PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

• Minimum 2.75 G.P.A.
• No previous Spanish study is required
• Completed API application
• One letter of recommendation
• One official transcript
• Classes taught in Spanish
• Advisor signature form
• Housing: Student apartments, local host families
• Entry Requirement: Valid passport

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS/CREDITS

SUMMER 1

• 120 hours
• 8 semester credits

SUMMER 2

• 80 hours
• 5 semester credits

EXCURSIONS

SUMMER STUDENTS

• Costa Brava / Girona
• Island of Mallorca
• Sitges

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

This program is intended for students who want to study intensive Spanish language in an immersion setting. Level of language study is based on a placement exam administered upon arrival by the University of Barcelona

SUMMER 1 INFORMATION

Summer 1 students have an intensive language course during the first session (for 40 contact hours), and continue in the second session with a language and culture course (for 80 contact hours). The culture portion of the second session (20 contact hours) focuses on key aspects related to Spanish History, Art and Literature in its periods of greatest splendor and character (Middle Ages, Siglo de Oro, Art and Culture in the 20th century). Visits to some of the major cultural sites in Barcelona are part of the course.

SUMMER 2 INFORMATION

Summer 2 students have a language and culture course (for 80 contact hours). The culture portion of the language course (20 contact hours) focuses on key aspects related to Spanish History, Art and Literature in its periods of greatest splendor and character (Middle Ages, Siglo de Oro, Art and Culture in the 20th century). Visits to some of the major cultural sites in Barcelona are part of the course.

TRANSCRIPTS

API students will receive a transcript from the University of Barcelona upon completion of their program.