Spanish Teachers 2002

Summer Institute for Spanish Teachers
15 de julio ~29 de julio de 2001











    Longwood University, in affiliation with the Institute of Spanish Studies, is pleased to offer its Summer Institute for Spanish Teachers 2001 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.
 
 


Peñíscola

Longwood University:

    Founded in 1839 in Farmville, Virginia, Longwood University was recently named "Best Buy" in America's 100 Best College Buys (1997, 1998 and 1999), a national publication which profiles the highest academically rated schools with the lowest annual costs.   For the second year, Longwood University is listed in the U.S. News & World Report ranking of "America's Best Colleges." In the year 2000 edition Longwood moved up from number nine to number seven among top regional public schools in the South.   U.S. News bases its rankings on academic reputation, graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources and alumni giving.

Longwood University is a coeducational, comprehensive state college 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, leading to the Master of Science in Education. Longwood University's Office of International Affairs currently sponsors 27 programs in 18 countries.

Accreditation:

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


Una familia española en Valencia

Housing:

    Participants will live with Spanish families in Valencia, where they will have three meals per day and enjoy interaction with native speakers, as well as the opportunity to meet other Spanish people.

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.
 
 

Requirements for Admission:

    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.  Detailed course syllabi will be available in March.

(Español 530 and 595 are offered at the same hour.)

Español 530-41:  Historia de las Mujeres en España.
Una visión de las mujeres a través de los tiempos prehistóricos e históricos; cómo le influyen los cambios socio-políticos y religiosos y cómo se le va atribuyendo un papel según el momento socio-cultural en las distintas etapas históricas a través de las diferentes culturas y necesidades.  Se incluirá la evolución experimentada durante este siglo: guerra civil, dictadura y democracia, tanto como las intenciones y esperanzas de la mujer de hoy en el presente español.  Se requerirá un trabajo de investigación sobre un tema relacionado para el 30 de agosto (después del término del programa; se puede pedir una extensión si es necesario).   3 créditos.

Español 595-41:  Historia del Arte Español.
Un estudio de la Historia del Arte Español desde el arte de los cazadores en Altamira, el pre-romano con arte ibérico, fenicio, griego etc., para pasar al Romano- Visigodo. Edad Media, Árabe, Románico, Gótico. Renacimiento con énfasis en El Greco. Barroco y los grandes maestros Ribera, Velázquez, Murillo. Del Neo-clásico al Romántico, Goya y sus "Majas".  El siglo XX con sus grandes transformaciones conceptuales y estéticas: Gris, Picasso, Miró, Dalí etc.  Se requerirá un trabajo de investigación sobre un tema relacionado para el 30 de agosto (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 agosto (después del término del programa; se puede pedir una extensión si es necesario).  3 créditos.
 
 

Costs:

Residents of Virginia:   $1,850 (3 or 6 graduate credits)
Residents of other states:    $1,850 (3 graduate credits) //  $2,350 (6 graduate credits)

The program costs include:
Tuition for 3 or 6 graduate credits
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.
 
 

Transportation:

Travel with the group, July 14-29

Make your own travel arrangements

Participants must arrive in Valencia by Sunday, July 15, 2001, which means you must leave the US on Saturday, July 14, 2001 or earlier.  All flights are over-night from the U.S. to Spain, France, Germany, etc.
 
 

Medical Insurance:
MAPFRE

Includes:
1) Medical attention for accident or illness up to 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 (7.000 ptas/day ; maximum 70.000 ptas or 10 days)
4) Extension of the stay in case of accident or illness (7.000 ptas/day; maximum 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 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.
 

Calendario Provisional de Actividades:
15 de julio ~29 de julio de 2001

(algunos de los detalles concretos  no podemos saberlos hasta última hora; ajustaremos el calendario para aprovechar al máximo las posibilidades.)
 
domingo, 15 de julio:  Llegada a las casas con las familias.
lunes, 16 de julio: Reunión breve de orientación. 
Clases 9:00-11:30 y 12:00-2:30.  Por la tarde:  Tour de la ciudad.
martes, 17 de julio:  Clases.  Tarde libre.
miércoles, 18 de julio: Clases.  Por la tarde:  Corrida de Toros (opcional)
jueves, 19 de julio: Clases.  Visita a un colegio (provisional)
viernes, 20 de julio: Clases.  Visita al Museo de Bellas Artes.
sábado, 21 de julio: Excursión a Peñíscola.
domingo, 22 de julio: Feria de Julio:  Batalla de las Flores.
lunes, 23 de julio: Clases,
martes, 24 de julio: Clases.  Visita a la Albufera; paseo en barca; visita a una Barraca tradicional.
miércoles, 25 de julio: Clases.
jueves, 26 de julio: Clases.
viernes, 27 de julio: Clases y exámenes finales.  Comida de despedida.
sábado, 28 de julio: Día libre.
domingo, 29 de julio: Fin del programa.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  May 1, 2001

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MATERIALS
Please write or call:

Dr. Lily Anne Goetz
Associate Professor of Spanish
Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages
Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville, VA  23909

Phone:  (434) 395-2158

E-mail:  lgoetz@longwood.edu
 

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