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, at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced level
• 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 two-week and one-week courses during their month in Barcelona, for a maximum of 6-8 ECTS. At the same time, Students will also enroll in a four-week Spanish language course that grants 6 ECTS, offered at the beginner, intermediate or advanced level. Students are required to be enrolled in at least 1 course all four weeks.
In total students can expect to earn a 12-14 ECTS over the course of their month-long program, generally equivalent to 6-7 U.S. credits.
Spanish Language Syllabi
Summer 2022 Schedule:
Course offerings are generally consistent each Summer. See example module course options below. Summer 2023 courses will be available in the winter of 2023.
For example, Barcelona on Stage: Documentary Workshop runs through all four weeks of the program, Culture and Business: Spain's Top Brands 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.
| July 4-8 | July 11-15 | July 18-22 | July 25-29 |
| Barcelona on Stage: Documentary Workshop 4 Weeks/6 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
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| Brexit, EU and Global World: Current Challenges in European Politics and Society 4 Weeks/6 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
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| Modern Statistical Computing 4 Weeks/6 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
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| Culture and Business: Spain’s Top Brands 2 Weeks/4 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
Current Ethical and Legal Challenges in Sport 2 Weeks/4 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
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| Law and Economics: Why Should We Obey? 2 Weeks/4 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
Ecosistema Google y marketing digital 2 Weeks/4 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
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| Oral Communication for Students 2 Weeks/4 ECTS Syllabus |
Formas de ensayo audiovisual 2 Weeks/4 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
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| Pantallas españolas: antología de relatos audiovisuales contemporáneos 2 Weeks/4 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
Gender, Power and Violence 2 Weeks/4 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
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| Population Health and Well-Being Consequences of Demographic Changes 2 Weeks/4 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
Justicia global y desarrollo sostenible 2 Weeks/4 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
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| Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship 2 Weeks/4 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
Pensar en imágenes: la creación de narrativas y ensayos audiovisuales para transmitir ideas y emociones 2 Weeks/4 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
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| Understanding the Biology of Humans for Social Sciences and Humanities 2 Weeks/4 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
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| The Artistic Brain: Biology and Computation behind Music 1 Week/2 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
A Brief Archaeology of (some) Western Myths 1 Week/2 ECTS Syllabus |
Health Inequalities: Understanding our Worse Epidemic 1 Week/2 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
Time: Human Views on the Progress of Existence 1 Week/2 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
| Using Citizen Science to Fight Mosquitos 1 Week/2 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
Derechos humanos en el siglo XXI |
Workshop: Transmedia Narrative Design 1 Week/2 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
La ciudad aristotélica 1 Week/2 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
| Power and Passions: Barcelona through the Lens of History 1 Week/2 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
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| Venus on the Screen 1 Week/2 ECTS Syllabus - Video |
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Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Located in the heart of Barcelona, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) is located next to Ciutadella Park and only blocks from the famous Barceloneta beach. UPF Education Abroad Programs have been specially...
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.
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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