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PROGRAM	PROGRAM CODE	PRICE	DATES
Fall I 2007	BSF1	$9,195	Sept. 8 - Dec. 19
Spring I 2008	BSS1	$9,200	Jan. 28 - May 16
Fall I 2008	BSS1	$9,695	Sept. 15 - Dec. 20
Eligibility: This program is open only to students with an Intermediate or Advanced level of Spanish. Students must be at least 18 years of age. Intermediate level students must have completed at least 3 semesters or 4 quarters of college level Spanish or equivalent. Advanced level students must have completed at least 4 semesters or 6 quarters of college Spanish or equivalent. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Total contact hours: 193 - 213 contact hours per semester. 15 contact hours = 1 semester credit. 10 contact hours = 1 quarter unit. Possible U.S. Credits: Approx. 12-14 semester credits Click here for Volunteer Opportunities in Barcelona

The final transcript for this program is issued by the Universitat de Barcelona.

COURSE OFFERINGS:

1) Spanish Grammar & Conversation (Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced or Spanish for Native Speakers) - 113 contact hours (Mandatory)

2) Choose 4-5 electives to take from the following list. Each elective is 20 contact hours per semester.

Electives for Intermediate or Advanced level:

Present-day Spain: Society and Institutions

Catalan Language and Culture

Spanish Film

Spanish Narrative Prose: from Cervantes to the Present Day

Latin American Literature

General History of Spain: Ancient and Medieval

General History of Spain: Modern and Contemporary

Spanish Art History: Ancient and Medieval

Spanish Art History: Modern and Contemporary

Geography of Spain

Economy of Present-day Spain

Reading of Contemporary Spanish Narrative Texts

Reading and Commentary on Spanish Poetic Texts

Electives for Intermediate level only:

Conversing in Spanish

Spanish for Everyday Situations

Electives for Advanced level only:

Writing in Spanish

Spanish for Business and Economics

Volunteer Opportunities

Participation in volunteer opportunities in Barcelona is an excellent way to immerse yourself in your host country's way of life while helping those in need. In effect, this will add another dimension to the study abroad experience through daily exposure and interactions, resulting in a greater understanding of the language, culture, and community of the host country.

If you're interested in volunteering, simply ask your Barcelona ASA Site Director for details and she will help you find the right volunteer opportunity for you. Please note that these volunteer opportunities are not for credit.

The following are the volunteer opportunities in which students can participate. Please note that a minimum Intermediate level of Spanish is required in order to volunteer, as the people involved with these organizations normally do not speak English:

Cottolengo Hospital
Students volunteer at this hospital by assisting disabled patients during lunch or dinner time. This is a charity hospital run by nuns and they would love to have students help out.

Catalan Cerebral Palsy Organization
Students can have the opportunity to help disabled individuals on a weekly basis, helping them to train for different sports, such as Boccia, Slalom and swimming. Some of the athletes will attend the Special Olympic Games

International Red Cross
Students have the opportunity to assist senior citizens or disabled individuals on a weekly basis.