International Foundation Program

International Foundation Program

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Why do the IFP?

> You will have an academic advisor who will help you choose the subjects and modules that meet your needs. You will receive this help throughout the whole course and the advisor will help you adapt to our uni-versity system and make the most of your experi-ence on the program.

> As an IFP student, you will study and live with under-graduates and you will form part of our student commu-nity. You will benefit from all our cultural, sports, social and volunteer activities, etc.

> Our academic standard is high and every year we feature at the top of global rankings. Our academic staff is committed to on-going innovation in teach-ing and research.

> 100% of the students at the International Founda-tion Program come abroad so we have a lot of experi-ence as hosts. We are sure that you will feel at home.

> The credits for some of the subjects studied in the IFP can be transferred to your degree or bachelor studies, if you decide to continue at the University of Navarra.

1. Complete the admission form on the Applicant Portal (www.unav.edu/admision).

2. Once you have completed the application form, fill in the Academic Guidance questionnaire and send us an essay setting out the reasons why you want to take this program.

3. Personal interview with the International Admission Service delegate in your home country.

4. Evaluation of your level of Spanish via an online test. This will help us indicate your access level to the pro-gram depending on your flu-ency in the language.

If you wish to study subjects of the specific content mod-ules in Spanish or English, you must provide supporting documents certifying a mini-mum level of B2 (Common European Framework of Ref-erence) when you enroll.

If you wish to study subjects in Spanish, but do not have the required level before starting the course, you can attend the Intensive Summer Courses run by ILCE (the Institute of Span-ish Language and Culture: www.unav.edu/centro/ilce).

Admission process

The Housing Office at the University of Navarra places different accommodation options at your disposal. This will help you find the option that best meets your needs. For further informa-tion you can consult: www.unav.edu/alojamiento

Housing

Students wishing to apply for admission to one of the university's degree courses must do so within the deadlines set for this pur-pose and carry out the spe-cific admission tests estab-lished by each School.

Once admitted to the de-gree program, the student –pursuant to RD 1393/07- may transfer up to 36 ECTS for subjects taken during the IFP.

Degree studies and validations

The structure of the modules adapts to the level of Spanish of the students entering the program.

Students enroll in a total of 30 ECTS each semester. If the subject offer is greater than 30 ECTS, students may choose the one that is most in line with their interests, from the range of elective subjects available.

The results of the Spanish level test and of the academic guidance questionnaire will help us advise you on what is best for you.

The academic management of the International Foundation Program depends on the Insti-tute of Liberal Arts (School of Humanities and Social Sci-ences).

Curriculum

The IFP was the perfect way to be introduced into the Univer-sity life and Spanish culture that otherwise would've been a very abrupt change. It opened doors to meet knew people, learn about the culture and get adjusted. It also gave me the opportunity to take some Edu-cation classes which rea�rmed my decision to start the educa-tion major in this university and now I'm completing my third year.

I can say with a lot of confi-dence that doing the IFP pro-gram was a meaningful experience. By stepping out-side of my comfort zone, I have discovered many things about myself that I probably would never have outside these circumstances. The people have also been very accommodating and under-standing about any issues that I may have.

Ruth María Bethencourt

North Carolina (USA)IFP 2012-2013

Mary Jacqueline Hope Hojilla

Maryland (USA)IFP 2014-2015

The main objective of the International Foundation Program (IFP) is to pre-pare international stu-dents to take a degree at the University of Navarra. You will acquire an ad-equate basis of both Spanish language and culture, as well as specific knowledge of the studies you will carry out in the future.

The Program comprises 60 ECTS (European Transfer Credit System) and is divided into two modules: Linguistic and Cultural Competences and Specific Degree Con-tents (9 different modules are offered). Depending on your level of Spanish, the study load of each module is adapted to your specific needs. You can carry out the annual pro-gram that starts in Sep-tember (60 ECTS) or the semester program that starts in January (30 ECTS).

· Español I, A2 6· Expresión escrita, A 6· Conversación I, A2 3· Worldviews and the Human Person 3· Hispanic Culture and Society 6· World Literature 6· Images and Culture 6

LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL COMPETENCE (A2) - ECTS

· Español II, B1 6· Redacción A 6· Conversación II, B1 3· Worldviews and Ethics 3· Legado cultural hispánico 6· Literatura del s.XX 3· Historia actual de España y América 3· Language and Communication 6

LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL COMPETENCE (B1) - ECTS

Access level: Spanish level “A1”

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· Español I, B2 6· Expresión escrita en español, B 6· Conversación I, B2 3· Worldviews and the Human Person 3· Cultura y Sociedad Hispánica 6· Grandes figuras de la Literatura 6· Arte español 6· Historia de España 3· Introducción a la traducción 3


· Español II, C1 6· Redacción B 6· Worldviews and Ethics 3· Traducción inglés / español Grupo B 3· Lenguaje y Comunicación / Language and Communication 6· Geografía cultural 6

LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL COMPETENCE (C1) - ECTS

· Specific content subjects in English 0-12SPECIFIC CONTENT - ECTS


Access level: Spanish level “B1”

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· Técnicas de comunicación oral y escrita 3· Introducción a la traducción 3· Grandes figuras de la Literatura, B 6· De los orígenes prehistóricos a la Edad Moderna 6· Arte clásico 3· Literatura universal /World literature 6

LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL COMPETENCE - ECTS

· Escritura Académica (OB) 3· Historia de la música 3· Filosofía política contemporánea 3· Geografía cultural 6· Lenguaje y Comunicación 6

LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL COMPETENCE - ECTS

Access level: Spanish level “C1”

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· Español I, C1 6· Introducción a la traducción 3· Worldviews and the Human Person 3· Grandes figuras de la Literatura 6· Literatura universal /World literature 6· Images and Culture 6


· Worldviews and Ethics 3· Historia de la música 3· Geografía cultural 6· Filosofía política contemporánea 3· Sociología / Sociology 6

LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL COMPETENCE (C1) - ECTS

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· Español I, B1 6· Expresión escrita, B 6· Conversación I, B1 3· Worldviews and the Human Person 3· Hispanic Culture and Society 6· Grandes figuras de la Literatura 6· Arte español 6· Introducción a la traducción 3· Historia de España 3


· Español II, B2 6· Redacción B 6· Conversación II, B2 3· Worldviews and Ethics 3· Literatura del s.XX 6· Legado cultural hispánico 3· Español de los negocios 6· Historia actual de España y América 3


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· Español I, A1 6· Conversación I, A1 3· Hispanic Culture and Society 6· Worldviews and the Human Person 3· World Literature 6· Images and Culture 6


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· Español II, A2 6· Conversación II, A2 3· Worldviews and Ethics 3· Language and Communication 6· Sociology 6





· Specific content subjects 0-15SPECIFIC CONTENT - ECTS






Specific Architecture content

SEMESTER 1 ECTS

Taller de preparación a la Arquitectura I 9

Arquitectura Contemporánea I 3

Historia del Arte y la Arquitectura I 3

SEMESTER 2 ECTS

Taller de preparación a la Arquitectura II 9

Arquitectura Contemporánea II 3

Historia del Arte y la Arquitectura II 3

Specific ISSA - Management Assistant content

SEMESTER 1 ECTS

Fundamentos de Estadística 3

SEMESTER 2 ECTS

Fundamentos de Derecho 6

SEMESTER 1 ECTS

Fundamentos de Finanzas / Fundamentals of finance 6

Principios de Microeconomía / Principles of Microeconomics 6

SEMESTER 2 ECTS

Principios de Administración de Empresas /Fundamentals of Business Administration 6

Principios de Macroeconomía / Principles of Macroeconomics 6

Specific Economics and Business Administration content

Specific Nursing content

ANNUAL ETCS

Bioquímica y Nutrición 9

SEMESTER 1 ETCS

Métodos de educación para la salud / Health education methods 3

Anatomía 6

SEMESTER 2 ETCS

Fundamentos Filosóficos y Metodológicos de la Enfermería/Philosophicaland methodological fundamentals in Nursing 6

Psicología 6

SEMESTER 2 ECTS

Media Economics 6

Economía / Economics 6

Comunicación Global / Global Communication 3

Historia del Cine / History of Cinema 6

SEMESTER 1 ECTS

Contemporary History 3

Historia del mundo actual 6

Historia de la comunicación /History of Communication 6

Comunicación Multimedia /Multimedia Communication 6

Estructura y mercados de la comunicación 6

Specific Communication content

SEMESTER 1 ECTS

Teoría del Derecho 6

Pensamiento político y derechos humanos 6

Introduction to Anglo-American Law and Case Analysis 3

World politics 6

Contemporary World History 6

SEMESTER 2 ECTS

Historia del derecho 6

Economía Política 6

U.S. Constitutional Law 3

Specific Law and International Relations content

SEMESTER 1 ECTS

Fundamentos de Química 6

Psicología y Alimentación 6

ANNUAL ECTS

Bioquímica 9

SEMESTER 2 ECTS

Bioestadística 6

Información y Metodología en Ciencias de la Salud 3

Specific Human Nutrition content

SEMESTER 1 ECTS

Images and Culture 6

Mundo clásico / Classic World 6

Literatura Universal / World Literature 6

Hª del Cine y de la Fotografía 3

Fundamentos de Filosofía / Introduction to Philosophy 6

SEMESTER 2 ECTS

Escritura creativa 3

Lenguaje y comunicación / Language and Communication 6

Sociología / Sociology 6

British and American Literature 6

History and culture of the English speaking world 6

ANNUAL ECTS

Antropología / Antropology 6

Specific Humanities content

SEMESTER 1 ECTS

Didáctica general 6

Familia, Sociedad y Educación 6

Modern Happiness Studies 3

Educación plástica y audiovisual 3

SEMESTER 2 ECTS

Multicultural education 3

Psicología del desarrollo 6

Teoría de la Educación 6

Specific Education and Psychology content

Students can choose these subjects if their level of Spanish is equivalent to B2 or higher. Where subjects are offered in English, students may also choose them if their level of Spanish is lower.

Some of the subjects proposed may suffer changes of semester or content. In this case, the Schools responsible will offer an alternative subject that ensures fulfillment of the program objectives.

Specific content module subjects

SEMESTER 1 ECTS

Mathematics 6

General Chemistry 6

Physics 6

Economy and environment 3

SEMESTER 2 ECTS

Bioestadística 6

Basic computer studies and bibliographical techniques 3

Meteorología y climatología/ Metereology and climatology 3

Specific Science content(Medicine / Chemistry / Biology / Biochemistry)

ANNUAL ETCS

Estructura y Función de las Biomoléculas 6

The academic management of the International Foundation Program depends on the Institute of Liberal Arts (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)

www.unav.edu/ifpmail: [email protected]

International Foundation Program

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