University of Zaragoza (Spain)

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2 University of Zaragoza (Spain) Courses in spanish as a foreign language Courses in Spanish as a Foreign Language at the University of Zaragoza are run throughout the year in Zaragoza while in the summer they are transferred to the tourist resort of Jaca (Huesca) in the Pyrenees. The University of Zaragoza has been a pioneer in teaching Spanish to foreign students since It has agreements with a number of public and private institutions around the world, working directly with various official bodies to promote the Spanish language (the Cervantes Institute, the Education Office of a number of Spanish embassies, the Aragon Regional Government, the Ministry of Education and Science) and it is the Official Examination Centre for the Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE, with exams in May and November). The University of Zaragoza is recognised worldwide, as is demonstrated by the high number of foreign students attending the various co-operation programmes in which it participates (Socrates-Erasmus, Tempus).

3 Courses in spanish as a foreign language in Zaragoza The city of Zaragoza, with a population over 700,000, is the capital of the Aragon region. It offers visitors more than two thousand years of history with traces of its Iberian, Roman, Arabic, Jewish and Christian legacy. Its prime geographical location between Madrid and Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia has made it a meeting place for numerous activities of all types: national and international conferences and exhibitions, sports events, scientific and artistic meetings, festivals, trade fairs and concerts among many others. Zaragoza's range of services makes it a very attractive city for visitors, who can enjoy a wide variety of businesses, shops, restaurants and leisure activities. Zaragoza Tourist Office PLAZA DEL PILAR OFFICE Plaza de Ntra. Sra. del Pilar, s/n E Zaragoza Tel.: Fax: Links of interest

4 Courses in spanish language and cultura for foreign students Before the start of each course, students take a level test (from beginner to advanced level). The number of places is limited. Interested students must NOT make any payments before receiving confirmation of their acceptance on the course. The language elements used is as follows: - Grammar. - Conversation practice. - Use of language. - Tutorials. These classes are complemented by lectures on Spanish culture and guided tours to the various monuments in the city. The enrolment fee includes teaching, material used in class and the attendance certificate. FOUR-MONTH WINTER-SPRING COURSE (Zaragoza, from 7 de january to 9 de may 2013) 310 class hours Enrolment fee for the course: 815 THREE-MONTH AUTUMN COURSE (Zaragoza, from 23 september to 13 de december 2013) 260 class hours Enrolment fee for the course: 680 SPECIAL SEPTEMBER COURSE (Zaragoza, from 2 to 20 september 2013) 60 class hours Enrolment fee for the course: 290 YEAR COURSE (Zaragoza, from 23 to september 2013 to 9 may 2014) 570 class hours Enrolment fee for the course: 1.340

5 Intensive spanish courses 45 class hour courses. Enrolment fee for each course: 216 (including teaching, the material used in the classes and the attendance certificate). Course content: - Grammar. - Use of language. - Conversation practice. Before the start of each course, students take a level test (from beginner to advanced level). The number of places is limited. Interested students must NOT make any payments before receiving confirmation of their acceptance on the course.

6 COURSES I. 14 January - 1 February 2013 II February 2013 III. 25 February - 15 March 2013 IV April 2013 V. 24 April - 10 May 2013 VI May 2013 VII June 2013 VIII July 2013 COURSES IX. 23 September - 9 October 2013 X October 2013 XI November 2013 XII. 25 November - 13 December 2013 INTENSIVE COURSES IN HUESCA Various intensive courses are organized in Huesca throughout the year. For more information on the Huesca courses, please contact: Vicerrectorado del Campus de Huesca Ronda Misericordia, 5 E Huesca uahuesca@unizar.es

7 Specific spanish courses SPANISH FOR TOURISM (Zaragoza, 6-17 May 2013) 30 class hours Enrolment fee for the course: 180 The goal of the course is to prepare future professionals, qualifying them to face the typical situations found in the world of tourism. BUSINESS SPANISH (Zaragoza, 4-15 November 2013) 30 class hours Enrolment fee for the course: 180 The aim of the course is to provide professionals from the commercial and business environment with a detailed knowledge of Spanish which will allow them to work easily in their field of professional interest.

