Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
EU10455: Spanish politics & society 1A: introduction to Spanish politics & society 1 |
| 3 |
| Certificate |
| Semester 1 |
| EX 100% |
| Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Description: | Aims: To introduce students to the study of Spanish politics and society from the beginning of the twentieth century to the 1970s. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit students shall have a better appreciation of the forces which have shaped Spanish politics and society during the 20th century. 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: A chronological survey of Spain from 1898 to 1975 which examines issues including: the advent and decline of the Second Republic; the causes and course of the Spanish Civil War; and the dictatorship of General Franco. Seminars provide a forum for discussion and consolidation of lectures as well as providing study skills session for note taking and essay writing. The unit is taught in Spanish. |
