Study Abroad Opportunities

The Department of Modern Languages strongly encourages students to study abroad. Through the numerous programs available directly via our department and through the Office of Education Abroad, students can broaden their horizons, apply what they learn in the classroom, and expand their knowledge of culture and language, all while earning credits toward their degree.

Read about our students' experience:

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Spain Today or Spanish Culture and Civilization - Summer 2027

Check out this video made by one of our students, which features one second of each day she was abroad!

Spain Today: Madrid, Pamplona y el Norte

Information about the program is available here.

Summer 2027 Course and Study Tour
Language Prerequisite: YES - but talk to Dr. Bender
- SPAN 550/551 for SPAN 569 - Discovering Spain
- SPAN 550/551 and 565 or 567 for SPAN 772 - Spain Today
Undergraduate courses and credits: 6 credits total
- SPAN 569 or SPAN 772 – 3 K-State undergraduate credits
- 3 Transfer credits from Universidad de Navarra (Spanish 569)
Graduate course and credits: 3 credits total
- SPAN 772 - 3 K-State graduate credits
Important Dates and Deadlines:
- Course Dates:
  - May 17, 2027 – July 31, 2027
  - On-campus meetings: Yes, predeparture meetings (Dates and times TBD)
- Tour Dates: May 22-June 23, 2027
- Application
- Application Deadline: February 1, 2027

Spanish 569 - Discovering Spain (Preq. SPAN 550 or 551)
This course develops critical understanding of the historical, political, social and cultural forces that have shaped the Spanish nation. It will offer a panoramic view of Spanish civilization, with emphasis on geography, history, art, and the contemporary reality of the country. During the course, which includes a 4.5 week Study Tour of Spain, we will discuss, observe, and analyze evidence of the historical and cultural evolution of Spain’s central and northern regions in small towns, urban centers, museums, and at architectural and historical landmarks. Check out previous student projects here: SPAIN STUDENT BLOGS.

Spanish 772 - Spain Today (Preq. at least TWO Span 500-level courses plus 550 or 551)

This course develops critical understanding of the historical, political, social and cultural forces that have shaped the Spanish nation (including the Spanish Civil War), and their role in contributing to contemporary Spanish society and culture. During the course, which includes a 4.5-week Study Tour in Spain, students will familiarize themselves with the main characteristics of contemporary Spanish culture, society, education, and family life, through active reflection on the geography, history, art, and contemporary realities they observe. Research projects will center on an aspect of “Spain Today” and will include academic articles and books, as well as critical observations of history, culture, and contemporary life collected while in small towns, urban centers, museums, and/or historical landmarks in Spain. See general projects and research from the 2019 group (Spanish Majors and Minors Present Research from the Summer in Spain Program) and read about Emory’s video diary ethnography project for 772 (Emory Mathes’s Summer in Spain… in 60 seconds!)

Questions? Contact Dr. Rebecca Bender, Associate Professor of Spanish, rmbender@ksu.edu

KSU in Berlin and Wittenberg - See what we did last year! The program is anticipated to be offered again in Summer 2028

KSU in Berlin and Wittenberg! From K-State to Berlin: Language, History, and Culture

Course Dates: May 18-July 31, 2026

Program Dates: May 20-31, 2026 (Berlin-only track); May 20-June 25, 2026 (Berlin and Wittenberg track)

Application Deadline: February 1, 2026

Need application help? Contact Sydney Fetkenhauer, Education Abroad Advisor, sfetkenhauer@ksu.edu

Spend part of your summer in Germany! KSU in Berlin is a ten-day, faculty-led study abroad program in Berlin that focuses on German cultural memory. While in Berlin, we will visit and discuss a number of historical sites and buildings while also enjoying the cultural offerings of the city, including parks, museums, a performance, and food! This is the perfect track for students interested in learning about German culture and history. Students can also stay an additional 4 weeks to study the German language in Wittenberg!

Courses offered: GRMN 500: K-State in Berlin. Students on the Berlin and Wittenberg track will transfer 3 additional credits of GRMN 398 to K-State from Institut für Deutsche Sprache und Kultur (IDSK)

Highlights: Museum tours and performances, visits to historical sites, German cuisine, free time to explore

KSU in Japan - Explore highlights from last year’s program. We anticipate offering the program again in Summer 2028

View the 2026 KSU in Japan promotional video!

Flyer for KSU in Japan 2026. Text transcribed below.

KSU in Japan! From K-State to Japan: Technology, Language, and Culture

View the promotional video!

Course Dates: May 18-June 1, 2026

Application Deadline: February 1, 2026

Need application help? Contact Brent Holliday, Education Abroad Assistant Director, bholliday@ksu.edu

Spend part of your summer in Japan! KSU in Japan is an interdisciplinary faculty-led program open to all KSU students and majors. Students will visit the dynamic cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka, where modern technology intersects with a rich traditional culture. Learn about Japanese culture and student life during visits to Kyushu, Kyoto, and Rikkyo universities.

Courses offered: CIS 118 Computer Science Professional Seminar, JAPAN 299 Introduction to Japanese Culture and Language

Highlights: Visit Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka. Visit several Japanese technology and software companies. Participate in zen meditation and a tea ceremony.

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