ucv-us program - Universidad Católica de Valencia

UCV-US
PROGRAM
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The Catholic
University
of Valencia
San Vicente Mártir
The Catholic University of Valencia (UCV) has quickly become an
incomparable center of creativity, radiating knowledge for the good of
society, and providing its 11,000 undergraduate, 4,500 graduate, and 400
international students with a university experience of the absolute highest
quality. By uniting faith and reason, the UCV seeks to facilitate a strong
college community through an atmosphere of academic friendship,
while also providing a highly personalized experience for each student.
Professors at the UCV are first and foremost, “maestros” or teachers. Across
all schools/faculties and academic disciplines, professors engage students
in vibrant dialogues, ensuring that each student develops her/his talents and
finds the necessary skills for future success, both professionally and in life.
Exciting academic and professional opportunities abound at the UCV.
Students may pursue a degree in any one of the University’s ten
schools / faculties and nearly 30 majors. These include: The School of Science,
Psychology and Education; The Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport
Science; The School of Physiotherapy and Podiatry; The School of
Philosophy, Anthropology and Social Work; The Faculty of Veterinary
and Experimental Sciences (including Marine Science); The Faculty of
Economics and Business; The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry; The
School of Law; The Faculty of Canon Law; and The School of Nursing.
Learning extends far beyond the classroom at UCV too. Students have
access to a rich variety of community service opportunities, professional
internships, clubs, associations, and intercollegiate and intramural sports.
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Entiorepra
veresti bustius.
Valencia is
your destination.
Welcome to Valencia, a dream-like city that’s
actually real! In a single city, you will be able to
experience both history and modernity while
savoring the delights of a true Mediterranean
lifestyle. Today, Valencia is Spain’s third largest city
after Madrid and Barcelona, but over 2,000 years
ago, it already shined under the reign of Caesar
Augustus. In the fifteenth and sixteen centuries,
Valencia wielded economic power throughout the
Mediterranean, as its large historic center and
busy port demonstrate. This heritage, evident in
Valencia’s many ancient monuments, picturesque
views and exciting cultural attractions, makes the
city one of the most popular destinations in Spain.
In the new millennium, Valencia continues to
make history with its avant-garde architecture, its
warm, welcoming people, its cuisine and its strong
economicfabric. The birthplace of paella, one of Spain’s most iconic
dishes, the city of Valencia is cooking up a lot more
than rice these days!
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Welcome to
Valencia
Here are five experiences not to be missed
in this exciting city:
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Take advantage of Valencia’s public bicycle rental system and make your way to the
Jardín del Turia for a scenic ride through the old, sunken riverbed of the Rio Turia. This
scenic park lets you bike safely and avoid traffic as you stop to enjoy sports fields and
playgrounds. At its eastern end, the park stretches nearly all the way to the Mediterranean
Sea, and to the west, meets the City of Arts and Sciences.
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The City of Arts and Sciences – Completed in 2005, this truly dream-like collection
of architecturally unique buildings could take days to explore. Visit the Science Museum,
enjoy an opera or an IMAX movie, spend a day in Europe’s largest aquarium, or just take a
stroll and enjoy the incredible sites.
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Visit the Ciutat Vella or Old City and experience Valencia’s rich historical past. Stroll
through perfectly preserved plazas, cathedrals, museums and markets. Be sure to stop at
the Plaza del Mercado where you’ll find the old Silk Market, a UNESCO World Heritage site,
the colorful Central Market, one of Europe’s oldest, and the baroque-style Santos Juanes
Church.
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If you’ll be spending the spring in Valencia, make sure you’re in town for Las Fallas,
a five-day festival commemorating Saint Joseph. Enormous, beautiful, brightly-colored
sculptures are erected all over the city. On the final night of the festival, called La Crema,
these works of art are burned in a spectacular display of fireworks and music. If you’re
coming in the fall, make sure you stop by the Museo Fallero and discover the history of the
event, as well as some of the most beautiful ninots, Valencian for dolls or figures, which
each year are specially selected to be saved from the fire.
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Of course you can’t come to town without sampling some paella, one of Valencia’s
most famous culinary gifts to the world, and horchata, a drink made from chufas or tiger
nuts. Make a real day of it and enjoy your meal on a beautiful Mediterranean beach.
