Spanish is spoken by 470 million people worldwide and it is growing in popularity all the time. If you enjoy being able to communicate in another language and if you are interested in the culture and society of the Spanish speaking world, then we have the course for you. Year 1: Theme 1: The evolution of Spanish society • Changes in family structures • The world of work • The impact of tourism on Spain Theme 2: The political and artistic cultures in Spanish-Speaking countries • Music • Media • Festivals and Traditions Year 2: Theme 3: Immigration and Spanish multicultural society • The positive impact of immigration on Spanish Society • Challenges of immigration and integration in Spain • Public and social reaction towards immigration in Spain Theme 4: The Franco years and the transition towards democracy • The Spanish Civil war (1936-1939) • The dictatorship of Franco • The transition from dictatorship to democracy