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Course Description
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Course Name
Catalonia: Language, Culture and Society (Taught in Spanish)
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Host University
Universidad de Barcelona
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Location
Barcelona, Spain
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Area of Study
Catalan, European Studies
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Language Level
High Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced
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Prerequisites
Please be advised that Beginning level students are eligible to take this course, as it is considered "open to all levels" at the University of Barcelona. However, the class moves at a more rapid pace than the courses marked for basic Beginners, and may require additional work and tutoring for anyone under the intermediate level.
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Contact Hours
45 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course description
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the language and culture of Catalan society, so that they can gain basic language and cultural skills. Students will be taught practical notions of Catalan language, as well as general information on culture and society: the traditional fiestas in Catalonia, the customs and distinguishing characteristics of this autonomous community, which has its own language and culture.
Methodology
Each session will include a presentation of the topic based on a power point that the students will study and prepare, to then share it with the group and complete its definition or clarification with the help of the lecturer. Students will be expected to participate actively.
Assessment system
- Examination: 40%
- Course work: 40%
- Class attendance: 20%
Programme
- Introduction. Geography of Catalonia.
- Short history of Catalonia.
- Basic structures of Catalan language.
- Traditional fiestas: sardanas, castellers, gegants and capgrossos.
- Montserrat and popular piety.
- The family and family relations in Catalonia. La pubilla and l’hereu beauty pageant.
- The National Day of Catalonia (La Diada): 11 of September.
- All Saints' Day: chestnuts and panellets.
- Jacinto Verdaguer: the prince of Catalan poets.
- Christmas: Santa Lucía Christmas fair, the caganer, and the Tióde Nadal.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.