Valencia Courses – 2024 Summer Session II
Studying abroad can be a more meaningful and invigorating learning experience than at home—both inside and outside of the classroom. You may be more curious and alert than you usually are so use this heightened energy to enhance your studies as well as your cultural and geographical explorations. You may also encounter different teaching styles and course processes; be prepared to adapt and to learn.
See below for STEM research assistantship program details
Courses
You may take three to five credits per session. At least one 3-credit course is required each session you are enrolled. Course availability is contingent upon student enrollment and is subject to change.
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Spanish Language and Culture Studies
Summer language courses are intensive, with one to five credits of Spanish taught in each session. Language courses generally have a maximum enrollment of 15 students each. Spanish Conversation and Oral Skills is highly recommended to complement Intermediate Spanish I through Advanced Spanish II.
Sessions I and II
- Summer Session ISpanish 200-level 3 credits Taught in SpanishSummer Session IISpanish 200-level 3 credits Taught in SpanishSummer – Research AssistantshipSpanish 200-level 3 credits Taught in Spanish
This course is designed to help learners of Spanish to develop basic communicative competence and critical thinking skills. It offers an intensive study and practice of the productive and receptive language skills in the oral and written modes. The main emphasis of this track is on communication.
Prerequisite: two semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Summer Session ISpanish 200-level 3 credits Taught in Spanish CancelledSummer Session IISpanish 200-level 3 credits Taught in Spanish
This course is designed to help learners of Spanish to develop basic communicative competence and critical thinking skills. It offers an intensive study and practice of the productive and receptive language skills in the oral and written modes. The main emphasis of this track is on communication.
Prerequisite: three semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Summer Session ISpanish 300-level 3 credits Taught in Spanish CancelledSummer Session IISpanish 300-level 3 credits Taught in Spanish Cancelled
The focus of this course is to improve learners´ written abilities through the analysis and the production of different types of texts. In addition, several grammatical topics will be reviewed in order to enhance and refine the learners´ grammatical competence.
Prerequisite: four semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Summer Session ISpanish 300-level 3 credits Taught in SpanishSummer Session IISpanish 300-level 3 credits Taught in Spanish Cancelled
The focus of this course is to improve learners´ written abilities through the analysis and the production of different types of texts. In addition, several grammatical topics will be reviewed in order to enhance and refine the learners´ grammatical competence.
Prerequisite: five semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Summer Session ISpanish 400-level 3 credits Taught in SpanishSummer Session IISpanish 400-level 3 credits Taught in Spanish
This course is designed for students who may manage in daily tasks and interactions, but still need to improve their control over different oral and written registers. In addition, these courses will offer them the opportunity to enhance their vocabulary in specific and technical areas, and to improve grammatical accuracy in their oral and written expression.
Prerequisite: six semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Summer Session IDance 100-level 1 credit Taught in English and Spanish CancelledSummer Session IIDance 100-level 1 credit Taught in English and Spanish Cancelled
This course will introduce students to a variety of Spanish dances including Salsa, Merengue, Cha-cha-cha, and Flamenco. Students will develop an understanding of the spirit of dance, as it is understood by the Spanish community.
This course has an additional fee
- Summer Session I300-level 1 credit Taught in SpanishSummer Session II300-level 1 credit Taught in Spanish
This course is an optional one-credit course that complements the development of the linguistic skills facilitated in Spanish classes, emphasizing the verbal mode of the Spanish language. It aims to improve students' ability to maintain a sustained monologue as well as social interactions.
Prerequisite: two semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Summer Session INutrition 200-level 1 credit Taught in EnglishSummer Session IINutrition 200-level 1 credit Taught in English
An introduction to local Spanish cuisine in a hands-on kitchen environment. Authentic preparations of several local dishes including paella valenciana, lentejas estofadas con chorizo, and semifrío de chocolate y coco will be taught. Correct cooking techniques are emphasized. Readings and lectures on local food customs and traditions will support and contextualize the cooking instruction.
This course has an additional fee
- Summer Session ISpanish 300-level 3 credits Taught in SpanishSummer Session IISpanish 300-level 3 credits Taught in Spanish
This course is for students interested in health and its various subfields (medicine, public health, bioethics, medical humanities, psychology, health law, politics, etc.). It provides the student with language competence to communicate in specific medical activities in different contexts. Moreover, there will be a strong focus on analyzing the Spanish health system and its current changes. It will also focus on the differences with the US health system and the cultural differences between these countries and between the Hispanic communities living in the US. Finally, there will be a focus on the current legislation of the Spanish public healthcare system, which students will compare with other public systems.
