OPEN DOORS
test German, Portuguese, Chinese and Russian language classes during the first two weeks of the semester
Broaden your linguistic horizons at workshop Open Doors
Don't miss this amazing opportunity to try our classes and enrich your cultural perspective!
During the first two weeks of semester we invite you to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of languages.
Languages and levels
The first semester of the 2024-2025 academic year we offer the following subjects at the workshop Open Doors:
German is one of the world's most influential languages, being the native language language of more than 130 million people and the most widely spoken native language language in Europe. Its use extends to multiple sectors and fields, from science and technology to business and culture.Learning German not only opens doors to the best job and academic opportunities in Europe, but also gives you a competitive edge in the global marketplace.
In addition, German is the second most used language in science and one of the most important in literature and Philosophy. With the knowledge German language, you will not only broaden your professional horizons, but also immerse yourself in a rich cultural and intellectual tradition.
Course |
Days |
schedule |
classroom |
Professor |
General German semester |
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Monday and Wednesday |
14:00 - 15:30 |
seminar 13 (Amigos Building) |
Stephen Markey(smarkey@unav.es) |
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Tuesday and Thursday |
14:00 - 15:30 |
seminar 23 (Friends) |
Stephen Markey(smarkey@unav.es) |
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Monday and Wednesday |
14:00 - 15:30 |
Seminar B4 (Friends) |
Isabella Leibrandt(ileibrandt@unav.es) |
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Tuesday and Thursday |
14:00 - 15:30 |
Online |
Isabella Leibrandt(ileibrandt@unav.es) |
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Tuesday and Thursday |
12:00 - 13:30 |
Online |
Isabella Leibrandt(ileibrandt@unav.es) |
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German pronunciation |
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Tuesday and Thursday |
16:00 - 17:00 |
Online |
Isabella Leibrandt(ileibrandt@unav.es) |
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German conversation and reading |
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Monday |
12:00-13:30 |
Online |
Isabella Leibrandt(ileibrandt@unav.es) |
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Friday |
10:00-11:30 |
seminar 23 (Friends) |
Isabella Leibrandt(ileibrandt@unav.es) |
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German interkulturell deutsch and Erasmus courses |
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Wednesday |
12:00 - 13:30 |
Online |
Isabella Leibrandt(ileibrandt@unav.es) |
* Please contact the teacher to obtain the link at class.
Studying Chinese opens the way to different important fields such as politics, Economics, business, history or archeology. China is one of the oldest and richest cultures in the world, with more than 5,000 years of history. It is also the second most populous nation in the world, with 1.4 billion people. Mandarin Chinese is the native language language of more than 1.1 billion people. Knowing Chinese can give you an advantage when competing for an important position, but more importantly, studying Chinese and its culture will help you establish a level of understanding with the Chinese community that is crucial for effective communication.
Course |
Days |
schedule |
classroom |
Professor |
Monday and Wednesday |
14:00-15:30 |
seminar 01 (Friends Building) |
Hongyan Wang(hwang.1@unav.es) |
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Tuesday and Thursday |
14:00-15:30 |
seminar 09 (Friends Building) |
Hongyan Wang(hwang.1@unav.es) |
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Monday and Wednesday |
12:00-13:30 |
seminar 10 (Edif. Amigos) |
Hongyan Wang(hwang.1@unav.es) |
Russian is the eighth language most widely spoken language in the world, with more than 258 million speakers, including 170 million native speakers, and one of the six official languages of the United Nations. As the common language of a large part of Eurasia, Russian opens many doors, mainly in politics, diplomacy, law, Education, business, intelligence and national security.
Course |
Days |
schedule |
classroom |
Professor |
Monday and Wednesday |
12:30-14:00 |
seminar 04 (Friends Building) |
Galina Savitskaia(galinas@unav.es) |
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Monday and Wednesday |
14:00-15:30 |
seminar 04 (Friends Building) |
Galina Savitskaia(galinas@unav.es) |
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Tuesday and Thursday |
14:00-15:30 |
seminar 04 (Friends Building) |
Galina Savitskaia(galinas@unav.es) |
Portuguese is one of the most widely spoken Romance languages in the world, with more than 223 million speakers. The language covers the 4 continents, being language official in Portugal, Brazil, Angola and Mozambique among other countries. It is also the language of work and/or official in important international organizations such as the African Union, the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries language , the European Union, Mercosur, the Organization of American States and the Organization of Ibero-American States.
Course |
Days |
schedule |
classroom |
Professor |
Tuesday and Thursday |
14:00-15:30 |
seminar B6 (Amigos Building) |
Elisabete Rodrigues Pires(erodrigues@unav.es) |
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Monday and Wednesday |
14:00-15:30 |
seminar 10 (Edif. Amigos) |
Elisabete Rodrigues Pires(erodrigues@unav.es) |
How do I register?
No need to registerYou can simply visit attend during the first two weeks of semester at subject of your interest. However, the capacity at classroom is limited, so it is recommended that you write to the professor beforehand to guarantee your place. After the first two weeks, if you want to continue in the subject, you will have to formalize the enrollment.