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Study Spanish in Seville 5 January 2014 - 1 February 2014 Seville, Spain Global Education Global Networks Global Opportunities UNSW Study Abroad, in collaboration with the Arabic infl uences that came to the Iberian Penin- UNSW Department of Hispanic Studies, offers sula in later years permeated the region and can students the opportunity to study Spanish still be felt in every sphere of life, from the city’s intensively in Seville, Spain for four weeks. architecture to its cuisine, gardens and literature. Seville is the capital of Andalusia, an Following Christopher Columbus’ foray to the autonomous province in the south of Spain. New World and the subsequent activities of the Andalusia sits on the Mediterranean coast, Spanish colonies, Seville became an important across the sea from the north coast of Africa. mercantile centre during the fl owering of Spain’s Because of its location at the nexus of vibrant golden age. and contrasting civilisations, it has a rich and Seville’s impressive medieval and renaissance varied history, bringing together a striking blend heritage is evident throughout the city’s well- of Berber, Islamic and traditional preserved old town, now UNESCO world Spanish cultures. heritage listed. Architectural triumphs include Located on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, the Cathedral of Seville, one of the largest Seville is home to 700,000 inhabitants, making Gothic cathedrals in the world; the Alcázares it the fourth largest city in Spain. Its fascinat- Reales de Sevilla, a royal palace that grew out ing history dates back over two thousand years of a Moorish fort; and the Plaza de España, to the days of the Roman Empire. Traces of the an example of contemporary Moorish Revival empire remain preserved in and around the city, architecture. allowing visitors to the sites glimpses into the Today Seville is a dynamic and modern city past. offering a wealth of cultural activities, nightlife and gastronomy.

The Program Program Fee The Centro de Lenguas e Intercambio The fee for this immersion language and Cultural (CLIC) is a leading Spanish culture program is A$2,400 per student. This language school in Spain. Teaching only fee covers: small groups, CLIC also provides a » Four weeks intensive Spanish language comprehensive social and cultural classes immersion program. » Some of the evening extra-curricular The following schedule describes a typical classes are covered. Others will incur a week (program subject to change): small administration fee. Monday to Friday » Housing in a single room at a family homestay, including half-board 09:15 - 13:00 Spanish language, grammar and conversation Travel insurance (covered by UNSW for » 18:00 - 19:30 Extra-curricular classes twice its students on study tours). per week. A selection of history, Excursions phonetics, literature, arts history, Spanish customs and CLIC also offers full-day excursions to traditions, cookery, and Andalusian cities Córdoba, Jerez, Cadiz and Sevillana dancing Rónda. Weekends There is also a two-day excursion to Free time Granada, including accommodation, visit Housing to the spectacular Al Alhambra and visits to other local monuments. Housing with families will be allocated prior These excursions will incur additional costs. to departure for Spain. The families will provide breakfast and lunch each day. You will be the only native English speaker in your host family’s household.

Credit Getting there This program has been approved by UNSW’s The program fee does not include airfares. School of International Studies. On Flights can be diffi cult to obtain in successful completion of this four-week January, so look at fl ight options as soon as program, including the completion of all you decide to join the program. assessment tasks assigned by CLIC, and at Your homestay accommodation will become least 80% attendance at classes, you will available on Sunday 5 January 2014. be granted 6UOC as transfer credit. This You can fl y to Seville and take a taxi from will be shown on your UNSW transcript as the airport. The fi xed price from the aiport to SPAN6206. any address in Seville is €20,70 during the week and €23,08 on weekends, holidays Eligibility and nights. There is an additional baggage Students may study beginner level Spanish handling fee. language courses and therefore there are no You can also travel by bus from Málaga, or prerequisites to be eligible to enrol in this you can take the high-speed AVE train from language course. Atocha station in Madrid. The high-speed Please note that participants are required to train from Madrid takes approximately two stay in homestay accommodation organised and a half hours. as part of the package. Students will need to vacate their housing on Students wishing to apply can obtain an Saturday 1 February 2014. application form from the UNSW Study Abroad offi ce at Level 16, Mathews Building.

Further information Further information and application forms can be obtained from the UNSW Study Abroad offi ce at Level 16, Mathews Building. It is obligatory for all enrolled students to attend UNSW Study Abroad’s pre-departure information session to be held on Thursday 24 October 2013. Contact Tom Küffer UNSW Study Abroad Level 16, Mathews Building The University of New South Wales Tel: 9385 3179 Email: t.kuffer@unsw.edu.au CRICOS Code 00098G