Involvement of the University Community in Catalonia’s Pro-Independence Political Process

Authors

  • Josep M. Duart Open University of Catalonia
  • Albert Sánchez-Gelabert Autonomous University of Barcelona
  • Josep M. Vilalta Catalan Association of Public Universities

Keywords:

Catalan pro-independence movement, Catalan higher education system, student mobilization, Catalonia

Abstract

This article analyses the effects of the pro-independence protests in Catalonia (2017–2019) on Catalan universities and their students. The demonstrations had a moderate impact on the Catalan university system. Large numbers of students took part in the protests. Some universities offered students the chance to pass courses with a single final examination, since they had missed some classes. 

Author Biographies

Josep M. Duart, Open University of Catalonia

Josep M. Duart is full professor at the Open University of Catalonia. E-mail: jduart@uoc.edu.

Albert Sánchez-Gelabert, Autonomous University of Barcelona

Albert Sánchez-Gelabert is associate lecturer in sociology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. E-mail: albert.sanchez@uab.cat.

Josep M. Vilalta, Catalan Association of Public Universities

Josep M. Vilalta is executive secretary of the Catalan Association of Public Universities and director of the Global University Network for Innovation. E-mail: jmvilalta@acup.cat.

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Published

2020-04-14

How to Cite

Duart, J., Sánchez-Gelabert, A. ., & Vilalta, J. (2020). Involvement of the University Community in Catalonia’s Pro-Independence Political Process. International Higher Education, (101), 12–13. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/14267

Issue

No. 101 (2020): Spring Issue

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