CENTRO DE LINGUAS MODERNAS (CLM)
Centre for Modern Languages USC
www.usc.gal/clm
SPANISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2021-2022
The Centro de Linguas Modernas (CLM) offers face-to-face courses and online courses to students, faculty and research staff involved in mobility programmes (Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus, PATEX, etc.) and other USC bilateral programmes. These courses are also offered to the general public (over 16 years of age).
The CLM has been DELE (Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language) Examination Centre since 1992 and offers preparatory courses as well. Since 2016, it has been examination centre for the CCSE certificate of Spanish language and culture required to become a Spanish citizen and since 2017 it has been offering the SIELE IBT (International Spanish Language Evaluation Service).
COURSES OF SPANISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
(ERASMUS+ STUDENTS, USC agreements and external students)
FACE-TO-FACE courses - 2021-2022
Students and faculty participating in mobility programs at the USC can enroll in this type of face-to-face courses (ELE/EL2).
They have a communicative approach and their functional methodology focuses on learning actively and developing the students’ oral and written skills.
The courses last 100 HOURS: 40 hrs. face-to-face+ 60 hrs. of guided autonomous work.
We offered two types of courses:
SEMESTER FACE-TO FACE COURSES
3 hours per week face-to-face, two 1.5 hour sessions (Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays).
INTENSIVE FACE-TO-FACE COURSES
September-October 2021 November-December 2021 February-March 2022 April-June 2022
6 hours per week face-to face, four 1.5 hour sessions (Monday through Thursday).
All the courses will be subject to corresponding COVID-19 restrictions issued by the health authorities.
The home university might recognize 4 ECTS credits after completion of the course.
2nd semester 2021-2022, from February to May 2022 1st semester 2021-2022, from September to December 2021
1. Levels:
CEFR A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1
2. Course requirements
• To participate in a course you need to take a placement test ONLINE (except for A1 students).
• Attendance: 80% minimum of class time.
• Take the corresponding evaluation tests to obtain the course certificate.
• Course calendar established by the USC academic calendar.
• 15 students maximum per class. Course auditing is not allowed.
• Students are responsible for the purchase of textbooks and other materials.
3. Registration and enrollment
— New students:
• Sign in for the level test: https://matricula.usc.es/Loginx/Login.asp (except for A1 students).
• Take the placement test ONLINE (INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO DO IT BY E-MAIL)
• Check results https://matricula.usc.es/Loginx/Login.asp
• Choose a group and enroll: https://matricula.usc.es/Loginx/Login.asp
• Pay the corresponding fees at the bank or by card.
— Students who have previously taken a Spanish course at the CLM:
• You don't have to take the placement test.
• Choose a group and enroll on the new course:
https://matricula.usc.es/Loginx/Login.asp
• Enrollment will only be valid after payment has been processed at the bank or by credit card.
Note: Students who do not pay within the deadlines will have their registration cancelled and may lose their place on the course. Should this happen, contact the CLM ([email protected]).
4. Enrollment fees:
• 1st course, exchange students, only authorized: 50 €
• Exchange students, 2nd and subsequent courses and other USC students: 100 €
• External students: 175 €
5. Courses offered. 1st and 2nd semester 2021-2022
Semester Duration Registration for placement test
Registration
deadline Course dates Levels 1st semester September-
December 2021
01/09/2021- 13/09/2021
01/07/2021- 13/09/2021
13/09/2021- 20/12/2021
A1. A2, B1, B2 and C1 2nd semester February-
May 2022
24/01/2022- 08/02/2022
08/01/2022- 08/02/2022
08/02/2022- 31/05/2022
A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2
6. Courses offered. Intensive courses 2021-2022
Duration Registration for placement test
Registration
deadline Course Dates Levels September-October 2021 26/08/2021-
07/09/2021
01/07/2021- 07/09/2021
07/09/2021-
21/10/2021 A2 and B1 November-December
2021
19/10/2021- 02/11/2021
01/10/2021- 02/11/2021
02/11/2021-
20/12/2021 A2, B1, B2 and C1 February-March 2022 17/01/2022-
01/02/2022
01/01/2022- 01/02/2022
01/02/2022- 21/03/2022
A1, A2, B1 and B2 April-June 2022 04/04/2022-
19/04/2022
09/03/2022- 19/04/2022
19/04/2022- 06/06/2022
A2, B1, B2 and C1
Students enrolled on any face-to face course or activity at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela must be covered by an obligatory insurance policy established by the Agreement of the Consello de Goberno of 26 June 2009, the price of which is 18.95 euros. More information: http://www.usc.es / gl / servizos / s xe/ s eguros.html .
ONLINE COURSES 2021-2022
Introduction
The online courses offered by the Centro de Linguas Modernas focus on the development of meaningful, student-centred learning and active participation through virtual methods. There are 4 lines of action:
1. Tutorial action. Individualized tailored tutoring by the teaching staff will provide constant support to sort out queries, guidance in the student’s learning process and motivation so that the students complete the course successfully.
2. Student’s self-study. Using the materials provided through the virtual lessons, the students will work on the assignments given by the teachers.
3. Synchronous sessions with a teacher. Videoconference sessions (one or two per week) will be held in small groups, specifically designed for the students to practice and improve their oral skills.
