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Barcelona Barcelona Barcelona lends itself to a younger age-group with access to magnificent cultural and historic tradition. One of the great European capitals, Barcelona attracts artists, scholars, and thinkers from around the world. Our program allows students to experience life in this exciting city, where literature, art, music, fashion and design, technology, and cuisine are all of the greatest quality. For those whose goal is to improve their Spanish, they can immerse themselves in the language as well as the culture. 36 36 3636
LA escUeLA PrePArATOriA de BArceLOnA July 2–28 • Grades 8–9 C O u R S E S E L E C T I O n Our students choose any two courses on the following pages, one as a MAJOR course and one as a MInOR. Major courses meet six mornings a week and depending on the nature of the course include in-class time for fieldwork, labs, workshops, guest speakers, group discussions, and one-on-one instruction. They also include homework and require project and preparation time outside of class. Minor courses meet three afternoons a week, with all work contained within the class session. A Minor course presents highlights of the Major and most students find their Minor a welcome opportunity to sample a new subject for the first time. nOTe: There is no final application deadline. We accept applications on a rolling basis until the program is full. Students who apply on or before January 28, 2011 and are accepted have their first choice of courses guaranteed, subject to enrollment levels. This is absolutely not a final application deadline, but we do begin receiving applications in October so we recommend that students apply as early as possible for subjects that are in very high demand. SpaniSH LanGUaGe LearninG Speaking and hearing Spanish is in no way limited to class periods. We emphasize use of the language at all times during the month, including in conversation with staff and peers both in and out of the residence. Students are encouraged to eat meals at the Mesa Española in the dining hall and to request a room on a Spanish-speaking hall of the dormitory (see Application). Additionally, a wide variety of guest speakers, activities, and excursions are arranged in Spanish throughout the month. HOW TO cHOOSe a SpaniSH cLaSS Our programs in Spain are designed to accommodate students with all levels of language ability. Complete beginners and students who are in their first or second year of Spanish in school should simply enroll in Spanish language. They will be evaluated on the first day of class and placed in a group of the appropriate level. Classes are taught entirely in Spanish, so as to simulate an immersion environment and optimize students’ learning potential. Students who have been taking Spanish for three or more years or who are preparing for AP/IB exams should enroll in one of our immersion courses. These courses approach Spanish learning through the exploration of a specific cultural theme – literature, philosophy, art history, political science – allowing students to gain in-depth knowledge in this one topic while at the same time perfecting their Spanish. The focus is on advanced writing techniques as well as discussion and debate using more complex grammar skills. Students wishing to enroll in an immersion course must provide a writing sample in Spanish and a letter of recommendation from a Spanish teacher. For an english translation of any of these courses to show your parents, please call or email us. residence LA escueLA PrePArAtoriA de BArceLonA is housed in coLLegi mAJor sAnt Jordi, one of the most sought-after university residences in the city of Barcelona. It is located in a safe, residential area, within walking distance of La Academia de españa and many of Barcelona’s famous sights. It is also convenient to many stores and an array of restaurants that serve food typical of the region. This recently constructed residence houses university of Barcelona students during the academic year. All rooms are double-occupancy with en suite bathroom facilities, and the whole building is air-conditioned. Students at La escuela Preparatoria de Barcelona attend classes at Sant Jordi, and eat their meals in the dining hall at the residence. The post-modern style buildings surround a private garden where classes can meet or students can relax with friends. Students have access to a gym, and there are laundry facilities, a game room, and a state-of-the-art computer room on site. 37
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