Course: Spanish History and Culture 1

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Course title Spanish History and Culture 1
Course code KRS/DKS1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Spanish
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Esparza Daniel, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
THE ROOTS OF SPAIN - Introduction to history - Spanish geography - Pre-history - Pre-roman cultures in Hispania (iberians, kelts, kelts-iberian art, phoenicians and carthaginians influence). - Romans and visigoths in Hispania - Al-Andalus period (711-1492) - Middle ages and the Reconquista - Catholic Kings and the union of Spain

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 25 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 25 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is: a) to learn a general knowledge about Spanish history, geography and culture, b) to develop attitudes and skills on how to work and think as historian (in the field of philology), c) to understand the process of change and continuity in the Spanish society. Description and analysis of the development of Spanish society from the first societies till the 16th century. The emphasis is put on the political economical and social factors and on the culture, traditions and art.
Mastery of the subject matter within the scope defined in the Course Objectives.
Prerequisites
None

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance

1. The condition of successful passing is an active participation and following fulfilment of teacher's conditions.
Recommended literature
  • Encinas Moral, A.L. (2005). Cronología histórica de Al-Andalus. Madrid.
  • Espino. J. y Morán, M. (1996). Historia del arte espa?ol. Madrid.
  • Chalupa, J. (2005). Dějiny Španělska. Praha.
  • Chejne, A. G. (1980). Historia de la Espaňa musulmana. Madrid.
  • Roldán, José Manuel. (1996). Historia de Espaňa. Madrid.
  • Vernet, J. (1978). La cultura hispanoárabe en Oriente y Occidente. Barcelona.
  • VVAA. (1990). Historia de Espaňa. Madrid.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Italian Philology (2016) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter