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 socio-historical background to Spain today (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.

• enhanced analytical skills;

• enhanced observational skills;

• enhanced communication skills.

• enhanced critical skills.

A 15-minute oral presentation 20% and two 2000-word essays 80%: one essay may be replaced by an end-of-semester test. For 3rd-year students greater achievement of discipline specific skills in their written work and a longer presentation will be required.