Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Between the National and the Global: Peninsular Spanish History, 1936 to the Present Day A
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Modern Languages
Module Code	09 34909
Module Lead	Dr Lorraine Ryan
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LC Between the National and the Global: Peninsular Spanish History, 1936 to the Present Day B - (09 35987)
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-2 hours Seminar-10 hours Guided independent study-88 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module examines the period, 1936 to 1975. Through interaction with a wide variety of interdisciplinary sources (historical documents, visual media, literary texts), students will learn about the Spanish Civil War, the tourist boom and American influence on Spain. They will explore subjects as diverse as military history, international aid, and the changing of social mores in 1960s Spain. This is an introductory module to Spanish history, and no prior knowledge is required.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Show comprehension of and analyse the evolution of Spanish national identity during the period, 1936-1975, and the national and international factors influencing this evolution; Exhibit a broad knowledge of the socio-cultural response to these developments; Demonstrate understanding of the influence of war, dictatorship, and Americanisation on national identity in this period.
Assessment	34909-01 : 2,000 word essay in English : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	1 x 2,000-word essay in English (100%) Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component
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