Spanish

Course summary

SPANISH: - Aspects of Hispanic society Modern and traditional values Cyberspace Equal rights - Artistic culture in the Hispanic world Modern day idols Spanish regional identity Cultural heritage - Multiculturalism in Hispanic society Immigration Racism Integration - Aspects of political life in Hispanic society Today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens Monarchies and dictatorships Popular movements LEARNING AND SKILLS: - To understand spoken language from a variety of sources and respond in writing or speaking. - To understand and respond to written language in speech. - To manipulate language accurately in spoken and written form. - To show knowledge and understanding of Hispanic societies and to respond critically and analytically. By the end you will: - Be an effective communicator. - Speak and write the language in a range of different situations and for different purposes - Use the language to express facts and ideas orally and in written form as well as be critical and analytical about them. - Understand more about the cultures/literatures/films where the language is spoken and be critical and analytical about them. - Develop presentation skills to show a point of view and argue against opposing ones. List of skills to be learnt/developed in the course.