Program Overview

Introduction to the Spanish Culture Course

The Spanish Culture course, titled "Barcelona, creative and cultural city," is a 90-hour program designed to introduce students to the various creative areas that the city of Barcelona has to offer. This course aims to provide an understanding of the different environments in which the city has stood out over the years, showcasing its ability to reinvent itself.

Course Objectives and Methodology

The main objective of this course is to give students an idea of the different creative areas that Barcelona has to offer, focusing on its pioneering role in design, publishing, gastronomy, and sports. The course methodology includes Power Point presentations, readings, and visits that students will have to study and prepare. Active participation of the students is expected, with the teacher clarifying contents and guiding discussions.

Assessment System

The assessment system for this course includes:

• Examination: 40%
• Course work: 40%
• Class attendance: 20%

Syllabus

The course syllabus covers a range of topics, including:

• Introduction to creativity as the 21st-century skill
• Cultural sites and creativity in the streets
• The museums of Barcelona, from tradition to innovation
• Traditional culture and its relation to folklore
• Fashion in Barcelona, including big brands and designers
• Visual and performing arts, such as theater, dance, and music
• Advertising in Barcelona, from its origins to current practices
• Barcelona as a city of design, including the Museum (HUB) and design schools
• The publishing industry, from its beginnings to the present day
• Barcelona's gastronomy, from traditional cuisine to Michelin-starred restaurants
• Sports as a creative industry, focusing on the Olympic Games and Futbol Club Barcelona
• Barcelona at the forefront of tourism, from leisure to business tourism

Bibliography

The course bibliography includes a variety of texts and resources, such as:

• BOIX, R; LAZZERETTI, L. (2012): Las industrias creativas en España: una panorámica.
• BONET, L.; DUEÑAS, M.; PORTELL, R. (Coords.), (1992): El sector cultural en España ante el proceso de integración europea.
• BUSTAMANTE, E. (2013): España: la cultura en tiempos de crisis.
• FUNDACIÓN IDEAS (2012): Las industrias Culturales y creativas, un sector clave en la nueva economía.
• MATTELART, A. (2006): Diversidad cultural y mundialización.
• POBLENOU URBAN DISTRICT (2017): El concepto Barcelona.
• VVAA: Políticas para la creatividad. Guía para el desarrollo de las industrias culturales y creativas, Unesco, 2010
• ZALLO, R. (1988): Las Industrias Culturales en España.

Technical Specifications

• Language: Spanish
• Type: Culture
• Duration: 90 hours
• ECTS credits: 12
• Format: Face-to-face

Information of Interest

• Courses in Spanish culture
• Diploma in Hispanic Studies
• Certificate in Hispanic Studies
• Cancellation and course changes
• Cancellation of enrolment

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