Course Descriptions
NOTES: All SUNY courses in Madrid are worth 3 SUNY credits unless specifically noted otherwise. UAlbany course equivalents listed are for UAlbany students ONLY; students from different campuses must consult their academic advisors at their own home campus for a determination of the proper level/equivalent for each course. It is possible for courses to have more than one equivalent if the subject matter overlaps several disciplines. Any courses not assigned a specific home campus course equivalent will count as general elective credits for all SUNY students. NON-SUNY students must get permission to transfer in all courses. Every effort is made to schedule SUNY's courses so that there are no overlapping times. Courses are subject to change based on the number of students enrolled and instructor availability.   

Spanish language learning courses (beginner through intermediate, fall and spring semesters):

• Level One Spanish (Elementary)  6 SUNY credits = ASPN 100 and ASPN 101 at UAlbany
• Level Two Spanish (Intermediate)  6 SUNY credits = ASPN 200 and ASPN 201 at UAlbany

Courses taught in ENGLISH (fall and spring semesters):

• Spain and the European Union  
• Spain's Economic and Political Systems

Courses taught in SPANISH and usually available FALL semester only:

• Spanish Culture and Civilization: Visual Arts offered Fall AND Spring semesters = 300 level Spanish at UAlbany (ASPN315 or ASPN030) & satisfies 'Arts' of UAlbany's general education requirements
•  La Espana Actual - Spain Today = 300 level Spanish at UAlbany (ASPN315 or ASPN030) 
• Phonetics/Pronunciation = 300 level Spanish at UAlbany (ASPN030) 
• Spanish Translation = 300 level Spanish at UAlbany (ASPN030) 
• Advanced Grammar and Conversation = 300 level Spanish at UAlbany (ASPN302) 
• Spain: Social and Psychological Perspectives = 300 level Spanish at UAlbany (ASPN030) 

Courses taught in SPANISH and usually available SPRING semester only:

• Spanish Culture and Civilization: Visual Arts offered Fall AND Spring semesters = 300 level Spanish at UAlbany (ASPN315 or ASPN030) & satisfies 'Arts' of UAlbany's general education requirements
• Advanced Grammar and Composition = ASPN 208 or 209 at UAlbany 
• Colloquial Spanish & Conversation = 400 level Spanish at UAlbany (ASPN404) 
• Spanish and  Latin American Women Authors = 300 level Spanish at UAlbany (ASPN344) & satisfies 'Humanities' of UAlbany's general education requirements
• Business Spanish & Commerce in Spain = 400 level Spanish at UAlbany (ASPN407) 

Internship options for ALL students (regardless of language level)

• EUSA Internship Program Details = 6 SUNY credits *EXTRA COST APPLIES*
• “Teaching in Interaction with Spanish Families" (in coordination with Canterbury Language): 1 SUNY credit. Students take a short course of introduction to teaching techniques of ESL organized by Canterbury Language, participate in a cross-cultural introduction to Spain workshop, and then do private English language tutoring 1-2 hours per week. Students write journals that are submitted to the Madrid program director. Students are paid by Canterbury Language approximately 15 euros per hour. Students are evaluated for their performance teaching the English Language and for their ability to understand Spanish family life.
• Teaching Internship, Conversation Assistant in Junior High School (not paid): 2 SUNY credits. 6-7 hours per week. Students write journals that are submitted to the UAlbany Madrid program director.

All students (both fall and spring) have the option of participating in a 1 SUNY credit Intercambio or Language Partners Program with Spanish university students. Students also have the option of taking an independent study course with the UAlbany Program Director in Madrid.