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Study in Salamanca, Spain
Program Information | Location Information | Courses Available | Eligibility | Costs | Deadlines & Dates | Orientation | Housing | What's Next? | Photos | Helpful Links
| PROGRAM TERMS | Summer 2010 |
| PROGRAM DATES | TBD |
| CLASS STANDING | Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
| DEADLINE TO APPLY |
February 20, 2009 |
| FEES | TBD |
| FINANCIAL AID | Yes |
| GPA | 2.85 in Spanish Coursework |
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION |
Spanish |
| ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENT | 2 Years College Spanish - Intermediate Spanish II or equivalent |
Program Information
A four-week, six-credit, language, literature and culture program at the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. Students will have four hours of class instruction. Each student will also be enrolled in an additional class in Spanish dance, guitar, music or cuisine. Students will attend the University's summer film festival and there will be three full-day excursions requiring travel (Toledo, Madrid and Cuidad Rodrigo, La Alberca-Miranda) and those within the historic city of Salamanca. All excursions will be guided by professors in History and Art History. Furthermore, students will be housed with Salamantine families, to further cement language skills as well as to internalize daily life.
Location Information
The city of Salamanca, with a population of 160,000, is in the region of Castilla y Leon and lies on a plateau by the Tormes River. 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 by Alfonso IX 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.
Courses Available
Students will complete FST 3894 Study in Spain: Language & Culture, which is a 6 credit course. Maureen Tobin Stanley will provide instruction along with University of Salamanca faculty.
Eligibility
Participants MUST have a passport, valid for at least 6 months after their return to the U.S. Students also should have two years of college Spanish (Intermediate Spanish II or equivalent) and be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 2.85 in Spanish course work and a minimum GPA of 2.0 overall. In addition, students must submit an essay in English (one to two paragraphs on the value for you of studying abroad).
Costs
The program package cost is to be determined. A non-refundable application fee of $50 will be billed to your student account and 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 package includes:
- Tuition for 6-credit course
- Roundtrip airfare from Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN to Madrid, Spain
- Family stay including some meals
- Required cultural activities and field trips
- Cultural Insurance Services International health insurance
Items not included are the cost of obtaining a passport and personal spending money. It is recommended that all participants bring additional money for personal and miscellaneous expenses.
Fluctuating currency exchange rates may increase or decrease the cost of your international experience. Financial aid may be applied toward the cost of the program if you are enrolled as a full-time student (6 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 instructor about such scholarship opportunities.
Deadlines & Dates
The application deadline is February 20, 2009. Early registration is strongly encouraged, as space is limited and the class will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tentative program dates are to be determined.
Orientation
At least two pre-departure orientations will be held. Pre-departure orientations will include information about financial aid information, international insurance, classwork, travel tips and a general study abroad handbook.
Housing
Housing is arranged by the program. It includes family stay with three meals a day and laundry privileges.
What's Next?
Before applying, it is a good idea to follow the steps under steps to studying abroad. The IEO website also provides information on financing, health & safety and other important information to consider when choosing to study abroad. When ready to apply, the UMD study abroad application may be downloaded from the IEO website. Please complete the application with required accompanying materials and return it to IEO.
Contact Maureen Tobin Stanley at mtobinst@d.umn.edu, at UMD (218) 726-8337 for program or itinerary questions. For application and registration questions, contact Leigh Neys at (218) 726-7053 or email: lneys@d.umn.edu.
