Global IIE
In Memory of Lee Buckley
By Anita Haas, Teacher, English Program On April 14, 2017, our colleague and dear friend Lee Buckley passed away. Lee was born in New York City in 1955 and arrived in Spain in the early 1990s. Her long career as an English teacher included working at La Fundación de Ponce de León, The Cottage, and,
Notes & News, Mayo 2017
Aquí puede acceder al newsletter del Instituto Internacional, Notes & News: Notes & News, May 2017 Tendiendo puentes de cooperación y amistad por Pilar Piñón, Directora Ejecutiva El Instituto avanza con éxito en el establecimiento de nuevos vínculos con otras instituciones así como en la proyección de actividades y programas fuera de su sede. Todo ello
MUJERES FUERA DE SERIE: ALICE HUNTINGTON BUSHEE (1867-1956)
ALICE HUNTINGTON BUSHEE (1867-1956) Alice H. Bushee dedicó catorce años a colaborar con Alice G. Gulick en el Instituto Internacional durante el periodo de San Sebastián, Biarritz y primeros años en Madrid. Fue responsable de la organización y catalogación de la biblioteca del Instituto Internacional en 1904. A su regreso a los EE.UU. desarrolló una brillante
¿Qué harán vuestros hijos este verano?
Summer in the City y Summer in the City – Teens son campamentos urbanos de verano en auténtico inglés norteamericano. Sus participantes, niños de 5 a 12 años y jóvenes de 13 a 16 años, viven el idioma a través de experiencias y actividades realizadas en inglés, y adecuadas a su nivel de madurez
¿Dónde vas este verano? Curso de inglés práctico para viajeros
Curso de inglés práctico para viajeros Negocios y Ocio ¿Vas a viajar este verano y no hablas el idioma de tú destino? A nadie le gusta sentirse perdido cuando viaja. La comunicación ayuda a tener un viaje exitoso, pero no resulta práctico tener que aprender el idioma de cada país que visitamos… ¿Por qué
Spring 2017 American Literature Course: Nature Writing: Advanced/Proficiency Section
Beautiful, mysterious, and dangerous, the natural world has always fascinated humankind. From philosophical and political treatises, to encounters with landscapes and animals, to Native American creation myths, to the historical records of pioneers, settlers, and conservationists, American literature is rich in writing about nature and the natural world. In this course we will explore a
Spring 2017 American Literature Course: Nature Writing: Intermediate/High-Intermediate Section
Beautiful, mysterious, and dangerous, the natural world has always fascinated humankind. From philosophical and political treatises, to encounters with landscapes and animals, to Native American creation myths, to the historical records of pioneers, settlers, and conservationists, American literature is rich in writing about nature and the natural world. In this course we will explore a
Spring 2017 American Expression Course: Equality 2.0: African American Literature
This trimester we return to the theme of Equality as seen through the lens of some of the major works of African American literature. Particular attention will be paid to works of the Reconstruction and Jim Crow eras, the Black Arts Movement, and the contemporary period. Instructor: Andrew Bennett, PhD ➢ Language Skills developed include:
ACS WORKSHOP: PLAYWRITING FOR ADULTS: SHORT PLAYS
COMING IN MAY! Ever wanted to be a playwright? Students with at least an upper intermediate level of English will learn the basics of playwriting in this intensive 2 day, 6 hour workshop where you will create scenarios, breathe life into complex characters, and receive feedback on your own writing from fellow writers and a
NEW ACS MINI-COURSE: AMERICAN CINEMA: FILM AND THE FREE PRESS
COMING IN MAY! This 5.5 week mini-course will use a selection of films about journalism in the United States to illustrate Hollywood’s portrayal of the press. We will combine short activities in film analysis with a selection of readings about the historical events portrayed in the films to better understand the role of the press
