Barcelona, Spain
Summer in Barcelona






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About Summer in Barcelona

Spend your summer in Barcelona, the enchanting Mediterranean seaside city full of culture, architecture, endless food options, and a vibrant social scene that runs late into the evening. Build your curriculum with classes in social media, food and culture, and more during the week and easily explore Europe on the weekends.
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.
Academics at 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)
After you return to the U.S., IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. credit system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects courses taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost.
Excursions

- Catalan Cooking Class: Experience authentic Catalan cuisine during a Catalan cooking class preparing famous Spanish dishes.
- Sagrada Familia Tour: Tour Sagrada Familia church, one of the most architectonic beauties of Barcelona.
- Museum of Art Visit: Bask in the stunning view of Barcelona from the Museum of Art and peruse the most comprehensive collection of Catalan art in the world.
- Gothic Quarter Tour: Enjoy a guided tour of the Gothic Quarter and several other prominent Barcelona neighborhoods.
- Flamenco Class: Learn new moves such as sevillanas, rumba, catalana, and soleas during a fun and festive Flamenco class.
- Palo Alto Market: Spot everything from local fashion to artisanal jewelry at the Palo Alto Market while indulging in delicious street food or stopping by the many food trucks!
- Figueres Day Trip: Visit Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dalí, and Girona, a medieval, walled city and site of several filming locations for The Game of Thrones.
- Calella Day Trip: Calella is small town on the Costa Brava which preserves its picturesque white houses and traditional fishing village along the Mediterranean.
- Montserrat Day Trip: Montserrat is a stunning mountain landscape topped with a famous Benedictine monastery and perfect for hiking excursions.
- Tarragona Day Trip: Tarragona is where you can find the second most important ancient Roman sites in Spain including a mosaic-packed museum and a seaside amphitheater.
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