UWM Study Abroad Program Galicia July 2007 Celtic
UWM Study Abroad Program Galicia, July 2007 Celtic Studies - Spanish & Portuguese Faculty Directors: Isabel Méndez-Santalla & Gabriel Rei-Doval zam@uwm. edu & reidoval@uwm. edu
Where is Galicia? Galicia, one of the Seven Celtic Nations Freixanes, Víctor F. et al. Galicia: Una luz en el Atlántico. Vigo: Xerais, 2001: 58
Celtic Culture in Galicia Iron-Age settlements in Galicia (1000 BC-100 AD) From Celtic to Roman times Castro de Baroña Castro de Santa Tegra
The Road to Santiago de Compostela • Myth first created in 1077 AD • Different roads: English, French, Northern, Portuguese, Silver Routes
Middle Ages in Galician Literature Golden period in Galician Poetry: the Cancioneiros, prose, etc.
Myth and Religion in Galicia Celtic Myths: stones, moon, horses
Festivals and celebrations Entroido de Laza, San Xoán, Rapa das Bestas, Os Maios, Festa do Polbo, Os Curros, food and wine Festivals.
Music, dances and folklore
Houses, sheds and architecture
Study abroad program, July 07 • • • Flight Chicago-Madrid-Santiago de C. Stay in Santiago de Compostela Trip from Galicia to Northern Portugal (Porto) Visit to the Museum of the Galician People Visit to A Coruña Archaeological Museum Galician Music and Dancing © Turgalicia
Academic issues – Three tracks: • Galician culture only: 3 credits • Galician Culture + Galician language: 6 credits • Galician Culture + Spanish Conversation: 6 credits © Turgalicia
Santiago de Compostela © Turgalicia
UWM Study Abroad Program Galicia, July 2007 http: //www. uwm. edu/Dept/CIE/studyabroad/programs/Summer%2007/Galicia. Sum 07. htm Celtic Studies - Spanish & Portuguese Faculty Directors: Isabel Méndez-Santalla & Gabriel Rei-Doval zam@uwm. edu & reidoval@uwm. edu
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