Semester in Barcelona: Spanish Language & Culture

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona
• Madrid: 
Madrid
• All Other Areas: 
Tarragona

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Mid Jan-Early Apr (Spring), Early Sep-Mid Dec (Fall)

Description: The Semester in Barcelona: Spanish Language and Culture program is an excellent way to build Spanish language and cultural proficiency in a stunning Mediterranean location.

Students will enroll in a 90-hour Spanish language course and two to three Culture and
Civilization courses taught in English at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona's Sant Pau Campus near the Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia.

In addition to their chosen coursework, students will benefit from several cultural site visits in Barcelona and excursions to Madrid and other locations along Catalonia's coast, as well as related immersion activities to build comfort in interacting in Spanish.

Highlights: * A semester in a wonderful Mediterranean megalopolis known for its vibrant cultural and arts scene
* A wide array of Spanish language and English content courses to choose from
* Immersion activities and travel in Spain linked to your coursework
* Housing, cultural immersion and local excursions included in program fees
* Earn 12-15 credits toward your degree through fully-accredited coursework
* Inclusive fees and great program value

Cost in US$: Please check our website for up-to-date program fe

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Global Learning Semesters's Mission Statement: Global Learning Semesters operates transformative semester and summer study abroad programs for college students that blend accredited academic coursework with extensive co-curricular travel. Our mission is to prepare North American students to be leaders in an increasingly interconnected world. We aim to build competence- anyone attending college today will collaborate or compete with people and companies from around the world over the course of his or her career. It is difficult for someone to be effective in this global environment without some intercultural competencies and an awareness of current international issues. Lastly, we specifically aim to maintain affordable study abroad options within our network of programs.

Year Founded: 1981