Objectives and competences

Course aimed at all those interested in promoting reading who wish to have tools and knowledge to recommend the most appropriate book for each reader. This training proposal, which reaches the ninth edition, is possible thanks to the support of the Department of Culture of the Generalitat de Catalunya and will be developed throughout the year 2026. The course is offered in two modules: Module I. Readers and books, in a format of master sessions and talks, and Module II, Reading promotion activities and strategies, where the sessions have a workshop format.

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateExpert diploma
Coordinating facultyFacultat d'Informació i Mitjans Audiovisuals
Branch of knowledge
  • Interdisciplinary
  • History, archaeology, geography, philosophy and humanities
Mode of deliveryFace-to-face
Credits15
Length of course2 academic years
Language(s) of instructionCatalan
Enrolment feeFirst year: 190,00 €
Second year: 130,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)No
Start of teaching period04/02/2026
End of teaching period16/12/2026
E-mailannarubio@ub.edu
ManagmentRubió Rodon, Anna
Open pre-enrolmentNo
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationSí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

- Learn about the offering of publishers and dissemination channels.
- Provide criteria and tools for selecting works.
- Reflect on the process of reading and the various reading practices.
- Promote skills and resources for recommending books and promoting reading.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Professionals in the areas of libraries, bookshops, education centres, and cultural enterprises.

Access requirements and conditions

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

Pre-enrolment

Contact us

Classes


AddressFacultat d'Informació i Mitjans Audiovisuals
Melcior de Palau, 140

08014 - Barcelona
Email addresssed.informacio.audiovisuals@ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.ub.edu/portal/web/informacio-mitjans-audiovisuals/presentacio4
Telephone934035771
ObservationsAll classes are taught on Wednesdays, from 9 am to 2 pm (module I, from February 4 to May 27, 2026, and module II, from September 30 to November 29, 2026).

Further information


AddressAnna Rubió Rodon
Facultat d'Informació i Mitjans Audiovisuals

08014 - Barcelona
Email addressannarubio@ub.edu
Webpage
Telephone934035783

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