Module: Spanish Culture and Society (Beginners)

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Spanish Culture and Society (Beginners)
Module Code	SP191
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: JuliÃ¡n GuzmÃ¡n Semester 2: JuliÃ¡n GuzmÃ¡n Autumn: JuliÃ¡n GuzmÃ¡n
Module Teachers	Alicia Castillo Villanueva JuliÃ¡n GuzmÃ¡n
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination
Array

Description

This module aims to provide students with an introduction to culture and society in contemporary Spain and Latinamerican countries. The main purpose of this module is to further develop students’ analytical and critical skills through the academic study of literary texts, films and art. The module is delivered in Spanish and English and aims to deepen students’ knowledge of Spanish culture and society.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and describe some of the key issues that shaped contemporary Spanish society
2. Comment on the impact of these issues on specific groups in Spanish society
3. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues by accessing a range of media and online reliable resources and tools independently
4. Read and reflect in writing on a number of Spanish literary texts
5. Analyse the literary, social and cultural discourse in contemporary Spain

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	Online
Independent Study	80	Students have to complete reading of different academic and media texts and interactive material
Assignment Completion	33	Reading and Assessment Preparation
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Content
The aim of this module is to study different aspects that have affected and shaped Spanish identity and society through the analysis of different cultural representations (literature, film, and art). To this end, students learn about historical periods and characters, the most important literary works that have helped to create a Spanish national identity that is greatly distinguished from other European ones. The analysis of contemporary literary texts and films will allow students to learn about topics and events such as the Spanish Civil and democracy in Spain, and issues of gender and sexuality that affect contemporary Spanish society

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Watch and analyse aspects of memory and injustices in a contemporary film about the Latinamerican social and political movements.	50%	n/a
Assignment	Read and critically reflect on the social configuration of Spain in a contemporary literary text. Analyse aspects of gender and sexuality in Spain	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Carr, Raymond: 2001, Spain, 1875-1980, New, Oxford Paperbacks,
Hooper, John: 2006, The New Spaniards, 2nd, Penguin,, London,
Richardson, Bill, Ross, Christopher, Sangrador-Vegas, Begoña: 2008, Contemporary Spain, Up-date of Ross's 'Contemporary Spain: a Handbook' 2002, Hodder Arnold,, London,
Ross, Christopher: 2009, Spain Since 1812, 3rd, Hodder Education,, London,
Tremlett, Giles: 2007, Ghosts of Spain, Faber & Faber,, London,
Federico García Lorca: 0, La casa de Bernarda Alba, http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/obra-visor/la-casa-de-bernarda-alba-775125/html/6aef1659-90e7-443f-bd6c-a8fe62c4c04a_2.html,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ALTS	BA in Applied Language & Translation Stu
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Date of Last Revision

01-OCT-09

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