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

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