Course: Evolution of Spain towards Democracy

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Course title Evolution of Spain towards Democracy
Course code KRS/SCKDN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Spanish
Status of course unspecified
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
* Taught in Spanish Through: A) authentic and original historical documents and materials brought by the professor from Spain (newspapers, magazines, coins, stamps, photographs, pamphlets, propaganda instruments, and official documents); and B) audiovisual material (music, videos, film), this course aims to take a cultural journey to 20th century Spain to explore major themes associated with culture, history, and pedagogy of great relevance, applied to Hispanic philology and the needs of the students. 1. HISTORICAL ASPECTS: SECOND REPUBLIC (1931-39), CIVIL WAR (1936-39), FRANCO'S DICTATORSHIP AND PROPAGANDA (1939-1975), TRANSITION TO DEMOCRACY (1975-1982). 2. CULTURAL AND PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTS: A) Second Republic: EDUCATION, PEDAGOGY AND DEMOCRACY (Krausismo, Residencia de Estudiantes and Pedagogical Missions); B) Francoism: AMERICANIZATION, MODERNIZATION AND TOURISM IN THE 60's; C) Transition to democracy: CULTURE AND SUBCULTURE: THE MADRILIAN MOVEMENT PHENOMENA (La MOVIDA): Youth and transgression: subcultures after Franco's death. 3. What is a democracy? Brief exposition of theoretical aspects 4. Thematic proposals from students to investigate specific topics are welcome.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 24 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
An analysis of the development of Spanish society from the mid-19th century to the democratic transformation of the country after the death of dictator Franco in 1975. It also includes an analysis of contemporary Spanish society, politics and economy.
Mastery of the subject matter to the extent specified in the course objectives.
Prerequisites
None.

Assessment methods and criteria
Didactic Test, Final Report

- Active participation in seminars (presentations in Spanish, exercises). 3 unexcused absences are allowed. - Home preparation for class (reading 25 hours, preparation of exercises and presentations 25 hours). - Written exam
Recommended literature
  • Carr, R. - Fusi, J. P. (1979). De la dictadura a la democracia. Barcelona.
  • Carr, R. (1983). Espana: de la Restauración a la democracia. Barcelona.
  • Gil Pechorromán, J. (2005). La Segunda República. Madrid.
  • Gilmour, D. (1986). The Transformation of Spain: From Franco to the Constitutional Monarchy.. London.
  • Chalupa, J. (1997). Jak umírá diktatura. Pád Frankova režimu ve Španělsku. Olomouc.
  • Payne, S. (1987). El régimen de Franco. Madrid.
  • Preston, P. (1994). . Franco. Caudillo de Espa?a.. Madrid.


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