SALAMANCA ART and CULTURE SEMINAR Language, History and Traditions: 800 Years of the University of Salamanca

UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA ART AND CULTURE SEMINAR Language, History and Traditions: 800 years of the University of Salamanca

Travel to Spain in a small group and enjoy leisure and cultural activities while learning about the Castilian roots through excursions, lectures, and tours. • Objectives: Fall in love with culture, art, and the Spanish heritage • Specially designed for: Adult Travelers with an academic and cultural interest in Spain • Spanish language level requirement: none • Locations: Salamanca and several towns in the region of Castile • Guided tours in English and Spanish • Accommodation included in the price at a University Residence single room with private bathroom • Program price without airfare: - $ 1,160 per person (for a group of 20) - $1,280 per person (for a group of 15) - $1,520 per person (for a group of 10) • Dates: May 11, June 15, or September 14, 2020

PROGRAM: DAY 1: SALAMANCA Theme: Literary Salamanca • Visit to the Historical Library of the University • Orientation tour featuring USAL and the academic history of Salamanca • Free afternoon exploring the main Plaza and the city center • Full board in residence

DAY 2: SALAMANCA Theme: History of Salamanca • Classroom on the streets of Salamanca • Walking tour featuring the history of Salamanca • Visit to the Archive of the Civil War • Full board in residence

DAY 3: ON THE ROAD Theme: Myths, Rites and Traditions of the Region • Day trip to La Alberca and Miranda del Castañar • Accompanied by an USAL guide • Full board in residence and packed lunch DAY 4: SALAMANCA Theme: Gastronomic Traditions of the Salamanca Province • Workshop at USAL in the morning • Tasting of typical products of Salamanca • Cooking class • Full board in residence

DAY 5: ON THE ROAD Theme: Wine and Spanish Culture • Day trip to Las Arribes • Visit to a wine cellar • Boat trip on the Douro River • Accompanied by an USAL guide • Full board in residence and special food in wine cellar

DAY 6: SALAMANCA Theme: Free day • Full board in residence

DAY 7: SALAMANCA Theme: Spanish Art • Lecture on Spanish art and culture at USAL in the morning • Visit Museums of Salamanca: Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum, Museum of Salamanca, Museum of the Charra filigree • Full board in residence

DAY 8: ON THE ROAD Theme: Route of the Castilian Language Part I

• Day trip to Valladolid and Santo Domingo de Silos (Burgos) • Accompanied by an USAL guide • Full board in residence and packed lunch DAY 9: SALAMANCA Theme: Free Day • Full board in residence

DAY 10: ON THE ROAD Theme: Route of the Castilian Language Part II • Day trip to San Millán de la Cogolla and Santo Domingo de la Calzada (La Rioja) • Accompanied by an USAL guide • Full board in residence and packed lunch

DAY 11: SALAMANCA Theme: Salamanca on screen: Filmmakers from Salamanca • Film Screening at USAL and conversation after • Full board in residence

DAY 12: SALAMANCA Theme: Conclusion • Improvisation workshop at USAL • Diploma ceremony • Full board in residence

ACCOMMODATION

• University residence, specially selected by USAL International Courses in rooms with a private bathroom • Full board (3 meals a day) and packed lunches while on excursions • The accommodation is close to the city center. It is not necessary to use public transportation

University of Salamanca Spanish Programs 299 Alhambra Circle Suite 521, Coral Gables, FL. 33134 Phone (786) 785 -1725, Fax (786) 497- 4196 [email protected] http://www.universityofsalamancasp.com