Lesson 1: The geography of Barcelona _
- A city in a privileged strategic location.
- The physical landscape: climate, hydrology, mountains, vegetation, etc...
- Barcelona the historic capital of Catalonia
- Barcelona in the Spanish, European and Mediterranean context
- The international projection of Barcelona.
- Field trip: Visit to the "Mirador of Collserola" to observe the physical geography of Barcelona. http://www.torredecollserola.com
- Readings to be done for next class:
Robert Hughes 1993. Chapter 1. The Color of a Dog Running away. Barcelona. New York: First Vintage Books Edition. pp. 3-52
FIRST WEEK (sept. 27 th to oct. 1 st ) _
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1. Why Barcelona ? Barcelona es Guay!
- Class Presentation: Organization, assignments and Evaluation
- Barcelona Today: General Overview of the City past and present.
- A Cosmopolitan City?
- The International projection of Barcelona.
