Spanish language and culture courses (July / August / September)

CALENDAR 2008

JULY-SEPTEMBER
From 7 July to 1 August
From 4 to 29 August
From 1 to 19 September

Academic programme

The UIMP Courses of Spanish language and culture are made up of Spanish language classes, which fit with the different levels set up within the Common European Framework (Level A1 to C1+), as well as of subjects on Spanish culture and society (as described below). Attendance, as indicated in each case, will be required in order to get the Attendance Certificate.

Levels		Number of weeks
		2 weeks (50 hours)		3 weeks (75 hours)		4 weeks (100 hours)
		Language	Culture	Language	Culture	Language	Culture
Beginners	A1/A2/A2+	40 h.	10 h.	60h.	15 h.	80 h.	20 h.
Intermediate	B1/B1+	30 h.	20 h.	45 h.	30 h.	60 h.	40 h.
Advanced	B2/B2+	30 h.	20 h.	45 h.	30 h.	60 h.	40 h.
Higher	C1/C1+/C2	30 h.	20 h.	45 h.	30 h.	60 h.	40 h.

Subjects of Spanish Culture (July and August)

Subject	Levels	Week	Hours	Timetable
Spanish Culture (optional)	A1 to A2+	From 1st to 4th	20	am
Contemporary History	From B1	1st & 2nd	10	pm
Spanish art & Cantabrian routes	From B1	1st & 2nd	10	pm
Business Spanish	From B1	1st & 2nd	10	am
Dubbing and Broadcasting	From B1	1st fortnight	10	am
Basic Translation	From B1+	1st fortnight	10	am
Advanced Translation	From B2	2nd fortnight	10	am
Spanish society and politics	From B1	3rd & 4th	10	pm
Spanish cinema	From B1	3rd & 4th	10	pm
Economics and Law	From B2	3rd & 4th	10	am
Spanish & Spanish American Lit.	From B1	3rd & 4th	10	am
From book to screen and stage: Literary genres and their versions	From B1	1st & 2nd	10	am

September Course

The Spanish culture courses running from 1st to 19th September will have to be chosen from those scheduled for morning sessions (same number of hours).

In the afternoon, cultural excursions will be organized throughout the course (3 each week: Cave art, Romanesque art, Gothic art, gastronomic routes…) as well as practical and cultural events.

After taking the placement test, the student will be able to register in the Spanish culture courses of their choice by filling in the relevant form provided in the information folder, given upon arrival. The form can also be obtained at the Registration Office.

Prices

Nº weeks	REGISTRATION + COURSE MATERIALS
	July	August	September
4 Weeks	515 €	515 €
3 Weeks	390 €	390 €	390 €
2 Weeks	300 €	300 €	300 €

Other academic fees

Examination fees (Spanish Diploma): 40 €

Certificates (duplicates and special reports): 15 €

How to register

Send the following documents to the Registration Office for Courses for Foreigners:

• Registration form completed and signed.
• Two photos (passport or identity card size).
• Photocopy of passport or Identity Card.
• Photocopy of bank transfer for the payment of the course.

Mode of payment

The registration fee may be done by Bank transfer to:

CAJA CANTABRIA. UIMP CURSOS PARA EXTRANJEROS
Account nº : 2066-0000-1-1-020020146
IBAN CODE : ES89 2066-0000-1-1-0200201463
SWIFT CODE : CECAESMM066
Plaza de Velarde, 3
E-39001 SANTANDER ( Spain )

Cancelación y devolución de matrícula

El 80% del importe de la matrícula si se anula con más de 30 días de antelación al comienzo del curso.  El 50% si se anula en los 30 días anteriores al comienzo del curso.  En otro caso no se devolverá ninguna cantidad.  La reserva de alojamientos no se devolverá en ningún caso.

Accommodation

For the Courses from October to June

The UIMP offers students the possibility of staying with Spanish families, at walking distance from the Campus. For those interested, the Registration Office can provide relevant registration forms, prices and conditions upon request.

For any other options about accommodation downtown, please contact the UIMP Halls Unit : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For Summer Crash Courses

The UIMP offers the following options:

+ Students Halls

• Las Llamas Campus Hall.- Same premises where classes will be held. There are single o double rooms with in-suite bathroom available. On-campus services.

• La Playa Hall (Península de la Magdalena).- offers Single and double rooms with in-suite bathroom, and free shuttle service to the Las Llamas Campus (leaving at 8:45am and 15:45pm, Monday to Friday (there is no bus-service on bank holidays).

