Summer in Barcelona (in English, Spanish) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Live near the beach while studying in Spanish or English in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
• Study at a top university in Spain, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, and take interdisciplinary honors coursework in political science, gender studies, social justice, health, and more.
• Take a Spanish course, included in the program, from beginner to advanced.
• ISEP’s On-Site Resident Director, Maria Mateu, will facilitate cultural experiences and support you throughout your time in Barcelona.
LIFE ABROAD
Excursions & Cultural Experiences
Besides out-of-class, faculty guided activities related to each of the courses, students participate in a program of orientation and cultural activities that allows participants to get to know each other and immerse themselves in the culture of the region.
Housing & Meals
During their time in Barcelona ISEP students will live in a student residence located close to UPF. The residence is also a short trip on public transport to the city center. Rooms are double-occupancy and cooking facilities are provided. Meals are not included. Students will have access to grocery stores, cooking facilities, and a multitude of dining options with affordable meal choices.
Explore Barcelona
Barcelona is unlike any other city in the world. Located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is famous for its colorful architecture, amazing food and welcoming people. With its unique characteristics, it is no surprise that Barcelona is consistently ranked as one of the world's top 10 tourist destinations. Flock to the sandy coasts to indulge in the Spanish culture of living life to the fullest.
Course Description
Content courses are offered in English or Spanish in an international classroom environment, and are structured in modules (blocks) of different duration and intensity of one to four weeks. This allows students to mix and match different courses during the program.
ISEP students may enroll in a four-week course, or may enroll in a combination of one-week and two-week courses during their month in Barcelona, for a minimum of 6 ECTS and a maximum of 14 ECTS. At the same time, Students can enroll in a two-week Spanish language course (highly recommended) that grants 3 ECTS, and offers all different levels from beginner to advanced. Students are required to be enrolled in classes for the four weeks of the program.
In total students can expect to earn between 6 and 14 ECTS over the course of their month-long program, generally equivalent to 3-7 U.S. credits.
Spanish Language Syllabi
Spanish Language Beginner (A1)
Spanish Language Pre-Intermediate (A2)
Spanish Language Intermediate (B1)
Spanish Language Advanced (B2)
Spanish Language Superior (C1)
Summer 2023 Schedule:
Course offerings are generally consistent each Summer.
For example, Barcelona on Stage: Documentary Workshop runs through all four weeks of the program, Circular Economy runs the first two weeks of the program, and The Artistic Brain: Biology and Computation behind Music only runs the first week of the program.
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July 3-7 |
July 10-14 |
July 17-21 |
July 24-28 |
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Barcelona on Stage: Documentary Workshop |
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Brexit, EU and Global World: Current Challenges in European Politics and Society |
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Modern Statistical Computing |
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Culture and Business: Spain’s Top Brands |
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Pantallas españolas: antología de relatos audiovisuales contemporáneos |
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Society and Politics in Contemporary Spain 4 Weeks/6 ECTS |
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Circular Economy 2 Weeks/4 ECTS |
Current Ethical and Legal Challenges in Sport |
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Formas del ensayo audiovisual 2 Weeks/4 ECTS |
Art and the Law: How Aesthetic Concepts Shape Legal Disputes about Arts |
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Justicia global y desarrollo sostenible |
Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship |
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Population Health and Well-Being Consequences of Demographic Changes |
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The Artistic Brain: Biology and Computation behind Music |
Time: Human Views on the Progress of Existence |
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Health Inequalities: Understanding our Worse Epidemic |
A Brief Archaeology of (some) Western Myths |
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Power and Passions: Barcelona through the Lens of History |
New standards for international taxation: Global cooperation for a Fair Tax Environment 1 Week/2 ECTS |
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Academics
Other Academic Conditions
To participate in this program, students must have:
- A minimum 3.0 GPA
- At least an intermediate level in the language of instruction (English and/or Spanish)
- Completed two years of undergraduate studies by the start of the program
Students are required to be enrolled in at least 1 course all four weeks.
Please note that while the program application deadline is May 1, course registration occurs on a rolling basis starting March 15. ISEP recommends that students submit their application as soon as possible in order to help ensure course availability.
Passport: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
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