PRSJB002 Society and culture in Spain

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
1/1/2. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Iridiani, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Ivo Buzek, Ph.D.
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Milada Malá, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 10:00–11:40 C31
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The course aims to offer students a comprehensive view of the current social and cultural situation in Spain. Emphasis will be placed on the most significant historical milestones in relation to the current social situation, problems of nationalism, migration, unemployment, the status of women. The course is taught in Spanish.
Learning outcomes
The student will get an overview of the current situation in Spain. The student is able to place current events in the basic historical and social context.
Syllabus
  • Throughout the semester the following topics will be studied: 1 Introduction. The Franco dictatorship 2 The Transition to democracy. The 80-90s. 3 Entry into the EU. The 90s and today. 4 Nationalisms in Spain 5 Unemployment 6 Emigration and immigration 7 The family and demographic problems 8 Women in contemporary society
Literature
  • Blancarte, Roberto, Cultura e identidad nacional. Fondo de cultura económica, México, 2007
  • García de Cortázar, Fernando, Stručné dějiny španělské kultury. Dauphin, 2019.
  • Francisco Javier Paredes Alonso, Historia contemporánea de España. Ed. Ariel, 1998.
Teaching methods
Teaching takes place through a combination of lectures and student presentations.
Assessment methods
To successfully complete the course, you must: a) work on the selected topic and present it in class, b) work on a short translation, c) pass the final test
Language of instruction
Spanish
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2022, recent)
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