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Barcelona

Semester / Trimester:

Language, Culture and Economics

Fall 1 2009 (Aug 28, 2009 to Dec 16, 2009)
Pompeu Fabra University
Catalog Code: IBRF1109

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  • Scheduling note
    * Student taking classes with Spaniards may have final exams up until December 23rd. If you plan on taking any courses with locals you need to be prepared to stay until this date, or can try to make special arrangements with your professor on-site.
Travel
Departure from the U.S. You should be at the airport at least 2 1/2 hours prior to your flight departure time.
Fri. 08/28
Excursion
Arrive in Madrid, Spain. Check into hotel and rest. Meeting and city visit in evening.
Sat. 08/29
Excursion
Guided tour of El Museo del Prado and Parque Retiro in morning. Visit to El Palacio Real in afternoon.
Sun. 08/30
Excursion
Visit to El Escorial and Valle de los Caídos. Arrive in Toledo in the evening.
Mon. 08/31
Excursion
Guided tour of Toledo. Free evening.
Tue. 09/01
Travel
Travel to Barcelona and meet your host families.
Wed. 09/02
Classes
Placement exam at the Pompeu Fabra University.
Thu. 09/03
Classes
Orientation and city tour
Fri. 09/04 - Mon. 09/07
Classes
Regular classes at the Pompeu Fabra University. Excursions to Figueres, Valencia, Girona, and Sitges to be announced.
Tue. 09/08 - Tue. 12/15
Travel
Leave Barcelona for the States. (Students may stay and travel).
Wed. 12/16
Holidays
Holiday
Día Nacional de Catalunya
Fri. 09/11
Holiday
Fiesta de la Mercé
Thu. 09/24 - Fri. 09/25
Holiday
Fiesta de la Hispanidad.
Mon. 10/12
Holiday
Fiesta de todos los Santos
Sun. 11/01
Holiday
Fiesta de la Constitución
Sun. 12/06
Holiday
Fiesta de la Purisima
Tue. 12/08
  • Class times will be determined after arrival to the program site.
  • All events and dates are not finalized and are subject to change without notice.