Module Identifier

SP31320

Module Title

CONTEMPORARY SPAIN (1975 - DATE)

Academic Year

2008/2009

Co-ordinator

Mr Matthew Richards

Semester

Intended for use in future years

Course Delivery

Delivery Type	Delivery length / details
Lecture	2 per week (lectures/seminars/tutorials)

Assessment

Assessment Type	Assessment length / details	Proportion
Semester Assessment	Continuous Assessment: 2 essays of 1500 - 2000 words	40%
Semester Exam	2 Hours	60%
Supplementary Exam	2 Hours 1 x 2 hour exam if continuous assessment submitted. 1 x 3 hour exam if no continuous assessment submitted.	100%

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, students will be able to understand fully the major shifts and developments in contemporary Spain. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of current social, political, cultural and economic issues with some historical background and will practice displaying logical argument through essay writing.

Brief description

The areas covered in this module will include:
- the conflicting pressures of Catholic, liberal and secular Spain
- The transition to democracy and the role of Spain in the EU
- Elites in Spain and their influence on politics and society
- Spanish/Latin American relations and Spain in a global context
- The changing spanish Language
- Analysis of Spain's recent history including national and regional identity and ayutonomy, ETA and terrorism, the monarchy and political parties.

Reading List

Recommended Text
Farrell, M. (2001) Spain and the European Union Primo search Gies, David (1999) The Cambridge Companion to Modern Spanish Culture CUP Primo search Heywood, P. (1995) The Government and Politics of Spain Macmillan Primo search Heywood, P. and Closa, C. (2003) Spain and the European Union Palgrave Primo search Preston, Paul (1990) The Triumph of Democracy in Spain Primo search

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6