Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
EU30569 The post-Franco party political system in Spain |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Honours |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW33ES67 |
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Aims: The purpose of this unit is to examine the nature of Spanish politics in the post-authoritarian period; analyse the reasons for successful transition from dictatorship to democracy; evaluate the modernisation of Spain under the PSOE government with particular reference to the key role played by European integration; assess more recent political developments under the current PP government.
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, students will be able to: * Understand the nature of the transition to democracy; * Critically evaluate the role played by key actors and political parties; * Apply theoretical frameworks to political developments in Spain. Content: The transition from dictatorship to democracy; socio-economic modernisation under the PSOE and PP; the role of European integration; Spain's system of regional autonomy. |