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Our Schools are partnered with US
Universities, to offer academic credits.
Manual Antonio and San Jose
Are partners with the University of Mississippi (UM) to offer academic credits. Being a private language school the classes are very small (maximum of 12) and there is excellent personalised service. T
Students may earn 6-12 credits equivalents of Spanish
198 (beginner),
298 (intermediate) or
398 (advanced) depending on their language level.
If there is a UM group program offered concurrently during your planned dates of study, the non-UM applicant is asked to apply to and participate in the UM group program. This policy applies especially to students applying for the summer
SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I.
This is a basic Spanish course which includes cultural information about the Spanish-speaking world. This course includes developing reading, writing and conversational skills for communication in the Spanish language.
SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II. This course is a continuation of the SPAN 101 course.
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I. This course works on building Spanish proficiency and learning cultural information about the Spanish-speaking world.
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II. This course is a continuation of SPAN 201, emphasizing communication and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
SPAN 301 Composition and Conversation I. Development of speaking and writing skills including creative expression, working with higher-level texts and the study of more complex grammatical structures.
SPAN 302
Composition and Conversation II. Continuation of SPAN 301.
SPAN 303 Business Spanish. Technical vocabulary used in the business world. Writing business letters and common business protocol are taught.. This course requires at least four semesters of Spanish or its equivalent.
SPAN 304 Medical Spanish.
Technical vocabulary to be applied in the health field. This course is for people who are going to work in health related fields.
Tamarindo
Are partners with Brookfield College to offer academic credits.
A small school it typically has about 20-40 students on site, and is
therefore able to offer very personalized attention
As
a participant in an Spanish Immersion program in
Costa Rica you have the opportunity to earn undergraduate Spanish credit from
Brookhaven College in Dallas, Texas. This institution is accredited by SACS, the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. These are undergraduate, degree
seeking Spanish credits for college and university students wanting to fulfil
their home institution Spanish requirements. Obtaining advance approval from
your institution is necessary, as each district, college, or state has its own
policies regarding the types of credit it will accept.
SPAN 1100 - Spanish Conversation (1)
The course is a further exploration of the Spanish language through
creative problem solving while utilizing the basic elements of the
Spanish language. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055431
SPAN 1411 - Beginning Spanish I (4)
This course is an introductory course intended for students with little
or no knowledge of the language. Its aim is to present essential
vocabulary and grammar, and to develop the pronunciation, listening,
reading, and writing skills necessary for basic communication and
comprehension. Customs and cultural insights are also presented. (3 Lec,
2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055113
SPAN 1412 - Beginning Spanish II (4)
This course continues the oral practice, reading, writing, grammar and
cultural studies begun in Spanish 1411. Students are expected to acquire
a substantial amount of vocabulary and begin to deal with idiomatic
language and more advanced syntax. (3 Lec, 2 Lab)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055113
SPAN 2306 - Spanish Conversation (3)
This course is designed to strengthen and improve oral skills in the
language. Oral activities focus on current events, cultural, historical
and social issues. Audio-visual media are used to explore Hispanic life
and society. This course is intended to complement Spanish 2311. This
course may be repeated for credit. Topics vary from semester to
semester. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055113
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I (3)
This course is designed to further develop students' overall language
proficiency and cultural knowledge through more advanced reading,
listening, speaking and writing exercises. Grammatical concepts are
reviewed and expanded. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055213
SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II (3)
This course is a continuation of Spanish 2311. The stress is on reading,
composition, grammatical complexities, and intense oral practice, with
continued studies of the culture.(3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055213
SPAN 2316 - Spanish for Business I (3)
This course exposes students to the Spanish language used in business,
including the terminology and idioms of Spanish business language in
special oral and written communication. Emphasis is placed on the
structure and content of Spanish business correspondence. Authentic
materials are used to give students a contemporary view of business as
it is conducted in Hispanic society. This course is not a substitute for
Spanish 2311 or 2312. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055413
SPAN 2317 - Spanish for Business II (3)
This course is devoted to the continued development of business language
skills with a focus on the accurate use of business vocabulary and
business style. Emphasis is on preparing students to function using
Spanish in a business setting via practice of receptive and productive
linguistic skills. The course also provides training in cross-cultural
communication skills and is designed to help students achieve levels of
proficiency to meet foreign language needs for business and
international trade. This course is not a substitute for Spanish 2311 or
2312. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055413
SPAN 2321 - Introduction To Spanish Literature I (3)
This course is an introduction to Spanish literature. It includes
readings in Spanish literature, history, culture, art, and civilization.
(3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055313
SPAN 2322 - Introduction To Spanish Literature II (3)
This course is a continuation of Spanish 2321. It includes readings in
Spanish literature, history, culture, art, and civilization. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1609055313
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