3 to 9-Month Spanish Courses at Salamanca University
Salamanca University’s semester-long Spanish language courses are divided into three terms, each consisting of approximately 10 weeks in duration. The programs begin in October, January and April. Three-semester courses are available to students starting their period of study in October, and two-semester courses are available to students starting in January. Each semester is considered an independent course.
About Salamanca University’s Semester Program
- 1, 2 or 3 semesters of approximately 10 weeks in duration.
- Semesters begin in October, January and April.
- Choose between 15, 20 or 25 hours per week.
- 4 Levels (complete beginner, intermediate, advanced, proficient)
- Minimum age: 17
- 8-15 students per class.
- Included in course fees: Books, study materials, and basic medical insurance.
Prices
Terms | Lessons per week | Price |
|---|---|---|
1 Term | 15 | 1,670 € |
1 Term | 20 | 2,062 € |
1 Term | 25 | 2,420 € |
2 Terms | 20 | 4,124 € |
2 Terms | 25 | 4,840 € |
2 Terms | 15 | 3,340 € |
3 Terms | 20 | 6,186 € |
3 Terms | 15 | 5,010 € |
3 Terms | 25 | 7,260 € |
Is the Semester Program for Me?
The semester-long Spanish language courses are available to students at all levels of proficiency, and no prior learning experience is required to register.
The student body in these courses largely consists of young people between the ages of 18 and 26 who wish to learn Spanish either as part of their studies, to increase career opportunities, or as a formative cultural and linguistic experience taken on during a year-long break from their regular studies.
Middle-aged students taking a year off of work to study Spanish, and older students who wish to retire in Spain also constitute a fairly common student profile in these courses.
The structure of the semester course is similar to that of the shorter-term courses, except that students receive a much deeper immersion into the material presented.
On the first day of the program students take a proficiency test that will help determine their appropriate level placement. Students also receive the class schedule on this day.
The daily class structure is as follows
Hours 1-2: Spanish language and grammar.
The objective of this course is to increase students’ fluency in the target language, with special focus on grammar and vocabulary. The teaching methodology follows a communicative and functional approach, in which students are exposed to a variety of tasks and activities in real communicative contexts.
Hour 3: Students take optional subjects:
CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION
Beginners broaden their Spanish vocabulary. Experienced students take optional subjects, including History of Contemporary Spain, Speaking and Writing, and Women in Spanish History.
SPANISH HISTORY
The aim of this course is to analyze the different periods, historical figures and facts that have created the multicultural History of Spain. The coursework is presented through a variety of media, focusing on the periods from Prehistory to modern day.
THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN SPANISH HISTORY The objective of this course is to provide insight into the role of women throughout the History of Spain. Starting from the Medium Age until current times, information will be shared specific to each historical period.
Hour 4: Students take optional subjects
ORAL SKILLS PRACTICE
In this course, students will further develop their speaking and listening skills through a wide variety of activities meant to simulate actual communicative contexts.
THE ARAB WORLD IN THE HISPANIC CULTURE
Through analyzing the culture, art, traditions and literature of the Arab world, students will learn how these influences have contributed to the Hispanic identity.
SPANISH LITERATURE
In this course, students are presented with an overview of Spanish literature from the Medium Age until present day. Following a chronological order of real texts, students will have the opportunity to see the political, historical and social contexts represented in the different time periods.
SPANISH CULTURE
In order to increase their understanding of the Spanish culture, students will study factors relating to geography, politics and history, as well as the customs, values and behaviors that form an important part of the Spanish character.
(For students who take 20 or 25 hours, respectively.)
Beginners participate in the language laboratory and complete communication activities. Experienced students take optional subjects
Hour 5: Students take optional subjects
SPANISH ART
Students will learn about the most significant periods and trends of Spanish art through History by analyzing works of Spanish Heritage in a variety of forms (paintings, sculptures, and architecture).
SPANISH FOR BUSINESS
For students who are motivated to use their Spanish skills in the business world, this course provides a special emphasis on vocabulary and the main language skills used in this domain.
WRITTEN SKILLS PRACTICE
The objective of this course is for students to improve their writing skills through the reading comprehension and production of a variety of texts.
SPANISH AND LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA
Students will view and study a set of films from Spain and Latin America in different periods in order to carefully analyze the narrative strategies used to create artistic expression in cinema.
