
Take a deep dive into Spanish culture, history, and sociology as you earn credits toward your major or graduation requirements. Engage with local culture and attend class with local and other international students in this flexible program. Designed for students at any Spanish level, you'll choose from a range of elective courses—taught in English or Spanish—while you improve your Spanish skills in an intensive language course. Attend integrated classes at our partner, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF); you may also choose to take a course at the CEA Barcelona Center, where you'll gain insight into the history, literature, and sociology of Spain while earning credits toward your major or graduation requirements. You may also enroll in the optional Global Career Development Seminar.
Barcelona
1/3/19 - 4/13/19
$17,595
12 - 16
Closed
11/15/18
Students must currently be enrolled full-time at their home institution.
2 Years of College
All Levels
3.0
CEA virtual courses are taught in English using an online Learning Management System. You are expected to be an active participant in online forums, in addition to completing your regular readings, videos and homework. You can expect a blend of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (at your own pace) learning approaches that provide individual attention and flexibility for your learning style. Engaging in your “own way” gives you an opportunity to showcase your engagement in any topic or assignment while being part of an online global learning community.
Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take an online language placement exam. After you arrive in Barcelona, you'll take a language placement exam at UPF during orientation week. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Advanced Spanish | 300 | Sp | 90 | 6 |
Elementary Spanish | 100 | Sp | 90 | 6 |
Intermediate Spanish | 200 | Sp | 90 | 6 |
Superior Spanish | 400 | Sp | 90 | 6 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Contemporary Spanish Art | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Picasso, Miró, Dalí and the art of Modernity | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brand Equity Communications and its Unique Corporate Value | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The New Sociolinguistic Framework in Spain: From Cultural Stereotypes to a Trans-Cultural Dialogue * | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Global Culture and Marketing of Football Club Barcelona * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Leadership Journey Towards Sustainability: Environmental, Social & Business Transformations * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Images of Spain in Contemporary Cinema * | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Spain in Cinema: Global and Local Perspectives | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Ancient Mediterranean: Colonial Encounters and Imperialism | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Barcelona: the City and its History * | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Barcelona: the City and its History | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Between Tolerance and Conflict: Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula (from the 8th to the 17th century) | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Sepharad: History and Jewish Heritage in Spain | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Understanding Globalization: Historical Roots of Economic, Political and Cultural Exchanges between East Asia, America and Europe * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Protection of Human Rights | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Screening the Global World: Cultural Diversity and Public Television Space | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Television Fiction, Globalization, and Cultural Identities | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Neurosciences for Humanities: Brain, Philosophy & Art | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Crossroad in the Arab Countries: Autoritarism, Spring and Islamic State | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Globalization, Development and Social Cohesion: which role for International Development Cooperation? | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Independence, Federalism and Secession: Catalonia and Beyond | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Political Branding in the Mediatic Global Context * | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Political Marketing * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Barcelona: the Rise of a Design City | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Social Movements in the 21st Century: Globalization, Crisis and Democratization Processes * | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Society & Media in Spain and Europe * | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Financial Statement Analysis * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Architecture & Painting in Barcelona * | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
Contemporary Architecture in Barcelona: Building an International Legacy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Meaning & Mystery in European Painting | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Spanish Art | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Spanish Art in the Digital Age | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Basic Operations Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Business Ethics & Management in a Global Context | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Cross-Cultural Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Entrepreneurship: The Art of Creative Business | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Business | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Special Topics: Principles of Leadership: Theory and Practice | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Theory & Practice of Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Catalan Language & Culture * | 100 | Ot | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Communication & Global Competence | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Social Media: Digital Identity & the Virtual Community * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brand Barcelona: Marketing the Global City * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Cultural History of Spain: From Dictatorship to Globalization (1940s - 2000s) * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Cultural Resource Management: Museums, Heritage & Galleries | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Immigration, Race & Identity in Contemporary Spain * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Spanish Civilization & Culture * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Spanish Youth Since 1975: Challenge & Achievement * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Sport & Culture in Contemporary Spain * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Culture of Food & Wine in Spain * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Comparative Economic Systems * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Intermediate Macroeconomics * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Intermediate Microeconomics | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Teaching English Abroad: From Theory to Classroom Practice * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Teaching English Abroad: From Theory to Classroom Practice * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Travelers, Exiles & Tourists: The Search for Identity & Self in Literary & Filmic Expression * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Resource Management: Conflict & Cooperation * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Financial Statement Analysis * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Finance | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Investments | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
