Inter-University MA in Spanish in Collaboration with The University of Salamanca

This master’s degree program offers graduate students and in‑service Spanish teachers the opportunity to pursue advanced coursework in Spanish language, Hispanic literature, and cultures. Its unique structure allows participants to benefit from the academic resources of both Central Connecticut State University and the University of Salamanca, while also engaging with Spanish educators and students from five additional U.S. universities that form part of an exclusive inter‑university consortium. During their stay in Spain, students live in single rooms in University of Salamanca residence halls, gaining firsthand experience of Spanish culture and daily student life. Studying and living in a Spanish‑speaking environment while completing graduate requirements provides significant linguistic and cultural advantages.

Master’s Degree in Spanish Language and Culture  Participants: The course is designed for teachers of Spanish as a foreign language, Grades K–12 and Community College. Required linguistic level: Advanced level. Level C1 as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Duration: Five weeks, from June 22 to July 24, 2026.
Number of participants per group: Minimum of 30 and maximum of 40.
Objectives: To provide teachers and professionals in the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language with specialized training in this field that will allow them to obtain a master’s degree from the University of Salamanca.
Contents: 240 hours (from June 22 to July 24, 2026)Contents: Spanish Grammar (I); Evolution of Spanish; Resources for the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language; Contemporary Spanish Literature; History of Spain; Spanish Culture I and Hispanic Civilization I: Spanish cinema of the late 20th century, Spain in its diversity (Roman and Medieval Spain, Romanesque art and mysticism), historical‑literary‑artistic tour of the city of Salamanca, popular culture, and lecture series.

Price from June 22 to July 24, 2026:

• with lodging and full board: 3,370 euros
• without lodging or meals: 2,142 euros

Second phase (1 week in June and 4 weeks in July 2027):

• with lodging and full board: 3,370 euros
• without lodging or meals: 2,142 euros

Lodging with full board from June 21, 2026 (from 5 p.m.) to July 25, 2026 (until 12 p.m.), in a university residence (in a single room) or with a host family (in a single room), medical insurance included.

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Unique features of this program

• A qualitatively distinctive course of study, one designed from its inception to focus primarily on the needs of Spanish teachers for the timely completion of the degree both by means of regular courses available on the Central campus which are scheduled at convenient times for teachers, and by means of the intensive modules of summer study offered both at Central and at the University of Salamanca
• A program that has as an integral part the linguistically and culturally valuable experience of living in a Spanish-speaking country while completing degree requirements
• An innovative degree awarded by Central and obtained in collaboration with the University of Salamanca, lending it both international character and the distinctive imprimatur of one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities