C9915 - CULTURA E SOCIETÀ DEI PAESI DI LINGUA SPAGNOLA (CL1ba)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, students will have acquired a basic knowledge of the culture and civilisation of Spanish-speaking countries and will be able to independently develop further knowledge and analytical and cultural skills relating to the societies of these countries.

Course contents

The course offers an introduction to Spanish and Ibero-American culture from a historical, geographical, and linguistic perspective. It will present the geographical space of the Spanish-speaking world, situating Spain and the main Latin American countries and highlighting the diversity of their regions, landscapes, and societies. Some key moments in the history of Spain and the Americas will be addressed, with particular attention to the encounter between the two continents and its cultural consequences. The historical expansion of the Spanish language and its development in different territories will be examined, together with some differences in vocabulary, pronunciation, and forms of address between Spain and the Americas. Reference will also be made to other languages spoken in Spain, such as Catalan, Galician, and Basque, as well as to Indigenous American languages such as Quechua, Guaraní, and Nahuatl. The course will also include representative cities, regions, traditions, and festivals, relating them to their historical and geographical contexts. Gastronomy, music, art, and literature will provide an opportunity to explore cultural exchanges between Europe and the Americas. Finally, attention will be given to everyday life and to the cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world.

Readings/Bibliography

All materials available on the VIRTUALE platform.

Teaching methods

Seminar-style lectures; VIRTUALE platform.

Assessment methods

The examination will take the form of an oral interview in Spanish, during which students will be expected to demonstrate that they have acquired the course content.

 

Grading Scale

30-30L: The candidate possesses an in-depth knowledge of the topic, an outstanding ability to apply theoretical concepts, a high level of argumentative clarity, as well as excellent analytical skills, and a well-developed ability to synthesize and establish interdisciplinary connections.
27–29: The candidate possesses an in-depth knowledge of the topic, a sound ability to apply theoretical concepts, good analytical skills, clear argumentative clarity and an ability to synthesize.
24-26: The candidate possesses a fair knowledge of the topic, a reasonable ability to apply theoretical concepts correctly and present ideas clearly.
21-23: The candidate possesses an adequate, but not in-depth, knowledge of the topic, a partial ability to apply theoretical concepts, and acceptable presentation skills.
18-20: The candidate possesses a barely adequate and only superficial knowledge of topic, limited presentation skills, and only an inconsistent ability to apply theoretical concepts.
< 18 Fail: The candidate possesses an inadequate knowledge of the topic, makes significant errors in applying theoretical concepts, and shows weak presentation skills.



IMPORTANT


Students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) or with disabilities that can affect their ability to attend courses are invited to contact the University service for students with disabilities and SLD at the earliest opportunity -- ideally before the start of the course: https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students. The University service will suggest possible adjustments to the course work and/or exam, which must then be submitted to the course leader so they can assess their feasibility, in line with the learning objectives of the course. Please note that adjustments to the exam must be requested at least two weeks in advance.

Teaching tools

Multimedia PC and OHP, platform "VIRTUALE"

Office hours

See the website of Rafael Lozano Miralles