The study of this subject also provides a background in which to understand contemporary debates in Spanish society about politics, national identity and the relationship between 'The two sides of Spain'.
Problem solving |
Selection of reading material in target language and listening skills; answering questions posed by written assessment; seminar work. |
Research skills |
Preparation of written assessment; preparation for seminars both in Spanish and English. |
Communication |
Oral communication developed in seminars; written communication developed in assessments and exam. |
Improving own Learning and Performance |
Students will be able to assess their own progress week by week through their increased understanding of the issues raised and the skills developed. |
Team work |
Debates and group presentations in seminars. |
Information Technology |
Use of on-line journals and source collections; delivery of course materials and information via e-learning system. |
Application of Number |
n/a |
Personal Development and Career planning |
Acquisition of transferable skills; in-depth acquaintance with Cinema as an academic subject. |
Subject Specific Skills |
Acquisition of Modern Spanish vocabulary; slang expressions; corrupted grammatical structures, mispronunciations and 'ideolecto, fasolecto and sociolecto'. |