Katalonian culture and civilization 3305-CKK-01
1. Landscapes of Catalonia. Geography and administration.
2. History.
3. Catalan language.
4. Literature
5. Fine arts. Architecture, sculpture, painting.
6. Catalan cinema. 21st century.
7. Music: history, rhythms and instruments.
8. Dancing in Catalan
9. Catalan Mythology and Magic. Legends
10. Habits and traditional life: Christmas, Easter, Sant Jordi, Castanyada ...
11. Gastronomy.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student knows the socio-cultural diversity of Catalonia, the factors shaping the Catalan culture; can apply and
Use theoretical knowledge in the understanding of Catalan history and culture.
Assessment criteria
The evaluation will be by attendance and a written work on Catalan subjects.
Practical placement
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Bibliography
KEOWN Dominic (editor) et al. A Companion to Catalan Culture. Woodbridge, (EE.UU.): Tamesis, 2011
MELCHOR, Vicent de, BRANCHADELL, Albert. El catalán, una lengua de Europa paracompartir. Bellaterra: Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, 2002, 251 s.
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