2017/18 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 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Grade A or B in A level Spanish

Co-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

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

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

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 11/12/2017

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