About Summer in Barcelona

During your Summer in Barcelona, opt to take a single class during the four-week Session 1 or take a single class during the four-week Session 2. You can also extend your studies by enrolling in both Session 1 and Session 2. Combine study with an internship by enrolling in Summer in Barcelona Session 1 followed by the eight-week Summer Internship in Barcelona program. 

SESSION 1 CLASSES
Design Thinking
Design thinking is a powerful approach to solving a wide variety of problems across many different disciplines. In this experiential class, students will learn how to flexibly sort through and solve challenges and pursue opportunities. At its core design thinking relies on creativity; and unless one has already unleashed their innate creativity, the power of design thinking is constrained. Therefore, in this truly interdisciplinary class students will build their “creative confidence,” learn design thinking, and apply these skills to a variety of challenges as they actively engage in the creative process individually and in teams. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)

Food Culture and Spanish Society
Situated in the fascinating culinary setting of Barcelona, this class examines food as part of national heritage, cultural identity, and as a sometimes controversial product for tourist consumption. Food is present in every society and culture; however, we cannot take for granted that we eat the same food for the same reasons at the same time or assume that food is available everywhere with the same quality and under the same conditions. In this class, you will consider the important role food plays not only in our culture and society, but as concerns in economic growth and national and global security. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)

SESSION 2 CLASSES
Social Media Marketing in the Age of Self 
This class will outfit students with the tools and expertise to develop strategic and comprehensive social media marketing plans that integrate with overall marketing and communications efforts to achieve business goals. Through case studies and hands-on exercises, students will develop a deep understanding of social media platforms and best practices, leveraging these channels to elevate one’s reach and reputation. Topics include choosing appropriate platforms, creating effective and engaging social media content, and developing social media policies and content management strategies. The class emphasizes social listening, ethics, and diversity. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)

Social Psychology 
Social psychology examines the perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals within their social environments. This class explores how the individual and social interaction shape and are shaped by the cultures and social structures in which they exist. Students will examine methodologies that behavioral researchers use to investigate social psychology phenomena, developing an understanding of their applications to real-world problems. Special attention is devoted to issues of socioeconomic class in Spain. This class includes multiple investigative field visits to diverse Barcelona neighborhoods, providing vibrant context for discussions. (3 U.S. semester credit hours)