Module: Spanish Culture & Society (Beginners)

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Spanish Culture & Society (Beginners)
Module Code	SP191 (ITS) / SPA1008 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Elena Lopez
Module Teachers	Alicia Castillo Villanueva, Julián Guzmán
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat examination
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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: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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

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