SP10810 - JORNADAS ESPANOLAS

Module Identifier	SP10810
Module Title	JORNADAS ESPANOLAS
Academic Year	2002/2003
Co-ordinator	Ms Esther Santamaria-Iglesias
Semester	Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)
Co-Requisite	SP10120 , SP10210 , SP10510 , SP10610
Course delivery	Lecture	12 Hours
	Seminars / Tutorials	4 Hours
Assessment	Semester Exam	2 Hours 1 written exam (in Spanish) consisting of four short essay questions (300 words) on current affairs in Spain during the year of study.	40%
	Semester Assessment	Dossier that will be submitted at the end of semester two. This dossier will be based upon a thematic project that the student will pursue throughout the year (e.g. the Basque Country, the introduction of the Euro, etc.). These themes will be chosen by the student in discussion with the tutor.	60%
	Supplementary Exam	3 Hours 1 written examination (in Spanish) consisting of one essay and six short essay questions (200 words).	100%

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

utilise the internet with skill, intelligence and precision as regards the sourcing and retrieval of information resources relating to Hispanic culture
participate in informed debate in Spanish about aspects of contemporary Hispanic culture, most specifically the pluralist nature of Spain
produce essays, reports and presentations in Spanish that attest to a sensible and constructive approach to the use of research findings from the internet and also more traditional methods of research
express themselves in Spanish both orally and in written form with a degree of fluency and confidence that is commensurate with their level
demonstrate, maintain, express and utilise a knowledge of Hispanic culture and contemporary Spain

Brief description

An induction course for post A-level students at level 1 in the culture, politics and social concerns of contemporary Spain that is based upon a progressive use of authentic materials, especially the internet, and is conducted entirely in the target language of Spanish. The course is structured around the cultural investigation into the make-up of contemporary Spain by means of a 'virtual tour' of Spain that allows students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the pluralist nature of modern Spain in a series of debates, presentations and written and oral exercises.

Aims

This module aims to provide a practical and interactive introduction to the vast range of Hispanic resources available on the internet and proceeds to guide students through a creative and selective approach to utilising the internet in such activities as research, the writing of presentations, reports and debates, and the acquirement of both general and specific knowledge of themes relating to contemporary Spain.

Reading Lists

Books
Hita, German. (2001) Recorrido Cultural por Espana. Serie: Uso de internet en el aula, Edelsa, Madrid
Romero, Carlos. (2001) De Viaje por Espana. Serie: uso de internet en el aula, Edelsa, Madrid