Ready for your dream to become reality? With daily flights from Madrid and Barcelona, as
well as high speed or semi-high speed train service to/from both cities, Valencia is never
more than a few hours away.
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The UCV-US
Program Difference
Uniquely housed within a respected Spanish
university, the UCV-US Program is designed to
allow American students of varying academic
backgrounds to pursue long-term, meaningful
study abroad alongside Spanish and international
students in one of Spain’s greatest cities. With the
goal of linguistic and cultural immersion at its core,
the UCV-US Program helps students acquire the
intercultural skills necessary for success in today’s
increasingly interconnected, global world.
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The UCV-US
Program
Difference
What does the UCV-US
experience include? Check it out.
GET GOING
• Airport pick-up (arrival date & time are pre-established and communicated
by UCV-US).
• Full orientation program, including tour of Valencia.
• Monthly Metro Card/Bus Pass valid for one month. Cards can easily be
recharged for the rest of the semester/year.
• Guided excursions: UCV-US offers a variety of guided weekend,
overnight, and day trips to different Spanish cities, landmarks in the
province of Valencia, and in the region. These academic excursions add a
highly relevant cultural component to the program’s curriculum. Previous
overnight trips have included visits to Sevilla, Córdoba and Madrid. Day
trips have included: La Albufera, Calpe, Altea, the Island of Tabarca, and
the city of Alicante.
• Travel advising.
GET LIVING
• Choice of housing; students enjoy the following options:
Homestays - Students live in Spanish-speaking homes where all
meals are provided. With each family accommodating only one student,
homestays are the optimal housing arrangement as they contribute directly
to the UCV-US goals of language and cultural immersion. In the homestay,
each student is considered a true member of the family. Homestays are
located throughout the city of Valencia with convenient access to public
transportation; students can easily commute to and from the University.
Residence Halls - Study abroad students seeking a more
independent environment may consider living in an off-campus residence
hall with Spanish and other international students.
Apartments- In some cases, students may prefer to share a piso
or flat. UCV-US will assist students in finding safe, appropriate housing.
• Free wireless Internet access is readily available on the UCV campus,
in student homestays, residence halls, and throughout the city of Valencia
in Internet cafes and wireless hotspots. Students also have access to the
many computer labs at the University.
• Access to a wide range of extracurricular activities in the university,
including intramural and intercollegiate sports, as well as outdoor adventure
activities.
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Difference
What does the UCV-US
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GET LEARNING
• Access to all courses specific to the UCV-US Program, including the
3-credit Intensive Spanish Program conducted during orientation.
• Access to regular Catholic University of Valencia courses with Spanish
students. Highlights include: courses in the Humanities, Health Sciences,
Business, Law, and the Marine Sciences.
• Courses taught by faculty from the Catholic University of Valencia,
professionals in a diverse range of areas, and instructors specialized in the
field of Teaching Spanish as a Second Language.
• Academic & personal advising.
• The Catholic University of Valencia ID Card.
• Use of study rooms, libraries, computer rooms, and Wi-Fi.
• Conversation Exchange Program with Spanish & Erasmus (European)
students.
• Information on the Official Exams of the Instituto Cervantes (D.E.L.E.
Exams). The UCV is an official venue, as designated by the Spanish Ministry
of Education, for the administration of the proficiency exams required to
obtain a Certificate in Spanish as a Foreign Language.
STAY HEALTHY
As fully recognized UCV students, participants on the UCV-US Program
are provided with medical insurance, giving them access to all university
clinics, as well as a wide range of doctors in private practice, specialists and
hospitals. Co-payments may apply.
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Internships
and Service
Learning
Please see below for a general overview
of each internship/service learning area:
Service Learning: Social Participation & Development:
Available to all UCV-US students, this option provides field experience
with community service agencies, educational organizations and NGOs.
Students work a minimum of five hours per week (more hours can be
easily arranged based on need/student motivation) under the direction of a
professional supervisor in the sponsoring organization. In addition, the
student will meet regularly with a faculty mentor to prepare one or
several written reports during and/or at the end of the internship experience.
