Katalonian culture and civilization II 3305-CKK2-01W
1. Landscapes of Catalonia. Geography and administration.
2. History.
3. Catalan language.
4. Literature: from Ramon Llull (XIV century) to Jaume Cabré (XXI century)
5. Beautiful art. Architecture, sculpture, painting.
6. Catalan cinema. From "Pelea en un café" (1897) to the 21st century.
7. Music: history, rhythms and instruments. Gralla, tamborí, sac de gemecs ...
From classical music to punk rock by folk.
8. Dancing in Catalan. Sardana, Ball de bastons ...
9. Catalan Mythology and Magic. Legends.
10. Habits and traditional life.
11. Fiestas in Catalonia: Christmas, Easter, Sant Jordi, Castanyada ...
12. Gastronomy.
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
Has an intermediate knowledge of the Catalan language; is aware of the complex nature of the Catalan language, its historical variability and diversity of varieties within countries and regions using that language; understands the need for precise, logically correct expression of thoughts and views.
NFEs1A_W03 ++
Skills:
- has language skills in the Catalan language in accordance with the requirements defined by the CEFR - level B2 / C1 depending on the level achieved at the first level studies - in the field of additional Romance language (detailed learning outcomes correspond to the effects specified for the leading language / language B / - NFIt / Fr / Es / Pt2A_U04 ++, NFIt / Fr / Es / Pt2A_U01 +++, NFIt / Fr / Es / Pt2A_U11 +++; NFIt2A_U02, NFFr2A_U02, NFEs2A_U02, NFPt2A_U02 ++
2. Has the ability to prepare typical written works of a general nature in Catalonian, referring to different areas of life and culture.
NFEs1A_U03, NFFr1A_U03, NFIt1A_U03, NFPt1A_U03 ++
3. Is able to independently prepare and present an oral speech in Catalan on a selected topic, according to CEFR standards for B2 / C1 level.
NFEs1A_U04, NFFr1A_U04, NFIt1A_U04, NFPt1A_U04 ++
4. Is able to correctly translate the written and oral text of a general nature in Catalan.
NFEs1A_U05, NFFr1A_U05, NFIt1A_U05, NFPt1A_U05 +++
Social competence:
1. Understands the need to develop skills and knowledge.
NFEs1A_K01 ++
2. Can interact and work in a group, taking on different roles.
NFEs1A_K02 ++
Assessment criteria
The grading will be according to attendance and written work on Catalan themes.
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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