Getting to Know Catalonia: An Introduction to the Catalan Language, Culture and Society

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Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona

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Getting to Know Catalonia: An Introduction to the Catalan Language, Culture and Society

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Getting to Know Catalonia: An Introduction to the Catalan Language, Culture and Society

The course Getting to Know Catalonia: An Introduction to the Catalan Language, Culture and Society is an online class provided by Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Get an introduction to Catalan society, by learning about its history, language and culture.

Course description

Understand all things Catalan
3 weeks

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.
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.

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

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

This course is aimed at anyone interested in the Catalan language, culture and society, but may be of particular interest to students looking to study in Catalonia.

Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) is a public, international and research-intensive university in Barcelona. In just 25 years, it has earned a place for itself among the best universities in Europe.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Getting to Know Catalonia: An Introduction to the Catalan Language, Culture and Society

Course Topic

History, Language, Social History

University, College, Institution

Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Getting to Know Catalonia: An Introduction to the Catalan Language, Culture and Society

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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