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Spain – Spanish (Spring Break)

“Spanish Language & Culture Immersion”

SPAN 297

Professor Donna Chambers, Spanish
Cancelled for 2020. Contact Prof. Chambers for information about 2021
$3,000 (approximate)

Prerequisites: none
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a Penn State Spanish class in Spring 2020 or permission of instructor.
Program Website: http://salamanca.me/portfolio/universityofsalamanca/
Registration Instructions: Contact Dr. Chambers at [email protected] to register.

Course Description

In Spring 2020, all Spanish courses at Berks will offer an optional, international travel component. Over spring break, students will travel to Salamanca, Spain to participate in a program that immerses them in every aspect of Spanish life. They will experience the language, history, culture, art, and literature of Spain first-hand by staying with Spanish families, partaking of Spanish foods at Spanish mealtimes, attending classes in Salamanca, and visiting several museums and historical sites. All tours and classes will be conducted in Spanish.

All students participating in the program will be enrolled in SPAN 297 for 1 credit. This course will be available online for students not at the Berks campus.

Included: Roundtrip airfare, transport to/from airports, all travel in Spain, accommodations, three meals per day (including welcome and farewell dinners), on-site staff in Spain, mobile phone for each student with local number and free incoming calls, cultural events, museum entrance fees, 24/7 computer lab access in Salamanca

Not Included: $20/week comprehensive insurance, $125 refundable deposit for housing, personal expenses, passport fees

Itinerary

(Subject to change)

Thursday, March 05: Depart US

Friday, March 06: Arrive Madrid, guided tour of Madrid, flamenco reception dinner

Saturday, March 07: Excursion to Segovia and Avila, travel to Salamanca

Sunday, March 08: Tour of Salamanca, program orientation

Monday, March 09: Friday, March 13: Spanish immersion classes

Saturday, March 14: Excursion to Peña de Francia and La Alberca

Sunday, March 15: Return to US

Program Leaders

Dr. Donna Chambers, Spanish,  [email protected] 
Dr. Maria Fellie, Spanish, [email protected]

Cost & Payment

Payment for the program happens in installments according to the deadlines set below. Withdrawal from the program before departure does not guarantee a refund.

Payment

Amount

Due Date

Non-refundable deposit

$200*

Nov. 8, 2019

Purchase Airline Ticket

$700 (approximate)*

Nov. 15, 2019

Payment 1

$500

Dec. 13, 2019

Payment 2

$1,000

Jan. 17, 2020

Final Payment

Balance

Feb. 14, 2020

Total:

Approximately $3000 (Balance and total depends on total number of participants)

* Application fees and airline fees are non-refundable.

Questions?

We’d love to help!

For questions about this program, please contact Professor Donna Chambers

For general questions about education abroad, please contact Matt Lockaby.

Education Abroad

  • Germany – Education (May, 2020)
  • Spain – Spanish (Spring Break)
  • Geneva, Switzerland – International Law (Spring 2020)

See Also

  • Penn State Education Abroad
  • Berks Global Studies Major
  • Multicultural/International Affairs
  • Spanish Minor
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