A History of Persecution: Five Centuries of Religious & Racial Prejudice | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Barcelona: Past & Present * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Cultural History of Spain: From Dictatorship to Globalization (1940s - 2000s) * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Spain & America: A Special Relationship * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Making of the Mediterranean World * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Resource Management: Conflict & Cooperation * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
International Journalism & Global Media * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Journalism 2.0: Communication & Blogging in the 21st Century * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Photojournalism * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Basic Operations Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brand Barcelona: Marketing the Global City * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Marketing * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Sport Marketing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Media & Politics in Western Europe: Spain * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Photography in Barcelona | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Contemporary Spain: History, Politics & Society * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
EU Integration: Theories, Institutions & Issues * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Exploring Europe: Understanding its Cultures, Societies & Political Dynamics * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Nationalism & Separatism in Catalonia Today | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
New Challenges in Global Politics: Time for Change * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Health Psychology * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Intercultural Interactions: Psychological Perspectives * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Social Psychology * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Sport Psychology | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
World Religions * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
International Service Learning: Society, Inequality & Social Exclusion * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Exploring Europe: Understanding its Cultures, Societies & Political Dynamics * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Fashion & Society | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Immigration, Race & Identity in Contemporary Spain * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Service Learning: Society, Inequality & Social Exclusion * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Social Media: Digital Identity & the Virtual Community * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Social Psychology * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Spanish Youth Since 1975: Challenge & Achievement * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Advanced Conversational Spanish: Daily & Practical Uses | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Cultural Visions through Spanish Cinema * | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Intermediate Conversational Spanish: Daily & Practical Uses | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Spanish Civilization & Culture * | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Spanish Contemporary Literature | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Spanish for Business | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Studio Barcelona: The Artist's Perspective | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Career Development Seminar * | 300 | En | 15 | 1 |
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*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Barcelona. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
Date | Description |
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January 03
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Barcelona airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their housing. |
January 04 - 05
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held. |
January 07
|
Orientation
Mandatory UPF Orientation will be held. |
January 07
|
Placement Exam
Placement Exam (if applicable) for UPF will be held on this day. |
January 07
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at CEA on this day. |
January 08
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at UPF on this day. |
January 25
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to The Land of the Three Cultures: Girona and Besalú day trip (Groups 4, 5 & 6). |
February 01
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Splendid Catalonia: Winery and Sitges Modernista day trip (Group 1). |
February 01 - 03
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Madrid & Art Museums weekend trip (Group 2). |
February 08 - 10
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Madrid & Art Museums weekend trip (Group 3). |
February 15 - 17
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Madrid & Art Museums weekend trip (Group 1). |
February 15
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Splendid Catalonia: Winery and Sitges Modernista day trip (Group 4). |
February 22
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Splendid Catalonia: Winery and Sitges Modernista day trip (Group 5). |
February 22
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to The Land of the Three Cultures: Girona and Besalú day trip (Groups 1, 2 & 3). |
March 08
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Splendid Catalonia: Winery and Sitges Modernista day trip (Group 2). |
March 08 - 10
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Madrid & Art Museums weekend trip (Group 6). |
March 20 - 21
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at UPF. |
March 21
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at UPF. |
March 22
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Splendid Catalonia: Winery and Sitges Modernista day trip (Group 3). |
March 22 - 24
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Madrid & Art Museums weekend trip (Group 4). |
March 29
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Splendid Catalonia: Winery and Sitges Modernista day trip (Group 6). |
March 29 - 31
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Madrid & Art Museums weekend trip (Group 5). |
April 11
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at CEA. |
April 11
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at CEA. |
April 13
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.