The
Institute of Spanish Studies was established in 1950 in cooperation
with the Universities of San Francisco and Valencia. In
1985 the
Institute became an independent program; at present it is associated
with Longwood University of Virginia. Classes in Valencia are held at
the American Institute, with its own fully equipped premises.
Founded
in 1839 in Farmville, Virginia, Longwood University was recently named
a 'Best Buy' in America's 100 Best College Buys (1997, 1998,
1999,2000), a national publication which profiles the highest
academically rated schools with the lowest annual costs. The 1999 News
and World Report ranked Longwood University the top 10 South Regional
Public Universities, as well as a Best Value among all private
Regional Universities in the South. Longwood 
University is a
coeducational, comprehensive state college offering programs leading
to bachelor's and masters´s degrees in a wide variety of subjects,
and it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools (SACS). With a legacy dating back over 150 years, Longwood has
developed a lifestyle of learning that extends far beyond the
classroom; the Longwood University Office of International Studies
currently sponsors 27 programs in 18 countries. For more information,
visit Longwood´s web site at http://www.longwood.edu
Credits for the courses taken at the Institute of Spanish Studies may
be obtained directly from the Institute of Spanish Studies or through
Longwood University.
In addition, the Institute of Spanish Studies has established
collaboration agreements with other American Institutions such as
Nazareth College, Marywood University, Northern Virginia Community
College, Hillsborough Community College, Framingham University, and
others.
Why would you choose the Institute of Spanish Studies for your
program?:
Experience: We offer a proven method to acquire in-depth
knowledge of the Spanish language, literature and culture. In addition
to regular classes, our program of cultural activities and the direct
contact with Spanish people are ideal ways to attain this objective.
The faculty is composed of highly qualified professors from Spanish Universities, and
most US educational institutions accept credits for our courses.
Personal Attention: At the Institute, our students come first.
The small classes and individual attention paid to each student allow
for very close interaction between students and teachers. As a result,
most students talk about the feeling of being in a large family, where
their personal needs are addressed.
References: The Institute is proud of having had over 20,000
satisfied students since 1950. Many American colleges and universities
have sponsored our Institute and entrusted us with their students. See
our list of participating institutions or call for more information.
Specialized Programs: We will be glad to customize a program to
suit your needs. If you have 15 or more students and you need a
program during different dates, longer or shorter, more or fewer
classes, or a different content than our current instruction courses,
please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
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Officers of Administration
Dr. Francisca H. Sanchez, Ph. D., Director
Mrs. Carmen Sancho, M.A., Co-director
Dr.Lily Anne Goetz, Ph. D.,
Longwood University
Dr. Richard Signes, Ph. D., Framingham State College
Mrs. Laura Angeles, U.S. Coordinator
Mrs. Isolda Alfaro, M.A., Counselor
Faculty
Isolda Alfaro, M.A.
Isabel Blasco, M.A.
Hilde Ferrando, M.A. Emilia Ferrer, M.A.
Dr. Carlos Garcia, Ph.D.
Dr. Jose Grave De Peralta, Ph.D. Dr. Ellen Hamblin, Ph.D.
Maria Jose Meyer, M.A.
Milagros Supervia, M.A.