Through its Office of Social Action, the UCV partners with a diverse,
extensive network of community organizations.
Teacher Training/Education:
UCV-US students have the opportunity to hone their teaching skills in
nursery, primary and secondary schools throughout the city of Valencia.
Teaching placements can be personalized based on the particular
interests and language skills of each individual student. Limited availability.
Internship Program in Health and Medicine:
The UCV’s own Clinicas Universitarias are fully accredited by the
Regional Department of Health and afford qualified students the
opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the fields of Sports
Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy,
Speech Therapy, and Podiatry.
Additional internship opportunities can be arranged in area
hospitals, public health agencies, research organizations, and health
advocacy groups. Students work a minimum of ten hours per week
under the direction of a professional supervisor in the sponsoring
organization. In addition, the student will meet periodically with a
faculty member to prepare a significant written report at the end of the
internship. Only students with a minimum 2.75 GPA, as well as the
requisite language skills for their chosen placement, will be eligible.
Limited availability.
Business Internships:
Qualified students (minimum 2.75 GPA, required language skills) with a
demonstrated interest in Business and/or Economics are eligible to apply for
an internship in a professional business firm. UCV-US interns work a minimum
of ten hours per week under the supervision of a professional supervisor in the
sponsoring organization. Each student must also meet regularly with a UCV
faculty mentor to prepare a significant written report at the end of the internship.
Whether focused on language
and culture, social work,
education, science, health or
even business, UCV-US
students have the opportunity
to learn through meaningful, real
world work and service
experiences. The UCV-US
Program, along with University
coordinators, is dedicated to
finding the best possible
internship/service learning
placements for interested
students. Each setting provides
a unique overview of the clinical
and organizational aspects of
the chosen field, and affords
students the opportunity to
perform a variety of
work-related tasks.
Placement decisions carefully
take into account each
student’s career/academic
interests, their command of
Spanish, and the varying
demand/need for interns in the
chosen field. Although some
placements do require an
advanced level of Spanish,
English-language options are
also available.
Internship Program in Marine Science:
Highly qualified students may be eligible to pursue an internship in the UCV
Marine Science Program.
Located steps away from Europe’s largest aquarium and the Mediterranean
Sea, unique opportunities for marine research abound at the UCV.
Interested students should contact the UCV-US program directly for details.
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Academics
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Intensive Spanish
Program.
UCV-US students enroll in a full
course load (5-6 courses / 15-18 U.S.
credits) while in Valencia. In addition to
the three-credit Intensive Spanish
Program conducted during orientation,
students continue to take Spanish
language during the regular semester
along with three or four additional
elective courses. Electives may be
chosen from among those courses
designed specifically for the UCV-US
Program, Direct Enrollment Courses for
Spanish and international students at
the UCV, and the wide variety of
Internship and Service Learning
opportunities on offer each semester.
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Spanish
Language
Courses
Orientation Course - Intensive Spanish Program
3 U.S. Credits (Required *)
During orientation and prior to the start of the regular semester, UCV-US
students participate in an intensive, two-week Spanish language course
consisting of four hours of daily, highly personalized language instruction/
practice with professional instructors. This course is designed to prepare
students for the semester ahead and daily life in Spain.
Semester Spanish Courses
(Required *)
Students are placed into one of the following courses based on the results
of a written proficiency exam and oral interview. Students with an advanced
level of Spanish may choose Spanish for Business or Spanish for the Health
Professions in place of a traditional language course.
* Unless otherwise instructed by home university
1. Beginner I – 3 U.S. Credits
Designed for students with no previous university-level Spanish, Spanish for
Beginners I helps students get started with learning Spanish as a
foreign language. The aim of this course is to provide students with the
tools and motivation to begin their language experience. Students develop
basic expressions, colloquial language, numbers, simple conversations and
more while also learning about cultural norms and the Spanish lifestyle. An
introduction to the basic rules of pronunciation and grammatical structures
forms the core of this course. Practice with the homestay family is an
integral component.
