2 Specializations: Euro-International (in English) or Ibero-American (in Spanish)
Aims of the programme
The University of Barcelona offers this intensive post-graduate program with the goal to train a new
generation of cultural managers interested in the development of international cultural cooperation
projects.
Cultural cooperation is felt today by a large range of institutions and cultural agencies as a need of
opening and recognition towards a world of relations based in the equality and respect of cultural
diversity. In tune with this principles and in accord with the policy of cultural cooperation of UNESCO
and other inter-governmental agencies, the course has set the following objectives:
-To promote real and effective projects of cultural exchange and cultural cooperation among different
organizations and countries.
-To pass on knowledge and skills for the design and implementation of projects of cooperation to
cultural development.
-To contribute to the mutual enrichment and knowledge through the contrast of realities and projects
between professionals from Latin American, Europe, the Mediterranean region, and other world spaces.
Course language
The language of the course is ENGLISH (for the Euro-International specialization) and SPANISH (for the Ibero-American group).
All the basic readings are in both language, but others might be
in only one of them, or even in other languages like French. The students are allowed to deliver the
final project in another language (Catalan, Portuguese, French or Italian) as long as the coordination
team accepts it in advance.
Background
Since 1989, with the start of the first Masters program specialized in Cultural Management of Spain,
the University of Barcelona is one of the foremost leaders in training cultural managers
internationally. From the demand of numerous professionals and institutions from Latin America, the
first edition of this course with a single Ibero-American specialization was established in 1995. From
that moment onward, the program has greatly benefited from the participation of experts from the most
prestigious national and international institutions. All this experience has allowed the pedagogical
team to internationalize the program in 2004.
The setting of the course in Barcelona, one of the most attractive European Mediterranean cities, will
allow the participants to be exposed to and gain first-hand knowledge of some of the most original
initiatives in the field of cultural management. In addition, the students can take advantage of the
art, culture and creativity of the Catalan capital.
The programme is recognised by UNESCO, and receive a grant from the Ministry of Culture of Spain.
The content of the programme is developed in six teaching modules:
A. Culture, cooperation and development
B. Cultural cooperation strategies and resources
C. Fundamentals and strategies of cultural policy
D. Project design
E. Economic and legal aspects of the international cultural cooperation
F. Project management
The course is mainly addressed to cultural managers, and their institutions, interested in the development of cultural projects internationally. In order to ensure the best profit from the current expertise of each participant, and the future synergies in relation to the development of joint project, the programme is divided in two different groups, each one with some regional flavour: the Ibero-American group (for professionals interested in developing projects among Latin America and Europe), and the Euro-International one (for professionals interested in intra-European cooperation, and with other world regions). Most of the readings, lessons and activities are common, as well as 5 intensive days at the end of January, but the language used in each group, and 2 weeks of intensive work of each group in Barcelona are specific.
Phases and methodology:
The programme uses two different methodologies: E-learning for the introduction and most of the second part of the course (with online readings, exercises, bibliography and cases, as well the tuition of the design of a cultural cooperation project), and one intensive periods in Barcelona with regular lectures, workshops, visits and student joint activities.
The final project can be focus on artistic cooperation (festival, co-productions …), local or regional development cooperation, networking strategies, or cultural for the development cooperation. The project should incorporate the contents learnt during the formative curriculum. Every student must complete their project in permanent contact with the coordinator of the course and the rest of the students throw Internet.
Calendar
Face-to-face classes will take place at the IL3 Building, Barcelona University,
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131, 08018 Barcelona. In case of change in their time schedule, the Progamme Secretary would inform the students
as soon as possible.
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