Idiomes UPF – Càtedra Pompeu Fabra
Catalan Survival Kit
September 2015
Total number of contact hours: 6
Schedule: September 16, 17 and 18, from 16:00 to 18:00h
Where course takes place: UPF Ciutadella Campus
Teaching: Idiomes UPF
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This short-format workshop provides exchange students with the basic contents needed to
place Catalan language and culture in its historical, linguistic, cultural and national context.
Languages in which the course will be taught: English, Spanish and some Catalan.
II. TEACHERS: Robert Hooworth & Elisenda Alamany
 Office: 20.153 (Jaume I building, Ciutadella campus)
 Email: [email protected], [email protected]
III. COURSE CONTENTS:
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The history:
o The origins
o The formation of Catalonia
o The splendour (up to 1714)
o From 1714 to the present
The language:
o Origin, formation and evolution of the Catalan language
o The Catalan communication area
o Catalan on the Internet
o Catalan in the world
The culture:
o The arts and the letters (architecture, painting, literature...)
o Folklore and traditions
o Cuisine
The society:
o The government institutions
o Barcelona, the capital city of Catalonia and a pole of touristic, cultural and
university attraction
o Values and idiosyncrasy of the Catalans
o Symbols: the flag, the anthem...
The territory:
o Catalonia and the other Catalan-speaking countries
o The most emblematic places
Language Workshop:
o Basic notions of oral language: introducing oneself, greeting, asking for basic
information
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IV. COURSE SYLLABUS:
SEPTEMBER 16
16:00-18:00 h
History. Language. Territory
SEPTEMBER 17
16:00-18:00 h
Culture. Society
SEPTEMBER 18
16:00-17:30 h
17:30-18:00 h
Language Workshop
Students’ questions and comments
V. ENROLLMENT:
Registration fee: 15 euros.
Registration can be carried out at the Idiomes UPF administrative office (Roger de Llúria
building, Ciutadella Campus, office 40.175) or by sending an email to [email protected] before
September 15.
CONDITIONS
Minimal number of students per group: 10 students
VI. ATTENDANCE POLICY AND CERTIFICATES:
Students will receive a certificate of attendance provided they have a minimum attendance
of 80%. Certificates can be collected from the Idiomes UPF administrative office (Roger de
Llúria building, office 40.175).
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Idiomes UPF – Càtedra Pompeu Fabra
A Quick Glance at Catalonia
September 2015
Total number of contact hours: 15
Schedule: September 21, 22, 23 and 25, from 10:00 to 14:00 h
Where course takes place: UPF Ciutadella Campus
Teaching: Idiomes UPF
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This unit, together with a second unit “What Else Should I know about Catalan Culture?”, is
aimed at students coming to UPF in September, who are interested in getting to know the
basics of the Catalan language, culture and nation, in order to become familiar with and
understand their new host country.
Languages in which the course will be taught: English, Spanish and some Catalan.
II. TEACHERS: Robert Hooworth & Elisenda Alamany
 Office: 20.153 (Jaume I building, Ciutadella campus)
 Email: [email protected], [email protected]
III. COURSE CONTENTS:
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The history:
o The origins
o The formation of Catalonia
o The splendour (up to 1714)
o From 1714 to the present
The language:
o Origin, formation and evolution of the Catalan language
o The Catalan communication area
o Catalan on the Internet
o Catalan in the world
The culture:
o The arts and the letters (architecture, painting, literature...)
o Folklore and traditions
o Cuisine
Language Workshop:
o Elementary speaking: introducing oneself, greeting, asking for basic information,
giving personal details
IV. ADDITIONAL CULTURAL ACTIVITIES:
As indicated in the course syllabus, the course will include a cultural visit of Barcelona.
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V. COURSE SYLLABUS:
SEPTEMBER 21
10:00-14:00 h
Major events in the history of Catalonia (origins, formation of Catalonia, 1714...)