2. Beginner II – 3 U.S. Credits
Spanish for Beginners II is a course designed for students with a very
basic level of Spanish (one semester of university-level Spanish study or
equivalent). This course introduces a number of verbal tenses, syntax and
grammar structures so that students build a strong and broad foundation
for further linguistic development. Students apply these skills to reading
and writing a variety of simple texts in Spanish. They are also faced with
continuous and progressive listening and oral challenges. Practice with the
homestay family is an integral component of the course.
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Spanish
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Language
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Courses
3. Pre-Intermediate – 3 U.S. Credits
Designed for students with two semesters of previous university-level
Spanish, this course thoroughly reviews the structure of the language using
a variety of topics related to Hispanic culture. Vocabulary development and
pronunciation practice are important components of the course as well. The
audio-lingual aspect of the language is further developed, and the ability to
read with understanding is increased. The primary goal is to help students
become more communicative and active with the language as quickly as
possible. Practice with the homestay family forms an integral component.
4. Intermediate – 3 U.S. Credits
Intermediate Spanish is designed for students who have had three or
four semesters of previous university-level Spanish. The course seeks to
improve students’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills using a
variety of topics related to Hispanic culture. Vocabulary development
and pronunciation practice are important components of the course. The
audio-lingual aspect of the language is further developed, and the
ability to read with understanding is increased. Students are presented
with different aspects of the more common language structures in order to
achieve a solid foundation. Students develop culturally appropriate skills for
everyday situations in Spain.
Practice with the homestay family forms an integral component of the
course.
5. Advanced Language – 3 U.S. Credits
Designed for students with four or five semesters of previous
university-level Spanish, Advanced Language furthers students’ skills in
all four competences: listening comprehension, oral production, reading
comprehension, and writing production. The course makes use of a
variety of contemporary registers, from the very colloquial to the more
stylish/stylistic. Special attention is given to the more complex structures
used in everyday life in Spanish. This course provides students with the
necessary tools to produce statements in a variety of situations and social
contexts. Practice with the homestay family forms an integral component.
6. Advanced Conversation and Composition
3 U.S. Credits
This course is recommended for students with six semesters of previous
university-level Spanish or equivalent. Students achieve creative and
innovative writing skills through the study of analytical, literary, and
critical texts.
Coursework focuses on stylistic variations while concentrating on other
essential and interrelated writing elements, such as content, intention, and
metaphors.
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Spanish
Language
Courses
7. Spanish for Business – 3 U.S. Credits
This course is recommended for students with five semesters of
College-level Spanish or equivalent. The aim of this course is to foster the
student’s comprehensive and productive abilities both in written and oral
productions. Spanish for Business is designed to provide students with
specific vocabulary, expressions, communicative strategies, and special
constructions for a variety of business-related contexts.
Students are presented with the necessary skills to participate in business
and financial environments. Highly qualified students may also enjoy
business internship opportunities.
Please contact UCV-US for more information.
8. Spanish for the Health Professions – 3 U.S. Credits
This course is recommended for students with four semesters of
College-level Spanish or equivalent. Spanish for Health Professionals
provides students with specific vocabulary, expressions, communicative
strategies, and constructions related to health issues.
Students learn the necessary tools to interact with Spanish-speakers in a
variety of health-related settings. Essential grammar topics are reviewed so
that health professionals can make themselves understood in many
different situations. Students also engage in discussion about the cultural
differences between Spain and the U.S., paying special attention to
questions of health labor, as well as the benefits/challenges of socialized
versus privatized medicine. Students with a high level of Spanish may enjoy
an internship in a University health clinic or associated hospital (some
restrictions may apply).
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Entiorepra
veresti bustius.
It’s time to explore,
engage with, and
embrace the unknown.
It’s time to maximize
your self
Whether you have a foundation in Spanish, or no
experience at all, the UCV-US Program offers a
variety of electives, taught in English and in
Spanish, on subjects ranging from literature,
history, and cinema to English, education,
philosophy, sociology and business.
For a complete list of courses
please visit us at:
http://www.ucv.es/ucv-us
or scan the QR.
