Spanish + History Course in Madrid, Spain
Spanish History Course Characteristics
- Minimum high-intermediate level of Spanish
- 10 general Spanish language lessons per week
- 10 lessons dedicated to the study of Spanish history per week
- Duration: 2 or 4 weeks
- Complemented by extra-curricular activities including visits to museums and other cultural centers, always accompanied by an Enforex instructor.
- Start Dates (2010): January 18th, April 5th, July 5th & November 2nd
The Iberian Peninsula's history dates all the way back to prehistoric settlements. This course will provide you a comprehensive view of Spain's most important civilizations. We'll pay special attention to the Roman and Arab periods, as well as the Medieval Spain of "3 cultures" when Jews, Muslims and Christians thrived peacefully. Moving on, you will study the impact of the unification of Spain under the Catholic Kings in 1492, follow Columbus' voyage to the New World and examine the history of the Hapsburg and Bourbon dynasties in some detail.
As an essential part of learning Spanish history, we will also examine the country's geography and the specific festivals, gastronomy, folklore, cinema and politics unique to different regions.
