Alicante Courses – 2027 January Session
Academics
Alicante is the ideal location to study Spanish language and global studies. It offers a full-immersion Spanish-speaking environment, ideal for developing language fluency both inside and outside the classroom. Located on the Mediterranean coast, Alicante has a long history of trade, migration, and cultural exchange. Its unique blend of historical influences — from Roman to Moorish to modern European — offers rich context for exploring global issues like identity, integration, and regional cooperation. Alicante offers a unique opportunity for STEM and engineering students to study in an international context while continuing progress toward their degrees.
You will enroll in one, three-credit course during the January session. Courses are small and meet daily for a minimum of three hours plus homework outside of class. The intimate class size allows for meaningful discussions and close interaction with your professor and other students. Alicante is an excellent location to study language and the program offers you lots of individualized attention to improve your language skills quickly in a short amount of time.
Courses Offered
Course availability is contingent upon scheduling constraints, meeting enrollment minimums, and is subject to change. View course details and descriptions.
Courses marked with an asterisk* are taught in Spanish
January Session
Spanish Language, Culture, & Society
- Intermediate Spanish I*
- Intermediate Spanish II*
- Advanced Spanish I*
- Economic and Political Institutions of the European Union
- Spanish Culture and Civilization*
- Sustainable Development: Principles and Policies
USAC Course Descriptions
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- January SessionSpanish 200-level 3 credits Taught in Spanish
This course introduces intermediate-level Spanish language structures and cultural perspectives while continuing to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on strengthening communicative competence and accuracy through integrated practice in all four language skills within meaningful cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- January SessionSpanish 200-level 3 credits Taught in Spanish
This course introduces intermediate-level Spanish language structures and cultural perspectives while continuing to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on strengthening communicative competence and accuracy through integrated practice in all four language skills within meaningful cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: Three semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- January SessionSpanish 400-level 3 credits Taught in Spanish
This course introduces advanced-level Spanish language structures and cultural perspectives while continuing to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on strengthening communicative competence and accuracy through integrated practice in all four language skills within meaningful cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: Six semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- January SessionEconomics History Political Science 400-level 3 credits Taught in English
This course will analyze the past, present, and future of European integration based on historical, social, political, and economic factors. The process of European integration and its effects will be assessed at the international level considering the EU as well as examining key differences among European member states.
- January SessionHistory Sociology Spanish 300-level 3 credits Taught in Spanish
This course will develop student understanding of topics related to contemporary Spanish culture and civilization. Students will build a strong theoretical and historical foundation to effectively analyze life in Spain in the present. This course will first introduce historical events during Franco’s dictatorship, the civil war, and the politics of Spain since the late 1970s. Then, students will have the opportunity to evaluate the changes that have taken place in society related politics, religion, economy, society, and LGBTQ rights. This course will also cover topics related to Spanish traditions, regionalism, and nationalism.
Prerequisite: four semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- January SessionEnvironmental Science Geography Political Science 300-level 3 credits Taught in English
This course introduces the main elements of sustainability and its relationship with development and consumption. It provides a perspective of economic and human development in the definitions, scope, and global policies on sustainable development. There is a double focus: analyzing and fully understanding the climate emergency and its impact, on the one hand, and sustainable policies and procedures to set goals (such as SDGs) and measure improvement on the other. The course explores theories and tools for tackling climate change through sustainable consumption.