Semester
Intermediate Program
Take the next step in your Spanish journey with the Intermediate Program.
COWA Program’s Intermediate Track is designed for students who’ve completed intermediate Spanish courses but aren’t yet confident holding full conversations. This track offers the support and structure needed to build fluency step by step.
You’ll take engaging courses in areas like art, language, history, and politics alongside other COWA students at your level. Classes are designed to strengthen grammar, expand vocabulary, and get you speaking more comfortably in real-life situations.
Outside the classroom, you’ll be fully immersed in Spanish daily life, giving you the practical experience to build confidence and fluency in a supportive environment.
Program Information
- Duration: 5 months
- Fall Semester: August – December
- Spring Semester: January – May
- Requirements: must have taken through Intermediate Spanish courses and meet GPA requirement (2.9 cumulative GPA)
- Housing: Homestay with Spanish host family
- Academic Credit: All courses must be pre-approved by your university. Students will take a minimum of 12 credit hours.
The application deadline is: TBD
A complete application must include:
- COWA Programs Online application (click the Apply Here button below to access Application page)
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The 2026 program fee will be X€ per student, which includes:
- In-country orientation
- All tuition and fee expenses fro 12 credit hours or more
- 24/7 emergency support
- Welcome and goodbye dinners
- All activities and excursions (see below)
- Full room and board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in Spanish host families
- One-night hotel stay upon arrival in Seville
The cost does not include:
- Airfare (flights to and from Seville)
- Personal expenses
Application Information
Fill out your online application today to apply for COWA Program’s Intermediate Program.
The application deadline for the Fall 2026 semester is: TBD
Intermediate Course Offerings
SEVI 261: Español avanzado en contexto / Spanish Language in Context
This course strengthens communication skills in Spanish through the exploration of literature, film, and cultural texts. Emphasis is placed on refining grammar, enhancing writing abilities, and building overall language proficiency.
SEVI 301: Introducción al análisis literario y cultural / Introduction to Literary and Cultural Analysis
Designed to develop students’ ability to critically interpret and articulate analyses of literary works across genres—including theater, poetry, essays, narrative, and film—this course situates readings within their broader cultural contexts.
SEVI 325: España inmediata / Spain Today
An in-depth examination of contemporary Spain, focusing on its political, social, and economic landscape. Topics include Spain’s international relations (particularly with the EU, Arab nations, Latin America, and the U.S.), as well as discussions on the Church-State relationship, nationalism, and immigration.
SEVI 331: España y las Américas / Spain and the Americas
This course explores the historical, political, and social consequences of Spain’s expansion into the Americas. Topics include indigenous civilizations, colonial administration, cultural exchange, social upheaval, movements for independence, and the decline of Spanish influence.
SEVI 334: Aspectos globales en la primera cultura transatlántica / Global Issues on the First Trans-Atlantic Culture
Analyzing the cultural and historical impact of the first transatlantic encounters between Europe and the Americas, this course examines how the exchange of goods, ideas, and people reshaped the modern world. Emphasis is placed on the origins of globalization and the development of early global trade networks.
SEVI 335: España ante el Islam / Spain and Islam
A study of the historical, artistic, and cultural interactions between Spain and the Islamic world. The course traces the influence of Islam on Spanish society and explores the complex relationships between European and Islamic civilizations.
SEVI 341: Arte y cultura española / Art and Culture of Spain
An introduction to the major artistic styles and cultural movements in Spanish history. Includes guided visits to monuments and museums to enhance students’ understanding of Spain’s rich artistic heritage.
SEVI 355: La Unión Europea / The European Union
A comprehensive overview of the European Union’s development, institutions, and political and economic structure. Special attention is given to Spain’s role within the EU, its relationship with Latin America, and the Union’s position in global affairs.
SEVI 361: Historia y análisis del cine español / History and Analysis of Spanish Film
This course surveys the evolution of Spanish cinema from its beginnings to the present. Through film analysis, students gain insights into Spanish society and culture while improving their Spanish communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Intermediate-level students have the unique opportunity to enroll in the Courses for Foreign Students (Cursos Concertados) program at the University of Seville. These courses are taught in both Spanish and English and span a wide range of disciplines, including Spanish language, literature, history, culture, social psychology, gastronomy, and language teaching methodology.
Below is a sample list of course offerings available:
🇪🇸 Courses Taught in Spanish
Faculty of Philology
FA-02: Gramática Contrastiva (Español-Inglés) / Contrastive Grammar: Spanish-English
FA-03: Fonética Correctiva y Conversación / Corrective Phonetics and Conversation
FA-08: Literatura Hispanoamericana / Spanish American Literature
FA-09: Cine Español Contemporáneo / Contemporary Spanish Cinema
FA-25: Literatura y Cocina: Escribir, Leer, Cocinar, Comer / Literature and Cookery: Writing, Reading, Cooking, and Eating
FA-30: Iniciación a la Traducción: Cultura, Vocabulario y Proceso / Introduction to Translation: Culture, Vocabulary, and Process
FA-31: Español Progresivo para Estudiantes Angloparlantes / Progressive Spanish for English-Speaking Students
FA-37: Pintar la Sevilla Literaria / Painting in Literary Seville
FA-43: La Enseñanza del Inglés a Estudiantes Españoles: Metodología y Práctica / Teaching English to Spanish Students: Methodology and Practice
FA-44: Psicología Social del Aprendizaje de Lenguas / Social Psychology of Language Learning
Faculty of Geography and History
GA-01: Cultura y Sociedad en la España Actual / Culture and Society in Present-Day Spain
GA-07: El Flamenco: Expresión Cultural de Andalucía / Flamenco: Cultural Expression of Andalucía
GA-09: La Proyección Histórica de las Tres Culturas / Medieval Spain and the Historical Projection of Three Cultures
GA-15: Transición Política y Democracia en España (1975–2000) / Political Transition and Democracy in Spain
GA-19: Fotografía: Teoría, Historia y Técnica Fotográfica / Photography: Theory, History and Art Photography
GA-20: Economía, Sociedad y Medio Ambiente en España / Economy, Society and the Environment in Spain
GA-21: Cultura de la Gastronomía en España / Cuisine Culture in Spain
GA-22: El Vino en España: Historia, Cultura y Economía / Wine in Spain: History, Culture, and Economics
GA-26: Patrimonio Histórico-Artístico de Sevilla / Sevilla’s Historical-Artistic Heritage
🇬🇧 Courses Taught in English
Contemporary Hispanic Studies (Faculty of Philology)
FS-06: Gender Views in Contemporary Spanish Literature and Cinema
FS-07: Introduction to Spanish Cultural Studies
FS-09: Music and Society: Theory and Practice of Flamenco
FS-13: Languages of International Development: Medicine and Healthcare
FS-17: Literature and Cuisine: Read, Write, Cook, and Eat
Contemporary Hispanic Studies (Faculty of Geography and History)
GS-01: Spain’s Classical Heritage: Between History and Mythology
GS-02: Contemporary Spain: Economy, Society and Environment
GS-06: Spanish Cuisine, Spanish Cuisines
GS-12: Wine in Spain: History and Wine Tasting
GS-13: Social Psychology