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Don Quijote según Honoré Daumier (c. 1868)
UCV-US
Elective
Courses
1. Contemporary Spanish Literature. Spring Only
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/Spanish
The main purpose of this course is to analyze recent Spanish culture
through a selection of films and literary works. Students read excerpts
or full novels, several short stories, and watch a number of films over the
course of the semester. Works selected focus on the period of rapid social,
economic, and political change in Spain between 1979 and the
present day. Through the study of each literary work, students will gain
valuable knowledge of critical issues and a deeper understanding of the
complexities of Spanish culture.
2. Survey of Spanish Literature. Fall Only
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/Spanish
This course reviews selections of the literature of Spain from the XI
century to the present. The works are analyzed in their cultural and historical
context focusing on the evolution of Spanish literature and culture.
Students engage in the study of several novels, plays, and excerpts from other
literary works; theatrical and cinematic adaptations of selected works are
also incorporated.
3. Contemporary Hispanic-American Literature.
Fall Only
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/Spanish
The main purpose of this course is to analyze recent Latin American
cultural productions through a selection of literary works. Students will
engage in texts beginning with what is known as “the Boom” all the way
the 21st century literary productions, closing the course with the Bogotá 39
generation.
Through the study of each literary work, students will gain valuable
knowledge of critical issues and gain a deeper understanding of the
complexities/diversity of Latin American culture.
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Elective
Courses
4. Survey of Hispanic-American Literature.
Spring Only
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/Spanish
This course reviews selections of the literature of Latin America from
pre-Columbian times to the present. Each work is analyzed in its cultural
and historical context, analyzing the evolution of Hispanic literatures and
cultures.
Students engage in the study of several novels, plays, and excerpts from
other literary works; theatrical and cinematic adaptations of selected works
may also be incorporated.
5. The Gothic in Literature.
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/English
This course explores the Gothic as an artistic and cultural
phenomenon from its earliest development in eighteenth century literature to its
contemporary manifestations in modern cinema. Apart from discussing key
works of the Gothic imagination, students will also seek to understand this
genre in terms of its philosophical, psychological and sociological
dimensions. As students engage in a thorough analysis of each text or film,
they are also encouraged to think critically about the Gothic in relation to the
European/American cultures in which it has developed
6. Culture and Society of Contemporary Spain.
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/Spanish
*It can also be offered in English up on demand
With an emphasis on the present-day, but setting the examination of
institutions and attitudes in their historical context, this course offers an
introduction to Spanish culture, familiarizing students with the social,
economic and political structures of contemporary Spain.
Course highlights include: the restoration of the ancestral monarchy after
years of dictatorship; the organization in autonomous communities; and the
perception of Spain in the world today.
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Entiorepra
Elective
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Courses
7. History and Civilization of Spain.
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/Spanish
*It can also be offered in English up on demand
This course provides students with a general overview of Spanish history
from the Iberians, the Celts and the Phoenicians to the present, paying
special attention to the mosaic of different cultures and civilizations that
have shaped Spain. As they seek to understand questions of Spanish
national identity, students engage with authentic texts and visual
materials and are encouraged to think critically about the cultures studied.
The notion that history, culture and civilization are concepts constantly “under
construction” will also be explored.
8. History of Spain through Cinema.
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/Spanish
*It can also be offered in English up on demand
This course provides students with a general overview of Spanish
history from the Middle Ages to the present through cinema. In order to
understand contemporary Spanish society, the class focuses on important
aspects of the country’s history and analyzes each through a selection of
films and historical texts. The aim of this course is not only to teach students
how to analyze a film, but also to demonstrate how cinema can be both
enjoyable and didactic, as it provides students with an increasing
knowledge of Spanish culture and history.
9. Toys as an Education Tool.
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/Spanish
*It can also be offered in English up on demand
Playing is an important part of child development and learning through
play is the best way to develop new skills. Toys are mediating instruments
for children’s play, usually designed with strong pedagogical potential to
influence the development of the child. This course provides a general
view of the process of learning through play-toy and a specific analysis of
particular and popular toys. As students analyze the capacities toys
develop and strengthen in children, they themselves develop an
understanding of the science behind play.
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Elective
Courses
10. Social Justice
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/English
This course introduces students to the study of social justice, attempting
to link social theory, particularly the theories of Catholic social teaching,
with social action and change. Students explore the diverse meanings
and definitions of social justice while developing a critical understanding
of key concepts and theories. Presented in relation to some of the most
important social justice debates today, this course encourages students to
apply their knowledge to a wide range of subject areas and social issues.
