This course is part of a Semester Programme
The Semester Course Programme has been designed for those students who wish spend a semester studying abroad. Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) offers students a range of classes to choose and you can take from 1 to 5 for a semester. Get more information »
Term Dates
- Fall Semester 2009: From 07/09/09 to 22/12/09 Course is full!
- Spring Semester 2010: From 14/01/10 to 28/05/10
- Summer Semester 2010: From 31/05/10 to 13/07/10
- Fall Semester 2010: From 03/09/10 to 20/12/10
Deadline to register
- Fall Semester 2009: 30 June 2009 Course is full!
- Spring Semester 2010: 30 November 2010
- Summer Session 2010: 31 March 2010
- Fall Semester 2010: 30 June 2010
Levels
Levels are based on the European Council's Common European Reference Framework for Language Learning and Teaching.
Level F: Proficiency (Effective Operational Proficiency)
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed texts on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
- View the syllabus for Fall or Spring Semester (90 hs. / 9 credits*)
- View the syllabus for Summer Program (45 hs. / 4.5 credits*)
Level E: Advanced (Vantage)
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
- View the syllabus for Fall or Spring Semester (90 hs./ 9 credits*)
- View the syllabus for Summer Program (45 hs. / 4.5 credits*)
Level D: Upper Intermediate (Vantage)
Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both specific and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
- View the syllabus for Fall or Spring Semester (90 hs / 9 credits*.)
- View the syllabus for Summer Program (45 hs. / 4.5 credits*)
Level C1 / Level C2: Intermediate (Threshold)
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
- View the syllabus for Fall or Spring Semester (90 hs. / 9 credits*)
- View the syllabus for Summer Program (45 hs. / 4.5 credits*)
Level B: Lower Intermediate (Waystage)
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to more immediately relevant topics (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects about his/her background, his/her immediate environment and matters of immediate need.
- View the syllabus for Fall or Spring Semester (90 hs. / 9 credits*)
- View the syllabus for Summer Program (45 hs. / 4.5 credits*)
Level A: Elementary (Breakthrough)
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at satisfying particular needs. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
- View the syllabus for Fall or Spring Semester (90 hs. / 9 credits*)
- View the syllabus for Summer Program (45 hs. / 4.5 credits*)
* Please see Diploma & Credits section to get more info.