4Th International Conference Intercultural Pragmatics – Madrid 2010

Hosts and Venues

The conference will take place at Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain. Parallel sessions will be run in adjacent lecture rooms, where overhead and data projectors will be available. Tea and coffee will be served outside the lecture rooms. The workshop(s) will take place in the….

Universidad Pontificia Comillas is a Jesuit higher education institution located in Madrid, Spain. The Universidad Pontificia Comillas is one of the most distinguished academic institutions in Spain with an approximate student population of 10,000 students, possessing the largest network of universities in the world. It is involved in a number of prestigious academic exchange programmes, work practice schemes and international projects with over 200 Higher Education Institutions in Europe, Latin America, North America and Asia. “Comillas” is a private institution with more than four centuries of educational tradition.

Pope Leo XIII founded the Seminary of San Antonio de Padua in 1890 in the town of Comillas (Cantabria, Spain) in response to efforts made by the Marquis of Comillas to build an institution for educating candidates to the priesthood. At the time of its foundation, the Seminary was entrusted to the Society of Jesus (Jesuit order). In 1904, the Universidad Pontificia was established when Pope Pius X granted “Comillas” the power to confer academic degrees in Theology, Philosophy and Canon Law. During the sixties, the University was transferred to Madrid, where its doors were opened to a range of students. Thus, the old Faculty of Philosophy became the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, which conferred degrees in Philosophy, Psychology and Education.
The Comillas Pontifical University’s main campus is located in the Arguelles /Moncloa district of Madrid, which is conveniently located in the city centre.

Location of Main Campus and Conference Site

c/ Alberto Aguilera, 23
28015 Madrid
Telf.: 91 542 28 00 Telefax: 91 559 65 69

Transport (Timetable)
Subway: Argüelles, San Bernardo, Ventura Rodríguez
Busses (EMT): Lines 1, 2, 21, 44, 74, 133, C

Accessibility

• Access ramp to the building
• Suitable bathrooms on the first floor
• Access by means of a special lift to the cafeteria, gym, physiotherapiest…

About Madrid

Madrid is a city of great museums: the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofia galleries are within a few minutes’ walk of each other, boasting magnificent religious paintings and royal portraits. Other important landmarks include the Royal Theatre, the enormous Royal Palace of Madrid, the 16th-century Jerónimos Church, the National Library and the Royal Site of El Escorial. Madrid is one of the greenest cities in Europe with several parks and forested areas. The city also has a vibrant nightlife with pubs and cafes open late into the night.
Getting to and from Madrid

Direct daily flights to Madrid are available from major cities in the world. Madrid airport is just at a 20-30 minute underground (metro) ride to the city center.

For further information please contact: http://www.metromadrid.es/en/index.html

Madrid by train

There are daily train services between Madrid and different cities. Timetables available at: www.renfe.es/horarios/english/index.html

Madrid by car

Madrid is conveniently linked by motorway to different Spanish and European destinations.

Travel documents

E.U. citizens only need a valid identity card or passport. A valid passport is also required of citizens from the majority of American, Asian, African and Oceanian countries. For some countries visas are needed and can be obtained from the Spanish embassy in the country. Conditions and time delays for obtaining visa may vary. Please visit the following site with up-to-date information about the documentation required to visit Spain: www.spain.info

Currency

The official currency in Spain is the EURO. Most hotels, restaurants and department stores accept credit cards, though taxis do not.

Banks and shops

Bank opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 14:00 h. There are cash machines outside the major banks to provide 24-h service.

Opening hours for shops are 9:30-13:30 and 17:00-20:00. Stores in main shopping areas are open from 10:00 to 21:00 h.

Spanish time

The time in Spain is GMT+2 in summer, GMT+1 in winter.

Electrical equipment

Electricity in Spain is 230 volts, 50 cycles AC. Spanish sockets take round two-pin plugs. Transformers as well as adaptors may, therefore, be needed for

Language

The official language of the conference is English, which will be used for all presentations and printed material.

We look forward to seeing you in Spain.