8 Initial training course for teachers of Spain as a foreign language (14ª th ªºª edition) (Zaragoza, 8 February - 22 March 2013) The course is organised jointly by the Cervantes Institute and the Courses in Spanish as a Foreign Language of the University of Zaragoza 50 class hours Enrolment fee for the course: 385 This course includes classes in problem areas in Spanish grammar, and in the methodology of teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE). The course will take place at weekends (Friday afternoons from 4.30 pm to 9 pm and Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1.30 pm). Aimed at: Spanish and foreign teachers of Spanish as a foreign language, Philology graduates (preferably in Spanish) or final year Philology students (preferably in Spanish) who wish to focus their training on teaching Spanish to foreign students. Given the initial training nature of this course, it is not recommended that people who have attended other similar courses should enrol on the course.

9 Students who consistently attend and make full use of the classes will be awarded an approved diploma which can be validated by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports of the Government of Aragon, carrying 5 credits for Permanent Teacher Training qualifications, provided that the students fulfil the requirements established by the competent official bodies. The course may be validated as 5 free-choice credits by the University of Zaragoza and by the G9 Group of Universities under the terms and conditions set out by these institutions. Attendance is compulsory and absences, regardless of the reason, may not exceed 15% of the total duration of the course (7'5 hours). The number of places is limited. Interested students must NOT make any payments before receiving confirmation of their acceptance on the course. Those interested in the programme of the course can check out the website: SPECIAL COURSE for italian students from the UNIVERSITÀ CA FOSCARI DI VENEZIA (Zaragoza, September to December 2013) 240 class hours Course content for this special course: Spanish grammar Oral expression Business Spanish Spanish for tourism Italian/Spanish, Spanish/Italian translation

10 Summer courses in spanish ACA as a foreign language in Jaca (Huesca) 83 th EDITION The city of Jaca is a tourist centre in the Aragon Pyrenees, in the Province of Huesca, which offers a wide variety of cultural events, services and sports pastimes. Less than two hours from Zaragoza, it is a gateway to Europe just a few kilometres from the French border. Links of interest The information below is a foretaste of the activities scheduled for the Courses in Spanish as a Foreign Language of the University of Zaragoza, which will be run in Jaca in July and August Full information can be found in the web address: wzar.unizar.es/uz/difusion/unizar.html

11 Courses in spanish language and culture for foreign students FORTNIGHT COURSES I. Jaca, from 29 July 9 to August 2013 II. Jaca, from 12 to 23 August 2013 Courses of 50 class hours Enrolment fee: 285 MONTHLY COURSE III. Jaca, from 29 July to 23 August 2013 Courses of 100 class hours Enrolment fee: 465 The enrolment fee includes teaching, material used in class and the attendance certificate. Before the start of each course, students take a level test (from beginner to advanced level). The language elements used is as follows: - Grammar - Conversation practice - Use of language - Tutorials The number of places is limited. Interested students must NOT make any payments before receiving confirmation of their acceptance on the course.

12 Training courses for teachers of Spanish as a foreign language SPECIALIST TRAINING COURSE (8 th EDITION) Jaca, from 1 to 12 July 2013 (with the Aragon Regional Government) Courses of 50 class hours Enrolment fee for each course: 385 INITIAL TRAINING COURSE (25 th EDITION) Jaca, from 12 to 23 August 2013 (whit the Cervantes Institute and The Aragon Regional Government) Courses of 50 class hours Enrolment fee for each course: 385 These courses includes classes in problem areas in Spanish grammar, and in the methodology of teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE). Aimed at: Spanish and foreign teachers of Spanish as a foreign language, Philology graduates (preferably in Spanish) or final year Philology students (preferably in Spanish) who wish to focus their training on teaching Spanish to foreign students. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE INITIAL TRAINING COURSE. Given the initial nature of this course, enrolment is not recommended for people who have attended other similar courses. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE SPECIALIST TRAINING COURSE. Given the specialist nature of this course, students who have previously attended an initial training course for Teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language, will have priority over others to enrol for the course.

