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| Aims:
To build upon the political, social and other issues raised in Semester 1 and apply them to contemporary political developments.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this semester students should have a solid background in 20th Century Spain, understand some of the key aspects of Spanish politics and society, and have acquired essential analytical and writing skills in Spanish.
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:
Spain at the death of Franco, the transition to democracy, the Socialist decade and the rise of the Partido Popular. Themes will include regionalism, immigration and the changing role of women in Spain. Seminars provide a forum for discussion and consolidation of the lectures as well as providing study skills sessions for argumentative essay writing. The unit is taught in Spanish.
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