SEPTEMBER 22
10:00-12:00 h
12:30-14:15 h
Virtual tour of the most significant aspects of Catalan culture: traditions, cuisine, art and literature
Visit to the Museu d’Història de Catalunya (Catalan History Museum)
SEPTEMBER 23
10:00-11:30 h
11:30-14:00 h
Major events in the history of the Catalan language (origin, formation and evolution)
The current situation of the Catalan language (the press, new technologies, society, and so on)
SEPTEMBER 25
10:00-13:30 h
13:30-14:00 h
Elementary speaking: introducing oneself, greeting, asking for basic information, giving personal
details
Students’ questions and comments.
Sessions include a 15 min. break at 12 noon (approximately).
VI. ENROLLMENT:
Fee: free of charge.
Registration can be carried out at the Idiomes UPF administrative office (Roger de Llúria
building, Ciutadella Campus, office 40.175) or by sending an email to [email protected] before
September 17.
CONDITIONS
Minimal number of students per group: 10 students
RECOMMENDATIONS
This unit is followed by a second unit called “What Else Should I know about Catalan Culture?”.
It is recommended that students take both of them.
VII. ATTENDANCE POLICY AND CERTIFICATES:
Students will receive a certificate of attendance provided they have a minimum attendance
of 80%. Certificates can be collected from the Idiomes UPF administrative office (Roger de
Llúria building, office 40.175).
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Idiomes UPF – Càtedra Pompeu Fabra
What Else Should I Know about Catalan
Culture?
September 2015
Total number of contact hours: 15
Schedule: September 29, 30, and October 1, 2, from 10:00 to 14:00 h
Where course takes place: UPF Ciutadella Campus
Teaching: Idiomes UPF
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This unit, together with the previous unit “A Quick Glance at Catalonia”, is aimed at students
coming to UPF in September, who are interested in getting to know the basics of the Catalan
language, culture and nation, in order to become familiar with and understand their new host
country.
Languages in which the course will be taught: English, Spanish and some Catalan.
II. TEACHERS: Robert Hooworth & Elisenda Alamany
 Office: 20.153 (Jaume I building, Ciutadella campus)
 Email: [email protected], [email protected]
III. COURSE CONTENTS:
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The territory:
o Catalonia and the other Catalan-speaking countries: landscape, weather...
o Places of interest
The society:
o Barcelona: a pole of touristic, cultural and university attraction
o Events that have marked Catalan society
o The Catalan character
The culture:
o Popular culture
o Music
o Performing arts
o Cinema
o Visual arts
o Literature
o Mass media
o Cuisine
The economy:
o The economy in Catalonia: agriculture, industry, services and tourism
o Current economic figures
The politics:
o Evolution of the political situation from 1714 to now
o Current political composition of the Catalan Parliament and of major
municipalities in the country
Workshop on Intercomprehension among Romanic languages
o Catalan compared to the other Romance languages
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IV. ADDITIONAL CULTURAL ACTIVITIES:
As indicated in the course syllabus, the course will include a cultural visit of Barcelona.
V. COURSE SYLLABUS:
SEPTEMBER 29
10:00-14:00 h
Territory and society
SEPTEMBER 30
10:00-14:00 h
Culture
OCTOBER 1
10:00-12:00 h
12:30-14:15 h
Economy and politics
Visit to the Ajuntament de Barcelona (Barcelona City Council)
OCTOBER 2
10:00-13:30 h
13:30-14:00 h
Workshop on Intercomprehension among Romanic languages
Students’ questions and comments.
Sessions include a 15 min. break at 12 noon (approximately).
VI. ENROLLMENT:
Fee: free of charge.
Registration can be carried out at the Idiomes UPF administrative office (Roger de Llúria
building, Ciutadella Campus, office 40.175) or by sending an email to [email protected] before
September 25.
CONDITIONS
Minimal number of students per group: 10 students
RECOMMENDATIONS
This unit is preceded by an introductory unit called “A Quick Glance at Catalonia”. It is
recommended that students take both of them.
VII. ATTENDANCE POLICY AND CERTIFICATES:
Students will receive a certificate of attendance provided they have a minimum attendance
of 80%. Certificates can be collected from the Idiomes UPF administrative office (Roger de
Llúria building, office 40.175).
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© Idiomes UPF, 2015