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Summer in Salamanca

Earn credit and explore Spain with UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst Summer in Spain

Salamanca

Program Details:

Dates: June 29 – July 27, 2024

Location: Salamanca, Spain

Cost*: $6,500

Course Details: Click here for more info

*Program fee subject to change depending on enrollment numbers

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Here’s What’s Included:

  • On-site safety, health, and cultural orientation

  • Accommodation in host families for duration of the program– 2 students per family, three meals/day, laundry, and internet included

  • Group welcome meal and farewell meals in Salamanca

  • Ground transportation on all API-arranged activities, as necessary

  • One group airport reception in Madrid with transfer to Salamanca

  • Cultural and academic visits (entrance fees and guides, when specified)—see itinerary for included visits

  • Day trip to Segovia

  • Overnight excursion to Madrid at the end of program

  • Overnight excursion to Galicia

  • Pre-departure materials

  • Online forms collection

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Why Salamanca?

  • Take coursework at the oldest university in Spain and the 3rd oldest in the world
  • Relax in Salamanca’s Plaza Mayor—considered one of Spain’s most beautiful
  • Explore this active university town that attracts thousands of students from across the world each year
  • Experience a vibrant social scene and cafe culture alongside the traditional slower pace of life
  • Delicious (and very affordable!) food

Check out the video, shot by our local Salamanca RD of UMass Summer in Salamanca 2021 students!

Experience Salamanca from 2021 UMass Students

Course Information

Students will have four hours of coursework – taught by local faculty at Universidad de Salamanca – Monday through Friday, starting with a language class for hours 1 and 2, and electives for hours of 3 and 4. Students will take a language placement test online before departing.

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Spanish Majors and Minors

Beginner Level

9 credits total

One mandatory Spanish language course (4 credits)

Two content-based elective courses (2 credits each):

  • Build Your Vocabulary
  • Communicative Activities

One discussion session with UMass faculty and TAs (1 credit)

Spanish Majors and Minors

Intermediate Level

9 credits total

One mandatory Spanish language course (4 credits)
 
Two of the following content-based elective courses (2 credits each). The courses you’re enrolled in may depend on your degree requirements. Choose 1 class for the 3rd hour and 1 class for the 4th hour:

  • 3rd hour options (choose 1):
    • Conversación y redacción
    • Historia de la España contemporánea
    • Español de los negocios
  • 4th hour options (choose 1):
    • Literatura española e hispanoamericana
    • Cultura española
    • Prácticas de destrezas orales

One discussion session with UMass faculty and TAs (1 credit)

Non-Spanish majors and minors should take a basic Spanish language course at UMass before studying abroad with this program.

Contact Patricia Gubitosi at [email protected] with further questions about course offerings.

“I could talk about my time in Salamanca for days, but overall I would say this: I have absolutely no regrets about choosing the API Salamanca program. It was a great program in the perfect city and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to immerse themselves in Spanish language and culture.”

Stephen L.

API Salamanca Alum, UMass Amherst

Eager to Learn More?

Contact:

Christina Lorimer

Email: [email protected] 

www.umass.edu/ipo

Ready to apply?

You’re one step closer to spending your summer in Salamanca!

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