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Spanish Culture and Civilization in Spanish

3 Credits | 300 Level | 38 Contact hours

LÓPEZ MORENO, Cristina. España contemporánea. Madrid: SGEL, 2005
QUESADA MARCO, Sebastián. Curso de Civilización española. SGEL, 2006
CORPAS, Jaime. Un paseo por España 1 y 2. (Guías y DVD). DIFUSIÓN, Centro de investigación y publicaciones de idiomas, 1995
MORA, Carmen. España ayer y hoy, itinerario de Cultura y Civilización. Madrid: SGEL, 1998
ESLAVA GALÁN, Juan. Historia de España contada para escépticos. Barcelona: PLANETA, 2009

Periódicos On-line
- El Mundo: http://www.elmundo.es/
- El País: http://www.elpais.com/global/
- ABC: http://www.abc.es/
- La Vanguardia: http://www.lavanguardia.es/
- El Correo digital: http://www.elcorreo.com

This course will develop student understanding of topics related to contemporary Spanish
culture and civilization. Students will build a strong theoretical and historical foundation to
effectively analyze life in Spain in the present, and the changes that have taken place in society
related politics, religion, economy, and society.

1. Geography of Spain: Map, Climate & Autonomous Communities
2. History of Spain: Origin, Democratization & Contemporary Spain
3. The Spanish Society: Family, Work environment, Education System & Leisure
4. Spanish Culture: Linguistic diversity, Folklore, Traditions, Art & Music
5.Every day life

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Examine and explain key moments and themes in the cultural history of Spain.
• Define and analyze the political and cultural contexts in which important works of art and literature were created.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Spain’s diversity.
• Analyze relevant primary and secondary sources to develop and support a historical argument through the completion of a research paper.

Assessment:
Class Attendance 10%
Presentations 30%
Paper 20%
Exams 40%