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Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2006/07


EU10553 Spanish cultural studies 1B: introduction to contemporary Spanish culture

Credits: 3
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: ES 100%
Requisites:
Aims: To identify key events in the developments of culture since the advent of democracy; to explore the work of authors that have played a significant role in that development; to examine narrative strategies of modern literature and film; to understand the development of women's writing in Spain.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
* recognize and articulate the significance of the authors and works studied;
* identify and use key concepts in the study of modern Spanish culture;
* analyse the relationship between sociopolitical change and literature/film.
Skills:
Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument, effective communication in the target language and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are taught and assessed in this unit. Skills in effective learning are developed in this unit.
Content:
The development of literature and film during the democratic transition, through the Socialist period and up to the present. Exploration of themes of the writer and society, narrative strategies and the development of women's writing. The unit is taught in Spanish.

 

University | Catalogues for 2006/07