Spanish

Course summary

Who is this course for? If you are interested in different cultures and keen to use a different language to understand and to communicate your own ideas and opinions to others on different topics and issues. What is the course about? The course covers 4 different themes as well as the study of a book and a film. The four themes address a range of social issues and trends, as well as aspects of the political and artistic culture of Spain and Spanish-speaking countries. Themes 1, 3, and 4 focus on aspects of society or history of Spain only. Theme 2 requires students to broaden their knowledge across spanish-speaking countries and communities. Theme 1: La evolucidn de la sociedad espafiola Theme 2: La cultura politica y artistica en el mundo hispanohablante Theme 3: La inmigracidn y la sociedad multicultural espafiola Theme 4: La dictadura franquista y la transicién a la democracia What can the course lead to? Language skills can lead directly into a career in translating, interpreting or teaching, and are also in demand in areas such as hospitality, law, publishing and business services. They also complement really well any choice of career.