(Early September - Mid December)
Program includes
- Application fee.
- Tuition fees.
- Access to courses specific to the CIDE Program and to regular University of Deusto courses with Spanish students (depending on level of Spanish).
- Airport pick-up in Bilbao.
- Guided excursions (see detailed description).
- Academic and personal advisement.
- Preparation for the exams of Instituto Cervantes.
- Office of Student Assistance.
- Use of study rooms, libraries, computer rooms, e-mail.
- International ID and University ID.
- Medical insurance with coverage in Europe.
- Information on the different accommodation types available (Residence Hall, family, or shared apartment).
- Possibility of exchange conversation program with Spanish students.
Courses
Note: Courses are subject to change. In the event there were any modification,
applicants would be informed.
See Program Director, Dr. Jose Sainz (MDFL, Combs Hall 203, jsainz@umw.edu, 540-654-1991) to discuss course offerings in both programs: Spanish Language, Culture, Literature and Grammar (Program 1) and Business, International Relations and Spanish (Program 2)
CIDE Courses (specific to the CIDE Program)
- Spanish I (150) - 12 US Credits (4+4+4)
Sections: Elementary Spanish II (4 US Credits)
Intermediate Spanish I (4 US Credits)
Intermediate Spanish II / Conversation (4 US Credits)
- Spanish II (200) - 10 US Credits (4+3+3)
Sections: Advanced I (4 US Credits)
Advanced II (3 US Credits)
Conversation (3 US Credits)
- Spanish III (300) - 10 US Credits (4+3+3)
Sections: Advanced III (4 US Credits)
Composition (3 US Credits)
Conversation (3 US Credits)
- Academic Spanish - 3 US Credits
- Spanish Culture and Civilization* - 3 US Credits
- Basque Culture and Language* - 3 US Credits
- Business Spanish** - 3 US Credits
- Europe in the World** - 3 US Credits
- Topics in Advanced Spanish Grammar I*** - 3 US Credits
- Survey of Spanish Literature*** - 3 US Credits
Courses offered at the Business School taught in English or Spanish:
-International Finances - 3 US Credits
-International Marketing - 3 US Credits
-The economy of the European Union - 3 US Credits
-World Geography and Globalization - 3 US Credits
-Culture and Politics in Contemporary Spanish Society - 3 US Credits
-Business Spanish - 3 US Credits
-Consumer Behavior - 3 US Credits
European Union Law - 3 US Credits
-Human Rights - 3 US Credits
-World and Spanish Economioc History - 3 US Credits
Courses offered at other Departments with Spanish students
-Introduction to Spanish History *** - 3 US Credits
-Business Economics *** - 3 US Credits
-Knowledge Administration *** - 4 US Credits
-International Protection of Human Rights *** - 3 US Credits
-General Sociology *** - 3 US Credits
-Sociology of Non-integrated Groups *** - 3 US Credits
-Civil Education *** - 3 US Credits
-Associative Learning *** - 4 US Credits
-Islamic Culture *** - 3 ECTS Credits
* This course is open to all students, regardless or their level
of Spanish.
** The student must be registered for Spanish II or have an equivalent
level of Spanish.
*** The student must be registered for Spanish III or have an equivalent
level of Spanish.
Accommodations
Students registered in CIDE Semester Programs can choose between these different accommodation options:
- Residence Hall (limited space).
- Family stay.
- Room in shared apartment with all meals (and other services)
included.
- Room in shared apartment with kitchen privileges.
CIDE makes housing reservations and handles payments to the Residence Hall, family or apartment owner. In order to make the reservation, the student will be informed of the options available and the cost. CIDE always tries to arrange the best housing conditions possible with the Director of the Residence Hall, the selected families and the owners of the apartments. This service is included in the Program fee, so there is no extra charge for it.
Description of Housing Options
Residence Hall (limited space)
- Single or double room with own or shared bathroom, depending on
availability.
- Double rooms are always shared with a Spanish student.
- Bed linen and towels (weekly provided).
- Cleaning of room.
- Use of washers, dryers and iron.
- Three daily meals (according to the dining-room meal schedule).
- Computer rooms (free Internet connection).
- 24-hour Reception Service.
Family Stay
- Single or shared room (depending on availability).
- Integration in family life.
- Bed linen, towels and pillow provided.
- Heating, hot water and utilities included.
- Three daily meals.
- Washing of clothes.
- Use of telephone for incoming calls.
Room in shared apartment with meals included
- Private, furnished apartments.
- Three daily meals.
- Cleaning of apartment.
- Washing and ironing of clothes.
- Use of shared spaces: living-room, bathroom/s...
- Blankets included. Bed linen included only in some cases. Towels
not included.
Room in shared room with kitchen privileges
- Private, furnished apartments.
- Use of shared spaces: kitchen, living-room, bathroom/s...
- Blankets included. Bed linen included only in some cases. Towels
not included.
Guided Excursions
Three-day tour: Madrid ,
Segovia , Toledo
and Burgos
- Travel expenses, hotel and all meals included.
- Admission tickets to museums and historical landmarks.
Tour: City of Bilbao
- Lunch at a local restaurant included.
- Old Quarter.
- Admission ticket to the Guggenheim Museum.
- Visit to main city landmarks.
Bay of Biscay
- Travel expenses and lunch at a local restaurant included.
- Plentzia beach.
- Marina in Getxo.
- Vizcaya Suspension Bridge.
Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve
- Travel expenses and lunch at a local restaurant included.
- Historical House of Government of Gernika.
- Urdaibai Estuary.
- Mundaka beach.
South of France
- Travel expenses and lunch at a local restaurant included.
- French coast: Saint-Jean de Luz and Biarritz.
Cost
Please see Chris Musick, Director of International Academic Services (GW Hall 209) for updated information on program costs.
Please see Dr. Jose A. Sainz (Combs Hall 203) for all questions realted to course transfer policies.