Descubriendo la cultura Española e hispanoamericana

Este curso está orientado para estudiantes de español de nivel avanzado que quieren seguir practicando sus destrezas auditivas y orales además de adquirir nuevos conocimientos culturales de España y Latinoamérica.

En este curso se verán varios temas de historia y cultura contemporánea además de comentar y analizar noticias actuales del mundo hispanohablante. Los alumnos podrán analizar el contexto histórico y practicar su gramática y vocabulario mediante actividades orales y escritas.

This course is aimed at advanced Spanish students who want to further their knowledge of Spanish History and Spanish oral and aural skills.

This course will cover a variety of topics, such as exploring the recent history of Spain and Latin America, as well as debating current news from the Spanish-speaking countries.

Students will have the opportunity to practice and improve their vocabulary, grammar and spoken language with a variety of written and oral activities.

Learning and teaching

The emphasis of the course is on participation and students are encouraged to actively participate in class through various non-threatening forms of activities designed to stimulate communication.

Coursework and assessment

To award credits, we need to have evidence of the knowledge and skills you have gained or improved.

Some of this has to be in a form that can be shown to external examiners so that we can be absolutely sure that standards are met across all courses and subjects.

You will not have formal examinations, but you may have class tests. Our assessments are flexible to suit the course and the student.

The most important element of assessment is that it should enhance your learning. Our methods are designed to increase your confidence, and we try very hard to devise ways of assessing you that are enjoyable and suitable for adults with busy lives.

Reading suggestions

Materials will be provided - handouts and resources on learning central.

Library and computing facilities

As a student on this course you are entitled to join and use the University’s library and computing facilities. Find out more about using these facilities.

Accessibility

Our aim is access for all. We aim to provide a confidential advice and support service for any student with a long term medical condition, disability or specific learning difficulty. We are able to offer one-to-one advice about disability, pre-enrolment visits, liaison with tutors and co-ordinating lecturers, material in alternative formats, arrangements for accessible courses, assessment arrangements, loan equipment and dyslexia screening.