University of Barcelona
Spanish Language & Culture Studies – 2010
3 weeks – $1195 / Semester – $2695
The Program
Study Spanish Language and Culture at the University of Barcelona, a top rated Spanish university worldwide. Over the past 50 years, thousands of students from all over the world have studied at this prestigious university. Situated in the center of Barcelona, classes are taken in the beautiful historical buildings on campus, close to the most important libraries in Barcelona as well as the most reputed museums, art galleries, and University faculties. Spanish Language and Culture Courses are available to all “levels” (beginner, elementary, intermediate, upper intermediate, and advanced). Academic Year in Hispanica Studies, Fall and Spring Semester sessions, as well as Summer terms and short intensive classes are all available. All the instructors are highly qualified, university graduates and many of them have obtained a PhD or Masters degree and work in University departments. Joins us!
The Location
Barcelona, Spain is an excellent location to study. Many consider Barcelona as Spain’s most modern and artistic city. It’s unique mix of Spanish and Catalan culture distinguishes it from other locations in Spain.
The city’s architecture has a long history that includes ancient Roman ruins, the old Gothic town center, the famous cathedral – La Sagrada Familia, as well as Catalan Modernism. Known for it’s wide avenues and seaside walkways, with famous pedestrian shopping streets like “Las Ramblas”, Barcelona offers a diverse history and artistic spirit that reveals it’s friendly acceptance to visitors…making it one of Spain’s most visited center for tourism. Barcelona is a first class destination for students.
Courses
Spanish Language: all levels (beginner, elementary, intermediate, upper intermediate, advanced). Placement test given upon check-in to determine level. Courses taught mostly in the morning and early afternoons. Each course take allows for a certificate (transcript) to be obtained, once the exam is passed, which accredits the level of language taken, the grade attained and the ECTS credits obtained. ECTS stands for – European Credits Transfer System. Students who do not pass the exam will receive a certificate indicating the level and duration of the course and the performance obtained. Courses offered for the Fall, Spring and Summer Terms. Academic Year Courses also available (see Dates section).
Spanish Culture: A wide variety of Spanish Culture Courses are also available. Each course is taught once a week, and conclude with a final exam. Students who pass the exam will obtain a certificate indicating the grades earned. Those who do not pass the final exam, receive a certificate that only indicated the duration of the course. Many of these Culture Courses require previous Spanish studies (intermediate and advanced levels), but there are some cultural courses available for beginners – elementary levels.
Culture Courses: (all levels: beginner to advanced)
- History of Modern & Contemporary Spain
- History of Spanish Ancient and Medieval Art
- History of Spanish Modern and Contemporary Art
- Latin American Painting, Cinema, Literature and Music
- Spain and Europe: Classical Antiquity to Modern World
- Spanish Cinema
- Female Writers
- Geography of Spain
- Spain Today: Society and Institutions
- Spanish Economy Today
- Catalan Language and Culture
* Course descriptions available upon request. All courses taught by qualified faculty.
Diploma in Hispanic Studies: This is a year-long program that combines both the Spanish Language & Spanish Cultural Courses that total 420 hours completed – an Academic Year (56 ECTS total – 36 for language, and 20- for culture). The courses are organized in two semester terms, and there is an exam at the end of the first term. To obtain the “Diploma”, students must pass the Spanish Language exam and be considered intermediate, upper intermediate, or advanced level, as well as 20 ECTS of Spanish Culture. Students are grouped into 3 levels based on the placement test.
Those students who are “Elementary Level”, there are Spanish culture courses adapted for that level. Beginners or elementary level students who enroll for the 420 hours (56 ECTS) in Spanish and culture are able to obtain a certificate giving credit to the level of language taken, the grade and ECTS obtained.
NOTE: ECTS = European Credit Transfer System. The ECTS credit system is based on the student’s learning process. Each credit reflects the work done in terms of both class hours and individual study time. One ECTS credit represents between 25 – 30 hours study.
Academic Credit
Students earn 12 – 15 academic credits for completing a Semester). Classes are intensive, 4 hrs per day, M-F. Summer session students earn 1 – 4 credits per session. Upon completing the course dates and exam, a certificate (transcript) is given with grade by the University, as well as ECTS credits are obtained (European Credit Transfer System).
Financial Aid
Yes, you can use your financial aid on this program. Have your financial aid office e-mail us your Consortium Agreement (be sure to fill it out before sending it to CSA). CSA does not offer any scholarships nor any financial aid. CSA only helps facilitate you using your school aid on this program. See the “Financial Aid” page on our website…listed in the Academic Credit section.