Prerequisite: four semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent
- Summer Session IRecreation / Physical Education 100-level 1 credit Taught in EnglishSummer Session IIRecreation / Physical Education 100-level 1 credit Taught in English
This course is offered by a local windsurfing school at one of the best surfing locations for beginners: Valencia. The class will meet 11 times for 2.5 hours each session. The programmed order of sessions is subject to changes for reasons beyond our control, such as inclement weather, strong rip currents, etc. The windsurf school will provide all necessary equipment (including wetsuits), as well as a changing area and a locker room.
This course has an additional fee
Science, Engineering, Math and Business Electives
The following courses offer a wide range of subject matter to provide a multidisciplinary perspective to your studies.
Session I
- Summer Session IMathematics 200-level 3 credits Taught in EnglishSummer Session IIMathematics 200-level 3 credits Taught in English
Theory and solving techniques for constant and variable coefficient linear equations, a variety of non-linear equations. Emphasis on those differential equations arising from real-world phenomena, particularly in Engineering applications.
Prerequisite: Calculus II (passed with at least a C-) Calculus III recommended
- Summer Session ISupply Chain Management 300-level 3 credits Taught in English
This course covers topics related to decision-making concepts of operations planning, implementation, and control. Students will develop a strong theoretical foundation to effectively forecast and analyze customer service inventory management processes, just-in-time productions, supply chain management processes, and quality assessment/improvement in services and manufacturing.
- Summer Session IMechanical Engineering 200-level 3 credits Taught in English CancelledSummer Session IIMechanical Engineering 200-level 3 credits Taught in English Cancelled
The engineering of humanity’s superstructure marvels all started with the basic statics of equilibrium (Newton’s First Law). This introductory course on statics (required of most engineering and architecture programs) includes topics of force decomposition, equilibrium of force systems, friction, centroids, moments of inertia, cables, beams, fluid statics, and work.
Prerequisite: general physics and one semester of college calculus
Session II
- Summer Session IMathematics 200-level 3 credits Taught in EnglishSummer Session IIMathematics 200-level 3 credits Taught in English
Theory and solving techniques for constant and variable coefficient linear equations, a variety of non-linear equations. Emphasis on those differential equations arising from real-world phenomena, particularly in Engineering applications.
Prerequisite: Calculus II (passed with at least a C-) Calculus III recommended
- Summer Session IIInternational Business Management 400-level 3 credits Taught in English
This course will cover topics related to the challenges of competing in a global economy. Students will acquire knowledge in strategic management in a global competitive environment and develop the ability to effectively analyze how culture impacts motivation, leadership, communication, negotiation, decision-making, HRM practices, and management of a multicultural workforce.
Prerequisite: one semester of college business
- Summer Session IIEnglish Speech Communications 300-level 3 credits Taught in English
In this class, students will develop writing and communication skills for professional and business settings. Students will also learn traditional and new media design for letters of interest, applications, resumes, email etiquette, social media, and PowerPoint presentation formatting.
- Summer Session IMechanical Engineering 200-level 3 credits Taught in English CancelledSummer Session IIMechanical Engineering 200-level 3 credits Taught in English Cancelled
The engineering of humanity’s superstructure marvels all started with the basic statics of equilibrium (Newton’s First Law). This introductory course on statics (required of most engineering and architecture programs) includes topics of force decomposition, equilibrium of force systems, friction, centroids, moments of inertia, cables, beams, fluid statics, and work.
Prerequisite: general physics and one semester of college calculus
To request a course syllabus: syllabus@usac.edu
Summer STEM Research Assistantship Program
- Term: Summer Session I & II (8 weeks) Students must complete both summer sessions
- Deadline: March 15, 2024 (late applications may be considered)
- Program fee: See Summer Research Assistantship Budget Sheet
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Academic Details |
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| Total Credit |
6 credits |
| Required Courses |
Research Assistantship (3 credits, 200/300/400-level)
USAC elective selected from available course offerings (3 credits) |
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| Optional Credit & Activities | Students may register for an additional 1-3 credits of USAC courses and participate in optional program activities as work schedules allow |
For more information on eligibility requirements and application process see the USAC internship page.