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Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III.
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Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish.
Score: 7.754841 Details | Listing | Web page
Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years.
Score: 7.754841 Details | Listing | Web page
Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I.
Score: 7.754841 Details | Listing | Web page
Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills.
Score: 7.754841 Details | Listing | Web page
Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries.
Score: 7.754841 Details | Listing | Web page
Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times.
Score: 7.754841 Details | Listing | Web page
Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose.
Score: 7.754841 Details | Listing | Web page
Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures.
Score: 7.754841 Details | Listing | Web page
Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter.
Score: 7.754841 Details | Listing | Web page
Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish.
Score: 7.754841 Details | Listing | Web page
Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish. Urban culture as it illustrates the negotiation between the forces of globalisation and the resistance to homogeneity. The development of this urban culture can be seen not only in museums, monuments or theatres but also in bars, fairs or nightclubs. To analyse this culture, we look at a variety of products, such as postcards, billboards, television advertisements, films, plays and short stories.
Score: 7.754841 Details | Listing | Web page
Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish. Urban culture as it illustrates the negotiation between the forces of globalisation and the resistance to homogeneity. The development of this urban culture can be seen not only in museums, monuments or theatres but also in bars, fairs or nightclubs. To analyse this culture, we look at a variety of products, such as postcards, billboards, television advertisements, films, plays and short stories. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department.
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Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish. Urban culture as it illustrates the negotiation between the forces of globalisation and the resistance to homogeneity. The development of this urban culture can be seen not only in museums, monuments or theatres but also in bars, fairs or nightclubs. To analyse this culture, we look at a variety of products, such as postcards, billboards, television advertisements, films, plays and short stories. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department.
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Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish. Urban culture as it illustrates the negotiation between the forces of globalisation and the resistance to homogeneity. The development of this urban culture can be seen not only in museums, monuments or theatres but also in bars, fairs or nightclubs. To analyse this culture, we look at a variety of products, such as postcards, billboards, television advertisements, films, plays and short stories. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. Cultural and literary interpretations of Iberian conquest and colonisation within Iberia and overseas (Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific) from medieval to early-modern eras. Historiographic texts about conquests by Castilian, Catalan and Portuguese authors are studied as historical and fictional literature within the contexts of debates about colonialism and comparisons of colonial encounters.
Score: 7.754841 Details | Listing | Web page
Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish. Urban culture as it illustrates the negotiation between the forces of globalisation and the resistance to homogeneity. The development of this urban culture can be seen not only in museums, monuments or theatres but also in bars, fairs or nightclubs. To analyse this culture, we look at a variety of products, such as postcards, billboards, television advertisements, films, plays and short stories. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. Cultural and literary interpretations of Iberian conquest and colonisation within Iberia and overseas (Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific) from medieval to early-modern eras. Historiographic texts about conquests by Castilian, Catalan and Portuguese authors are studied as historical and fictional literature within the contexts of debates about colonialism and comparisons of colonial encounters. An introduction to the main intellectual and philosophical currents of Golden Age literature covering drama, novel and poetry.
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Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish. Urban culture as it illustrates the negotiation between the forces of globalisation and the resistance to homogeneity. The development of this urban culture can be seen not only in museums, monuments or theatres but also in bars, fairs or nightclubs. To analyse this culture, we look at a variety of products, such as postcards, billboards, television advertisements, films, plays and short stories. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. Cultural and literary interpretations of Iberian conquest and colonisation within Iberia and overseas (Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific) from medieval to early-modern eras. Historiographic texts about conquests by Castilian, Catalan and Portuguese authors are studied as historical and fictional literature within the contexts of debates about colonialism and comparisons of colonial encounters. An introduction to the main intellectual and philosophical currents of Golden Age literature covering drama, novel and poetry. Study of modern Latin American literature through a selection of poetry, drama and novels.
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Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish. Urban culture as it illustrates the negotiation between the forces of globalisation and the resistance to homogeneity. The development of this urban culture can be seen not only in museums, monuments or theatres but also in bars, fairs or nightclubs. To analyse this culture, we look at a variety of products, such as postcards, billboards, television advertisements, films, plays and short stories. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. Cultural and literary interpretations of Iberian conquest and colonisation within Iberia and overseas (Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific) from medieval to early-modern eras. Historiographic texts about conquests by Castilian, Catalan and Portuguese authors are studied as historical and fictional literature within the contexts of debates about colonialism and comparisons of colonial encounters. An introduction to the main intellectual and philosophical currents of Golden Age literature covering drama, novel and poetry. Study of modern Latin American literature through a selection of poetry, drama and novels. A study of the role of major intellectuals and writers and their concern with Spanish and/or Latin American cultural and political regeneration.
