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The innovative, unique curriculum offered on Semester at Barcelona International College includes coursework in language, business, and the humanities. The courses focus on Barcelona, Spain, and the Mediterranean regions and are taught in English and Spanish. You will be studying with students from Spain and all over the world.
GPA Required: 2.5. If you find your GPA is lower than the requirement, do not despair! Use the "Contact An Advisor" button on this page or call us to let us know your situation. We'll do all we can to find the right program for you.
How to choose your courses
Now the fun part! As part of the application process you will be required to complete the CISabroad Course Selection Worksheet found in the CISabroad Application Page. The following instructions will guide you through the steps of choosing your courses. The intensive Spanish-language course is a mandatory 6-credit course. You will then choose 2–3 electives (3 credits each).
Course load: 3–4 classes per semester (12–15 US credits)
Course approval: Before you go abroad, it is best to get 6–7 classes approved for your semester program. This gives you some flexibility in setting up your class schedule. Think about courses required for your major, but also courses that fulfill your elective requirements.
Course Descriptions and Catalog:
Spanish language courses (click for syllabi)
Elementary Spanish A1
Upper Elementary Spanish A2
Intermediate Spanish B1
Upper Intermediate Spanish B2
Advanced Spanish
Intensive Elementary Spanish Language and Culture (Level A1-A2)
Intensive Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture (Level B1-B2)
Elective courses taught in English (click for syllabi)
1. Great Artists of Catalonia: Dalí, Picasso, Miró
2. Spanish Civilization and Culture
3. Sports and Society in Spain and Catalonia
4. Cross-Cultural Pscyhology and Early Childhood Education
5. Intercultural Management Strategies (syllabus coming soon)
6. Contemporary Spanish Scoeity: From Dictatorship to Democracy
Please note, it is important to submit your course registration page (provided to you by CISabroad upon acceptance) as early as possible, as courses tend to fill up very quickly at BIC and your first choices may not be available if you delay too long. Please plan ahead to get your course choices approved at your home university so you can have them ready to submit after you are accepted to the program.