This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
The module aims to provide students with a general understanding of the development of the Spain, the Spanish American nations, and their cultures, in order to establish the general historical and cultural framework.
The key periods covered include the emergence of the Spanish nation (711-1492); the Spanish Golden Age; the emergence of Spanish America (1492-1812); 19th Century Spain and the end of the Empire; Spanish America: the way to Independence (1812-1898); Spain from 1898 to the Civil War; Spain under Franco (1936-1975); Spanish America in the 20th Century (1898-1975); Transition to a Modern Spain (1975-2000); and Modern Spanish America (1975-2000).
Total Contact Hours: 20
Private Study Hours: 130
Total Study Hours: 150
Main assessment methods
Essay 1 (2,000 words) – 50%
Essay 2 (2,000 words) – 50%
Reassessment methods
Reassessment Instrument: 100% Coursework
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The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages: https://kent.rl.talis.com/index.html
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate a sound basic knowledge of key figures and events in Spanish and Spanish American history from their origins to the end of the 20th century;
2 Demonstrate an understanding of the key factors influencing social and political change during this period;
3 Place social, political and artistic events in a historical context;
4 Make an informed response to, and evaluate critically a range of texts and topics representative of main historical and cultural movements in Spain and Spanish America.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate their skills of critical analysis;
2 Demonstrate their ability to organise and synthesise material from a variety of sources;
3 Demonstrate an ability to communicate their ideas in writing;
4 Demonstrate an ability to work independently.
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