Study Abroad in Barcelona
About Study Abroad in Barcelona through Arcadia
You can design a study experience through the Arcadia Center for Catalan, Spanish & Mediterranean Studies that's uniquely yours! Choose to enroll in a variety of courses at the Arcadia Center and at the Centro de Estudios Hispanicos at the University of Barcelona. More advanced Spanish language students studying for the full year or spring semester can even enroll in courses alongside Spanish students at the University of Barcelona. Please speak to your program manager for details.
- The Arcadia Center for Catalan, Spanish & Mediterranean Studies is located in the bustling neighborhood of l'Eixample, home to many of Barcelona's most interesting attractions and intriguing architecture
- Courses are available in both English and Spanish
- The semester program features a unique core course in Catalan Studies, which explores the language and culture of Catalonia
- Students also take Spanish language courses and the program is open to students at all levels of Spanish language study
- Students with advanced Spanish language skills may also take courses at the University of Barcelona and at the University's Centro de Estudios Hispanicos
- Summer program also available
Discover Morocco!
For an additional fee, students can spend four days and four nights in Morocco through Morocco Exchange, a non-profit organization for cross-cultural education. Please contact your program manager for details.
Those students who participate in this program are eligible for notation on their Co-Curricular Learning Certificate.
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Program
The core of each student’s academic program is the course Catalan Labyrinth: An Introduction to Catalan Studies. This course will provide a Catalan language introduction to ensure that students can navigate confidently throughout this recently nominated Capital of the Mediterranean Union, while introducing them to the compelling culture, history, economy, and politics of Catalonia. Participants will engage in lectures, seminars, and field studies that highlight the dynamic nature of the region and its people.
In addition to the four-credit core course offering, all students (except those in the advanced program) are required to enroll in three credits of Spanish language study. The balance of the student’s coursework is determined by the student’s level of Spanish language proficiency. Students will be placed in Spanish language at the appropriate level based upon the results of a placement exam administered during orientation in Barcelona.
Beginning Spanish Proficiency
Students with no prior knowledge of Spanish will have the option of taking classes in English combined with Spanish language study.
Intermediate Spanish Proficiency
Besides the required core-course: The Catalan Labyrinth (taught in English); intermediate-level students can take all coursework in Spanish, or combine courses in Spanish with some courses in English.
Advanced Spanish Proficiency
Students at the most advanced levels can choose from Hispanic Studies courses in Spanish and/or directly enroll in courses at any of the faculties of the University of Barcelona (only academic year and spring students are eligible to take courses at the University of Barcelona).
Credits and Grades
Fall and spring semester: 15-18 credits
Admission Requirements
GPA Requirements: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.
