Graduate and Special Programs
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The GRIIS Graduate Spanish Program is organized and administered by the Granada Institute of International Studies, under the auspices of the existing academic agreement between the Granada Institute of International Studies and the University of Granada´s Centro de Lenguas Modernas. The program is designed to foster personal and intellectual growth by immersing students in the everyday life of modern Spain. The program offers qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to live and study for either a semester or the academic year in one of Spain´s oldest and most historically significant cities.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
1.- SEMINAR IN “CULTURAL IDENTITIES”
This portion of the GRIIS program comprises has a multidisciplinary profile. It focuses on three areas of study: socio-linguistics; Literature and Arts. Readings include journalistic texts, essays and works of fiction aiming to provoke a personal reflection about current events as well as a re-definition of concepts such as borders, canon and identity. We will make extensive use of the rich cultural and artistic resources of Granada. The program director teaches these bi-weekly sessions and directly supervises the progress of each student. The seminar will also provide the opportunity to polish oral and written expression on an individual basis, achieved through student analysis of specific readings related to the various fields of knowledge detailed above. There will also be discussions and joint analysis of topics as well as oral presentations. Specific seminar content will be determined jointly by the students and the Program Director.
2.- SPANISH LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE COURSES
The Spanish Language and Culture courses (the speaking and writing skills course plus the three elective courses) are designed to increase oral and written proficiency, with discussion and review of the most relevant points of grammar. Readings include works by Spanish authors dealing with contemporary issues which provide topics for written assignments, oral presentations and debates. These courses are taught by faculty of the University of Granada´s Centro de Lenguas Modernas, in coordination with the Program Director. Students will take a placement test and will follow the language and culture courses that best suit their needs. The syllabus of each course is available at the GRIIS Web page.
3.- TUTORIAL CLASSES
In addition to the above, the program director will be available to students for tutorial classes throughout the program. These classes are aimed at polishing oral and written expression on an individual basis, as well as reviewing the content of the courses the student is taking.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The city of Granada is known as a University City, due in large part to the student population at UGR. The city itself also offers many activities that prove noteworthy for students coming from abroad. The Program has its own calendar of extracurricular activities. These include day-trips to nearby places. Visits to exhibits, lectures or movies are frequent.
EVALUATION AND CREDITS
Students participating in the program will take the University of Granada examinations in order to receive official University grades.Transcripts will be issued by the University of Granada for all courses taken and passed in order to obtain transfer credits. Students may earn up to 16 credit hours per semester (4 credits per course).
HOUSING AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Students will freely choose to live either with Spanish families, in University residencies, or in individual or shared apartments. GRIIS is not responsible for housing arrangements and costs, which will vary depending on the student’s choice. GRIIS will assist students in securing a proper accomodation. This fee will be fully reimbursed on a bi-monthly basis to the student who can freely use this money towards covering her/his housing costs. The fee is required for legal reasons in order to obtain a student’s visa. Travel expenses are not included in the program’s cost. Students will make their own travel arrangements.The program will provide documents that are needed in order to obtain a student’s visa from the Spanish Consulate.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The program provides to its students, free of charge, with health insurance. Health care is provided by private hospitals and doctors. Please inquire for a detailed description of coverage.
FINAnCIAL AID
Some U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents may qualify for financial aid. For detailed information, please contact your Financial Aid office.
program DESCRIPTION
The Spanish Program for prospective GSTI students is organized and administered by the Granada Institute of International Studies, under the auspices of the existing academic agreement signed between the Granada Institute of International Studies and the University of Granada´s Centro de Lenguas Modernas. The program is designed to provide intensive exposure to content-rich, high register Spanish to better prepare prospective Spanish T&I students for the rigors of the T&I master’s program at the Monterey Institute and other T&I Schools worldwide. It is designed specifically for potential T&I students who have spent limited time abroad, and for those who wish or need to refine their skills in the analysis and/or production of Spanish before commencing their T&I studies.
The aim of this program is to enhance the students’ knowledge of Spanish, so they will acquire the language proficiency level required for studies at GSTI. The program also focuses on the development of analytical skills.
extracurricular activities
The city of Granada is known as a University City, due in large part to the student population at UGR. The city itself also offers many activities that prove noteworthy for students coming from abroad. The Program has its own calendar of extracurricular activities. These include day-trips to nearby places. Visits to exhibits, lectures or movies are frequent.
evaluation
Students participating in the program will take the University of Granada examinations in order to receive official University grades and transcripts.
GRADES, TRANSCRIPTS AND CREDITS
Students will receive official grades and transcripts issued by the University of Granada for all courses taken and passed in order to obtain credit transfers from their Home University.
