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Through the lens of politics, human geography and history students will explore topics like massive tourism, gentrification, environmental sustainability, the real estate bubble, or immigration dynamics. Special attention will be paid to the tense power relations between Catalonia and Spain, the political heritage of Franco’s fascist dictatorship and the rise of the Catalan independence movement. [Download Syllabus](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dqFyJ23Yzm33VJGBHFzguVbz1HYIiYKA-r4LLZXj7q4/export?format=pdf) ## Programs This course is available as part of these programs. 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