This course is designed to introduce participants to the diverse forms of music they can encounter in Barcelona, which range from traditional Catalan folk music to a variety of new styles such as Afrobeat, Reggae and Black Music. Through this musical journey, students will develop an understanding of the different styles and of the relationship between music, physical expression and sociability, all of which are important skills in education.The course will include visits to emblematic buildings in the city, such as the Palau de la M%C3%BAsica, and also will include the participation of musicians who will play the kind of music the music studied at the course.Sessions will focus on a variety of themes, including the following:1. Music, movement and creativity2. Catalan folk dances and games3. Basic aspects of music and the ability to dance4. Visit to the Palau de la M%C3%BAsica5. African and Nord American music6. The evolution of the guitar in Africa and Spain7. The guitar in Mali (with guest musicians from Africa)8. Afrobeat and its influences9. Trends in %E2%80%9Cblack music%E2%80%9D and %E2%80%9Cwhite music%E2%80%9D

Course leader
Miquel Robert Ferrer. Head of International Office Faculty of Education. Universitat de Barcelona

Target group
Through this musical journey, students will develop an understanding of the different styles and of the relationship between music, physical expression and sociability, all of which are important skills in education. No special skills required.

Course aim
This course is designed to introduce participants to the diverse forms of music they can encounter in Barcelona, which range from traditional Catalan folk music to a variety of new styles such as Afrobeat, Reggae and Black Music.

Credits info
3 ECTS 30 hours

Fee info
EUR 500: Vat Included. Registration can be completed online or in person. Registration opens on 9 February and closes seven days before a course starts. The registration office opening hours are Monday-Friday 10 am-2 pm and 4 pm-8 pm at the Jeroni Granell building (Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 582). *We offer reduced prices for University of Barcelona Students, Special Partners (even fee waiver), International Networks where the University of Barcelona belongs, and early bird registration discount. EUR 450: The University of Barcelona has agreements with other Universities to waive fees of these courses, please ask your institution.

University of Barcelona
Address: Gran Via de les Corts catalanes 585 Barcelona- Spain
Postal code: 08007
City: Barcelona
Country: Spain
Website: www.ub.edu/international
E-mail: summerschool@ub.edu
Phone: +3493 403 40 22