Language and Culture in Spain
Program Information | Location Information | Courses Available | Eligibility | Costs | Deadlines & Dates | Orientation | What's Next?
| PROGRAM TERMS |
Summer Session 2012 |
| PROGRAM DATES |
June 1, 2012- June 30, 2012
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| CLASS STANDING |
Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
DEADLINE
TO APPLY |
March 5, 2012
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| FEES |
Estimated program costs can be found here |
| FINANCIAL AID |
Yes |
| GPA |
2.85 in Spanish coursework, minimum 2.0 overall and two years college Spanish (Intermediate Spanish II or equivalent) |
LANGUAGE OF
INSTRUCTION |
Spanish |
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Know the following program information, which you will provide on the online application:
Country: Spain
Program Name: Language and Culture in Spain
Program Information
Study Spanish language, literature and culture for four weeks at the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. Students will have four hours of instruction daily. Each student will also be enrolled in an additional class in Spanish dance, guitar, music or cuisine.
Students will participate in three excursions requiring travel and those within the historic city of Salamanca. All excursions will be guided by professors in History and Art History. Students will submit a reflective journal about the excursions.
Students will be housed with Salamantine families to further cement language skills as well as to internalize daily life. Accommodations include three meals per day and laundry privileges.
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Location Information
The city of Salamanca is located in the region of Castilla y Leon, Spain. Its history dates back to the Celts and Romans, yet is deemed to be among the most impressive Renaissance cities of Europe.
Salamanca is home to the prestigious University of Salamanca, created in 1218. In its day, the University ranked among the best in the world alongside Bologna, Oxford and Paris. The university has been graced with the knowledge and intellect of scholars and writers such as Fray Luis de Leon and Miguel de Unamuno.
The city's unique appearance is due in part to the sandstone which gives a golden hue to its buildings. The Plaza Mayor is among the largest and loveliest in Spain. UNESCO has given Salamanca the status of a World Heritage City.
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Courses Available
FST 3894, SPAN 3040: Spanish Language and Culture in Salamanca, Spain (6 credits).
University of Minnesota Duluth and University of Salamanca faculty will provide instruction.
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Eligibility
Students should have two years of college Spanish (Intermediate Spanish II or equivalent) and have a minimum GPA of 2.85 in Spanish coursework and a minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
Participants MUST have a passport, valid for at least six months after their return to the United States.
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Costs
A non-refundable application fee of $50 will be billed to your student account upon submission of an online application. A deposit of $400 will be billed to your student account upon your confirmation of participation. The remainder of the program fee will be billed through Student Accounts Receivable. The program cost can be found here.
Financial aid may be applied toward the cost of the program if you are enrolled as a full-time student (six credits is full-time for May/Summer). There are several study abroad scholarships for University of Minnesota students. Additional scholarships may be offered through the UMD Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures. Please inquire with the program leader about such scholarship opportunities.
Fluctuating currency exchange rates may increase or decrease the cost of your international experience.
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Deadlines & Dates
The application deadline is March 5, 2012.
Early application is strongly encouraged, as space is limited and the class will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Program dates are from June 1 - 30, 2012.
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Orientation
At least two pre-departure orientations will be held. Pre-departure orientations will include information about financial aid, classwork and travel tips. A general study abroad handbook will be emailed prior to departure.
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What's Next?
Review the suggested steps to studying abroad. Familiarize yourself on financing, health and safety and other important information to consider when choosing to study abroad. When you are ready to apply, complete the online application and upload the required accompanying materials (unofficial transcript and essay). A non-refundable application fee of $50 will be billed to your student account upon submission of an online application.
Contact Andrew Snustad for program or itinerary questions. For application or registration questions, contact Arianna Austin.
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