Seminar of Spanish Language - The Contemporary Spain. Culture. Seminario de la Lengua Española - España Contemporánea. Cultura 3700-ISSC-24-CSC
A seminar on the culture of contemporary Spain in a form of seminar in Spanish language. The most important elements of the contemporary Spain focused on culture will be analysed. The texts chosen to be commented give students an opportunity to see various points of view on that subject.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
K_W01 - Understands the cultural and social processes taking place in the Mediterranean countries, especially in Spain, and their relevance for the entire continent.
K_W03 - Understands the historical and cultural ties between the countries and peoples of the northern Mediterranean coast, especially Spain, and the rest of Europe.
K_W10 - Has a structured, advanced, detailed knowledge of the culture and language of a selected Mediterranean region (Spanish), leading to specialization, and recognizes historical and contemporary relationships and interactions within Mediterranean cultures, with a special attention paid to Spain.
K_W11 - Understands cultural texts written in a foreign language (Spanish), including scientific papers; is able to write analytical texts in this language on his/her own.
K_U06 - Is able to present the results of individual and team academic work in an appropriate form: in the form of a structured and argued statement, both in the form of a written study and an oral presentation (conference talk or voice in a discussion). At the same time, adhere to all ethical principles, including those related to copyrights. Knows the rules of using data sources, including digital sources.
K_U09 - Is able to use the selected foreign language (Spanish) at B2+ level, also in an academic context.
K_U10 - Is able to plan and implement the process of her/his own development and learning as well as to direct the learning process of others through planning team work.
K_K01 - Is ready to undertake lifelong learning.
K_K04 - Is ready to accept the competence to choose the most appropriate means to perform the indicated tasks.
Assessment criteria
Seminar will be credited according to the attendance list and an active participation.
Number of possible absences – 2.
The third and forth absence could be credited individually.
Five and more absences make no possibility to credit the subject.
Bibliography
Literature will be passed before every seminar. There will be also films related to the analysed subjects presented.
Literature:
- Celestino Pérez, Sebastián. «Origen y desarrollo del cultivo del vino en el Mediterráneo: la Península Ibérica», Universum. Rrevista de humanidades y ciencias sociales, t. 22, 2007 (1), pp. 33-60.
- Especial La Liga Santander 2022-23: jugadores, equipos, claves..., Diario As, 2022.
- La maleta de Carla. Guía completa para viajar por España (https://lamaletadecarla.com/guia-completa-para-viajar-por-espana/)
- Plasencia, Pedro. Manual de los vinos de España, León, 1999.
- Reymont, Władysław Stanisław. «Los toros», Pisma, t. 13, Varsovia, 1952, pp. 125-146.
- Sentimiento del Toreo, Carlos Marzal (ed.), Barcelona, 2010.
- Also press articles from main Spanish diaries: “ABC”, “El Mundo” or “El País”.
Additional information
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