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Summer Institute for Spanish Teachers 2004
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2004


Longwood University
Summer Institute for Spanish Teachers
Valencia, España

6 - 28 de julio de 2003
 

    Longwood University, in affiliation with the Institute of Spanish Studies, is pleased to offer its Summer Institute for Spanish Teachers 2003 in Valencia, Spain.

    Participants will spend three 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.
 
 


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Longwood University:

For the fifth year in a row, Longwood University has been ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report. In its newly released 2003 survey of colleges and universities, U.S.News ranks Longwood as the 10th top public university--master's 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 was also named a "Best Buy" in America's 100 Best College Buys (1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000), a national publication which profiles the highest academically rated schools with the lowest annual costs.

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, 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.  Click on course title for syllabus.

(Español 520 and 530 are offered at the same hour.)

Español 521-41: La Enseñanza de la Literatura.
Teoría y práctica; un repaso de las teorías actuales que tratan la adquisición de habilidades de comprensión de lectura en una segunda lengua, y una aplicación de esas teorías a la creación de actividades y materiales para la enseñanza de la literatura en la escuela secundaria.  Se requerirá un trabajo escrito que consiste en un "plan" para enseñar una obra literaria específica para el 30 de agosto (después del término del programa; se puede pedir una extensión si es necesario).  3 créditos.
Horario:  9:00-11:15 de lunes a viernes.

Español 530-41:  La España Actual.
Un estudio cuyo objetivo es situar al alumno en la realidad de la España actual.  Se analizarán los diversos aspectos de la vida que constituyen la personalidad del país y de sus habitantes en el nuevo milenio.  Se incluirán temas tales como la política, la economía, el turismo, la inmigración, la Comunidad Europea, los nacionalismos, el problema vasco, la sociedad, la familia, el descenso de natalidad, el sistema educativo, el arte, la música, el cine, la literatura.  Se requerirá un trabajo de investigación de unas diez páginas sobre un tema a consultar con la profesora para el 30 de agosto (después del término del programa; se puede pedir una extensión si es necesario).   3 créditos.
Horario:  11:45-2:00 de lunes a viernes.

Español 520-41:  Historia del Cine Español.
Un estudio general del cine español desde sus comienzos hasta los años 90. Visionado completo de las películas más famosas y parcial (escenas) de otras películas interesantes por su tema, director, actores, o época. Se analizarán las peculiaridades del cine español como son sus aspectos sociales, ideológicos, las modas, el cine de ficción etc. Especial atención al cine de autor:  Buñuel, García Berlanga, Almódovar, etc.  Se requerirán trabajos escritos breves al final de cada semana, sobre una película específica elegida por el alumno entre las visionadas en clase, además de 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.   Horario:  11:45-2:00 de lunes a viernes.

Credit Options:


Costs:

The cost of the program for 2003 is $2,505.  There is no difference in costs based on state residency.

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

Transportation:
There will be no group travel arrangements this year.  Please make your travel arrangements early.

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:

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

Participants must arrive in Valencia by Sunday, July 6, 2003, which means you must leave the US on Saturday,
July 5, 2003 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 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.
 
 

Calendario Provisional de Actividades:
6  - 28 de julio de 2003

(algunos de los detalles concretos  no podemos saberlos hasta última hora; ajustaremos el calendario para aprovechar al máximo las posibilidades.)
 
domingo, 6 de julio:  Llegada a las casas con las familias.
lunes, 7 de julio: 9:00 Reunión breve de orientación. 
Clases 9:30-11:15 y 11:45-2:00.  Tarde libre. 
martes, 8 de julio: Clases 9:00-11:15 y 11:45-2:00.  Por la tarde:  Tour de la ciudad.
miércoles, 9 de julio:  Clases 9:00-11:15 y 11:45-2:00.  Tarde libre.
jueves, 10 de julio: Clases 9:00-11:00.   Visita al Museo de Bellas Artes.
viernes, 11 de julio: Clases.  Tarde libre.
sábado, 12 de julio: Excursión a Sagunto y Playa de Canet.
domingo, 13 de julio: Visita a la Catedral, La Lonja y la parte antigua de Valencia.  11:00.
lunes, 14 de julio: Clases. 
martes, 15 de julio: Clases.  Visita al Colegio Caxton; comida en el colegio.  Clase 4:00-6:00
miércoles, 16 de julio: Clases.  Teatro:  "CincoMujeres.com"
jueves, 17 de julio: Clases.  
viernes, 18 de julio: Clases.
sábado, 19 de julio: Excursión a Peñíscola.  Visita al Palacio del Papa Luna, y la playa.
domingo, 20 de julio: Día libre.
lunes, 21 de julio: Clases.
martes, 22 de julio: Clases.  Visita a la Albufera; paseo en barca.
miércoles, 23 de julio: Clases.
jueves, 24 de julio: Clases.
viernes, 25 de julio: Clases y exámenes finales.  Comida de despedida.
sábado, 26 de julio: Día libre.
domingo, 27 de julio: Batalla de las Flores
lunes, 28 de julio Fin del programa.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  May 1, 2003
Applications will be accepted after this date as long as space is available.
There are still a few spaces available.  Call or write if you have questions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MATERIALS

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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