Spanish Culture and Art 340-HF1-1HKS

Course profile: practical; full-time studies; English applied with Spanish; French applied with Spanish; II year/
III semester;
Course status - obligatory, MK_5 Cultural studies block;
Students start the course with general cultural knowledge
Balance of student workload:
ECTS: 2
Number of hours assigned to work with a lecturer: 30
consultations: 9 hours
exam: 1
(1,5 ECTS)
hours assigned to independent work: 10
exam preparation: 10
(0,5 ECTS)

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

(in Polish) w sali

Prerequisites (description)

The goal of this course is to present the most important events in the history of Spain which influenced the formation of culture, art and customs of the society. In addition, the geopolitical reality of the Kingdom of Spain will be described, selected autonomous regions of Spain will be characterized. We will also discuss the most important rituals and religious holidays, selected themes from painting, architecture, music, cinema and literature.

Course coordinators

Anna Karczewska

Learning outcomes

KP6_WG9 graduate knows and understands: basic conceptual apparatus for the description of cultural phenomena relevant to the analysis of language and communication process
KP6_WG10 graduate knows and understands: basic conceptual apparatus for the description of cultural phenomena relevant to the analysis of literature of a given language area
KP6_WG11 graduate knows and understands: historical and cultural conditions of a given language area.
KP6_UW4 graduates are able to: conduct a critical analysis and interpretation of various cultural products with the application of philological methods, which enable them to assess their significance in the historical-cultural process,
KP6_UW6 graduates are able to select and use appropriate methods and tools, including advanced information and communication technology (ICT).
KP6_UK4 graduate is able to take part in a debate in a foreign language, present and evaluate different opinions and positions and discuss them
KP6_UO1 graduate is able to plan and organize individual and team work
KP6_UU1 graduate can independently plan and implement his/her own lifelong learning
KP6_KK1 graduate is ready to critically evaluate his/her knowledge
KP6_KK2 graduate is ready to recognize the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems
KP6_KO3 the graduate is ready to consciously cherish the cultural heritage of the region, the country and Europe
KP6_KO5 graduate is ready to participate in cultural life in its various forms

Assessment criteria

Attendance at lectures is obligatory (2 absences per semester are allowed). A note is given on the basis of a written final test

Bibliography

J. M. Barnadiarán, Mitología vasca, Txertoa, San Sebastián 1979.
V. Bozal, Arte del siglo XX en España. Pintura y escultura 1939-1990, Espasa Calpe, Madrid 1995.
J. L. Gallero, Sólo se vive una vez. Esplendor y ruina de la movida madrileña, Árdora, Madrid 1991.
K. Richmond, Las mujeres en el fascismo español. La Seccióm Femenina de la Falange (1934-1959), Alianza Editorial, Madrid 2004.
S.G. Payne, The Franco Regime, 1936-1975, The University of Wisconsin Press 1987.

Additional information

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