Spanish Civilisation and Culture

Uses art as a framework for the study of Spain’s rich and varied cultural heritage. Catalan, Castilian, Basque and Galician subcultures are considered within the context of Spanish civilization. Examines the evolution of Spanish values, lifestyle and society over the past five decades through artists like Picasso, Goya and Dalí.

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Requirements: Graduate or Undergratuate students, minimum age: 18. Fluent in English.

Semester: Fall, Spring or Summer | Hours: 45 | Language: English

This course is part of a Semester Programme

The Semester Course Programme has been designed for those students who wish spend a semester studying abroad. Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) offers students a range of classes to choose and you can take from 1 to 5 for a semester. Get more information »

Course Description

Spanish Civilisation and CultureThis course examines Spain’s rich and varied cultural heritage using Catalan, Castilian, Basque and Galician cultures as an introduction to Spanish civilization. Art is used as a framework for the study of Spanish values, lifestyle and society and the progression of Spain from a polarized country to a modern example of a cooperative and peaceful nation.

Era-defining figures such as Picasso, Miró, Dalí and Goya are used to tell the story of Spain’s cultural evolution over the past fifty years. A comparison between Spain and the US, the effect of globalization on Spanish culture and the future of Spain within the EU include some of the topics addressed.

Content

These are just a few of the topics addressed in this course. Please take a look at the instructor’s syllabus for a complete description of the course contents.

  • Introduction to Barcelona
  • Spain’s historic civilizations
  • Modern Spanish civilization
  • Spanish culture and society


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