As a key component of the course, students choose a relevant placement in a
community service organization/NGO, complete a minimum of four hours
of service per week, and engage in meaningful reflective practice with their
peers.
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“Maximize
your learning
experience
and enhance
your future”
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Direct
Enrollment
Electives
Direct
Enrollment
Electives.
UCV-US participants may choose to enroll
directly in courses offered for Spanish
and international students at the UCV.
Students enrolling in these courses must
make sure they meet all necessary
prerequisites,including Spanish skills.
In order to directly enroll in courses
taught in Spanish, for example, students
should have an advanced level (five or
more semesters of previous university-level
Spanish or equivalent). Interested students
should contact the program directors as
early as possible to confirm course
availability and schedules.
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Business,
Law
Entiorepra
and Economics
veresti bustius.
With a wide selection of courses in English, this program is designed to
give students a broad knowledge of the functional areas of a company, and
their interconnectedness, while also allowing for specialization/study in a
particular area of business. Directly-enrolled UCV-US students are exposed
to a variety of core subjects, allowing them to develop practical
managerial skills, communication skills and business decision-making
capabilities. Highly qualified students can also enjoy practical experience,
internships, and interaction with experts from the industry. Popular courses
chosen by UCV-US students have included:
1. World Economics
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/English
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical
framework for analysis of the wealth and poverty of nations. Special
attention will be paid to development theories, growth models, physical
capital, population and human capital, science, technology and
innovation, natural resources, government and economic growth, income
inequality, and geography and climate.
2. Spanish Economic Structure
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/English
Additional Direct Enrollment
Courses offered in English
include: Civil Law,
Constitutional Law, Information
Technology, Anthropology,
European Community Law,
Civil Law II, Administrative Law,
Accounting, Mercantile Law,
Foundations of Business
Management, Mathematics for
Business, Marketing I.
This course reveals to students the idiosyncrasy of Spanish economic
structures through the study of the country’s economic history and the
development of its institutions. Students are taught to understand
economic news, identify that which is relevant to the purposes of the
firm, and to deduce possible consequences. The course also focuses on
report-writing focused on the possible evolution of sectors and markets.
Finally, students are taught to think as economists; to understand the
different factors that are relevant to economic growth while keeping in mind
the contributions of Spaniards to current economic thought.
3. The Role of Finance
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/English
The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the role of
the financial manager or CEO within a company, analyzing their key
responsibilities and areas of influence inside the organization as well
as the tools they have to deal with short- and long-term imbalances.
Students receive a variety of inputs, both conceptual and factual (based
on real life information), and are challenged to analyze situations in order to
help them comprehend the key concepts of financial management.
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Education
Entiorepra
veresti bustius.
Students with the necessary language skills may pursue coursework in
Primary Education, Nursery Education, Education and Social
Service, Speech Therapy, and Educational Psychology. Full information is
available on the UCV-US website. Courses are primarily taught in Spanish,
though options in English are often offered. Examples of popular courses for
UCV-US students have included:
Oral Expression & Anglo-Saxon Cultures
Spring Only
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/English
This course is designed to provide an overview of key social issues in major
English speaking countries; particular emphasis is placed on the United
Kingdom and the United States.
Teaching Children’s Literature . Fall Only
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/English
This course is designed to provide students with critical literary tools and
hands-on skills necessary for teaching literature in the nursery and primary
school setting.
Formación Literaria para Maestros/
Literary Formation for Teachers
3 US Credits
Language of Instruction/Spanish
This course provides students with the fundamental tools necessary to
critically approach any literary text and fully comprehend its meaning.
Students will also learn about major youth/children’s literary works,
paying special attention to how each one reflects the ideas of its
historical time period. The last third of this course will be devoted to
hands-on projects aimed at exploring the teaching possibilities of the works
studied.
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Nursing
Entiorepra
veresti bustius.
