hospitalitytourismgastronomy& spanishlanguagesummerprogramme HOTEL BUSINESS SCHOOL OF GALICIA (CSHG),SPAIN
experienceadifferentsummerwithus We welcome students from all over the world to our HOSPITALITY, TOURISM, GASTRONOMY & SPANISH LANGUAGE SUMMER PROGRAMME, in this brochure you will find detailed information on the Hotel Business School of Galicia (CSHG), including information on activities, excursions, transport and accommodation. The CSHG´s reputation for outstanding academic achievement is known worldwide, the summer school programme, taught by leading scholars and guest speakers, offers this unique interdisciplinary and specialist programme to meet your interests, also gives a good opportunity to experience life in Spain and live its culture first-hand. So whether you are looking to gain extra skills or enjoy the Spanish sun and great food in a thriving international environment, spend a different summer with us. 2
thehotelbusinessschoolofgalicia
The Hotel Business School of Galicia is an university college for hotel managers, head chefs and tourism professionals in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It has a 50.000 square meter campus with 2 restaurants, a hotel school, practical classrooms, student residence and sport grounds, all surrounded by large green areas.
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santiagodecompostela
Located in the North West corner of Spain, Santiago de Compostela is a World Heritage City, pilgrimage destination, cultural capital and example of historical, urban and environmental regeneration, which attracts thousands of visitors due to its singularity. The city also has a deep-rooted university tradition, which supplies innovative business initiatives with technological and scientific resources.In the summer the city fills up with a huge contingent of international pilgrims and tourists, and during college term reaches a student population of up to 40, 000. There’s a great entertainment and nightlife scene to tap into at the end of a day investigating the city’s history and culture. It has an international airport with direct flights to the major European capitals.
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theprogramme The programme runs approximately for 10 days and during this time the student will attend a module for Spanish lessons together with one of his choice related to: tourism, hospitality, gastronomy or cooking. This will take place in the morning till lunch, with free afternoons. Day-trips and half day excursions take place throughout the programme and other outdoor activities. 5
what you will get TO ACQUIRE and use the Spanish language in a wide range of daily life situations. TO COMBINE THE LEARNING of a language, try its local culture and its use in the tourism industry. SOME INSIGHTS about the Spanish hospitality, tourism and its culinary industry. TO ENJOY A greater level of personal development through an attractive an fun way. TO EXPERIENCE life in Spain. TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS and visit famous landmarks and experience impressive scenery.
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programme outline HOSPITALITY
TOURISM
SPANISH LANGUAGE MODULE
GASTRONOMY
HANDS ON COOKING MODULE
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spanishlanguagemodule With this module we aim to increase the confidence of all of our students to communicate comfortably in Spanish with particular emphasis on tourism and hospitality environments and to assist to a quicker development of their ongoing language learning once they return back home. The key areas of development are: speaking, listening and writing, mixing grammar and vocabulary with practical lessons in our language labs. The students will do their practical work in activities related to tourism, such as: producing a tourist brochure, dealing with complaints, job interviews, tourism documentaries among others. 8
hospitalitytourismgastronomyandcookingmodules
The students may select the module that best suits their training needs. There are 4 to choose from, the content of each module is broken-down as follows: 9
MODULE A hospitality
Spanish tourism market structure. Hotel team work, how to. Hotel management in a historical city. Marketing for hotels and restaurants. New Technologies applied to Hospitality. Charming hotels: The Spanish case of Paradores. MODULE B tourism
History of tourism in Spain. Rural tourism and its complementary services. Nautical and water sports tourism. Management of Tourism in Spain; internationally and locally. Health Tourism and Spas in Galicia. The Road of Santiago as a tourism product. Wine tourism: Wine routes.
MODULE C gastronomy
A tour of Spanish cuisine, from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean coast. Culture and wine Tasting : Wines of Spain. Cooking workshop: Spanish Tapas. Culture and wine tasting: Wines of Galicia. Cooking workshop: cocktails and appetizers. Chocolate and desserts workshop. Developing a tasting menu. MODULE D hands
on cooking Appetizers and Tapas. First courses. Main courses. Desserts and chocolates. Cooking with vegetables. Rice and paellas. Developing a tasting menu.
