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Oregon State University. Information and Global Social Justice: 2016 Barcelona

Course itinerary

We will be going all over Barcelona (and beyond!) as part of our course itinerary. Click the flags on the map, or the links below, to learn more about the sites we will be visiting.

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(I have no idea what is being said in the video) But Iooked at text sources and found that El Raval is a neighborhood located in the medieval city of Barcelona. El Raval has changed significantly in recent years thanks to many urban cleanups, but historically it was known for prostitution, crime, and cabarets. Though there are some seedy parts, El Raval is much safer now than it used to be and hosts many small busines and work shops. El Raval also has a diverse immigrant community making up close to half of the population.
This video highlights the main areas of the Gothic Quarter, which is the heart and center of the old Barcelona. Much of the area's origins can be traced as far back as medieval times, especially the time of Romans in the area. It is elaborately designed for the streets to lead to squares, and is interesting in that it is closed off to regular traffic in general due to the historical value, but is open to service vehicles and taxis. Here we can see the architecture and political/social influences on it (thanks Google Translate!)