Designed for students with at least two years of classroom Spanish, or the equivalent, this language immersion course focuses on group and individual fieldwork complemented by extensive, seminar-style discussions on Spanish culture, literature, history, and the contemporary art and music scene. Classroom instruction is kept to a minimum so that you can practice your Spanish throughout the city at local markets, museums, and restaurants. Interview Fútbol Club Barcelona fans to learn about the city’s long history of soccer excellence, bike the streets of the Gothic Quarter on a guided ride to hidden plazas and architectural gems, or learn the steps of the regional dance, La Sardana. With Barcelona and the surrounding countryside as your classroom, you will improve your comprehension and gain confidence speaking Spanish. Students are required to speak Spanish in class, and choose and research an independent study topic in Spanish life or culture to be presented during the last days of the program.