Catalan Culture/Society

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course examines the representation of Catalan society in politics, visual arts, music, and folklore. By exploring a series of cultural movements and manifestations (e.g., Catalan modernism and surrealism, rumba and havaneres), the course studies how the history, politics, and traditions of the Catalan-speaking regions interweave the current political events (the pro-independence movement and the language policy) and the construction of culture. We will explore contemporary realities, such as colonization, gentrification, race and queer representations, migration, and national identity before and after Franco’s dictatorship in Catalonia. Readings are in Spanish and English; films are in Spanish or/and Catalan with Spanish subtitles. This class will be conducted in Spanish.