Overview
The societies of Spain and Latin America are rich and complex and have a history that dates back thousands of years. In this topic students will be introduced to some of the key aspects of the societies of Spain and Latin American countries. Areas that may be studied include: Spanish … For more content click the Read More button below.
Historical topics that may be covered include the colonisation of Latin America, independence movements in Latin America, and key events in contemporary Spanish and Latin American history. The physical and human geography of Spain and Latin America may include topics such as the relationship between the physical environment and social organisation. When studying Spanish and Latin American popular culture, students will learn about popular traditions in those countries, including religious and other celebrations. The area of linguistic diversity may include issues such as the past and present of Spain's four official languages; indigenous languages in Latin America; and the similarities and differences between the varieties of Spanish spoken in Spain and in Latin America.
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Aims
This topic aims to:
- Introduce students to some of the key aspects of Hispanic societies in the present and/or past
- Develop students' understanding of how Spanish and Latin Americans societies operate and/or have operated in the past
- Develop students' understanding of some of the similarities and differences between Spain and Latin America and between individual Latin American countries
- Develop learners' critical and analytical skills through the study of certain important aspects of Spanish and Latin American societies
- Enhance students' communicative competence in Spanish
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Explore key social and historical developments specific to Spanish and Latin American societies
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Compare how Spanish and Latin American societies and cultures differ from and are similar to each other, as expressed through their traditions and celebrations
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Examine topic contents through the analysis of authentic linguistic and audio-visual texts, in both English and Spanish
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Discuss topics related to course content, in a range of formats and for different audiences
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