ELITE FOOTBALL AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMME IN SPAIN

1. Language:

– Grammar and syntax: sentence structure, verb conjugation, tenses, agreement.
– Vocabulary: word formation, synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions.
– Textual analysis: understanding and interpreting written texts.

2. Literature:

– Literary genres: poetry, drama, narrative.
– Literary periods and movements: Renaissance, Baroque, Romanticism, Modernism, etc.
– Analysis of literary works: examining themes, characters, narrative techniques.
– Authors and their works: studying representative authors and their contributions to Spanish literature.

3. Reading comprehension:

– Comprehending and analysing various types of texts (fictional and non-fictional).
– Identifying main ideas, supporting details, implicit information, and author’s purpose.

4. Writing skills:

– Essay writing: structuring arguments, developing ideas coherently.
– Creative writing: composing narratives or descriptive texts.
– Formal writing: letters, reports, summaries.

5. Critical thinking:

– Analysing and evaluating arguments presented in texts.
– Identifying logical fallacies and biases in written materials.

6. Literary history and literary theory:

– Understanding the historical context of literary works.
– Familiarity with literary theories and critical approaches.

1. Ancient History:

– Prehistory and the origins of humanity.
– Ancient civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome.
– The rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

2. Medieval History:

– The Middle Ages: feudalism, knights, and the manorial system.
– Islamic civilization: Al-Andalus and its impact on Spain.
– The Christian Reconquista and the formation of medieval kingdoms.

3. Modern History:

– The Renaissance and Humanism.
– The Age of Exploration and European expansion.
– The Protestant Reformation and Counter-Reformation.
– The Enlightenment and the birth of modern political ideas.

4. Contemporary History:

– The French Revolution and its impact on Europe.
– The Industrial Revolution and its consequences.
– Nationalism, imperialism, and the scramble for colonies.
– World War I and its aftermath.

5. Spanish History:

– The unification of Spain under the Catholic Monarchs.
– The Spanish Empire: exploration, colonization, and decline.
– The Spanish Civil War and Francisco Franco’s dictatorship.
– Spain’s transition to democracy.

6. World History:

– World War II and the Cold War.
– Decolonization movements in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
– Globalization and its effects on politics, economics, and culture.

7. Historiography:

– Historical methods: sources, interpretation, and analysis.
– Different historical perspectives and schools of thought.

1. Algebra:

– Complex numbers.
– Polynomial and rational functions.
– Systems of linear equations and matrices.
– Sequences and series.

2. Geometry:

– Analytical geometry: lines, circles, conics.
– Vectors in the plane and in space.
– Three-dimensional geometry: planes, spheres, cylinders.

3. Differential calculus:

– Limits and continuity.
– Derivatives: rules and applications.
– Optimization problems.
– Curve sketching.

4. Integral calculus:

– Indefinite and definite integrals.
– Techniques of integration.
– Applications of integration: areas, volumes, arc length.

5. Differential equations:

– First-order differential equations.
– Second-order linear differential equations with constant coefficients.

6. Probability and statistics:

– Probability concepts: events, random variables, probability distributions.
– Statistical analysis: measures of central tendency, dispersion, correlation.

7. Mathematical reasoning and proof:

– Logical deduction and mathematical proof techniques.

1. Reading comprehension:

– Reading and understanding various types of texts, such as articles, essays, and literary excerpts.
– Analysing main ideas, supporting details, and implicit information.
– Interpreting vocabulary in context.

2. Listening comprehension:

– Understanding spoken English or French in various contexts, such as conversations, interviews, and presentations.
– Identifying main ideas, specific details, and implied information.
– Recognizing different accents and speech patterns.

3. Grammar and vocabulary:

– Grammatical structures: tenses, conditionals, modals, etc.
– Vocabulary acquisition: word families, synonyms, antonyms.
– Sentence structure and word order.

4. Writing:

– Essay writing: expressing opinions, providing arguments, and supporting them with evidence.
– Formal letter or email writing: requesting information or making inquiries.
– Creative writing: storytelling or descriptive writing.

5. Speaking:

– Oral communication skills: expressing ideas clearly and fluently.
– Giving presentations and describing visuals or graphs.
– Participating in discussions and debates.

6. Cultural knowledge:

– Understanding cultural aspects of English or French-speaking countries.
– Familiarity with important historical events, literature, and popular culture.