Courses
Start building your summer today by selecting from hundreds of Columbia courses from various topics of interest. Courses for Summer 2025 are now available, with new offerings being added throughout the winter into early spring.
Please note: listing your desired courses in your visiting application does not automatically register you for those courses, nor does it guarantee seat availability.
Key to Course Listings | Course Requirements
Course Options
Instructor
Kiran Samuel
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Tu 09:00-12:10
Th 09:00-12:10
Enrollment
8 of 15
Culture and History in NYC
Visiting students can take this course as part of a Focus Area.
The Culture and History in NYC Focus Area leverages the artistic hub of NYC with insights from Columbia’s faculty, making it ideal for students who are interested in art history, creative arts, and those who are interested in enhancing their portfolio for an MFA program or graduate studies. Students enhance their academic experience through specialized co-curricular activities exclusive to the city and may earn a Certification of Participation.
Instructor
Kiran Samuel
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Tu 09:00-12:10
Th 09:00-12:10
Enrollment
8 of 15
Public Affairs and Sustainable Futures
Visiting students can take this course as part of a Focus Area.
The Public Affairs and Sustainable Futures Focus Area is designed for students who are interested in the fast-paced world of the public sector and current events. Students enhance their academic experience through specialized co-curricular activities exclusive to the city and earn a Certification of Participation.
Instructor
Zheng Fu
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 09:00-12:10
We 09:00-12:10
Enrollment
4 of 15
Culture and History in NYC
Visiting students can take this course as part of a Focus Area.
The Culture and History in NYC Focus Area leverages the artistic hub of NYC with insights from Columbia’s faculty, making it ideal for students who are interested in art history, creative arts, and those who are interested in enhancing their portfolio for an MFA program or graduate studies. Students enhance their academic experience through specialized co-curricular activities exclusive to the city and may earn a Certification of Participation.
Elementary course, equivalent to SPAN V1101 or F1101. Fundamental principles of grammar; practice in pronunciation. Reading and conversation are introduced from the beginning. Use of the language laboratory is required.
Instructor
Irene Alonso-Aparicio
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 08:30-10:35
Tu 08:30-10:35
We 08:30-10:35
Th 08:30-10:35
Enrollment
7 of 15
Elementary course, equivalent to SPAN V1101 or F1101. Fundamental principles of grammar; practice in pronunciation. Reading and conversation are introduced from the beginning. Use of the language laboratory is required.
Instructor
Ramon Flores Pinedo
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 10:45-12:50
Tu 10:45-12:50
We 10:45-12:50
Th 10:45-12:50
Enrollment
8 of 15
Prerequisites: SPAN S1101, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN F1102 or V1102. Grammar exercises, prose readings, and practice in the spoken language.
Instructor
Lorena Garcia Barroso
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 08:30-10:35
Tu 08:30-10:35
We 08:30-10:35
Th 08:30-10:35
Enrollment
8 of 15
Prerequisites: SPAN S1101, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN F1102 or V1102. Grammar exercises, prose readings, and practice in the spoken language.
Instructor
Aaron Boalick
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 10:45-12:50
Tu 10:45-12:50
We 10:45-12:50
Th 10:45-12:50
Enrollment
11 of 15
Prerequisites: SPAN S1102, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN C1201 or F1201. Rapid grammar review, composition, and reading of literary works by contemporary authors.
Instructor
Leyre Alejaldre Biel
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 10:45-12:50
Tu 10:45-12:50
We 10:45-12:50
Th 10:45-12:50
Enrollment
6 of 15
Prerequisites: SPAN S1102, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN C1201 or F1201. Rapid grammar review, composition, and reading of literary works by contemporary authors.
Instructor
Juan Jimenez-Caicedo
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 08:30-10:35
Tu 08:30-10:35
We 08:30-10:35
Th 08:30-10:35
Enrollment
4 of 15
Prerequisites: SPAN S1102, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN C1201 or F1201. Rapid grammar review, composition, and reading of literary works by contemporary authors.
Instructor
Juan Jimenez-Caicedo
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 08:30-10:35
Tu 08:30-10:35
We 08:30-10:35
Th 08:30-10:35
Enrollment
7 of 15
Instructor
Francisca Aguilo Mora
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 08:30-10:35
Tu 08:30-10:35
We 08:30-10:35
Th 08:30-10:35
Enrollment
15 of 15
Instructor
Javiera Irribarren Ortiz
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 10:45-12:50
Tu 10:45-12:50
We 10:45-12:50
Th 10:45-12:50
Enrollment
15 of 15