Language and Culture Centres at the University of Granada

 

The Modern Languages Centre (CLM: Centro de Lenguas Modernas) is one of the leading institutions in Spain for language learning. It offers general and intensive Spanish language courses for international students at all levels (A1-C2); language and culture courses; and Hispanic studies courses. It also runs courses in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Swedish, Arabic, and Persian.

CLM also offers a language exchange service and regularly runs an eclectic mix of cultural activities, trips, excursions, and sporting events. All courses at CLM follow the guidelines set out in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Moreover, CLM is part of the Cervantes Institute Network of Associate Centres.

The Confucius Institute offers standard, conversation, and intensive language courses, all of which are taught by experienced native teachers who employ innovative educational materials. These courses are open to both members of the university community and the public.

The Institute also trains teachers, offers HSK examination (official Chinese exams), organises conferences on current affair in China, runs a Chinese Film Festival, and holds seminars and workshops on Chinese culture, history, literature and thought.

The Centre for Slavic Cultures is a non-profit organization of the University of Granada that promotes the study of Slavic and Eastern European languages in Spain (Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian...). It offers an extensive range of Russian language courses all the way from elementary to advanced levels. It also organises concerts, film screenings, exhibitions, and international seminars, all with a view exploring current affairs, historical debates, and contemporary Slavic and Eastern European cultures.

The UGR is part of the AUF – Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, which is the largest university network in the world, with more than 1,000 universities and scientific research centers from nearly 120 countries. Founded in 1961, the AUF is also the operator for higher education and research within the charter and the Summit of Heads of State and Government of La Francophonie. Today, the AUF is an organization that supports development through knowledge and expertise. Its main mission is to think globally about Francophone science and act regionally while respecting diversity.

Group of academic researchers, musicians, dancers, and artists dedicated to the study and dissemination of Irish literature and culture at the Circle of Irish Studies at the University of Granada under the direction of Dr. Pilar Villar-Argáiz. We have been holding annual international seminars with participation from major Irish poets, writers, academics, musicians, cinematographers, etc. since May 2015. Their events are mostly directed, but not exclusive to, MA students and academics who are working in the field of Irish Studies.

The University of Granada supports linguistic education and promotes the teaching of Spanish abroad through its Spanish Language and Culture Centres abroad. Currently, these are universities with actives Spanish Language and Culture Centres:

  • Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
  • Hassan I University of Settat, Morocco
  • Mohammed I University of Oujda, Morocco
  • University of Lomé, Togo
  • University of Kara, Togo
  • Yerevan State University, Armenia

The University of Granada supports the accreditation of language competence. Via the following link you can access the website with the corresponding information: