Colby in Salamanca

Two Salamanca Programs

Colby runs both a language acquisition program in Salamanca, as well as a year-long or semester-long university integrated program for juniors who have a high level of Spanish proficiency. Students on the language acquisition program will attend special classes for non-Spanish speaking students at the Cursos Internacionales of the Universidad de Salamanca. They will live in Spanish households for the duration of the semester, where their language skills will be reinforced in a supportive setting.

Students on the integrated program will have a three-week orientation program and then attend regular classes at the Universidad de Salamanca. They will live in a Spanish household for the first month and then have a choice to remain with their host families or to move into an apartment with Spanish students.     

The addition of the language acquisition option to Colby’s Salamanca program was designed to make the program available to a wider variety of students while still keeping the high academic standards that are a hallmark of the program. As always, Spanish is the only language to be spoken on both Colby programs in Salamanca. 

Integrated Program

Available full academic year or either semester. Colby’s own program integrates American students directly into the Spanish university system. After an orientation session (courses in grammar, conversation, and culture), students enroll in regular University of Salamanca courses. A curriculum of “core” courses (regular University courses with an extra hour per week of tutorials for Colby students) and other courses provide opportunities for the study of literature, history, politics and law, sociology, art history, and other subjects. The program includes excursions and other activities with Spanish students who work with the program. Students can choose whether they want to live with a family or in an apartment with Spanish students. All students must have completed SP 135 and SP231 before departure.

Language Acquisition Program
Colby also offers a distinct language acquisition program in Salamanca either semester, suitable for students who wish to study language intensively and/or work toward completion of Colby’s language requirement. The academic schedule is similar to the regular Colby in Salamanca program, although the program is of slightly shorter duration. Students take language and civilization courses for four hours a day at Cursos Internacionales, located on the central campus in Salamanca. Normally students live with selected families. Field trips and excursions are organized by the program and by Cursos Internacionales, and students have use of the Colby in Salamanca center. Prerequisite: at least one semester of college Spanish, or three years of high school Spanish. Visit the OCS office for details.

Download a flier describing both programs.