Andalusian Spanish Language

1 Week Course in Vélez-Málaga, Spain.

Erasmus+ Andalusian Spanish Language Course

Course Description:

Andalusian Spanish is the Spanish spoken in Andalusia, the language of Flamenco with famous international singers like Rosalia. Andalusian Spanish is the language of Copla, and all traditional Andalusian folk music, the language of passion, the language of artists like Velazquez, writers like Gongora, and poets like Federico García Lorca. Andalusian Spanish is the language of the sense of humor, and the origin of all the different varieties of American Spanish. Spoken by far more than 8 million people in the south of Spain in mythical cities like Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada, Malaga, Huelva, Jaen, Almeria, or Cadiz, the most ancient city of Europe. If you want to sound authentic and get an original touch of color to your Spanish accent, you are in the right place.

Methods: Digital explanation, Storytelling, Project-Based Learning, and Socratic dialogue.

Activities: Local excursion included.

Concepts:

• Introduction to Andalusian Spanish.
• History of Andalusia.
• Flamenco and Andalusian Arts.
• Andalusian vocabulary and typical expressions.
• Festivals and traditions.

Objectives:

• Generate a practical working use of Andalusian Spanish.
• Know the main features of Andalusian history and culture.
• Discover the rich culture of Flamenco.
• Avoid the false historical myths and stereotypes about Andalusia.
• Analyze the richness of Andalusian cultural heritage.
• Enjoy Andalusian music, dance, folklore, traditions, and the main festival of Andalusia.