Activities
Local excursions to places of artistic, historical, social or economic interest. Trips to exhibits or museums as well as going to the theatre, plays, movies, attending chats, lectures and sessions of text readings. All excursions are optiona (sign up if you want to participate), and pay the fees for entrance and transportation. Costs are extra, and not included in the basic program fee.
Housing
Student residence halls (dorm), apartment (flat), youth hostel, and host family is available. Double (shared) or Single rooms. All students easily reserve their own housing online using the following web-link services….and can pay by credit card:
* Barcelona Housing Service For Students (BHSS)
Tel # + 34 93 238 90 72
www.bcn-housing-students.com
* Youth Hostel Barcelona Urbany
Tel # + 34 93 245 84 14
www.barcelonaurbany.com
NOTE: Contact CSA if you have any problems booking your housing. Be sure to let them know you are attending the University of Barcelona.
Dates and Fees
SPRING INTENSIVE SPANISH (40 hrs – 4 ECTS)
| 3 weeks (40 hrs) | March 3rd – 24th, 2010 | $1195 |
| 3 weeks (40 hrs) | April 7th – 28th, 2010 | $1195 |
SPECIAL PREPATORY COURSE FOR DELE (30 hrs – 3 ECTS)
* Not include the cost of the D.E.L.E. exam
| 2 weeks (30 hrs) | April 27th – May 12th, 2010 | $995 |
SUMMER COURSES 2010
Spanish Language & Culture (8 ECTS)
* 60 hrs of Spanish + 20 hrs Culture
* Spanish History, Art, and Literature
* Organized trips to major sites in Barcelona
* Must have some knowledge of Spanish to follow Culture Course.
| 3 weeks | July 2nd – 22nd, 2010 | $1895 |
Intensive Spanish Language (4 – 8 ECTS)
| 2 weeks (40 hrs – 4 ECTS) | June 15th – 30th, 2010 | $1195 |
| 2 weeks (40 hrs – 4 ECTS) | July 2nd – 15th, 2010 | $1195 |
| 2 weeks (40 hrs – 4 ECTS) | July 16th – 29th, 2010 | $1195 |
| 3 weeks (60 hrs – 6 ECTS) | July 2nd – 22nd, 2010 | $1595 |
| 3 weeks (60 hrs – 6 ECTS) | August 2nd – 26th, 2010 | $1595 |
| 4 weeks (80 hrs – 8 ECTS) | June 15th – July 15th, 2010 | $1895 |
| 4 weeks (80 hrs – 8 ECTS) | July 2nd – 29th, 2010 | $1895 |
* Similar summer dates in 2011
HISPANICA STUDIES – ACADEMIC YEAR 2010 – 2011
* Diploma in Hispanica Studies
* Spanish Language & Culture Course (420 hrs – 56 ECTS)
* Placement Test: September 9th, 2010
| September 9th, 2010 – May 11th, 2011 | $4995 |
FALL SEMESTER 2010
* Spanish Language & Culture (130 hrs – 20 ECTS)
* Placement Test: September 9th, 2010
| September 9th – December 10th, 2010 | $2695 |
SPRING SEMESTER 2011
* Spanish Language & Culture (130 hrs – 20 ECTS)
* Placement Test: January 28th, 2011
| January 28th – May 11th, 2011 | $2695 |
SPRING INTENSIVE SPANISH 2011
| 3 weeks (40 hrs – 4 ECTS) | March 2nd – 23rd, 2011 | $1195 |
| 3 weeks (40 hrs – 4 ECTS) | April 6th – 27th, 2011 | $1195 |
Fee Includes: full tuition, registration, check-in orientation.
Requirements
Minimum age 17. Passport required. Visa not required for stays up to 90 days (3 months). CSA will send confirmation documents shortly after the balance payment is received. Use these confirmation documents to apply for a visa if needed.
Arrival
Plan on arriving into Barcelona a few days prior to settle into your housing. Placement test is usually given the first day of the course (start date). No airport pick-up available. Use the airport transport system to get into central Barcelona, then use taxi to get to your housing. Be sure to have your housing reservation address with you to give to the taxi driver. Print a map of your housing reservation, showing you where it is located. If you do not have housing upon arrival, then book a hotel room or hostel nearby the University for the first couple days until you get other housing arranged.
Registration and Information
Register online. CSA Enrollment Deposit Fee required to be registered and receive program documents. Can pay online by credit card. CSA also accepts personal checks, cashier checks, money orders, wire transfer, or direct deposit. Please review the “How To Register” section for details. We will send an e-mail confirmation receipt and additional information shortly after receiving your online registration form. Program contact details and further instructions are also sent after receiving the Enrollment Deposit Fee. Thank you.
