INFO SESSION PSU Faculty-Led: Spain: The Mediated City: Barcelona Through the Lens of Media Literacy

The Mediated City: Media & Culture in Barcelona. Explore Barcelona through a media lens in this two-week faculty-led summer program focused on communication, culture, and urban identity. Students will examine how films, advertisements, news, and social media shape global perceptions of the city—and how those narratives compare to the lived experiences of its residents.

Led by Dr. Tanner Cooke, the program centers on COMM 312U: Media Literacy and combines pre-departure preparation with on-site coursework, academic lectures, and guided field visits. Students will analyze iconic and contested spaces like La Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and El Raval, while engaging in cultural exchanges with local students and media practitioners.

From Gaudí’s architecture to overtourism and identity politics, participants will critically explore how media representations influence cultural narratives and urban life. Through reflection, research, and hands-on analysis, students will gain tools to navigate media influence in global contexts and deepen their understanding of place, culture, and communication.

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