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Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish. Urban culture as it illustrates the negotiation between the forces of globalisation and the resistance to homogeneity. The development of this urban culture can be seen not only in museums, monuments or theatres but also in bars, fairs or nightclubs. To analyse this culture, we look at a variety of products, such as postcards, billboards, television advertisements, films, plays and short stories. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. Cultural and literary interpretations of Iberian conquest and colonisation within Iberia and overseas (Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific) from medieval to early-modern eras. Historiographic texts about conquests by Castilian, Catalan and Portuguese authors are studied as historical and fictional literature within the contexts of debates about colonialism and comparisons of colonial encounters. An introduction to the main intellectual and philosophical currents of Golden Age literature covering drama, novel and poetry. Study of modern Latin American literature through a selection of poetry, drama and novels. A study of the role of major intellectuals and writers and their concern with Spanish and/or Latin American cultural and political regeneration. An examination of a selection of Hispanic literary texts in the light of contemporary gender studies.
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Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish. Urban culture as it illustrates the negotiation between the forces of globalisation and the resistance to homogeneity. The development of this urban culture can be seen not only in museums, monuments or theatres but also in bars, fairs or nightclubs. To analyse this culture, we look at a variety of products, such as postcards, billboards, television advertisements, films, plays and short stories. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. Cultural and literary interpretations of Iberian conquest and colonisation within Iberia and overseas (Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific) from medieval to early-modern eras. Historiographic texts about conquests by Castilian, Catalan and Portuguese authors are studied as historical and fictional literature within the contexts of debates about colonialism and comparisons of colonial encounters. An introduction to the main intellectual and philosophical currents of Golden Age literature covering drama, novel and poetry. Study of modern Latin American literature through a selection of poetry, drama and novels. A study of the role of major intellectuals and writers and their concern with Spanish and/or Latin American cultural and political regeneration. An examination of a selection of Hispanic literary texts in the light of contemporary gender studies. Analysis of the institution of literature and those forms of cultural expression that challenge its authority as central to social formation, including testimonials, diaries, chronicles, pulp fiction, fotonovelas, telenovelas, film, and other popular genres. Texts and tutorials are in Spanish.
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Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish. Urban culture as it illustrates the negotiation between the forces of globalisation and the resistance to homogeneity. The development of this urban culture can be seen not only in museums, monuments or theatres but also in bars, fairs or nightclubs. To analyse this culture, we look at a variety of products, such as postcards, billboards, television advertisements, films, plays and short stories. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. Cultural and literary interpretations of Iberian conquest and colonisation within Iberia and overseas (Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific) from medieval to early-modern eras. Historiographic texts about conquests by Castilian, Catalan and Portuguese authors are studied as historical and fictional literature within the contexts of debates about colonialism and comparisons of colonial encounters. An introduction to the main intellectual and philosophical currents of Golden Age literature covering drama, novel and poetry. Study of modern Latin American literature through a selection of poetry, drama and novels. A study of the role of major intellectuals and writers and their concern with Spanish and/or Latin American cultural and political regeneration. An examination of a selection of Hispanic literary texts in the light of contemporary gender studies. Analysis of the institution of literature and those forms of cultural expression that challenge its authority as central to social formation, including testimonials, diaries, chronicles, pulp fiction, fotonovelas, telenovelas, film, and other popular genres. Texts and tutorials are in Spanish. The debates on the gendered heritage of modernity in Latin America's nation-building project, through the study of nineteenth-century national fictions, coded as family romance.
