
Designed for students at all levels of Spanish ability, this program allows you to acquire and improve your Spanish language skills while gaining a deeper understanding of Spanish culture. Join other international students and hone your Spanish skills at the University of Barcelona’s (UB) Estudios Hispánicos language learning center. Semester students will delve into local culture and history through liberal arts and social sciences electives, taught in English or Spanish, at the CEA CAPA Barcelona Center. If you speak Spanish at the high-intermediate Spanish level and above, you may choose to take all courses in Spanish. Summer students will take language courses at all levels at UB.
Barcelona
1/11/17 - 5/7/17
$16,495
14 - 18
Closed
11/15/16
High School Graduate
All Levels
2.5
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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Elemental I | 200 | Sp | 110 | 8 |
Elemental II | 200 | Sp | 110 | 8 |
Medio I | 300 | Sp | 110 | 8 |
Medio II | 300 | Sp | 110 | 8 |
Perfeccionamiento | 400 | Sp | 110 | 8 |
Principiante I | 100 | Sp | 110 | 8 |
Principiante II | 100 | Sp | 110 | 8 |
Principiante III | 200 | Sp | 110 | 8 |
Superior I | 400 | Sp | 110 | 8 |
Superior II | 400 | Sp | 110 | 8 |
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 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Business Ethics & Management in a Global Context | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Cross-Cultural Management * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Business | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Managing the NGO for Advocacy, Policy & Social Change | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Show Me the Money! The Business & Marketing of Sport * | 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 |
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Brand Barcelona: Marketing the Global City * | 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 |
Macroeconomics | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Microeconomics | 200 | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
International Finance | 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 Resource Management: Museums, Heritage and Galleries * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Spain & America: A Special Relationship * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Making of the Mediterranean World * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Spanish Civil War: Dictatorship & Cultural Aftermath * | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brand Barcelona: Marketing the Global City * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Fashion! A Mirror of Our Times * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Marketing * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Show Me the Money! The Business & Marketing of Sport * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Psychology of 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 |
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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 |
New Challenges in Global Politics: Time for Change * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Special Topics: Nationalism & Separatism in Catalonia Today | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Intercultural Interactions: Psychological Perspectives * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Social Psychology * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Psychology of Marketing * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
World Religions * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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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! A Mirror of Our Times * | 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 |
Intermediate Spanish through Cinema & Multimedia | 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 |
Spanish Youth Since 1975: Challenge & Achievement * | 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 11
|
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 assigned housing. |
January 12
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held. |
January 12
|
Orientation
Mandatory UB Orientation will be held. |
January 13
|
Placement Exam
Placement Exam for UB will be held on this day. |
January 16
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at CEA on this day. |
January 16
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at UB on this day. |
February 03 - 05
|
Excursion
CEA Weekend trip to Valencia, Group 1 |
February 03
|
Excursion
CEA Day trip to Girona & Besalú, Group 3 & Group 4 |
February 10
|
Excursion
CEA Day trip to Girona & Besalú, Group 1 & Group 2 |
February 10 - 12
|
Excursion
CEA Weekend trip to Valencia, Group 3 |
February 17 - 19
|
Excursion
CEA Weekend trip to Madrid, Group 2 |
February 17
|
Excursion
CEA Day trip to winery, calçotada & Sitges, Group 3 |
March 10 - 12
|
Excursion
CEA Weekend trip to Valencia, Group 4 |
March 10
|
Excursion
CEA Day trip to winery, calçotada & Sitges, Group 1 |
March 17 - 19
|
Excursion
CEA Weekend trip to Madrid, Group 1 |
March 17
|
Excursion
CEA Day trip to winery, calçotada & Sitges, Group 2 |
March 24
|
Excursion
CEA Day trip to winery, calçotada & Sitges, Group 4 |
March 24 - 26
|
Excursion
CEA Weekend trip to Madrid, Group 3 |
March 31 - April 02
|
Excursion
CEA Weekend trip to Madrid, Group 4 |
March 31 - April 02
|
Excursion
CEA Weekend trip to Valencia, Group 2 |
April 10 - 17
|
School Break
Spring Break. No classes will be held at CEA Barcelona. |
April 27
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at CEA. |
April 27
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at CEA. |
May 02 - 05
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at UB. |
May 07
|
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.