Universidad de La Laguna
Departamento de Filología Inglesa y Alemana

General information

Here you have some general information about services and resources available for students at the ULL.

Computer resources    Computer services are provided by the ULL to support teaching and research. Students may have access to electronic mail and other on-line network facilities. Computing resources include PCs, Apple Macs and printers.

Dining services    There are cafeterias serving meals and light snacks in the Guajara Campus Classroom Building, the Law School Building, the Business Studies and Economics Building, and the Journalism Building. In addition, there are a number of privately owned bars and restaurants around the Guajara Campus.

Exchange programs    Educational opportunities for studying abroad are available to ULL students. SOCRATES and INTERCAMPUS programs are currently offered in conjunction with other European and Latin-American universities. Applicants interested in these exchange programs should consult the Oficina de Relaciones Internacionales (Office for International Relations) <relinter@ull.es>. Pabellón de Gobierno, C/ Molinos de Agua, s/n. Phone: (34) 922 31 94 57/58. Fax: (34) 922 31 95 09. Those interested in studying and researching in the United States of America, contact the U. S. Embassy in Madrid.

Financial aid    Students may apply for ULL scholarships. Applications and requests for information should be addressed to the Negociado de Becas (Financial Aid Office) <becas@ull.es>. Campus Central, Edificio Negociado de Becas y Alumnos, Avda. de la Trinidad, s/n. 38071 La Laguna, Tenerife. Fax: (34) 922 31 9036. Phone: (34) 922 31 90 05.

Housing    The ULL Halls of Residence provide comfortable rooms, many of which have en-suite facilities. Several are fully catered. They are located in and around La Laguna. For more information about both on-campus and off-campus accommodation, you may contact the Servicio de Alojamiento (Housing Office) <svaloj@ull.es>. C/ Viana, 50. 38201 La Laguna, Tenerife. Phone: (34) 922 31 96 07. Fax: (34) 922 31 96 24.

Laboratory facilities    A Phonetics laboratory is available for research and teaching purposes. Priority is given to research. This laboratory is located in the Philology Building. More information is available upon request from the Vicerrectorado de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico. C/ Molinos de Agua, s/n. 38071 La Laguna, Tenerife. Phone: (34) 922 31 95 45. Fax: (34) 922 31 95 10.

Language services    Language Services run courses for those members of the university community interested in learning Spanish as a foreign language, Arabic, English, French, German and Swedish. Inquiries regarding these courses may be referred to the Servicio de Idiomas (Language Services) <sidiomas@ull.es>. Edificio de Negociado de Becas y Alumnos, Campus Central, Avda. de la Trinidad, s/n. 38071 La Laguna, Tenerife. Phone: (34) 922 31 92 00. Fax: (34) 922 31 92 00. Additionally a seminar on Esperanto is offered by the Departamento de Filología Inglesa y Alemana. For further information on this course you may contact Alejandro López de Vergara y Méndez.

Office for Extracurricular Activities    The Office for Extracurricular Activities is responsible for offering courses, seminars, and other cultural activities not only to ULL students but also to members of the wider community. The Negociado de Cursos y Talleres (Office for Extracurricular Activities) <vextuniv@ull.es> is located at C/ Viana, 50. 38201 La Laguna, Tenerife. Phone: (34) 922 31 96 16. Fax: (34) 922 31 96 24.

Office hours    All teachers who are not on leave set aside 6 hours a week during which they are available in their offices to see students about academic matters.

Publications    The Departamento de Filología Inglesa y Alemana publishes the academic journal, Revista Canaria de Estudios Ingleses. Our journal welcomes research articles from scholars working on English studies in the following fields: linguistics, literature, critical theory, and history. This journal is indexed or abstracted by the main international annual bibliographies. In addition, RCEI Ediciones has published books focusing on the relations between culture and thought. Address all editorial correspondence to: The Editor, Revista Canaria de Estudios Ingleses, Departamento de Filología Inglesa y Alemana, Facultad de Filología, Campus de Guajara. 38071 La Laguna, Tenerife, Islas Canarias, Spain.

Sports facilities and activities    Indoor and outdoor facilities, mainly located at the Central Campus, are available for ULL students. Sports offered include soccer, tennis, basketball, volleyball, rugby, martial arts, athletics, gymnastics, bodybuilding, and "lucha canaria," a local kind of wrestling. An aquatic center located on the Nautical and Marine Studies Center in Santa Cruz de Tenerife provides a unique opportunity to participate in sailing activities. For more information, please contact the Servicio de Deportes (Office for Sports Facilities and Activities) <svdpts@ull.es>. Polideportivo Central, Campus Central, Avda. Angel Guimerá, s/n. 38071 La Laguna, Tenerife. Phone: (34) 922 31 99 00. Fax: (34) 922 31 99 01.

Student Affairs Office    The Student Affairs Office provides assistance to ULL students. It serves many needs outside the classroom, such as student travel grants, counseling, information on financial assistance, economic support for childcare, etc. More details are available at the SOPA. Phone: (34) 922 31 96 20. Or contact the Servicios Asistenciales (Student Affairs Office). Edificio Central, Campus Central. C/ Delgado Barreto, s/n. 38071 La Laguna, Tenerife. Phone: (34) 922 31 96 12.

Student Health Service    Primary health care is offered to all students registered at the ULL. Foreign students should provide proper accreditation. In addition, a 24-hour emergency line, 112, is available. Please, see the Guide for International Students for more detailed information.

Tuition and fees    The tuition and registration fees in English Studies depend on the credits taken by students. Fees can be paid on registration or in four installments. For a more detailed information, please contact the Facultad de Filología. Campus de Guajara. 38071 La Laguna, Tenerife. Phone: (34) 922 31 76 09. Fax: (34) 922 31 76 11.

The University Central Library    The ULL Central Library is located on the Guajara Campus. It contains a wide variety of books, journals and other materials for undergraduate and graduate study. The library has open stacks and a computerized catalogue that can be searched on line. Interlibrary loan provides ULL faculty, staff, and students materials not owned by the ULL libraries. Listening, microfilm, and digital facilities are also available. Library hours of service are usually from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Mondays through Fridays), and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. The Central Library extends its hours during examination periods. The ULL Central Library houses the Humanities holdings. Phone: (34) 922 31 78 41.