HOUSING AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Students will freely choose to live either with Spanish families, in University residencies, or in individual or shared apartments. GRIIS is not responsible for housing arrangements and costs, which will vary depending on the student’s choice. GRIIS will assist students in securing a proper accomodation. This fee will be fully reimbursed on a bi-monthly basis to the student who can freely use this money towards covering her/his housing costs. The fee is required for legal reasons in order to obtain a student’s visa. Travel expenses are not included in the program’s cost. Students will make their own travel arrangements.The program will provide documents that are needed in order to obtain a student’s visa from the Spanish Consulate.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The program provides to its students, free of charge, with health insurance. Health care is provided by private hospitals and doctors. Please inquire for a detailed description of coverage.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Spanish Program for GSTI students, organized and administered by the Granada Institute of International Studies under the auspices of the existing academic agreement between the Monterey Institute of International Studies and the University of Granada as well as the agreement signed by the Granada Institute of International Studies and the University of Granada´s Centro de Lenguas Modernas, is a program designed to provide intensive exposure to content-rich, high register Spanish to better prepare current Spanish T&I students for the rigors of the second year of the T&I master’s program at the Monterey Institute. It is designed specifically for T&I students who have spent limited time abroad, and for those who wish or need to refine their skills in the analysis and/or production of Spanish before proceeding in the program at MIIS.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The city of Granada is known as a University City, due in large part to the student population at UGR. The city itself also offers many activities that prove noteworthy for students coming from abroad. The Program has its own calendar of extracurricular activities. These include day-trips to nearby places. Visits to exhibits, lectures or movies are frequent.
EVALUATION, GRADES, TRANSCRIPTS AND CREDITS
Students participating in the program will take the University of Granada examinations in order to receive official University grades and transcripts.
Students will receive official grades and transcripts issued by the University of Granada for all courses taken and passed.
HOUSING AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Students will freely choose to live either with Spanish families, in University residencies, or in individual or shared apartments. GRIIS is not responsible for housing arrangements and costs, which will vary depending on the student’s choice. GRIIS will assist students in securing a proper accomodation. This fee will be fully reimbursed on a bi-monthly basis to the student who can freely use this money towards covering her/his housing costs. The fee is required for legal reasons in order to obtain a student’s visa. Travel expenses are not included in the program’s cost. Students will make their own travel arrangements.The program will provide documents that are needed in order to obtain a student’s visa from the Spanish Consulate.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The program provides to its students, free of charge, with health insurance. Health care is provided by private hospitals and doctors. Please inquire for a detailed description of coverage.
FINAnCIAL AID
Some U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents may qualify for financial aid. For detailed information, please contact your Financial Aid office.
internships DESCRIPTION
Put your knowledge to work! Our internship program provides a unique opportunity to not only practice a high-register Spanish in a professional setting, but also to gain first-hand experience of the Spanish labor atmosphere. You will acquire working experience in a field related to your area of study or interest. By carefully selecting the institutions where you will be placed, together with a close on-site supervision and evaluation, we ensure that you will have a matchless experience.
internships STRUCTURE
1) Workload
Internships require a minimum of 15-20 hours per week of on-site work. In addition, students invest 5 hours per week on the academic components of the internship. A final research paper focusing on relevant issues of the internship is required.
2) Work Plan
Interns submit a Work Plan in the first two weeks of the internship, detailing their goals and academic objectives of the Internship.
3) On-site Supervision
On-site supervisors are designated by GRIIS together with the host institution to keep a close watch on the endeavors of the interns and provide them with all the necessary training and guidance for the satisfactory performance of their duties. The supervisors are fully informed that the interns are not to provide simple labor services. While it is openly recognized that most internships will involve some amount of clerical work, the supervisors are aware of the need to keep such services to a minimum.
4) GRIIS Supervision
Students have regular meetings with the GRIIS director to evaluate the progress of the internship and to receive guidance on the final academic paper as well as to discuss any problems that may arise.
5) Internship Journal
Students are required to write a daily journal related to the responsibilities that the internship entails as well as personal opinions and the vocabulary learned every day, with special emphasis on technical and/or professional terms.
6) Research Pape
Students prepare a final research paper with an extensive bibliography on a topic relevant to the internship. The topic of the paper will be approved by the GRIIS director and the on-site supervisor, if appropriate.
DATES
Internships are typically offered during both semesters to qualified students.
GRADES AND CREDIT TRANSFERS
Like all other GRIIS courses, internships are graded and accredited by the Centro de Lenguas Modernas of the University of Granada. Grades will be obtained based on: the on-site work performance (40%); academic paper (30%); and meetings with the director, regular attendance at the internship and other relevant issues (30%). Students are responsible for obtaining prior approval of the internship plan from their Home Institutions in order to ensure transfer of credits.
INTERNSHIP FIELDS AND PLACEMENTS
Internships in a variety of fields such as education, law, politics, international relations, health care, and other fields are possible. We will make every effort to accomodate the needs of students of interested in areas not listed above.
Some recent internship placements include:
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Pre-departure services
On-site services
GRIIS AT A GLANCE
The Granada Institute of International Studies (GRIIS) total immersion offers include undergraduate as well as graduate-level programs and Special programs intended for the development of language and cross-cultural skills. The programs are carried out at the University of Granada. The Institute has a cooperation agreement with the University of Granada’s Center for Modern Languages to regulate the implementation of academic activities and classes. Transcripts are issued by the University of Granada
GRIIS has a lively cooperation agreement with the Euro-Arab Foundation for Higher Studies, an Institution which promotes the cooperation between Arab and Western countries.
GRIIS programs are targeted to highly motivated students and designed to reach the goal of academic excellence. All studies are therefore rigorous and demanding, but we provide the adequate atmosphere to ensure your success and to make your stay in Spain a truly enjoyable learning experience. Daily supervision and guidance by GRIIS staff, individual tutoring classes, weekly small meetings and living with select families are key elements of the program. We expect hard work from students, but leave everything else in our hands. Please, click on the links above for individual program descriptions.
