Culture and History of B Language Area - Spanish - level 1 3200-L3-KOJBH1

Knowledge
STUDENTS:
-will know and understand the relation between languages and their role in culture (K1_W07)
-will know the outline of culture of the studied language and understand the role of language in the communication between people and cultures (K1_W10)
-will know and understand cultural differences, being a core element of multicultural societies in the contemporary world, and understand a general outline of the social-economic and legal reality of the studied languages (K1_W11)
-will know and understand the functioning of cultural institutions and will be well informed about these in the studied languages (K1_W12_
Skills
STUDENTS:
-will be able to critically analyze texts as cultural products, as well as to search, analyze, assess and select authentic texts in the studied languages and develop professional skills in the field of cultural studies (K1_U01)
- will be able to recognize characteristic cultural elements and correctly interpret social-historical changes as regards the studied language area (K1_U03)
-will be able to identify goals and plan how to achieve them, understanding the need to continue self-education and boosting one’s skills, including practical linguistic competence (K1_U12)
Social competence
STUDENTS:
- will be ready to accurately identify and solve dillemas of intercultural communication, caused by discrepancies in language systems and cultural differences, without forgetting about ethical requirements and heeding expert advice (K1_K01)
- will be able to participate in the cultural life of the region, country, and Europe, using traditional and modern media and forms of communication (K1_K03)
- will be ready to undertake actions in intercultural/ multicultural communication, serving to preserve the cultural heritage of the given region or country (K1_K04)
- will be ready to manage a group in a responsible manner (within a group research or practical project – e.g. educational, multicultural or multilanguage), accepting responsibility for the outcomes (K1_K05)
- will be ready to cooperate and work in a group, adopting different roles (including the role of linguistic and cultural mediator) without forgetting about professional ethics (K1_K06)

Assessment requirements and criteria:
- obtaining a positive grade in the final written exam (basic assessment method)
- attendance at classes
- active participation in classes
- ongoing preparation for classes
- preparation of a presentation on a selected topic (one per semester)

Bibliography (selected items):

Araya Pochet, C. (1984/2005), Historia de América en perspectiva latinoamericana, San José, Universidad Estatal a Distancia.
Bajo Álvarez, F. i Gil Pecharromán, J. (1998/2010), Historia de España, Madryt, Sociedad General Española de Librería.
Bethell, L. (red.) (1949/2000), Historia de América Latina, Barcelona, Crítica, tomy 1-16 (tłum.: różni tłumacze).
Blanco Freijeiro, A., Mangas, J., Martín, J. L. et al. (1986), Historia de España, Madryt, Historia 16.
Cantarino, V. (1981/2005), Civilización y cultura de España, New Jersey, Pearson College Div.
Domínguez Ortiz, A., Tuñón de Lara, M. i Valdeón Baruque, J. (2000/2006), Historia Hiszpanii, Kraków, Universitas (tłum. Sz. Jędrusiak).
Espino Nuño, J. i Morán Turina, M. (1996/2003), Historia del Arte español, Madryt, Sociedad General Española de Librería.
Fusi, J. P., García Delgado, J. L., Jiménez, J. C. i Santos, J. (2003/2007), La España del siglo XX, Madryt, Marcial Pons.
López Moreno, C. (2005), España contemporánea: historia, economía y sociedad, Madryt, Sociedad General Española de Librería.
Martínez Díaz, N. i Vázquez, G. (1978/1998), Historia de América Latina, Madryt, Sociedad General Española de Librería.
Quesada Marco, S. (1987/2006), Curso de civilización española, Madryt, Sociedad General Española de Librería.
Vilar, P. (1947/1978), Historia de España, Barcelona, Grijalbo.

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

• Description of 3200-L3-KOJBH1 in USOSweb