Boston University
Study Abroad Madrid
Level I: Intensive Spanish Language Studies, for students at the intermediate level
Level 1B –
o CAS LS 211-212-303: Third-Forth-Fifth Semester Spanish (12 credits)
 Third-Forth-Fifth Semester Spanish (MIB Grammar)
o Grammar Syllabus // Course Calendar
o Prof. Mar Campelo
 Third-Forth-Fifth Semester Spanish (MIB Conversation)
o Conversation Syllabus // Course Calendar
o Prof. Carmen Bordón
* Prerequisite: two semester of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
o CAS LS 241: Introduction to the Civilization of Spain (4 credits)
 An introduction to Spanish civilization with special emphasis on history, art, and literature. The course begins in
English and shifts gradually into Spanish as students’ fluency increases. Course content is enriched by visits to the
Prado Museum, Segovia, Toledo, and other sites. Evaluation is based on three exams and/or papers.
o Syllabus // Course Calendar
o Prof. Jon Snyder
Level 1C –
o CAS LS 212-303-304 (1C): Fourth-Fifth-Sixth Semester Spanish (12 credits)
 Forth-Fifth-Sixth Semester Spanish (MIC Grammar)
o Grammar Syllabus // Course Calendar
o Prof. Mar Campelo
 Forth-Fifth-Sixth Semester Spanish (MIC Conversation)
o Conversation Syllabus // Course Calendar
o Prof. Carmen Bordón
* Prerequisite: two semester of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
o CAS LS 241: Introduction to the Civilization of Spain (4 credits)
 An introduction to Spanish civilization with special emphasis on history, art, and literature. The course begins in
English and shifts gradually into Spanish as students’ fluency increases. Course content is enriched by visits to the
Prado Museum, Segovia, Toledo, and other sites. Evaluation is based on three exams and/or papers.
o Syllabus // Course Calendar
o Prof. Jon Snyder
Level 1D –
o CAS LS 303-304 (1D): Composition and Conversation (8 credits)
 Fifth-Sixth Semester Spanish (MIC Grammar)
o Syllabus // Course Calendar
o Prof. Vivian Samudio
* Prerequisite: four semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
o CAS LS 241: Introduction to the Civilization of Spain (4 credits)
 An introduction to Spanish civilization with special emphasis on history, art, and literature. The course begins
in English and shifts gradually into Spanish as students’ fluency increases. Course content is enriched by visits
to the Prado Museum, Segovia, Toledo, and other sites. Evaluation is based on three exams and/or papers.
o Syllabus // Course Calendar
o Prof. Jon Snyder
o Elective (4 credits)
 Students choose fourth course from level 2 program.