922-016 LaTrobe-Spain Today

Special enrolment arrangements apply. Students must contact the Faculty of Arts Office for application forms and further details.

Successful completion of Spanish 1 at an Advanced or Intermediate level or approval of the subject coordinator.

The focus of this subject is the present reality of Spain in its cultural and linguistic diversity (including Galicia, Catalunya and the Basque region). Topics to be examined include: the role of Spain in the modern world, the position of women and marginalised groups in contemporary Spanish society and the historical background to the modern world (civil war, transition from dictatorship to democracy, the status of the autonomous regions). In relation to these facets of Spain, a range of films, texts and visual material will be considered.

Written work (including an end of semester test) and an oral presentation, equivalent to 4000 words. Third-year students will be expected to show a greater achievement of discipline specific skills in their written work, and will give a longer presentation.