Centre for Modern Languages USC
www.usc.gal/clm
SPANISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2021
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 - 2nd term 2020-2021
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 autonomous work is completed on an online platform and via MS TEAMS for videoconference sessions.
SANTIAGO CAMPUS:
- 100 hours: 80 hours face-to-face+20 hrs. guided autonomous work – 6 hours per week face-to-face LUGO CAMPUS:
- 100 HOURS: 40 hrs. face-to-face+60 hrs. of guided autonomous work -3 hours per week face-to-face The home university might recognize 4 ECTS credits after completion of the course.
All the courses will be subject to corresponding COVID-19 restrictions issued by the heath authorities.
CAMPUS Duration Registration for placement test
Placement test
Registration
deadline Course duration Levels
Santiago
80 hours face-to- face +20 hours of autonomous
work
04/01/21-04/02/21 04/02/21 04/01/21
08/02/21 08/02/2021 –
25/05/2021 B1 and B2 Lugo
40 hours face-to- face +60 hours of autonomous
work
04/01/21-04/02/21 04/02/21 04/01/21-
09/02/21 09/02/2021 –
20/05/2021 B1, B2 and C1
1. Levels:
CEFR B1, B2 and C1 2. Course requirements
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To participate in a course you need to take a placement test.• 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.
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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
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Take the placement test:: https://matricula.usc.es/Loginx/Login.asp
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Check resultshttps://matricula.usc.es/Loginx/Login.asp
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Choose a group and enroll: https://matricula.usc.es/Loginx/Login.asp
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Pay the corresponding fees at the bank or by card.•
Students who have previously taken a Spanish course at the CLM:
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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
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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:
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1st course, exchange students, only authorized: 50 ۥ
Exchange students,2nd and subsequent courses and other USC students: 100 €
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External students:175 €
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Courses offered. 2nd semester 2020-20212021 ONLINE COURSES – 2
ndterm 2020-2021
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:
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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. S
tudent’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 will be held in small groups, specifically designed for the students to practice and improve their oral skills.4.
Collaborative work.
G
uided 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 courses: 160/320-hour intensive courses and two-month 80- hour semi-intensive courses. Exchange students, USC students and general public can enroll on these courses.
For most courses, it is necessary to take a placement test online beforehand. The B1 320-hour intensive course is designed for students who already have an A1 in Spanish and intend to achieve competences at B1 level. For these students, it is not compulsory to take the placement test, although it is recommended. Students who enroll on the A1 semi-intensive course, beginner's level, do not need to take the placement test.
Once the students know their level, they can register at https://matriculausc.es/Loginx/Logi n.asp
INTENSIVE ONLINE COURSES
Intensive
courses Duration Placement test
Registration deadline
Start and end of
classes Levels
February- May/June 2021
160 hours 25/01/21-
05/02/21 11/01/21-
09/02/21 09/02/2021 –
31/05/2021 B1 and B2 320 hours 25/01/21-
05/02/21
11/01/21-
09/02/21 09/02/2021 –
11/06/2021 B1
SEMI-INTENSIVE ONLINE COURSES
Semi-intensive
courses Duration Placement
Test* Registration deadline
Start and end of
classes Levels
January-
March 2021 80 hours 11/01/21-
22/01/21 11/01/21-
26/01/21 26/01/2021 – 26/03/2021
A1, A2, B2 and C1 April-June
2021 80 hours 22/03/21-
09/04/21 22/03/21-
13/04/21 13/04/2021 -–
11/06/2021 A2, B1, B2 and C1
* For more dates, contact [email protected]
Online courses enrollment fees:
Type of course 1st course
Exchange students
Exchange students,
2nd and subsequent courses and other USC students
External students
320-hour intensive course 160 € 320 € 560 €
160-hour intensive course 80 € 160 € 280 €
80-hour semi-intensive course 40 € 80 € 140 €
Students enrolled on any 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 .
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 2020- 2021 academic year.
Calendar and fees:
B1 level exam: 30 € B2 level exam: 40
For more information, visit our website:
https://www.usc.gal/gl/servizos/clm/exames/espanol-ele-b1-b2.html
Exam Dates Registration
period Level Exam dates
September 2020 17/08/2020-
12/09/2020 B1 Written test: 15/09/2020 Oral test: 17/09/2020 B2 Written test: 16/09/2020
Oral test: 18/09/2020
January 2021 01/01/2021-
15/01/2021 B1 Written test: 19/01/2021 Oral test: 21/01/2021 B2 Written test: 20/01/2021
Oral test: 22/01/2021
INSTITUTO CERVANTES EXAMS9EXAMS
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
