Summer in Barcelona
Program Information
Spend four or six weeks this summer in Spain, enhancing your Spanish language skills while immersing yourself in the local culture of this world-class city, even if you have no previous Spanish studies. Barcelona, the second largest city in Spain and capital of the region of Catalunya, provides an ideal environment to experience the local Spanish culture including restaurants, nightlife, parks, sport, art, beaches and outdoor recreation areas. Participants will receive intensive language training and have the opportunity to practice their newly acquired language skills both inside and outside of the classroom. Affordable cost, homestay or apartment living, fun cultural immersion activities, and local and weekend excursions, make this the ideal summer program in Spain.
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Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and is situated on its northeastern coast on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. The beauty of Barcelona lies in the juxtaposition of ancient and modern. The Romans settled here 2000 years ago and laid the foundations of a cosmopolitan, coast-lined metropolis located between the Mediterranean sea and the mountains. Today, both of these natural resources still deserve acclaim among the locals along with the incredible modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudí – adding to the 9 World Heritage Sites in this vibrant city.
The world renowned Gothic quarter, the Modernist architecture of Gaudí and the parks, buildings and infrastructure of the 21st century combine to make Barcelona a world-class city. Walk down the bustling pedestrian strip of las ramblas to enjoy cafes, restaurants, market stalls and museums while marveling at the "statuesque" street performers. The coastline boasts a spectacular boardwalk that especially comes to life at night, as well as seven spectacular beaches. Students will find Barcelona to be an exceptional classroom and are encouraged to soak up all this city has to offer both in and out of the classroom.
Highlights
Intensive language and cultural training and orientation, cultural activities such as "intercambios" with local students, cooking class and re-entry workshops are all included in the program to make it as much of a cultural experience as an academic one.
Housing
Participants can choose between home stay accommodations with a local family, an apartment with other international and local students, or a room in a residence hall with other international and local students.
Home stay includes: two meals per day, fully-furnished, once-per-week cleaning, bedding and towels
Apartment includes: shared room (single room can be requested), fully-furnished, once-per-week cleaning, kitchen stocked with utensils, bedding and towels
Residence hall includes: shared room, fully-furnished, once-per-week cleaning, kitchen stocked with utensils, bedding and towels
Curriculum: Option UAB
This program takes place at the prestigious Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, which has various campuses and programs throughout Barcelona and Catalunya. The program base for Spanish language students is in an upscale area of the city, with one building a UNESCO World Heritage site. Students enjoy mingling with other local and international students on campus, all the while enjoying extensive support services and planned activities courtesy of our on-site staff.
Spanish Language
All levels
Business/Culture Courses
Español para los negocios (pre-requisite: intermediate Spanish)
International Business
International Marketing
Spanish Civilization and Culture
Spanish Art and Cultural Heritage
*No previous Spanish language training is required to participate in the summer program
*An official transcript will be issued to each student upon the completion of the program.
Curriculum: Option BIC
This option at the Barcelona International Campus is set in the heart of the Eixample district of Barcelona - a beautiful area of the city constructed in the 19th and 20th centuries in typical Modernist fashion. While the intensive Spanish classes will give you the skills and confidence to immerse in the local culture and make the most of your study abroad experience, the BIC summer program offers you the added benefit of fulfilling your requirements with courses in Business and the Humanities, taught in English among international students to bring a variety of perspectives to class discussions.
Students studying at the Barcelona International College receive the following benefits:
- Quality academic classes in English, taught by some of the best faculty Barcelona has to offer
- Intensive Spanish Language classes for any level of Spanish learner
- Classes with students from around the world
- A variety of cultural excursions within the city
- Weekend excursions outside of Barcelona
- Wi-fi and computer access
- Study rooms
- Terraces and cafés on campus where international students chat, study or just hang out in the sun
- Support services
Academic Options
Option A: One Spanish language course (3 credits) + one course in English (3 credits)
Option B: Two courses in English (3 credits each)
Option C: One intensive Spanish language course (6 credits)
Most courses include academic field studies that let students use Barcelona as their living classroom. With extras such as visits to art museums or walking tours of hidden gems in the city, the course makes the most of the exciting location, both inside and out of the classroom.
Spanish Language
3 credit options: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced. Click below for the corresponding syllabus.
6 credit, intensive options: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced. Click below for the corresponding syllabus.
Culture Courses
Barcelona: How History Has Shaped the City
Great Modern Artists of Catalonia: Picasso, Dalí & Mirò
International Business
Sport and Society in Spain
Spanish Civilization and Culture
For a description of the Culture Courses, click here.
*No previous Spanish language training is required to participate.
*An official transcript will be issued to each student upon the completion of the program.
Program Dates
Option UAB May 29 - July 14, 2010
Option BIC Session I May 29 - June 26
Option BIC Session II June 26 - July 24
Cost
Option UAB $5,250
Option BIC
1 Session: $4,895
2 Sessions: $7395
Included
- Up to 6 credits in Spanish language and electives
- Housing
- Orientation to Study Abroad and Barcelona
- Some meals (Homestay option)
- Health and Travel Insurance
- Excursions to local historical and cultural sites
- Intercultural activities
- Support Services
- 24 hour emergency phone
- Airport pickup
How to Apply
- Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
- Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
- Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.
Send the above materials to:
International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211
Past Students
“As I sit here on my second to last night in Barcelona, with tears streaming down my face, I struggle with the fact that I just cannot put into words what I want to express. What this trip has meant to me. How I will never be the same.”
Emily
