Program Overview

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Introduction to the University Program

The University Pompeu Fabra offers a comprehensive program in Catalan language and cultural studies, designed to equip students with the necessary skills to excel in their academic and professional pursuits.

Program Overview

The program is structured to provide students with a thorough understanding of the Catalan language, including its grammar, syntax, and cultural context. The curriculum is designed to cater to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and proficiency levels.

Program Objectives

• Acquire the necessary skills to excel in Catalan language and cultural studies
• Develop a deep understanding of the Catalan language, including its grammar, syntax, and cultural context
• Enhance critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Foster a sense of community and cultural awareness among students

Program Structure

The program consists of several courses, each designed to build on the previous one, providing a comprehensive and progressive learning experience.

Course Details

• Duration: 30 hours of classroom instruction (with 45 hours of autonomous work, totaling 75 hours of teaching-learning)
• Modality: Most editions are virtual courses with direct teaching via video conferencing, but students can also choose to take the course in person at the UPF
• Location: Ciutadella Campus (in-person editions)
• Certificate: Upon completing the course (with a minimum attendance of 80%), students will receive a UPF certificate via email
• Eligibility: The course is open to anyone over 18 years old

Course Objectives

• Acquire the necessary skills to pass the official CIFALC C1 level Catalan language exam
• Develop strategies to achieve good results in the different areas of the exam
• Improve written and oral expression through systematic practice of activities specific to the official C1 level exam
• Review the most conflictive aspects of Catalan grammar

Course Editions and Schedules

The program offers multiple editions with varying schedules to accommodate different student needs.

Edition 1: September 3 - October 8, 2025

• Calendar: Consult the course calendar
• Modality: Virtual with live classes via video conferencing
• Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 pm to 8 pm
• Enrollment Period: From July 1 until places are filled
• Official CIFALC C1 Level Exam: October 10, 2025 (written test day)

Edition 2: September 29 - December 1, 2025 (In-Person)

• Calendar: Consult the course calendar
• Modality: In-person (Ciutadella Campus)
• Schedule: Mondays from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
• Enrollment Period: From July 1 until places are filled
• Official CIFALC C1 Level Exam: December 12, 2025 (written test day)

Edition 3: October 15 - December 3, 2025

• Calendar: Consult the course calendar
• Modality: Virtual with live classes via video conferencing
• Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
• Enrollment Period: From July 1 until places are filled
• Official CIFALC C1 Level Exam: December 12, 2025 (written test day)

Edition 4: October 16 - December 4, 2025

• Calendar: Consult the course calendar
• Modality: Virtual with live classes via video conferencing
• Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 8 pm
• Enrollment Period: From July 1 until places are filled
• Official CIFALC C1 Level Exam: December 12, 2025 (written test day)

Edition 5: December 1, 2025 - February 9, 2026

• Calendar: Consult the course calendar
• Modality: Virtual with live classes via video conferencing
• Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
• Enrollment Period: From July 1 until places are filled
• Official CIFALC C1 Level Exam: February 14, 2026 (written test day)

Edition 6: January 8 - February 10, 2026

• Calendar: Consult the course calendar
• Modality: Virtual with live classes via video conferencing
• Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 pm to 8 pm
• Enrollment Period: From July 1 until places are filled
• Official CIFALC C1 Level Exam: February 14, 2026 (written test day)

Edition 7: April 13 - June 3, 2026

• Calendar: Consult the course calendar
• Modality: Virtual with live classes via video conferencing
• Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
• Enrollment Period: From July 1 until places are filled
• Official CIFALC C1 Level Exam: June 13, 2026 (written test day)

Edition 8: April 14 - June 4, 2026

• Calendar: Consult the course calendar
• Modality: Virtual with live classes via video conferencing
• Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 8 pm
• Enrollment Period: Until places are filled
• Official CIFALC C1 Level Exam: June 13, 2026 (written test day)

Edition 9: May 7 - June 9, 2026

• Calendar: Consult the course calendar
• Modality: Virtual with live classes via video conferencing
• Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
• Enrollment Period: From July 1 until places are filled
• Official CIFALC C1 Level Exam: June 13, 2026 (written test day)

Virtual Course Characteristics

• Interactive sessions via video conferencing
• Real-time online group work to practice oral and written expression
• Proprietary materials for consolidation and expansion to work autonomously
• Recording of the most relevant theoretical parts of the virtual sessions for students to review

Access Requirements

Students can enroll directly in the course and, to confirm their enrollment, must demonstrate that they have achieved the previous level, C1.1 MECR. This can be demonstrated by:

• Sending a certificate
• Taking a free and virtual level test

Pricing

• Standard Price: 270 €
• Subsidized Price for UPF Community Members: 60 €
• Subsidized Price for UPF Undergraduate Students: The course is free to facilitate the acquisition of the language proficiency level for UPF undergraduate students
• Price for UPF Teaching and Research Staff (PDI): The course is free to facilitate the accreditation of the language proficiency level for UPF PDI

Conditions

• The course price includes teaching, additional materials, and the UPF course certificate
• The price does not include the official CIFALC exam fee
• If a student decides to withdraw from the course, they must request a refund in writing before the course starts. Otherwise, the course fee will not be returned. The subsidized price of this course will not be returned under any circumstances. If Idiomes UPF cancels a course due to not reaching the minimum number of students required (10), the full amount will be returned in all cases.

Diploma in Catalan Language and Cultural Studies (CATStudies)

Students who are studying at the UPF (exchange students and non-Catalan speaking degree, master's, and doctoral students) and are making an effort to learn Catalan can apply for the UPF Diploma in Catalan Language and Cultural Studies (CATStudies). [More information]

For this language course, students will obtain 3 ECTS to reach the 7 ECTS needed to obtain the UPF Diploma CATStudies.

New CATStudies Discount

If the culture or conversation course in Catalan is the last course needed to obtain the 7 ECTS credits for the Diploma CATStudies, this course will be free.