The Nursing Program at the UCV prepares highly knowledgeable, skilled
nurses. UCV trains professional nurses that are reflective, independent,
who think logically and creatively on their feet, make decisions, interpret
reality, and analyze the problems of everyday nursing practice in order
to improve or change it. Furthermore, without losing the essence of the
tradition of quality nursing education at the UCV, the new nursing
curriculum provides training tailored to the needs and dynamics of
today’s society. Courses taught in English include: Nursing Care of Women,
Nutrition and Dietetics, Mental Health Nursing, IT Applied to Nursing, Life
Support and Emergency Care
Physiotherapy
The UCV program in Physiotherapy aims to train professionals
committed to the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health, as
well as the prevention of disability, in people of all ages. Physiotherapists
optimize potential ability, physical function, independence and quality of life
through rehabilitation practices. The UCV program provides students with
an extensive understanding of the physical, structural and physiological
aspects of the human form and movement, as well as the factors related
to human functioning and the acquisition of skill. All courses are taught in
Spanish.
Qualified UCV-US students with advanced language skills may apply.
Sport Science
The UCV program in Sport Science focuses on the application of
scientific principles with the aim of improving sporting performance. Through the study of science and sport, students develop a greater
understanding of how the human body reacts to exercise, training, different
environments, and many other stimuli. Courses offered in English
include: Physical Activity and Health, Biomechanics of Physical Activity and
Sport, Team Sports, Fundamentals of Research Applied to Sport Sciences,
Exercise Physiology.
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Marine
Science
Entiorepra
veresti bustius.
The Department of Marine Science at UCV is one of only five oceanography
programs in all of Spain.
This exciting program provides students with an understanding of
biological, chemical, physical and geological oceanography, paying close
attention to research both inland and at sea.
Courses in English available to UCV-US students include:
Marine Ecology, Methods in Oceanography II: Chemical and Biological
Oceanography, Practicum I, Practicum II, Independent Research,
Internship.
Dentistry
The training of future dentists has become increasingly important at
the undergraduate level, with consequent improvement in clinical skills
training and a reduction in the number of lectures. It is also important to
emphasize the use of new technologies in the classroom, the importance of
university dental clinics (with training programs and personalized
assistance from professors), and the inclusion of a longitudinal
curriculum in bioethics. Dentistry students are integrated into the
clinical care team for much of their undergraduate studies. Courses in both
Spanish and English are available to interested UCV-US students.
Biotechnology
The UCV Biotechnology Program examines microorganisms, plants and
animals in the context of the discovery, understanding, improvement and
development of viable products or activities. The discipline combines
elements from many areas such as molecular genetics, microbiology,
immunology, physics, chemistry, engineering and mathematics. Courses in
English available to UCV-US students include:
Molecular Genetics, Plant and Animal Biotechnology, Genomics,
Proteomics, Internship Placements (in select partner institutions)
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Medicine
The UCV is strongly committed to the well-rounded education of
future doctors, offering them a number of practical training experiences.
Highly qualified UCV-US students have access to the following exciting
opportunities in English: Practicum I - Psychiatry and Dermatology,
Practicum II - Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Allergies, Practicum III Cardiovascular and Respiratory, Practicum IV - Infectious, Nervous
System and Nephrology, Practicum V - Locomotive, Rheumatology and
Rehabilitation, Practicum VI - Ophthalmology, Oncology, Palliative Care,
Practicum VII - Geriatrics, Practicum VIII - Family Medicine, Practicum IX Hospital Emergency.
Direct
Enrollment
Electives
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Application,
Admission
and Contact
Information
Application, Admission and Contact Information
For complete application information and procedures, as well as for further
information on course offerings, please visit the UCV-US Program website.
Online: https://www.ucv.es/us_0.asp
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucv.us
Should you have any questions, the UCV-US Program Team is always
happy to help. Contact us today!
Emilio Ramón, Ph.D, Academic Director:
[email protected]
Raquel Blave, Ph.D, Assistant Director for Housing
and Student Services:
[email protected]
UCV-US Program
Despacho 16090 – Centro de Postgrado
Universidad Católica de Valencia
C/ Sagrado Corázon, 5
46110 Godella, SPAIN
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UCV-US Program
Despacho 16090 - Centro de Postgrado
Universidad Católica de Valencia
C/ Sagrado Corázon, 5
46110 Godella, SPAIN