SPANISH 3201 - Catalan Culture and Civilization

Institution:

Temple University

Subject:

Description:

This course is devoted to the study of Catalan culture. The term “Catalan culture” in the strictest sense refers to the various artistic, intellectual and popular manifestations of the social interactions encountered in those geographical lands populated by Catalan-speaking peoples (located on the eastern part of the Iberian Peninsula and parts of France and Italy). Through the analysis of original texts, films and visual artifacts, the course will incorporate discussions on the history, politics, society, cinema, anthropology and the arts of the Catalan-speaking regions. The course is intended to strengthen the students’ reading skills, to broaden their vocabulary, and to increase cultural and literary awareness by reading, discussing and writing about the various cultural topics introduced in class. The course will be taught in Catalan.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SPANISH 2201 or equivalent

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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