2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SPPO1045 The Historical Development of Spain and Hispanic America
20 creditsClass Size: 120
Module manager: Gregorio Alonso
Email: g.alonso@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
Grade A or B in A level SpanishCo-requisites
| SPPO1010 | Pract Lang Skills in Spanish 1 |
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The module will begin with a consideration of pre-Colombian America, before turning to the formation of a single Spanish State in 1476 and the expansion of the Spanish Empire in the Americas. The module will conclude its focus on Latin America in the early nineteenth century (on the eve of the struggles for independence) and end in late nineteenth century Spain. Questions of unity and diversity, of freedom and repression, of identity and ideology will be paramount in the treatment of the historical events considered. The impact of Spain on America and of America on Spain will be a major consideration in dealing with the creation and continuation of one of the world's greatest empires.Objectives
On completion of this module students should:- have a good understanding of the main lines of development of the Hispanic world on both sides of the Atlantic and be in a position to undertake more advanced study of Spanish and/or Latin American history;
- also be able to relate cultural and social manifestations to their historical context and use the knowledge gained to develop skills in constructing reasoned interpretative arguments.
Syllabus
The module will begin with a consideration of pre-Colombian America, before turning to the formation of a single Spanish State in 1476 and the expansion of the Spanish Empire in the Americas. The module will conclude its focus on Latin America in the early nineteenth century (on the eve of the struggles for independence) and end in late nineteenth century Spain.
Questions of unity and diversity, of freedom and repression, of identity and ideology will be paramount in the treatment of the historical events considered. The impact of Spain on America and of America on Spain will be a major consideration in dealing with the creation and continuation of one of the world's greatest empires.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Seminar | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
| Private study hours | 172.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 28.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- 3 hours: Reading per lecture = 30 hours- 3 hours: Preparation per seminar = 30 hours
- 60 hours: Essay writing and preparation
- 60 hours: Examination preparation.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Seminar participation- 1 x 2,000 word essay to be submitted during the course of Semester 1.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 1,000 word book review on a Latin American history text | 25.00 |
| Assignment | 1,000 word book review on a Spanish history text | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Students will be given early in the semester a list of 16 selected articles chosen by the teaching team. These articles will deal with pre-Colombian and colonial Spanish America, nineteenth and twentieth century Latin America, and early modern and modern Spain. Students will choose ONE of the articles and produce a comprehensive review based on at least FIVE other relevant texts related to the topic touched upon in their chosen article.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
The exam is divided up into TWO sections. The FIRST one will consist of three exam questions on early modern and modern Spain. The SECOND one will consist of three exam questions on pre-Colombian and colonial Spanish America, and nineteenth and twentieth century Latin America. Students will be asked to choose and answer TWO questions, one from EACH section.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 13/10/2016
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