Accommodation in Halls will be assigned following order of receipt of applications and payment of the booking fee (150 €). It is recommended to make a reservation, at least three months prior to the beginning of the course as the booking fee does not guarantee availability.

The UIMP will confirm accommodation (address, hours etc...). Upon receipt of confirmation, the student will have to pay the outstanding amount regarding accommodation. The student will not be allowed to attend the course until having paid the total registration and accommodation fees in the University Halls. The rooms in Halls are reserved exclusively to students registered at the UIMP.

Residencias universitarias UIMP		Las Llamas( single room) La Playa( double room)
		single room		double room
		July/August	september	July/August	september
4 Weeks		550 €		515 € each
3 Weeks		415 €	415 €	385 € each	385 € each
2 Weeks		300 €	300 €	265 € each	265 € each

+ Spanish Families

During the Summer courses, students can also choose to stay with a Spanish family. Bookings will be made through the Registration Office by sending back the application form and following the instructions regarding both payment and general conditions.

Family		Single room		Double room
Day		27 Euros		25 Euros per Person

Homestay - accommodation with a family: Includes Bed & Breakfast plus laundry.

General Requirements

• The minimum age for registration is 18. Students aged 16/17 wishing to attend courses will be required to provide authorization form duly signed by the parents or legal guardian.
• Special conditions will apply for groups (minimum age, admission, registration, etc...)
• Classes are held from Monday to Friday.
  
• Some summer crash courses will offer the possibility of afternoon lectures.
• Crash courses will have to last a minimum of two weeks.
• Should any modifications be made to the General Programme of courses above, relevant information regarding the number of hours required for the Attendance Certificate will be provided in due time.

Examinations, Certificates and Diplomas

Attendance Certificate

At the end of each course, the student will receive an Attendance Certificate from the UIMP, indicating level according to the Common European Framework of Reference; this certificate will include the number of hours, and the level attained and de mark.

In order to obtain the certificate, it is compulsory to attend 90% of Spanish language and Culture classes, according to the schedule as well as the hours of Culture courses based on the general programme and timetable. A workshop Certificate of Attendance can also be issued upon request.

Examinations and Diplomas

Examination is not compulsory. Only those students wishing to obtain the UIMP Diploma of the Spanish Language (beginner, intermediate, advanced and higher) will be required to sit the examination.

Exam registration dates and fees will be announced in due time; these fees, bases on the information indicated on the corresponding table, will have to be paid at the Registration Office desk during the last week of the course.

DELE examination

The UIMP holds accreditation from the Instituto Cervantes as an examination centre for the DELE ( Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera ) for the examination sessions of May, August and November.

Workshops

For all levels, some workshops and extra courses will be offered in the afternoon for a limited number of students. Upon confirmation of registration, students enrolling in the Spanish language and culture crash courses will be given a pre-registration form for the different workshops. The form will be filled in and handed in at the Administration Office. The payment will be made in cash, also at the Administration Office, during the first week of the course (see list below for prices).

Students wishing to attend any of the workshops listed below need to be previously registered in the Spanish Language Courses.

Workshops	Levels	Beginning week nº	Nº of sessions	Tariff
Conversation	A2+ / B1	2nd week	6	36€
Oral further training	From B2	2nd week	10	36€
Individual conversation	From B1+	From 2nd to 4th	6 x 30min	56€
Broadcasting	From A2	1st fortnight	8	36€
Drama	From A2+	3rd & 4th	20	56€
Dubbing/ TICS	From A2+	2nd fortnight	8	56€
Business Spanish.simulations	From B1+	2nd fortnight	6	36€
Poetry I	From B1+	2nd week	6	36€
Literature in cinema	From B2	3nd week	6	36€
Preparing DELE ( intermediate and higher )		1st fortnight ( July & August )	10	70€
Spanish cooking		1st fortnight	10	36€
Spanish dancing		2nd&3rd week	8	36€

Pre-registration deadline for workshops

For those registering in the July Course: last registration date is June 6, 2008
For those registering in the August Course: last registration date is July 4, 2008

Seminars and cultural activities

Information on UIMP courses and seminars can be found at: www.uimp.es or through

The Registration Office at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The students registered in Spanish Language and Culture courses will have free access to all UIMP cultural activities in Santander throughout the summer (Theatre, Cinema, Concerts, Exhibitions, etc...).

Spanish Courses in other UIMP centres

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