13 Students who consistently attend and make full use of the classes will be awarded an approved diploma which can be validated by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports of the Government of Aragon, carrying 5 credits for Permanent Teacher Training qualifications, providing that the students fulfil the requirements established by the competent official bodies. The course may be validated as 5 free-choice credits by the University of Zaragoza and by the G9 Group of Universities under the terms and conditions set out by these institutions. Attendance is compulsory and absences, regardless of the cause, may not exceed 15% of the total duration of the course (7'5 hours). Those interested in the programme of the course can check out the website: The number of places is limited. Interested students must NOT make any payments before receiving confirmation of their admission on to the course. ACCOMMODATION IN JACA The University of Zaragoza has a University Hall of Residence in Jaca with dining room, garden, swimming pool, library and other facilities. Double rooms are shared and have en suite bathrooms. Accommodation is on a half-board basis. More information on prices of accommodation: wzar.unizar.es/uz/difusión/unizar.html

14 Points of interest for foreign students Medical assistance. Students should bring the Health Service foreign travel documents from their country of origin. European nationals should have their European Health Insurance Card. Accommodation. Either in University Halls of Residence or private houses. Students interested will be provided with the addresses. The refectories of the different campus faculties have self-service menus for about 6. Student services. Students enrolled in one-year, three-month and four-month courses may enjoy all the services offered by the University of Zaragoza to its students upon presenting proper accreditation ( , libraries, sports, cultural activities). Diplomas. On completion of each course, any students wishing to do so, may take the relevant tests to obtain the Diploma of Competence in Spanish issued by the University of Zaragoza (examination fees for all levels: 18). Other courses. As well as the ones stated above, special courses are organised to meet specific needs (coaching for DELE exams, courses outside normal timetables, etc.). The minimum number of students for these courses is eight, and enrolment fees will depend on the number of class hours requested. Travel Aeropuertos españoles: Aeropuerto de Zaragoza: Aeropuerto de Huesca: Iberia (líneas aéreas de España): Ryanair: Renfe (ferrocarriles españoles): Transportes urbanos de Zaragoza: Autobuses Madrid-Zaragoza: Autobuses Barcelona-Zaragoza: Autobuses Zaragoza-Jaca:

15 Enrollment Form of payment: Postal order, cheque free of bank charges or bank transfer to IberCaja - Cursos para extranjeros account no.: SWIFT code: CAZRES 2 Z IBAN: ES Branch office no. 10. c/ Fernando el Católico, Zaragoza IMPORTANT: The University of Zaragoza will not, under any circumstances, pay any possible bank charges. Enrollment for courses in Zaragoza Send the Enrolment Form (download from web page), together with proof of payment of 216 (except for the Spanish for Tourism and the Business Spanish Course, for which the fee is 180). The full enrolment fee must be paid before the start of each course (except for the year course). Students who have not paid in full before 15 days of the beginning of the course may not take a level test or attend classes. Only the year course can be paid in instalments as follows: 216 on pre-enrolment and 1,124 fifteen days before of the start of the course. We regret we cannot refund any money if the cancellation is not made with at least 30 days' notice or if a student leaves the course earlier ( 216 of expenditure will not be returned under any circumstances). Important notice regarding all Courses: interested students must NOT make any payments before receiving confirmation of their admission on to the course.

16 Enrollment for courses in Jaca Send the Enrolment Form (download from web page) together with a deposit of 285. The full enrolment fee must be paid before the start of each course. If accommodation at the University of Jaca Hall of Residence is requested, this must also be paid in full before the start of the course. We regret we cannot refund any money if the cancellation is not made with at least 30 days' notice or if a student leaves the course earlier ( 285 of expenditure, will not be returned under any circumstances). Important notice regarding all Courses: interested students must NOT make any payments before receiving confirmation of their admission on to the course. INFORMATION Cursos de Español como Lengua Extranjera (ELE) Edificio Interfacultades, 3ª planta C/ Pedro Cerbuna, 12 E Zaragoza Tels.: (directo) (extensión 3136) Fax: ele@unizar.es Courses of Spanish as a Foreign Language Convent of the Victory Ramón y Cajal, Zaragoza Phone number: University of Zaragoza Secretariat Spanish courses and summer courses Dr. D. José Luis Calvo Carilla Director UNIVERSITY OF ZARAGOZA VICE-CHANCELLORSHIP OF CULTURAL AND SOCIAL PROJECTION