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Lecturer(s)
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Esparza Daniel, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The following blocks will be covered in the course: Theoretical part: 1. Theoretical definitions of culture: cultural limits and main studies. 2. Theories of national identity and the construction of national culture. 3. Mentality of the territory: theoretical aspects of the longue durée. 4. Culture and globalization. Practical part: 5. Geography of Spain. 6. Main means of communication: press, television, radio and social networks. 7. Gastronomy. 8. Folk traditions and festivities: origin and development. 9. Political reality of Spain. 10. Main current problems of Spanish society. 11. Spanish culture in the context of globalization.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 50 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 24 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to provide a cultural, social and geographical overview of Spain. To introduce students to the basic aspects of the life of the population, traditions, art, myths, social problems and conflicts, and the many secrets hidden and rooted in Spanish culture that students will discover during the course.
Mastery of the subject matter to the extent specified in the course objectives.
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Prerequisites
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None
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Didactic Test, Final Report
- Active participation in seminars (presentations in Spanish, exercises). 3 unexcused absences are allowed. - Home preparation for class (reading 25 hours, preparation of exercises and presentations 25 hours). - Written exam
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Recommended literature
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Beneš, V. - Štěpánek, P. (2002). Španělsko a Španělé. Praha.
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Chaput, M.C. et alter. (2000). Migraciones e identidades en la Espana plural. Madrid.
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Munoz Mendoza, J. (2012). La construcción política de la identidad espanola.. Madrid.
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Pérez Viejo, T. (2015). Espana imaginada. Historia de la invención de una nación. Barcelona.
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Uriz, F. J. - Harling, B. (2000). En el mundo hispánico.. Londres.
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VV.AA. (2015). Espana 2015.: Situación Social. Madrid.
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