6. World Heritage City Open, friendly and safe city Goal of the Camino de Santiago Young and University City Huge offer of culture and leisure Sustainable model city More than 20 Km of green areas Half an hour to the seaside International airport Cosmopolitan city (students, tourists and pilgrims)
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9. Methodology On line written test and placement face review Levels according to CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference: Beginner (A1) Intermediate (A2 & B1) Advanced (B2) Superior (C1 & C2) Communicative resources on real situations Linguistic and cultural immersion
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13. Cultural programme Guided tour to the cathedral and monumental city Visit to the USC historical heritage Visit to museums Cinema
14. Cultural programme Literary gatherings Lectures on current affairs Dancing workshops Night tours Cooking workshops
22. THE PILGRIMS’ ROAD TO SANTIAGO COURSE SPANISH LANGUAGE & JACOBEANCULTURE Organised in collaboration with Xacobeo, Xunta de Galicia
23. Duration 2 weeks course, including a walking stage of the French Route of the Camino Dates 4-15 June, 2012 1-12 October, 2012
24. Aims - To extend students’ knowledge of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, using a multidisciplinary approach, which covers the History, Art, Geography, Literature, Gastronomy and the present day of the Camino. - To combine the study of Spanish Language and culture with a walking stage of the route.
25. Our students More tham 100 students from Brazil, Japan, United States, Canada, Korea and Europe (Belgium, Denmark, Ireland and Bulgaria)
26. Academic programme - Spanish language (10 hours) - History, Culture, Art, Geography, Literature and Gastronomy of the Road to Santiago (30 hours) - Seminars on the Camino de Santiago taught by USC expert professors
27. Spanish lessons: To improve the students communicative skills Academic programme
28. - The History of Pilgrimages and the Cult of st. James Literature of the Camino. Pilgrimage Journal. Walking seminar: Pilgrimages Museum Ph. Dr. José M. Andrade, USC Professor of Medieval History Academic coordinator Seminars on the Camino
29. - The Camino de Santiago Routes and Jacobean Art - Walking seminar: Cathedral and its Surroundings Seminars on the Camino Ph. Dr. Miguel Taín, USC Professor of Art
30. Geography and the Landscape of the Road Ph. Dr. Alberto Martí Ezpeleta, USC Professor of Geography Seminars on the Camino
38. Recepción oficial en el Ayuntamiento de Santiago y en el Rectorado de la USC Receptions at the City Hall of Santiago and University Chancellery
39. On the Road: From O Cebreiro to Santiago de Compostela
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41. ROUTE 1 Stage: O Cebreiro - Triacastela - Sarria (21 km) 2 Stage: Sarria - Portomarín (22 km) 3 Stage: Portomarín - Palas de Rei (24 km) 4 Stage: Palas de Rei - Arzúa (28 km) 5 Stage: Arzúa - O Pino (20 km) 6 Stage: O Pino- Santiago (18 km)