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Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish. Urban culture as it illustrates the negotiation between the forces of globalisation and the resistance to homogeneity. The development of this urban culture can be seen not only in museums, monuments or theatres but also in bars, fairs or nightclubs. To analyse this culture, we look at a variety of products, such as postcards, billboards, television advertisements, films, plays and short stories. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. Cultural and literary interpretations of Iberian conquest and colonisation within Iberia and overseas (Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific) from medieval to early-modern eras. Historiographic texts about conquests by Castilian, Catalan and Portuguese authors are studied as historical and fictional literature within the contexts of debates about colonialism and comparisons of colonial encounters. An introduction to the main intellectual and philosophical currents of Golden Age literature covering drama, novel and poetry. Study of modern Latin American literature through a selection of poetry, drama and novels. A study of the role of major intellectuals and writers and their concern with Spanish and/or Latin American cultural and political regeneration. An examination of a selection of Hispanic literary texts in the light of contemporary gender studies. Analysis of the institution of literature and those forms of cultural expression that challenge its authority as central to social formation, including testimonials, diaries, chronicles, pulp fiction, fotonovelas, telenovelas, film, and other popular genres. Texts and tutorials are in Spanish. The debates on the gendered heritage of modernity in Latin America's nation-building project, through the study of nineteenth-century national fictions, coded as family romance. A practical course designed for the business and administrative worlds. The written component focuses on Spanish commercial correspondence. In the oral section students will learn to communicate appropriately in specific contexts.
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Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish. Urban culture as it illustrates the negotiation between the forces of globalisation and the resistance to homogeneity. The development of this urban culture can be seen not only in museums, monuments or theatres but also in bars, fairs or nightclubs. To analyse this culture, we look at a variety of products, such as postcards, billboards, television advertisements, films, plays and short stories. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. Cultural and literary interpretations of Iberian conquest and colonisation within Iberia and overseas (Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific) from medieval to early-modern eras. Historiographic texts about conquests by Castilian, Catalan and Portuguese authors are studied as historical and fictional literature within the contexts of debates about colonialism and comparisons of colonial encounters. An introduction to the main intellectual and philosophical currents of Golden Age literature covering drama, novel and poetry. Study of modern Latin American literature through a selection of poetry, drama and novels. A study of the role of major intellectuals and writers and their concern with Spanish and/or Latin American cultural and political regeneration. An examination of a selection of Hispanic literary texts in the light of contemporary gender studies. Analysis of the institution of literature and those forms of cultural expression that challenge its authority as central to social formation, including testimonials, diaries, chronicles, pulp fiction, fotonovelas, telenovelas, film, and other popular genres. Texts and tutorials are in Spanish. The debates on the gendered heritage of modernity in Latin America's nation-building project, through the study of nineteenth-century national fictions, coded as family romance. A practical course designed for the business and administrative worlds. The written component focuses on Spanish commercial correspondence. In the oral section students will learn to communicate appropriately in specific contexts. The debates on the gendered heritage of modernity in Latin America and Spain through the nation-building project as portrayed in nineteenth- and twentieth-century national fictions.
Score: 7.754841 Details | Listing | Web page
Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish. Urban culture as it illustrates the negotiation between the forces of globalisation and the resistance to homogeneity. The development of this urban culture can be seen not only in museums, monuments or theatres but also in bars, fairs or nightclubs. To analyse this culture, we look at a variety of products, such as postcards, billboards, television advertisements, films, plays and short stories. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. Cultural and literary interpretations of Iberian conquest and colonisation within Iberia and overseas (Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific) from medieval to early-modern eras. Historiographic texts about conquests by Castilian, Catalan and Portuguese authors are studied as historical and fictional literature within the contexts of debates about colonialism and comparisons of colonial encounters. An introduction to the main intellectual and philosophical currents of Golden Age literature covering drama, novel and poetry. Study of modern Latin American literature through a selection of poetry, drama and novels. A study of the role of major intellectuals and writers and their concern with Spanish and/or Latin American cultural and political regeneration. An examination of a selection of Hispanic literary texts in the light of contemporary gender studies. Analysis of the institution of literature and those forms of cultural expression that challenge its authority as central to social formation, including testimonials, diaries, chronicles, pulp fiction, fotonovelas, telenovelas, film, and other popular genres. Texts and tutorials are in Spanish. The debates on the gendered heritage of modernity in Latin America's nation-building project, through the study of nineteenth-century national fictions, coded as family romance. A practical course designed for the business and administrative worlds. The written component focuses on Spanish commercial correspondence. In the oral section students will learn to communicate appropriately in specific contexts. The debates on the gendered heritage of modernity in Latin America and Spain through the nation-building project as portrayed in nineteenth- and twentieth-century national fictions. A study of Spanish and/or Latin American texts and their representation in films. The course is divided into topics which introduce a variety of important authors and film directors.
