CJVS302 Hispanic issues debates

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jitka Žváčková (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Trávníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jitka Žváčková
Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Jitka Žváčková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Wed 14:00–15:40 U44
Prerequisites
((FAKULTA(FSS))||(OBOR(MUSFSS)) &&(FORMA(P)))
Optional course for students of MU. Minimum level of Spanish B1+/B2.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
Course objectives
Development of the speaking skills in the academic context. Expanding vocabulary, development of the fluency of oral expression, presenting information, expressing and defending the opinion. Development of critical thinking and team collaboration.
Syllabus
  • Current social and political issues of the Hispanic world.
Literature
  • Náhradní obsah: ACOSTA VERA, J.M.: Hablar en público, Esic, 2013, ISBN-10: 8473568958
  • HALPERIN DONGHI, T.: Historia contemporánea de América Latina, Alianza Editorial, 2004, ISBN: 9788420635156
  • López Moreno, C.: España contemporánea, SGEL, Madrid, 2005, ISBN: 9788497781862
Teaching methods
Presentations, discussions. Texts on current topics of social sciences. Current news.
Assessment methods
Class exercises. Week presentations of short news, two presentations - on a current topic, on a latinamerican state. Active class participation is obligatory (70% attendance).
Language of instruction
Spanish
Further Comments
The course is taught each semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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