| Course title | Contemporary Spain and Spanish Identity |
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| Course code | KRS/SSPIN |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminar |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 2 |
| 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 |
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| Course content |
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The following blocks will be covered in the course: Theoretical part: 1. Theoretical definitions of culture: cultural limits and main studies. 2. Theories of national identity and the construction of national culture. 3. Mentality of the territory: theoretical aspects of the longue durée. 4. Culture and globalization. Practical part: 5. Geography of Spain. 6. Main means of communication: press, television, radio and social networks. 7. Gastronomy. 8. Folk traditions and festivities: origin and development. 9. Political reality of Spain. 10. Main current problems of Spanish society. 11. Spanish culture in the context of globalization.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
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| Learning outcomes |
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The aim of the course is to provide a cultural, social and geographical overview of Spain. To introduce students to the basic aspects of the life of the population, traditions, art, myths, social problems and conflicts, and the many secrets hidden and rooted in Spanish culture that students will discover during the course.
Mastery of the subject matter to the extent specified in the course objectives. |
| Prerequisites |
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None
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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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 |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2021) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2024) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2021) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2021) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2024) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Spanish Philology (2021) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |