Socio-political problems of Spain II (Problemas socio-políticos de España) 3305-PSPH2-1U

K_W02:
The student understands the connections between Iberian Studies and other disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, especially in relation to the analysis of contemporary socio-political issues in Spain.

K_W03:
The student understands the basic concepts of intellectual property and copyright law, as well as the principles governing the use of media materials (press, television, Internet) when analysing current events in Spain.

K_W04:
The student is familiar with selected scientific and cultural phenomena in Poland and Spanish-speaking countries and understands their relationship with current socio-political processes in Spain and their representation in the media and cultural sphere.

K_W06:
The student is familiar with the contemporary output of research centres and scholarly traditions that study Spain’s socio-political life (in political science, sociology, cultural studies, media studies) and can situate this research within the broader context of Iberian Studies.

K_U02:
The student can independently acquire knowledge about current socio-political events in Spain, analyse diverse media sources, and further develop research skills through autonomous work with press materials, audiovisual content, and academic literature.

K_K01:
The student is able to cooperate effectively in a group, assuming different roles during debates, discussions, and collective analysis of current political events.

Attendance:
Attendance is mandatory. Students may have up to two unexcused absences.

Components of the final grade:
The final grade consists of two elements:
• 50% – active participation in class
• 50% – final oral exam

1. Active participation in class (50%)
Participation is assessed on the basis of points earned during each class session for completing assigned tasks.
• Students can earn 0–5 points per class.
• The assessment takes into account: preparation, participation in debates, group work, individual work, and other in-class activities assigned for that week.

2. Final oral exam (50%)
The oral exam is conducted in groups of 3–5 students. Each student:
• delivers a 5-minute presentation on a selected topic (chosen from a list provided by the instructor),
• then participates in a question-and-comment session related to the presentations.

Assessment criteria for the oral exam:
• the substantive (content-related) and formal quality of the student’s own presentation,
• the quality of answers to questions and comments concerning one’s own presentation,
• active and substantive participation in the question-and-comment sessions for other students’ presentations.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In this course, the use of artificial intelligence tools is permitted in selected elements of workshop activities, particularly as support for analysing materials, formulating research questions, verifying information, or developing initial ideas and working concepts.

AI may only be used as an auxiliary tool, and its use must be fully transparent: students are required to indicate which parts of their work were produced with the assistance of AI tools and specify how these tools were used.

The use of AI is not permitted in the preparation of the final presentation, including its written content, structure, or slides. The presentation must be entirely the student’s own work.

It is also prohibited to use AI to generate complete assignments, summaries, event descriptions, or any other content that is subject to individual assessment.

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Literature / Sources:
Online editions of major Spanish newspapers: El País, El Mundo, 20 Minutos, La Vanguardia, and others.
RTVE and other radio and television broadcasters available online.

Additional literature:
BOGUSZEWICZ, Maria (2014) “Droga do autonomii: Katalonia, Kraj Basków i Galicja jako przykład emancypacji kultur mniejszościowych” en: A. W. Brzezińska y J. Schmidt (ed.) Regiony i regionalizmy w Europie: Badania – Kreacje – Popularyzacje. Wrocław: Polskie Towarzystwo Ludoznawcze: 101-113.
FOLGUEIRA LOMBARDERO, P. / BAYÓN IGLESIAS, J. (2009) "Breve acercamiento a la transición española", Tiempo y sociedad, No. 1: 53-61 (dostępne w www.dialnet,unirioja.es)
MALDONADO BARAHONA, T. (2003) "Multiculturalismo y feminismo",
Revista de estudios de género: La ventana, Vol. 2, No. 18: 40-59 (dostępne w www.dialnet,unirioja.es)
MACHCEWICZ, P., MIŁKOWSKI, T. (2009) "Historia Hiszpanii", Wrocław: Ossolineum.
NÚÑEZ SEIXAS, X. M. (2010) "La nación en la España del siglo XXI: Un debate inacabable", Pasado y memoria: Revista de historia contemporánea, No. 9: 129-148. (dostępne w www.dialnet,unirioja.es)

Due to the dynamic nature of the issues discussed in the course and the requirement to address current developments, the proposed list of readings may be adjusted in response to new circumstances or to particular interests expressed by students.

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

• Description of 3305-PSPH2-1U in USOSweb