SEMESTER PROGRAM

The University of Salamanca trimester program offers beginner, intermediate, advanced, and superior Spanish language and culture courses. All the professors of the course are from the University of Salamanca and all are native Spanish speakers. The student body attending courses at the University of Salamanca come from all over the world. So while you are studying, learning Spanish, and meeting local students, you will also be interacting with people from all over the world!

Upon arrival in Salamanca all students will be given a placement test to determine the proper language proficiency level for each student. IMPORTANT NOTE: The University of Salamanca decision for class placement is FINAL regardless of the background of the student and their expectations. Only those students that test out at the Superior level will be able to take University classes with local Spanish students. In other words, if you cannot speak Spanish at a very high level how can you expect to sit in (for example) a history class with native Spanish speakers and get anything out of it?

Required Courses

For all students (regardless of the level placement test) there are 3 hours of required classes. The first two hours consist of Spanish grammar and the third hour will focus on communication and vocabulary building. These classes are very intensive and designed to teach students Spanish in a very short period of time. More information towards the bottom of this page.

Elective Courses

Beginners will have the option to take two hours of electives (in addition to the 3 hours of required classes) focusing on the Spanish language as noted in the table below. Students that tested out at an intermediate or higher level of Spanish will have the opportunity to take up to two hours of electives (in addition to the 3 hours of required classes). Electives offered will focus on art, history, culture, literature, oral and written skills. Students will be evaluated on daily oral and written exercises, classroom participation, a mid-term exam, and a final exam. Once you have arrived at the school, there will not be ANY refunds for ANY reason. If you chose to reduce the amount of hours you would like to take, you will NOT be refunded!!!

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