976451 Contemporary Spain
8cp; 1hpw (lecture), 1.5hpw (tutorial) and 1.5hpw (seminar); availability: exchange and study abroad students with faculty approvalRequisite(s): (976001 Foundations in International Studies AND 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): CBK90005 Country Choice combined Degrees with BA IntStud) OR ((64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09089 Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) Bachelor of Laws (Honours) OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09091 Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) Bachelor of Laws (Honours) OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09093-C09096, and Category Type = Bachelor's Combined Honours OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10359 Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10361-C10364, and Category Type = Bachelor's Degree OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10365-C10368, and Category Type = Bachelor's Combined Degree OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10369 Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10370 Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) Bachelor of International Studies OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10371 Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10372-C10383, and Category Type = Bachelor's Combined Degree OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10276 Bachelor of Music and Sound Design OR 64 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10277 Bachelor of Music and Sound Design Bachelor of International Studies))
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 979513 Contemporary Spain
Undergraduate
Description
What is Spain? This subject introduces students to contemporary Spain and its historical, political, cultural, social and economic dimensions in a local, national, continental and global context. It provides students with critical skills to identify major contemporary issues that shape the present-day society of the country, introducing theoretical and methodological frameworks for students to engage in intercultural research.
In weeks 2 and 12, students follow an umbrella program shared by all contemporary European society subjects that introduces general issues relating to contemporary Europe: definitions of Europe, the drive to unification, internal divisions within Europe and the impact of migration, among others.
In the other weeks, the subject focuses on divergent and historical ways of conceptualising Spain. Close attention is paid to the modern history of Spain, from the Second Republic in the 1930s, through to the Civil War and Franco dictatorship, to the restoration of democracy in the 1980s and sociopolitical developments of recent decades. There is specific investigation of regional drives, concepts of 'Spanishness', gender and sexual politics, and changing political and cultural climates.
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus
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