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HIS300GA(史学 / History 300)
Catalan Culture IV

Daniel FORTEA MUNOZ

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Intercultural Communication
Attached documents
Year 2023
Class code C0953
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 水5/Wed.5
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市外濠‐S302
Grade 2~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title
Capacity/Selection/Rondom
Frequency 毎年開講

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Outline (in English)

【Course outline】

“Barcelona”, “Gaudí”, “Dalí”, “Barça”, “human towers”… Because of the recent Catalan independence movement, many people have started to relate these words not to Spain, but to Catalonia. However, they are not but the tip of the iceberg of what Catalonia has to offer.

This class is not only meant as an introduction to Catalonia’s history, culture and society, but also aims to cultivate critical thinking and search connections to world affairs. Being in Spain, but at the same time not being Spain proper, Catalonia incarnates an ambivalent situation. However, it is precisely within this complexity that one can find not only the uniqueness of its culture, but also numerous contradictions which become hints for understanding today’s global society.

Finally, in order to have a genuine approach to the Catalan world, Catalan language becomes necessary, so I would highly recommend you to take “Catalan Culture I (Language A)” and “Catalan Culture II (Language B)” as well.


【Learning Objectives】

1. Acquire a general knowledge about Catalonia’s history, culture and society.
2. Research, communicate and discuss critically on Catalonia and its linkage to the world.
3. Find motivation so as to continue having interest in Catalonia’s history, culture and society.


【Learning activities outside of classroom】

It is necessary at least 60 minutes for preparing and 30 minutes for reviewing each class. However, it is very important to pay heed not only to the “amount” of time, but also to its “quality”. For example, it is essential to avoid distractions and factors that may cause procrastination.


【Grading Criteria / Policy】

1. Class participation (30%)
2. Active learning (30%)
3. Self-study file (20%)
4. Film analysis (20%)
100 being the best possible grade, it is necessary to reach at least 60 to pass the course.

Default language used in class

スペイン語 / Spanish