Catalan Cultural Studies
The city of Barcelona is the ideal location to explore the unique culture and history of Catalan and Spanish cultures. In this program students visit sites throughout Cataluny while thier professor lectures on the sites and content in Spanish. ESA provides all of the logisitical arrangements to make this extensive program happen along with host family placements and the tools and means to immerse students in Catalan culture. The program is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Hispanic and European Studies students to improve their linguistic skills and learn about this unique culture through its history, art, and people.
Duration
4 weeks
Fields
Cultural Studies, Catalan Studies, European Studies, Hispanic Studies, Spanish Language, History, Art History
Destinations
Barcelona (Spain)
Services You Can Include
Housing
Pre-Departure and On-Site Orientation / Materials
International Airfare
Health Insurance
On-Site Staff
Course-Themed Visits and Lectures
Classroom / Facility Space
Tour Guides
On-Campus Marketing Materials
Excursions
Meals
Ground Transportation
Itinerary Overview
Week 1
Barcelona
Arrival to Barcelona
Welcome reception and orientation
Welcome meal
Guest lecture: Intro to Spanish language and culture
Classes start
ESA exclusive Introduction to Spanish culture seminar
Maritime museum
Boat cruise of the port
Gothic Quarter walking tour
Week 2
Barcelona
Visit to a local market
Hike and picnic in Tibidabo
Day trip: Tarragona. Forum, the temple, the amphitheatre, and the necropolis.
El Born walking tour
Day trip: Montserrat
Overnight trip to L’Escala
L’Escala and Empuries Archeological site
Week 3
Barcelona
Montjuic castle and mountain walking tour
Barceloneta market and seaside historical tour
Catalan cuisine cooking workshop with a local chef
Parc Guell
Casa Batllo and Casa Mila
La Sagrada Familia
Picasso Museum
Week 4
Barcelona
Day trip to Figueres and Girona
Walking tour
Cinema Museum
Group meal
Dali’s Museum
ESA exclusive global competency workshop
Visit two cava (Catalan sparkling wine) cellars
Local souvenir shopping
Farewell dinner at the beach
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