La sociedad Española a través del cine

Este curso está orientado para aquellos estudiantes de español de nivel avanzado (niveles B2, C1 y C2) que quieran seguir practicando sus destrezas orales y auditivas además de adquirir nuevos conocimientos de vocabulario, cultura y temas de actualidad del mundo hispano.

En este curso debatiremos temas sociales relacionados con España y Latinoamérica y cómo éstos se representan a través del cine.

Los alumnos podrán analizar el contexto de cada tema y practicar su gramática y vocabulario mediante actividades orales y escritas.

This course is designed for Advanced Spanish students (B2, C1, and C2) who want to continue practising their conversational and listening skills as well as acquiring new vocabulary, culture and current affairs knowledge in the Spanish-speaking world.

This course will cover a variety of social topics related to Spain and Latin America and how these topics are represented in the film industry.

Students will be able to analyse the topic context and practise their grammar and vocabulary through oral and written 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 a portfolio of written texts and class participation. 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.

Recommended books

• La vida es sueño / Life is a dream. Calderón de la Barca (Translated by Stanley Appelbaum). Dover publications, Inc 2003
• Cuentos para Pensar. Jorge Bucay, Océano express, 2003
• Fuenteovejuna: a dual language books. Calderón de la Barca (Translated by Stanley Applebaum) Dover publications.

Films

• Gades: Fuenteovejuna (Teatro Real)
• La casa de Bernarda Alba, Mario Camus
• La Celestina, Gerardo Vera

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.