Spanish

Course summary

Spanish is the world’s fourth most commonly spoken language. During this course, you will enhance your linguistic skills allowing you to interact effectively with users of language in speech and in writing. You will engage critically and understand the matters central to the society and culture, past and present. A second language is highly desirable to employers and universities. Throughout the course, you will explore themes that include Social and Work issues and trends, as well as Political, intellectual, and artistic culture. There is also a prescribed works element to the course in which you will analyze a literary text and film. - Social issues and trends: Families and citizenship, Youth trends and personal identity, Education and employment opportunities - Understanding the Spanish-speaking world: Regional culture and heritage Spain, countries and communities, Media, art, film and music - Diversity and difference: Migration and integration, Cultural identity and marginalisation, cultural enrichment, discrimination, and diversity - The two Spains: 1936 onwards: El franquismo, Post-Civil War Spain, the past