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Program Dates:

There are two separate trips to Salamanca. Depending on your language level, you will go with either the Intermediate or Advanced program. You can indicate on your application which level you would like to apply for.

• Intermediate Group: TBA, typically mid-May to mid-June
• Advanced Group: TBA, typically early June to early July

Application Deadline: TBA

Withdrawal Deadlines:

• TBA - Students must pay $100 flight deposit if purchasing with KSU group after this withdrawal deadline.
• TBA - Students must pay 100% of all applicable travel and program related fees after this withdrawal deadline.

​​​​​​​Program Fee Payment Deadline: TBA. Payment can be made through your ��MŮ�� student account. Tuition will be due according to Summer Due Dates. 

This program offers two courses for a total of 6 credit hours toward your ��M�� degree. One course is a ��M�� Spanish course. The second course is through the Pontifical University of Salamanca and will be transferred back to ��M��.

��M�� Course Information

Intermediate Program:

• ��MŮ�� Course Name and CRN: SPAN 18489 or SPAN 28489
• Number of Credit Hours: 3
• KSU Sponsoring College: College of Arts & Sciences
• Course Description: This course, offered through ��MŮ��, comprises the evening hours and will usually vary from 1 to 3 hours (although on some occasions they will extend to 5-6 hours when we have more than one activity).  Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings will begin with a one-hour lecture on Spanish art, culture, or history.  After the lecture, we will move on to other activities listed on the itinerary, including visiting museums, and archeological sites, and attending classes on Spanish cooking, dance, or guitar-making offered by guest speakers.  Students will be required to complete pre-departure assignments as well as assignments while in Spain. 
• Pre-Requisites: Elementary Spanish 1
• Course Language of Instruction: English and Spanish

Advanced Program:

• Course Name and CRN: SPAN 38489
• Number of Credit Hours: 6 Credit hours: 3 KSU credits /3 Transfer credits
• KSU Sponsoring College: College of Arts and Sciences
• Course Description:  This course, offered through KSU, comprises the evening hours and will usually vary from 1 to 3 hours (although on some occasions they will extend to 5-6 hours when we have more than one activity).  Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings will begin with a one-hour lecture on Spanish art, culture, or history.  After the lecture, we will move on to other activities listed on the itinerary, including visiting museums, and archeological sites, and attending classes on Spanish cooking, dance, or guitar-making offered by guest speakers.  Students will be required to complete pre-departure assignments as well as assignments while in Spain. 
• Pre-Requisites: Any 30000-level Spanish course
• Course Language of Instruction: Spanish

Transfer Course Information

• Course Name: Programa Intensivo de Lengua y Cultura Españolas
• Number of Credit Hours: 3
• Institution: Pontifical University of Salamanca
• Course Description: Students will spend 3 hours each weekday morning at Mester Language Academy studying Spanish language.
• Pre-Requisites: Elementary Spanish 1
• Course Language of Instruction: Spanish

Faculty Contact Information

Intermediate Group Contact:

• Kimberly Talentino, ktalenti@kent.edu, 330-672-1861

Advanced Group Contact:

• Dr. Joan Parks, jparks3@kent.edu, 330-672-1831

Eligibility

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• The intermediate program is open to students with Spanish from beginner to intermediate (anyone who has not taken Intermediate Spanish 2 or higher).
• The advanced program is open to students who have completed at least one 30000-level Spanish course.  An interview in Spanish will be required for admission into the program.

Included below is a tentative itinerary for this program. Sequence, sites, and departure city are subject to changes in availability and cost.

Please note there are two separate trips to Salamanca. Depending on your language level, you will go with the Intermediate or Advanced program. You can indicate on your application which level you would like to apply for.

• Intermediate Group: TBA, typically mid-May to mid-June
• Advanced Group: TBA, typically early June to early July

Here are some general things to keep in mind about your schedule:

• Your transfer course with Mester/Universidad Pontificia will happen each day from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Your ��MŮ�� Spanish course will happen from 1-1:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 5-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
• Lunch with your host family or at your residence will be daily at around 2 p.m./14:00

Day 1

• Leave from Cleveland Hopkins

Days 2-3

• Airport arrival and transfer to Salamanca
• Arrival and introduction to Spanish host family
• Welcome dinner (20:00)

Day 4

• Orientation and gelato (16:00)
• Dinner (9pm/21:00) Daily with host family

​​​​Day 5

• 5:00 -7:00 visit las catedrales

Day 6

• 5:00-7:00 visit University Façade

Day 7

• 5:00-7:00 visit Palacio de la Conchas

Day 8

• 5:00-7:00 visit Palacio de Monterrey

Day 9

• 1:00-1:45 – Mercado abierto
• Afternoons free each Friday​​​​​​​

Day 10

• 5:00-7:00-Huerto de Calixto y melibea

Day 11

• 5:00-7:00 – Vocabulario Salmantino/la tortilla española cooking class

Day 12

• 5:00-7:00 Visit to the Clerecía’s Towers and Roman bridge

Day 13-16 (trip to Andalucía)

Day 17

• 5:00-7:00 – visit to Museo del arte deco

Day 18

• 5:00-7:00 – Paseo por el barrio / Tapas Tour

Day 19

• 5:00-7:00 Puente Romano

Day 20

• 5:00-7:00 visit archeological dig – Cerro de San Vicente

Day 21

• Afternoons free

Day 22 (Free) or optional day trip

Day 23 (Free) or optional day trip

Day 24

• 5:00-7:00 Gastronomy of Spain/Tapas tour

Day 25

• 5:00-7:00 – visit bullfighting museum

Day 26

• 5:00-7:00 – visit San Esteban convent

Day 27

• 5:00-7:00

Day 28

• Last day in Salamanca, free day
• 8:00-10:00 - Farewell dinner

Day 29

• 05:00 am-Bus transfer from Plaza Gabriel y Galán to Madrid Barajas airport

Salamanca, Spain​​​​​​​

Salamanca is a smaller city with a population of around 145,000 people. It is a perfect city for students looking for a diverse set of experiences. Between beautiful clearwater beaches and historical monuments dating back to the Celtic Era, Salamanca has activities for everyone! The city also has astonishing cathedrals that are a fantastic representation of the country’s past.

Spain is located in the Iberian Peninsula and is composed of autonomous regions. It has an easy-going feeling to it, which attracts people with its charm. The country's population is 47.4 million people, and even though many people believe Spanish is the only language spoken there, it is the first language of only about 72% of the population. Other languages prominent in the country are Catalan, Galician, Basque, and Aranese, though some are spoken only in very specific territories.

Transportation

Transportation to and from the airport as well as the weekend excursion to Andalusia is included in the program fee. ​​​​​​​

Airports

Aldofo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport

If purchasing your flight independently, additional information will be provided soon with when to arrive and depart.

Local Transit

​​​​​​​​​​​​Salamanca has both train and bus stations for travel within Spain and to Portugal. Taxis are also available within the city limits.

Accommodations & Meals

Students stay with a host family who will provide 3 meals per day (not including travel to Andalusia. Cost is approximately 10 euros per lunch). Students will have at least one roommate with them who is also a ��M�� student.