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Barcelona

Hispanic Studies - Fall 1 2008
Catalan Language and Culture

20
Language Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Placement Exam Required
Catalan Language and Culture
Language of Instruction: Undetermined
Course taken with: International Students
University of Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain)

Course Description

Area of Study

Culture

Hours & Credits

20

Hours of Instruction

1

Semester Credit Units

2

Quarter Credit Units

Prerequisites and Language Level

Note: A placement exam will be required when you arrive on site.

Intermediate
This course is designed for students who have completed or tested out of a minimum of two semesters (or three quarters) of college-level Spanish. However, students must take a placement exam to determine the course level into which they will be able to enroll.
Advanced
This course is designed for students who have completed or tested out of a minimum of four semesters (or six quarters) of college-level Spanish. However, students must take a placement exam to determine the course level into which they will be able to enroll.

Overview

BOTH FALL AND WINTER STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Objective

Introduce the fundamental aspects of the Catalunian language and the structure of the most widely used coversational language. Present the basic aspects of the Catalunian culture.

Program

Language:
Pronunciation and writing skills
Greetings, farewells and common courtesy
Personal information
Daily activities
Finding an apartment. The way of life.
The family. The friends.
Periods of time

Culture:
Historical perspective to the Catalan language.
Linguistic geography
Popular festivals and customs