Spanish

Course summary

Spanish is widely spoken throughout the world and thus offers many opportunities in the business and finance world. Recent social and cultural revolutions and evolution within Spain mean that it is a constantly changing and challenging country to study. Spanish is spoken widely in South America and the Spanish-speaking countries are exciting and culturally diverse. Linguists are in high demand in the current climate, and in-depth knowledge and understanding of language and culture are valuable assets. What will I learn? Theme 1: Aspects of Hispanic society Theme 1 is set in the context of Spain only. • Los valores tradicionales y modernos • El ciberespacio • La igualdad de los derechos Theme 2: Artistic culture in the Hispanic world Theme 2 is set in the context of Spanish-speaking countries and communities. • La influencia de los ídolos • La identidad regional en España • El patriomonio cultural Study of a work: FILM: Laberinto del Fauno by Guillermo del Toro Theme 3: Multiculturalism in Hispanic society Theme 3 is set in the context of Spanish-speaking countries and communities. • La inmigración • El racismo • La convivencia y la integración Theme 4: Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world Theme 4 is set in the context of Spanish-speaking countries and communities. • Jóvenes de hoy, ciudadanos de mañana • Monarquías y dictaduras • Movimientos sociales Study of a work: PLAY: La Casa de Bernarda Alba