IEP Semester in Barcelona

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: August 31-December 17; January 11-April 29

Description: Spend a semester in beautiful Barcelona, Spain, enhancing your Spanish language skills while immersing yourself in the local culture of this dynamic city, even if you have no previous Spanish studies. The second largest city in Spain and capital of the region of Catalunya, Barcelona provides an ideal environment to experience the local Spanish and Catalan culture. Participants will receive intensive language training and have the opportunity to practice their newly acquired language skills both inside and outside of the classroom. Additionally, students can choose from a wide range of Area Studies courses in English or Spanish towards their major, minor, or general electives. Students can decide to live with local homestay families, in apartments with international students, or in residence halls. Affordable cost, homestay or apartment living, fun cultural immersion activities and weekend excursions make this the ideal study abroad experience.

Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and is located 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 city located between the Mediterranean sea and the mountains. Today, tourists and locals admire incredible modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudí. The world renowned Gothic quarter, the Modernist architecture of Gaudí and the parks and modern buildings 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 famous street performers. The coastline boasts a spectacular boardwalk that especially comes to life at night, as well as seven spectacular beaches. Students will find the city of Barcelona to be an exceptional classroom and are encouraged to soak up all this city has to offer.

Course options include: Spanish (all levels) Espanol para los negocios, International Economics, International Marketing, Spain in Europe: an Urban Approach, Spanish Civilization and Culture, Spanish Contemporary Art, Spanish History, Cultures Without States: The Case of Catalonia, Politics, War and Economy in the Age of Globalization, E-Commerce and Online Businesses, The Political Economy of European Integration, From Empire to Nation: an Economic History of Spain, Barcelona. City Planning and Architecture

Highlights:
- Earn up to 15 credits
- Let Barcelonas culture become the classroom
- Explore Gaudis architecture and the stunning Mediterranean sea all close by
- Easy location to travel around Europe
- Choose between living with a homestay family, in an apartment, or in local dorms
- Intercambio partners, cooking classes, and other cultural events to learn more about Catalan culture
- Take classes in English and Spanish language classes

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please see website for details.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

International Education Programs's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000