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daytrips&activities
PARADISE BEACH
Sandy dessert like dunes and miles of Atlantic unspoiled beach make the O Vilar Beach in Corrubedo a dream place for enjoying a day out.
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SOUTHERN FIORDS, BOAT TRIP AND DAY ON THE BEACH
Live an unforgettable day sailing through the rugged Atlantic coast where centuries ago the Vikings hordes fight the Goths. TAPAS TOUR AND NIGHT OF THE WITCHES
Taste and enjoy one of the Spanish culinary specialties: the tapas, throughout a food “safari” in the old quarter of Santiago de Compostela, ending with a magical evening around a firing beverage that will put away all those bad spells.
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VINEYARDS OF THE ROMAN EMPERORS AND INVIGORATING SPAS
Experience the breathtaking scenery of the canyons of the river Miño, where the Romans use to harvest and produce the wine for the emperors. Later enjoy a piece of the most relaxing waters of the Galician Spas. WALKING WITH FRIENDS: THE ROAD TO SANTIAGO
For hundreds of years people from all over the world have walked the road to Santiago, be one them and complete the last stage, it won´t make you sweat!
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BACK TO THE MIDDLE AGES
Immerse in the history and legends of the streets the old quarter of Santiago and get a view of its magnificent cathedral. 14
food&acommodation
The student accommodation at the Hotel Business School of Galicia is split across several boarding houses, with separate areas for boys and girls. Each boarding house has a communal area for the students to relax after a busy day in class and taking part in the activities programme. The accommodation has single and double rooms, all with en-suit bathroom. Student´s meals are provided in the fantastic Buffet Restaurant. The hall is spacious and bright, with views across the playing field and tennis courts. At lunch there are always two hot choices, including a vegetarian option, salad bar, fresh bread, fruit and deserts. So there is always something to suit everyone!
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admission
Admission and entry requirements
The course is open to all students who can demonstrate an intermediate level of Spanish language with a minimum age of 17 years old and with no specific academic requirements but ideally should have some interest in hospitality, tourism and cooking. The minimum number of students is 10 and the maximum is 25 per programme. The student may do an online Spanish assessment test to determine the most suitable level for attending the programme. There are two levels: E1: Intermediate E2: Upper intermediate Alternatively we can provide a test via email and provide the assessment level.
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Programme fees
Dates
Groups
Amount
The course can be arranged at any date for groups. Please contact with info@cshg.es
Fees 10-19 students
1600 EUR
Fees 20-more students
1350 EUR
This includes all fees all tuition, accommodation in double room (half board), teaching materials, use of the school facilities, medical and accident insurance, all day trips and excursions. Duration of the course is 12 days. In case you would like to extend your stay in the residence, a 50 EUR per day charge will apply. Single rooms are available at a 300 EUR supplementary charge. Please check via email for students with special needs.
Transport, transfers and visas
Student travel to and from Spain must be paid and arranged independently; also the students must ensure that they apply in sufficiently good time for the appropriate visa if is required to enter the country. Transfers from and to Santiago de Compostela airport will be provided the arrival and leaving dates.
Further information:
If you have any queries about this programme or wish to discuss it further please contact the programme coordinator by email info@cshg.es or by telephone on + 34 981 542 559 or skype: cshgformacion. * If you want customize your course (more length, places to visit‌) we can arrange it AD HOC!!!
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santiago de compostela
FACILITIES AT THE HOTEL BUSINESS SCHOOL OF GALICIA
Large campus with wide-open green areas, buffet restaurant, tennis court, outdoor basketball, football courts, Indoor basketball, wifi- Internet available in whole campus, fully equipped gym, modern classrooms and library. 18
from... to santiago BERLIN 1 900 Km JOHANNESBURGH 8 571 Km PARIS 1 026 Km NEW YORK 5 275 Km LOS ANGELES 8 859 Km ROME 1 026 Km CHICAGO 6 229 Km HONG KONG 10 654 Km TOKYO 10 651 Km JERUSALEM 4 002 Km RIO DE JANEIRO 8 115 Km CARACAS 6 687 Km LONDON 1 096 Km SEOUL 9 954 Km
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