Score: 7.754841 Details | Listing | Web page
Comparative approaches to the multicultural civilisations of the Iberian Peninsula and Ibero-America, focusing on parallel developments, diverse traditions and cultural representations. This course is highly recommended as a foundation for both Spanish and Latin American cultural/literary studies at Stage II and III. Designed for students who have not studied Spanish before. In addition to providing a good grammar base, the course has a strong focus on listening and oral work. SPANISH 104 does not count towards a major in Spanish. This language acquisition course follows on from SPANISH 104, giving students a thorough grounding in Spanish on which they can build in future years. Second-year language, building on the basic knowledge obtained in SPANISH 105 or 108, revising and expanding work covered in Stage I. Builds on skills obtained in SPANISH 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Spanish and development of aural-oral skills. An introduction to the development of Iberian literatures in their cultural contexts from the Mediaeval, Renaissance and Early-Colonial eras, from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. An introduction to the historical background of modern Spain and to some of the best literature produced in Spain from 1936 through the Franco era to recent times. Focuses on representative works of Latin American literature, including poetry and prose. Examines critical moments in Spain's history through contemporary Spanish theatre, narrative and poetry. Contexts addressed may include the Spanish Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship and dissident writing, the Transition and consolidation of democracy, and Spain as the new crossroads of cultures. Examines the Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939) through cultural, literary and visual texts produced both during the conflict and retrospectively, up to the present day. Lectures are supplemented by bibliographical material and films. A sociohistorical overview of the Civil War addresses Republicans', Nationalists' and foreign representations. Picasso's Guernica and post-Francoist literary representations critique ideological, nationalist and cultural systems thereafter. An intermediate language course that is a continuation of SPANISH 105, designed especially for students of business. Special terminology, uses and structures proper to the Hispanic business world will be treated both in the textbook and in diverse supplementary materials. Prerequisite may be waived for students with adequate knowledge. This course does not count towards a major in Spanish. Urban culture as it illustrates the negotiation between the forces of globalisation and the resistance to homogeneity. The development of this urban culture can be seen not only in museums, monuments or theatres but also in bars, fairs or nightclubs. To analyse this culture, we look at a variety of products, such as postcards, billboards, television advertisements, films, plays and short stories. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. For approved courses at overseas institutions with permission of the Head of Department. Cultural and literary interpretations of Iberian conquest and colonisation within Iberia and overseas (Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific) from medieval to early-modern eras. Historiographic texts about conquests by Castilian, Catalan and Portuguese authors are studied as historical and fictional literature within the contexts of debates about colonialism and comparisons of colonial encounters. An introduction to the main intellectual and philosophical currents of Golden Age literature covering drama, novel and poetry. Study of modern Latin American literature through a selection of poetry, drama and novels. A study of the role of major intellectuals and writers and their concern with Spanish and/or Latin American cultural and political regeneration. An examination of a selection of Hispanic literary texts in the light of contemporary gender studies. Analysis of the institution of literature and those forms of cultural expression that challenge its authority as central to social formation, including testimonials, diaries, chronicles, pulp fiction, fotonovelas, telenovelas, film, and other popular genres. Texts and tutorials are in Spanish. The debates on the gendered heritage of modernity in Latin America's nation-building project, through the study of nineteenth-century national fictions, coded as family romance. A practical course designed for the business and administrative worlds. The written component focuses on Spanish commercial correspondence. In the oral section students will learn to communicate appropriately in specific contexts. The debates on the gendered heritage of modernity in Latin America and Spain through the nation-building project as portrayed in nineteenth- and twentieth-century national fictions. A study of Spanish and/or Latin American texts and their representation in films. The course is divided into topics which introduce a variety of important authors and film directors. The making of modern Spain charts a period in which gender, class and ideological upheavals intersect with enquiry and debate as to what constitutes the Spanish nation. An overview of key moments of Spanish cultural politics from high Romanticism through to the end of the Spanish Civil War, examining the connections between seduction, both personal and intellectual, and social revolutions.
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