4. Collaborative work.
Guided by the teaching staff, the students will also carry out group activities. This will encourage teamwork and interaction between participants. The space granted in each course to each of these elements will be adapted to the requirements and needs of the level.
Course types
The Centro de Linguas Modernas offers two types of online courses: 100-hour semester courses and 100-hour intensive courses. Exchange students, USC students and general public can enroll on these courses.
For these courses, it is necessary to take a placement test online beforehand.
Once the students know their level, they can register at https://matriculausc.es/Loginx/Logi n.asp
SEMESTER ONLINE COURSES
Semester Duration Registration for
placement test Registration deadline Course dates Levels 1st semester September-
December 2021
01/09/2021- 13/09/2021
01/07/2021- 13/09/2021
13/09/2021-
20/12/2021 B1, B2 and C1
2nd semester February-May 24/01/2022- 08/01/2022- 08/02/2022-
B2, C1 and C2
2022 08/02/2022 08/02/2022 31/05/2022
INTENSIVE ONLINE COURSES
Duration Registration for placement test
Registration
deadline Course Dates Levels September-October
2021
26/08/2021- 07/09/2021
01/07/2021- 07/09/2021
07/09/2021-
21/10/2021 B2 and C1
Online courses enrollment fees:
• 1st course, exchange students, only authorized: 50 €
• Exchange students, 2nd and subsequent courses and other USC students: 100 €
• External students: 175 € 15 students maximum per class.
Students are responsible for the purchase of digital textbooks.
EXAMS
ELE B1and B2 EXAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The Centro de Linguas Modernas administers B1 and B2 Spanish language certification exams for international students intending to study a Bachelor’s degree or a Master's degree at the USC in the 2021-2022 academic year.
Calendar and fees:
B1 level exam: 40 € / 30 € USC B2 level exam: 50 € / 40 € USC
For more information, visit our website:
https://www.usc.gal/gl/servizos/clm/exames/espanol-ele-b1-b2.html
Registration period Level Exam Dates
September 2021 02/08/2021-7/09/2021 B1 17/09/2021
B2 17/09/2021
January 2022 01/11/2021-10/01/2022 B1 21/01/2022
B2 21/01/2022
INSTITUTO CERVANTES COURSES AND EXAMS
FACE TO FACE PREPARATION COURSE FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF SPANISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE, DELE A2 AND DELE C1
Course Price Registration Period Course Duration
Preparation course for the
DELE A2*
USC Member: 75 €
External students: 100 € 01/02/2022-02/03/2022
From the 2nd until the 28th of March, 2022, 2,5 h sessions twice a
week (Mondays & Wednesdays).
Preparation course for the DELE C1*
USC Member: 75 €
External students: 100 € 25/01/2022-25/02/2022
From the 18th of February until the 25th of March, 2022, 4 hour
sessions every Friday
This course for exchange students, USC members and any interested people lasts 20 hours.
*(The above is for information purposes only; the details of this course will be confirmed at a later date).
DELE EXAMS
(DIPLOMAS OF SPANISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
The Centro de Linguas Modernas administers the DELE Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language in October and April. The DELE is an internationally recognized certification of language proficiency issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Ministry of Education.
Speakers of Spanish as a second language aiming to develop a professional or academic career will need to certify their language proficiency through the DELE diplomas:
DELE Diplomas
Diploma in Spanish B1 Diploma in Spanish B2 Diploma in Spanish C1
All the information and calendar can be found on the Instituto Cervantes website http://diplomas.cervantes.es and on the CLM website http:// www.usc.gal/clm.
For more information regarding DELE exam sittings at the CLM, please contact /[email protected].
CCSE - Certificate of Spanish language and culture
El Centro de Linguas Modernas administers the CCSE, a requirement to become a Spanish citizen. Designed by the Cervantes Institute, the test is offered several times a year at the Santiago Campus (Faculty of Philology).
Check the Instituto Cervantes website for more information htps://ccse.cervantes.es Centro de Linguas Modernas http://www.usc.es/es/servizos/clm/exames/ccse. Please, contact the CLM for queries regarding this test, [email protected] / [email protected].
SIELE EXAMS
(INTERNATIONAL SPANISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT SERVICE)
The SIELE exams are also held at the Centro de Linguas Modernas and are accredited by the Cervantes Institute.
The SIELE exam is a computer-based multi-level quick test.
More information: siele.org. Please, contact the CLM for queries regarding this test, [email protected] / [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected].
information:
CENTRO DE LINGUAS MODERNAS (CLM)
Santiago de Compostela
Avenida das Ciencias 7, 1º C
Campus Vida (Casa dos Catedráticos) Universidade de Santiago de Compostela 15782 Santiago de Compostela, SPAIN
Phone number + 34 881814443 http://www.usc.es/clm
https://www.facebook.com/Centro.Linguas:Modernas.USC
[email protected] / [email protected]
Office hours: 09:00-14:00 (Monday through Friday)
CENTRO DE LINGUAS MODERNAS (CLM) Lugo
Sala de Profesorado del CLM, Aulario de la Facultad de Humanidades
Phone number +34 982 824606