Get an introduction to Catalan society, by learning about its history, language and culture. Understand all things Catalan. You might have heard about Catalonia on the news, or visited Barcelona sometime. But how much do you really know about Catalan society? This course will introduce you to the history, language and culture of Catalonia, from its origins to the present day.
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You’ll become familiar with the social customs of Catalan society, including local folklore and other cultural traditions.
You’ll understand the main features of the Catalan language, as well as its evolution throughout time.
You’ll learn about the characteristics of Catalan art, and its influence across the world.
What topics will you cover?
- Economy, society and the welfare state in Catalonia
- Catalonia as a millennial nation
- Catalan media
- The Catalan language
- Catalonia’s main artistic and cultural expressions
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
- Identify the main economic sectors and knowledge points of Catalonia
- Describe the main historical events in Catalonia, from the origins to the current political situation
- Analyze the impact of the Catalan language within the communicative space of Catalonia, and abroad
- Distinguish the characteristic features of the Catalan language, as well as its history and evolution
- Explore the main artistic and cultural expressions of Catalonia
