2015 Summer Barcelona Faculty Led Study Abroad

1. LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY: EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN
Western Washington University

2. LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN
DATES:
• SUMMER 2015: June 29th –
August 1st
ACADEMICS:
• Open to all WWU students
• Led by WWU professor Kristin
Denham who will teach Ling 237T
(Intro to Linguistics) on site in
Barcelona (5 credits)
• Students will choose one elective
from a variety of culture courses
taught by local professors at
Barcelona International College (5
credits)
• TOTAL: 10 credits; 1 Western GUR
Barcelona
International
College

3. HOUSING:
• Shared apartments around the city
• Optional homestay with breakfast & dinner included for an extra cost
HEALTH & SAFETY:
• Unlimited public transportation pass within Barcelona included
• Cross-cultural and health & safety orientation
• 24-hour emergency cell phone on-site with Barcelona SAE staff
• Full, comprehensive medical and accident insurance included
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

4. LINGUISTICS:
• Study in a bilingual city
• Learn how local language is tied to issues of cultural identity
• See how history has influenced language use
• Hear from local media on how they communicate in a multi-lingual
environment
• P.S. You don´t have to speak Spanish (or Catalan) to be part of the
program
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND
COMPLEXITY: EXPLORING
LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

5. • CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Barça fútbol
stadium
Cultural Activities
Barrio Visits
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

6. • CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Barça fútbol
stadium
Barceloneta & paella lunch
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

7. Cooking Class
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

8. Cooking class
Day Trip: Dalí Museum & Besalú
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

9. Optional Weekend Trip to Valencia
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

10. & much, much more!
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

11. The City of BARCELONA
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

12. Architecture
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

13. History
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

14. Passion
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

15. Lifestyle
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

16. New experiences
New Experiences
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

17. A Life-Changing Adventure
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND
COMPLEXITY: EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

18. TO SIGN UP:
• Contact: Kristin Denham Kristin.Denham@wwu.edu
• Deadline: February 13, 2015
• Cost: $ 5995. Remember financial aid applies!
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY AND COMPLEXITY:
EXPLORING LINGUISTICS
IN BARCELONA, SPAIN